Officials In California Tally Losses, Release Missing Persons List
At least 56 people have died in the Camp Fire, which has destroyed entire neighborhoods and continues to burn. Meanwhile, Butte County says about 300 people are missing.
Arizona Residents, Officials Skeptical As Border Troops Move In
As thousands of troops arrive to reinforce security at the U.S.-Mexico border, Arizona officials worry migrants will try to storm the border.
Why Wildfires Are Burning So Hot And Moving So Fast
Wildfires are burning more intensely than ever in California and that’s prompting state and local officials to rethink strategies to mitigate the scale of future destruction.
Wildfire: Spending A Day In Paradise Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be
David Greene joins one of the many search-and-rescue teams in Paradise, Calif., looking for those still unaccounted for in the Camp Fire in the northern part of the state.
The True-Story, Love-Triangle, Prison-Break Drama ‘Escape At Dannemora’
Pulled from the headlines, a new Showtime series features sexual liaisons between two inmates and a prison worker (Patricia Arquette) and a comedic actor (Ben Stiller) in the serious director’s chair.
Michael Avenatti, Stormy Daniels’ Lawyer, Arrested On Allegations Of Domestic Violence
Avenatti was charged Wednesday for felony domestic violence, after police took a report on Tuesday of the alleged incident. He was released on $50,000 bail and has vehemently denied the allegations.
Smoke From California Wildfires Affecting Millions Of People Far From Fire Zones
The massive wildfires in California have raised concerns about air quality for vulnerable populations, such as children and people with heart or lung conditions.
Defense Secretary Mattis Visits Troops Deployed To U.S.-Mexico Border
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis visited active duty soldiers deployed at the border near McAllen, Texas. About 5,000 troops are being sent to the border in response to a caravan of migrants headed to the U.S.
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke Visits California To See Destruction From Wildfires
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke visited two wildfire areas in California on Wednesday. The administration and the state have clashed over the reasons behind the fires and the state’s fire management.
Are There Ways To Make Towns Less Vulnerable To Wildfires?
NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Los Angeles Times reporter Paige St. John about how Paradise, Calif., residents practiced fire evacuation drills, but given a population boom, the plans were inadequate.
Suzy Whaley, PGA Of America’s First Female President, Outlines Her Vision For Golf
NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with new PGA of America President Suzy Whaley about being the first woman elected to the job and what her vision is for the future of golf.
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