Experiences Attempting Adoption: ‘Excuse Me, May I Raise Your Child?’
NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with author and journalist Farai Chideya about her experiences attempting adoption. She writes about it in a piece titled “Excuse Me, May I Raise Your Child?”
Thousands Lose Power In New York City
Manhattan’s Upper West Side was hit with a power outage Saturday night, leaving some stranded in subway tunnels and causing traffic jams.
ICE Raids Planned To Begin
President Trump says immigration raids are planned for Sunday in cities across the country. The administration is reported to be targeting a few thousand unauthorized immigrants.
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.
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.
Federal Clampdown On Burning Man Imperils Festival’s Free Spirit Ethos, Say Burners
As the Bureau of Land Management tightens its grip on the annual gathering’s population growth at Nevada’s Black Rock desert, a freewheeling community finds its core identity under threat.
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.
Baltimore Prepares For ICE Raids
Major cities like Baltimore, Md., are bracing for sweeping ICE deportation raids expected to start this weekend.
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.
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