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Don't Surrender, Reinvent: The New Mantra Of Small Biz In Puerto Rico
Facing an uncertain future and dim prospects of financial relief, small businesses get support and strength from each other.
Appeals Court Sets Terms For Abortion For Teen Immigrant
A lower court had ordered the government to allow the minor who is in the U.S. without permission to seek an abortion "without delay." The appeals judges say first she needs a sponsor.
Chef José Andrés Has Served Nearly 1.5 Million Meals To Hungry Puerto Ricans
In the capital, San Juan, the coliseum has become the center of a massive effort, led by D.C. restaurateur and celebrity chef Andrés, to feed tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans after Hurricane Maria.
Prisoners Face Uncertainty As Number Of Halfway Houses Are Cut
The Justice Department has ended contracts with several halfway houses across the country. That change means inmates will likely stay in prison longer and have a tougher transition back to society.
Can A Democrat Win In Alabama?
A competitive special election in Alabama has Democrats thinking they may have a shot at a U.S. Senate seat in a deeply red state. The Republican candidate, Roy Moore, has a controversial record that includes being twice removed from public office.
Case Considers Unaccompanied Minor's Right To Have An Abortion
A panel of federal judges said Friday that a 17-year-old Mexican girl in the U.S. illegally has a right to an abortion — but she's not being allowed to get the procedure yet.
DHS Under Pressure Over Alleged Violation Of Policies On Sensitive Locations
More than 100 members of Congress have called on the Department of Homeland Security to rein in agents who are reportedly apprehending undocumented immigrants in places such as hospitals.
Troubled By Flint Water Crisis, 11-Year-Old Girl Invents Lead-Detecting Device
The Colorado seventh-grader was unimpressed by the options her parents had to test water in their home. So she created a sensor-based device using chemically treated carbon nanotubes to do it faster.
Need Hurricane Aid? In One Texas City, If You Boycott Israel, You May Be Out Of Luck
A city official told NPR that Dickinson is simply following a recently passed state law: "The city has nothing to do with it." But the representative who authored the law said it's being misapplied.