Tornadoes Touch Down Near Dallas, Killing Multiple People
At least ten people were killed and thousands of people were left without power after severe weather passed through the Dallas area on Saturday night.
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With Asylum Out Of Reach, Some Minors Seek Out Special Visas
Undocumented minors who don't qualify as refugees have other chances to legalize their status — including a visa just for them. Henry Gomez, who fled danger in El Salvador, is applying for one now.
Ramifications For Major Players In FIFA Corruption Scandal
Eight-year suspensions were given last week for FIFA's top bosses, Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini. Carrie Kahn talks with author David Henry Sterry about the latest on FIFA's scandal plagued year.
U.S. Businesses Look To Cuba, But See Limited Opportunities So Far
Restrictions may be falling away, but there are no signs yet that commerce between the countries is about to take off. U.S. agriculture sales to Cuba are actually down, while American tourism is up.
Reflecting On A Year Of Europe's Migrant Crisis
In 2015, a huge wave of humanity fled war, persecution and hunger - and headed for Europe. Reporter Joanna Kakissis talks with host Carrie Kahn about the greatest migration the continent has seen since World War II.
Surge Of Undocumented Minors Closer To Home
Carrie Kahn talks to John Burnett about the recent surge of undocumented minors from Central America to Texas. We also hear from a 17-year-old who recently made the trek a second time, and successfully crossed the border.
Don't Blow Off This One Last Holiday Precaution
Last week, Weekend Edition issued a PSA to prevent holiday injuries. But we failed to note that you should never, ever stick your hand in a snowblower — even if it's off. Carrie Kahn has a correction.
Racial Policing And Civic Protest: Looking Ahead After A Historic Year
2015 was a pivotal year for black Americans and civic activism. Gene Demby of NPR's Code Switch talks through some of the year's major stories with NPR's Carrie Kahn.
New York City's Homeless Are Finding Voucher Program Void
Mayor Bill de Blasio created a program for the New York to get people out of shelters quickly. But after looking for an apartment for months, one single mother finds landlords are not willing to accept the voucher.
Burnt Out On Leftovers Ideas? We've Got Some
Mexican chef Pati Jinich shows NPR's Carrie Kahn how to handle those Christmas dinner turkey leftovers. She shows us how to make a mouthwatering pibil sauce for next-day sandwiches and enchiladas.