What’s Happening With The ICE Raids?
President Trump says immigration raids are planned for Sunday in cities across the country. The administration is reported to be targeting a few thousand undocumented immigrants.
A Weakened Tropical Storm Barry Creeps North, But Heavy Rain Remains A Major Concern
Forecasters estimate rainfall over south-central Louisiana at about 6 to 12 inches, and isolated maximum rainfall could reach up to 20 inches, posing potential “dangerous, life-threatening flooding.”
Former Acting ICE Director On Raids
NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Ronald Vitiello, former acting director of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency under President Trump, about the administration’s immigration policies.
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.
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