Trump Says Jobs Can Close Racial Divides. Here's Why That's Unlikely
The unemployment rate for black Americans has been roughly double the unemployment rate for white Americans for a very long time.
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U.S. Economy Generated 156,000 Jobs In August, Short Of Estimates
The Labor Department also cut previous estimates for job growth in June and July by 41,000.
The LSU Tigers' New Tiger Makes His Debut
Louisiana State University's live tiger mascot is an institution. Recently, the school got a new tiger — just in time for football season.
Houston's Jazz Envoys Describe A Vibrant Scene Deluged, And Worry For Its Future
An outsized number of jazz heavyweights call Houston and its surrounding area home — here, they speak of the situation down south and their concerns for its future.
Mayor Of Port Arthur, Texas, On Flooding In His City
Mary Louise Kelly talks with Mayor Derrick Freeman of Port Arthur, Texas, which is east of Houston and has experienced flooding as well.
Your Apartment Is Flooded But The Rent Is Still Due
Friday is the first of the month, which means the rent is due — even for thousands of Houstonians who are living in evacuation centers or flooded-out apartments.
Russia And U.S. Order Each Other To Close Diplomatic Posts
The U.S. has downsized its diplomatic presence in Russia as demanded by Moscow. Now, the U.S. is demanding that Russia close down its consulate in San Francisco in a "spirit of parity."
Beaumont, Texas, Is Without Running Water
Beaumont, Texas, a city of 120,000 people, is without running water after flooding knocked out the city's water supply. Residents are coming to grips with the enormous recovery ahead of them.
Why China Is Going After A Billionaire In The U.S.
Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui lives in New York City, but his reach into China's politics has him at odds with the ruling Communist Party. Chinese prosecutors have been building a case against him.
Trump Faces A Deadline For DACA Decision
On Tuesday, President Trump faces a deadline set by 10 state Republican attorneys general to end the Obama-era Deferred Action On Childhood Arrivals program, better-known as DACA.