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Texas inmates are being 'cooked to death' in summer heat, lawsuit alleges
by Meg Anderson
Four nonprofits joined a federal lawsuit to protect people in Texas prisons from the heat. It's one of several attempts over the years to address this issue, but efforts haven't gotten much traction.
Texas Flooding Update: National Guard Search And Rescue Operations
Colonel Steven Metze with the National Guard talks about rescue operations in the Texas flood zones.
Barbershop: Politics In The Classroom
Christopher Emdin, associate professor of science education at Columbia University's Teachers College, High School Principal Kevin Grawer and former Maryland Delegate Jolene Ivey join the Barbershop for a back-to-school discussion of politics and the summer's hot button.
Houston Area Storm Evacuees Return To Damaged Homes
by Jeff Brady
While Corpus Christi and the surrounding area got the brunt of the Hurricane Harvey, Houston received heavy rain and strong winds. Homes were damaged and there's been some minor flooding so far.
Hurricane Harvey Gets Downgraded To Tropical Storm
by John Burnett
Hurricane Harvey made landfall north of Corpus Christi, Texas around 10 p.m. Friday night as a Category 4 hurricane. It's the most powerful storm to hit Texas in more than 50 years.
Arpaio's Successor, Sheriff Paul Penzone Aims To Create A New Legacy
President Trump's pardon of former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio has caused a national uproar. Arpaio's successor, Sheriff Paul Penzone, reacts to Trump's decision and discusses the path away from Arpaio's legacy.
Faith Council Members Take A Step Back From Advising Trump
Pastor A.R. Bernard of the Christian Cultural Center and Rabbi Jonah Pesner of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism discuss their reactions to President Trump's Charlottesville comments.
Friday Night Headlines: Arpaio Pardoned And Gorka Ousted
A Friday night news dump revealed that President Trump had pardoned controversial Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio and ousted White House advisor Sebastian Gorka. We talk to NPR's Domenico Montanaro.
Mayweather And McGregor Set To Meet For Blockbuster Boxing Fight
Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor meet in the ring Saturday night. The two fighters may have near flawless fighting records, but they're facing heat for provocative comments.
After Hinting At It During Phoenix Rally, Trump Issues Pardon For Arpaio
by Jimmy Jenkins
The former Maricopa County, Ariz., sheriff was convicted of criminal contempt for refusing to halt racial profiling activity while in office. The White House cited his age as one factor in the pardon.