How Wilmington, N.C., Is Preparing As Hurricane Florence Gets Stronger
Hurricane Florence is now a Category 4 storm — and the East Coast is bracing for a direct hit. Bill Saffo, the mayor of Wilmington, N.C., speaks with NPR’s Ari Shapiro about how the city is preparing.
As Hurricane Florence Approaches, Some In Georgia Are Struggling To Recover From Irma
On Tybee Island, Ga., flooding is getting worse, and can even cut off residents from the mainland. The island is doing lots of things to control it, but some believe the island will one day disappear to the rising sea.
California Sets Goal Of 100 Percent Renewable Electric Power By 2045
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill mandating that ambitious goal on Monday. He also issued an executive order calling for statewide carbon neutrality by the same year.
Judge Orders Gag, Chides Prosecutors In Case Of Accused Russian Agent Butina
Judge Tanya Chutkan said both prosecutors and the defense had gone too far in their statements. She declined to release Maria Butina from pretrial confinement.
Private Beaches In Florida Spark Battle With Residents And County
As of July 1, homeowners with beachfront property in Florida’s Walton County can declare their beach off-limits to the public. That has sparked a battle with local residents and county officials.
Ford Says Despite Trump’s Tweet, Focus Active Won’t Be Produced In U.S.
The automaker canceled plans to produce a small car in China and sell it in the U.S., citing the cost of tariffs on imports from China. Trump had suggested the cars could be made in the U.S. instead.
Bolton: ICC Will Face Repercussions If Action Taken Against Americans
National Security Adviser John Bolton says the U.S. will do all that it can to protect American citizens from prosecution by the International Criminal Court.
After Hurricane Maria, Chef José Andrés Had A ‘Crazy Dream’ To Feed Puerto Rico
The James Beard award-winning chef started out preparing food for doctors and nurses. Then calls started pouring in from across the island. The message was clear, he says: “The island is hungry.”
Hurricane Florence Spins Up Into A Category 3 Storm, Aiming At U.S. East Coast
Florence is expected to strengthen as it crosses over water with surface temperatures up to 85 degrees. It could be a Category 4 storm — with winds of 131 mph and higher — by Tuesday.
Ken Starr: ‘Eerie Echoes’ Between Lewinsky Probe And Mueller Investigation Of Trump
The man who nearly brought down President Bill Clinton over the Monica Lewinsky scandal in the late 1990s says he doesn’t approve of the way President Trump has disparaged the special counsel.
Days Before Sept. 11, Memorial To Flight 93 Dedicated In Shanksville
The memorial in Pennsylvania is an enormous sculpture of wind chimes leading to the sky — each one echoing the voices of those who were killed. Tuesday is the 17th anniversary of the terror attacks.
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