R. Kelly Arrested, Faces Federal Charges In Chicago And Brooklyn
R. Kelly has been hit with two federal indictments — one in Chicago and one in Brooklyn — in addition to the legal troubles he already faced in Cook County, Ill.
Why The U.S. Counts People Without Documentation For Congressional Districts
NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Michael Li, senior counsel for the Brennan Center’s Democracy Program, about the Trump’s decision to request citizenship information from other parts of the government.
University Of Texas President Greg Fenves Discusses Free Tuition Plan
NPR’s Audie Cornish talks with Greg Fenves, president of The University of Texas at Austin, about a new program to cover full tuition for students from families making under $65,000 a year.
There Are Limits To What Immigration And Customs Enforcement Can Do During Raids
NPR’s Audie Cornish talks with Northeastern University law professor Hemanth Gundavaram about legal issues surrounding this weekend’s planned ICE raids in major U.S. cities.
Louisiana Residents Try To Find The Best Way To Stay Safe In Tropical Storm Barry
The rain and flooding from Tropical Storm Barry are the biggest threat to Louisiana, particularly in the low-lying areas close to the coast. Evacuations are in place and people are concerned.
Critics Say DHS Is Not Keeping Vulnerable Migrants Safe By Sending Them To Mexico
When DHS officials started sending migrants back to Mexico to wait for immigration court, they said that “vulnerable” populations could be excluded. But in practice, that’s not always happening.
How Immigrant Communities In Chicago Are Preparing For Planned ICE Raids
ICE raids are set to start Sunday in 10 major cities, including Chicago. The raids are targeting recently arrived migrant families who have deportation orders, but others here illegally are at risk.
New Orleans Residents Anxious As Tropical Storm Barry Heads Toward Them
NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with New Orleans resident Rachel Jordan about fears of rain due to hit this weekend. Her family went through Hurricane Katrina and fears how vulnerable they still are.
Medalla Light, Puerto Rico’s Beer Of Choice, Is A Hit In Connecticut
Medalla is Puerto Rico’s beer of choice, but it’s hard to find if you’re not on the island. As of last month, the beer is now in Connecticut, giving its sizable Puerto Rican community a taste of home.
WATCH: U.S. Coast Guard Boards Suspected Narco-Sub In High-Speed Chase
The semi-submersible vessel was reportedly carrying more than 17,000 pounds of cocaine, worth some $232 million.
Tropical Storm Barry Starts To Hit Gulf Coast: ‘A Life-Threatening Situation’
An oil rig southwest of the mouth of the Mississippi River is reporting sustained winds of 76 mph, with gusts up to 87 mph.
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