Federal Judge Denies New Mexico Compound Residents Bail
In an hours-long arraignment hearing on Wednesday Magistrate Judge Kirtan Khalsa told the five defendants there was “clear and convincing evidence that you are a danger to the community.”
Hurricane Florence Approaches The Carolinas
Forecasters and residents are keeping a close eye on Hurricane Florence, which threatens the coast and inland areas with fierce winds, a big storm surge and plenty of rain.
What Hurricane Florence Tells Us About Climate Change
Florence is wetter, wider — and maybe slower due to climate change, according to new research. And flood insurance isn’t keeping up with how climate change is altering hurricanes.
Kentucky County Water Crisis
In Martin County, Ky., many residents haven’t drunk water from their taps in years. The county is one of the poorest in America, and its water infrastructure is crumbling.
Palestinian Ambassador On The U.S. Shuttering Its PLO mission
NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks to Palestine Liberation Organization representative Husam Zomlot about the U.S. order to close the PLO mission in Washington.
Why So Many Nevadans Don’t Vote
Voters under 30 generally vote at much lower rates than older Americans. In Las Vegas, less than 5 percent voted in the 2014 midterms. That can mean their priorities are overlooked by campaigns.
Fact Check: Trump’s Claim About Puerto Rico Hurricane Death Toll
President Trump accused Democrats of inventing the hurricane death toll in Puerto Rico. The false claim drew recriminations and distracted from the federal government’s preps for Hurricane Florence.
FEMA Associate Administrator On Hurricane Florence
FEMA Associate Administrator Jeff Byard joins NPR’s Audie Cornish to talk about FEMA’s response to Hurricane Maria, and preparations for Hurricane Florence.
What Is The Waffle House Index?
FEMA sometimes uses an unexpected metric to figure out how bad storms will be: the Waffle House Index. Hosts Ari Shapiro and Audie Cornish explain the significance of the southern breakfast chain in federal disaster preparation.
U.S. Is Running Out Of Space For Separated Migrant Families
The government is running out of shelter space to put teenaged immigrants from Central America who are in its care. The Department of Health and Human Services said a tent camp in far west Texas would add thousands of new beds to accommodate the childr…
Businesses Pulled Into Natural Disaster Preparations
When any part of the country prepares for a natural disaster like the impending Hurricane Florence, many people spring into action. You’ve got local first responders, Coast Guard, FEMA. And then … there are the retail stores. Companies like Walmart, …
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