Deadly storms ravage parts of Missouri and Kentucky
Deadly storms last night caused deaths in Missouri and Kentucky and damaged homes and businesses.
FEMA Coordinator Says He's Not Sure When More Of Puerto Rico Will Have Power
The oversight board that supervises Puerto Rico's indebted government met publicly today for the first-time in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. The board heard sobering statistics about the extent of the damage and discussed austerity measures to fix the island's broken economy.
White House Chief Of Staff John Kelly Coming Under Criticism For Recent Remarks
The White House touts Chief of Staff John Kelly's military background as evidence of his credibility and apolitical nature. But Kelly's recent statements call that portrayal into question.
What We Know About The Vehicle Attack In Lower Manhattan
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Mara Gay, New York City Hall reporter for The Wall Street Journal. She was there on the scene in the aftermath of the attack in lower Manhattan.
Witnesses Say Driver In Manhattan Plowed Into People Near Bike Path
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jim O'Grady from WNYC about the latest out of Manhattan, where at least 6 people have been killed and 15 injured when a driver mowed down a bike path.
Dodgers And Astros Prepare For World Series Game 6 in L.A.
Game 6 of the World Series is tonight as the Los Angeles Dodgers face the Houston Astros in L.A. It's been a thrilling series so far with both teams having offensive explosions and defensive stops.
At Least 8 People Dead, More Than A Dozen Injured In New York City Vehicle Attack
New York's Mayor Bill de Blasio called the event in Manhattan that has left at least 8 dead and more than a dozen injured an "act of terror."
What We Know About The 'Act Of Terror' On Manhattan Bike Path
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Ayana Harry from WPIX in New York about the attack in Manhattan today. At least eight people are dead and a dozen more injured after a driver plowed down a bike path.
GOP Gubernatorial Candidates In New Jersey And Virginia Are Focusing On Illegal Immigration
This fall in New Jersey and Virginia, Republican candidates aligned with party's business-friendly wing are campaigning against illegal immigration. The attack ads in both statewide gubernatorial elections claim their Democratic opponents wouldn't enforce immigration laws.
Trump Administration Offers $60 Million To Help Several African Nations Fight Terrorism
The Trump administration plans to contribute up to $60 million to help five nations in Africa's Sahel region to build up a counterterrorism force. The news comes as Congress looks more closely at U.S. military activities in a the region following an ambush that killed four American service members in Niger.
A Look At The State Of Diplomatic Efforts In Afghanistan
The U.S. military is sending more soldiers and marines to Afghanistan to work with Afghan forces at small combat outposts. But the State Department is largely staying behind the gates and blast walls of its Embassy in Kabul and not heading out into the field. Officials say it's because of security concerns, but critics say it prevents the U.S. from keeping an eye on how the billions of dollars in aid is being spent and improving governance across the country.