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Southeast Texas Suffers From Catastrophic Flooding

5:36am September 20, 2019

The remnants of Tropical Storm Imelda have dumped several feet of rain on parts of southeast Texas. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Michael Marks, a reporter with the Texas Standard.

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A network of reproductive rights advocates is working to share information about self-induced abortion, both in person and over the Internet.

With Abortion Restrictions On The Rise, Some Women Induce Their Own

10:25pm September 19, 2019

by Sarah McCammon

Activists are spreading information about self-induced abortion online and in person. The World Health Organization says a single drug, misoprostol, can be used to safely induce abortion.

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A few dozen anti-abortion activists gathered outside the coroner's office in Will County, Ill., on Thursday, to pray and call for formal burial of the remains.

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Fate Of Fetal Remains Unclear As Investigation Continues In Indiana

8:11pm September 19, 2019

More than 2,200 medically preserved fetal remains were found at the home of a recently deceased former abortion provider. The discovery has led to calls for the remains to be formally buried.

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President Trump denies he said anything inappropriate in a conversation with a foreign leader, as a whistleblower alleges.

Schiff Vows To Escalate Standoff Over Spy Complaint; 'Fake News,' Trump Scoffs

6:32pm September 19, 2019

by Brian Naylor

The House intelligence committee met behind closed doors with the inspector general of the intelligence community amid reports the president's communications with a foreign leader raised concerns.

Parts of eastern Texas could see nearly 3 feet of rain through Friday, forecasters say, warning of potential flash floods from Tropical Depression Imelda. Here, Angel Marshman walks through floodwaters in Galveston after trying to start his flooded car We

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Imelda Causing 'Major, Catastrophic Flooding' In Southeast Texas, Forecasters Warn

6:24pm September 19, 2019

by Bill Chappell

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has declared a state of disaster in 13 counties. Some parts of southeast Texas could see rain totals of 30 to 40 inches through Friday, the National Weather Service says.

A photograph taken by the commercial satellite company Planet shows the Abqaiq facility shortly after an attack on Sept. 14.

What We Know About The Attack On Saudi Oil Facilities

4:44pm September 19, 2019

by Geoff Brumfiel

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia claim Iran is behind the attack. Iran denies involvement. Here's what the physical evidence shows.

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Tropical Storm Imelda Swamps Southeast Texas With Heavy Rains And Flooding

4:38pm September 19, 2019

The remnants of Tropical Imelda continue to move slowly across the state that saw severe flooding just two years after Hurricane Harvey.

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Youth To Protest In Manhattan To Stop Climate Change

4:38pm September 19, 2019

Thousands of students are expected to skip school Friday to march through Manhattan to demand global action to stop climate change. WNYC's Gwynne Hogan reports the protest has been long in the works.

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Latest On Democratic Presidential Candidates Harris And Buttigieg In Iowa

4:38pm September 19, 2019

Democratic presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg are making big moves to bolster their primary campaigns in Iowa, the first state to hold a contest in 2020.

What We Know About The Saudi Attack

4:38pm September 19, 2019

On Sept. 14, a Saudi oil processing plant was rocked by a series of explosions. The facility, and another oil field, were attacked from the air. Here's what physical evidence exists about the attacks.

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