Understaffed And Overworked: Firefighters Exhausted By Severe California Fires
As major wildfires increase in California, some firefighters are being pushed to the point of exhaustion — and overtime costs are soaring.
Northern California Camp Fire Contained
It was the deadliest and most destructive in the state’s history. On Sunday, crews continued to search for remains from the blaze, which began more two weeks ago, and has killed at least 85 people.
Decades After Clashing With The Klan, A Thriving Vietnamese Community In Texas
When Vietnamese immigrants first arrived in Texas, they received a hostile reception from locals who were concerned about competition. Now that immigrant community is thriving.
Trump Push For ‘Energy Dominance’ Boosts Drilling On Public Land
The Trump administration is offering millions of acres of federal land for oil and gas drilling. It’s a boon for some states, but is fueling battles with environmentalists.
Search For The Missing In California Wildfires Continues
Dozens of disaster workers from across the country are coming to Paradise, Calif., to help search for the missing in the aftermath of a wildfire that devastated the town.
Week In Politics: U.S. Asylum System
NPR’s Mara Liasson discusses the week in politics with host Sacha Pfeiffer – including President Trump’s latest reported effort to change the US asylum system.
40 Years After The 1978 Assassination Of First Openly Gay San Francisco Governor
This week marks the 40th anniversary of the assassination of gay rights leader and San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk and San Francisco mayor George Moscone.
Lawrence Gas Explosions Leaves Many With No Heat To Fair The Harsh Winter
Mayor Dan Rivera of Lawrence, Mass., talks about how his community is doing two months after deadly gas explosions tore through the region. With winter coming, many homes still have no heat.
President Trump’s Approach To Saudi Arabia
NPR’s Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with David Reaboi of Security Studies Group, a conservative think tank, about President Trump’s transactional approach to Saudi Arabia and other authoritarian regimes.
Help I’m Hosting!
The holidays keep coming, and Weekend Edition is BACK with our holiday advice series called, “Help, I’m Hosting!” If you’re hosting a holiday party and need decorating help – send us your questions!
Questions Swirl About Fatal Police Shooting
Questions are swirling in Birmingham after a fatal police shooting Thanksgiving night. Authorities said police shot and killed a black man who shot two people. Later, police said he wasn’t the gunman.
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