Hurricane Irma Underscores Puerto Rico's Crumbling Infrastructure
Puerto Rico escaped the full impact of Hurricane Irma, but its perilous economic condition and crumbling infrastructure were affected nonetheless.
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Week In Politics: Trump Strikes Budget Deal With Democrats
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with political commentators Guy Benson of Townhall.com and E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and the Brookings Institution about the political stories of the week.
After Reaching Budget Deal, Democrats Look To Trump On DREAM Act
After a surprise budget deal, members of the Democratic Party see an opening with Trump to pass their long-sought DREAM Act to help young undocumented immigrants.
Steve Bannon Criticizes Catholic Bishops For Response To DACA
Former White House adviser Steve Bannon says Catholic bishops like immigrants only because they need them to fill their pews. The bishops are reacting with anger.
Hurricane Irma Heads Toward Miami As Forecasters Downgrade Storm To Category 4
Miami is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Irma this weekend. Forecasters downgraded the storm to Category 4 on Friday as it slammed through the Turks and Caicos Islands with winds at 150 mph.
Equifax Breach Exposes Personal Data Of 143 Million People
Equifax says it suffered a massive data breach involving as many as 143 million people in the U.S. Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and drivers licenses were apparently exposed, thus making this one of the worst hacks ever reported.
First Responders Make Quick Pivot From Flood-Ravaged Texas To Florida
With Hurricane Irma barreling toward Florida, federal agencies, emergency responders and aid organizations are making a quick pivot from hurricane-battered Texas.
Cleveland Indians' 15-Game Win Streak Means Fans Get $2 Million In Free Windows
The Cleveland Indians won their 15th straight game on Thursday night and roughly $2 million of free windows for their fans. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with William Barr, CEO of Universal Windows Direct, the company that gave away the free windows.
Florida Suffers Growing Gasoline Shortage As Residents Prepare For Irma
Refineries were already affected by Hurricane Harvey. Now comes Irma, which is causing huge gasoline shortages in southern Florida. One firm estimates that 30 to 40 percent of Florida gas stations are out of fuel, and the twin storms are affecting gas prices all over the country.
Using A Robotic Hand, She Wants To Throw Out The First Pitch For All 30 MLB Teams
At 7, Hailey Dawson loves baseball and tossing out that first pitch. Poland syndrome made it a challenge but a robotic hand made it possible.