Barry Soaks Parts Of Louisiana
Tropical Storm Barry continues to churn slowly across Louisiana. It's brought rains across a wide area from Florida to Louisiana and more is still to come as the storm moves to the north.
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Puerto Rico Governor Faces Calls To Resign Over Messages
The governor of Puerto Rico is facing calls to resign after the release of contents of messages with government officials which include insults and profanity.
Election Security Legislation Stalled On Capitol Hill
Legislation to secure federal elections is languishing in the Senate despite bipartisan concern over foreign interference.
New York City Power Outage Hits 73,000
Most of Manhattan's West Side went dark Sunday evening, halting subways, traffic lights and elevators. Con Edison says it expects to fully restore power by midnight. No injuries have been reported.
A Bug's Life: Remembering The Classic Volkswagen Beetle
The last Volkswagen Beetle rolled off the assembly line in Mexico this week. We remember the beloved automotive icon with stories from our listeners.
U.S. Cities Prepare For Planned ICE Raids On Sunday
The operations are expected to take place in at least 10 major cities and last for days. According to reports, ICE is prepared to target about 2,000 recently arrived migrant families.
Catholic Church Community Braces For Baltimore ICE Raids
NPR's Michel Martin visits the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Baltimore, where Fr. Bruce Lewandowski says his heavily Latino congregation is bracing for ICE raids on Sunday.
Slow-Moving Tropical Storm Stunts Louisiana Disaster Plans
Heavy rains from Tropical Storm Barry are expected from Florida to Louisiana as the eye of the disorganized storm moves onto land. Flooding is the big concern.
White House Social Media Summit Recap
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Katie Rogers, White House Correspondent for The New York Times, to learn more about the White House "Social Media Summit" that took place this week.
States Are Ratcheting Up Reading Expectations For 3rd-Graders
Almost 20 states have passed laws requiring third-graders who aren't proficient in reading to repeat the grade. The policy started in Florida 17 years ago.