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Majority of Americans oppose ending birthright citizenship, NPR/Ipsos poll finds
by Joel Rose
As the Supreme Court takes up birthright citizenship, a new poll finds that less than a third of Americans want it to end. But other parts of the White House's immigration crackdown are more popular.
In Mexico City, Volunteers Rush To Clear Rubble After Earthquake
All Things Considered checks in on the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that hit Mexico on Tuesday. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with freelance journalist Natasha Pizzey.
Puerto Rico Governor Anticipates Hurricane Maria Will Bring 'Severe Devastation'
Hurricane Maria threatens to devastate Puerto Rico, weeks after it was battered by Hurricane Irma. Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello tells NPR how the island is preparing.
The 'Man Who Saved The World' From Potential Nuclear Exchange Dies
by Greg Myre
NPR's Greg Myre tells the story of Stanislav Petrov, who in 1983 defied the computer information in his Soviet military command center — information that indicated U.S. missiles were headed to the USSR. He had a hunch it was a glitch and ignored it. He was right and avoided nuclear war.
Trump At The U.N.: Saber Rattling Or Wielding A Saber?
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Susan Glasser, chief international affairs columnist for Politico, about President Trump's first speech before the United Nations National Assembly.
After 10 Years Away From Senate, Rick Santorum At Center Of Health Care Debate
by Scott Detrow
The latest GOP effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act is picking up steam in the Senate. Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum has been a key player promoting it, a decade after leaving office.
Puerto Rico Braces For Hurricane Maria
Hurricane Maria will reach Puerto Rico on Wednesday, hitting the island after recovery from Hurricane Irma only barely began. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Danica Coto of the Associated Press on how the territory is preparing for the storm.
Protesters In Atlanta Clash With Police Over Shooting Of Georgia Tech Student
by Lisa Hagen
Protesters upset over the police shooting of a Georgia Tech student clashed with campus police Monday. Video footage shows an officer fire on the student, who was telling police to shoot.
Senate Intel Panel's Meeting With Trump Lawyer Abruptly Called Off
Donald Trump's longtime lawyer, Michael Cohen, was set to give testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee but that meeting was canceled Tuesday an hour after it was scheduled to begin.
Refugees International Head: Abuses Against Rohingya Refugees 'Almost Unimaginable'
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Eric Schwartz, president of Refugees International, about what he learned from Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, after his trip to Cox's Bazaar.
Eyeing Toys R Us' Future, Analyst Suggests Hands-On Displays
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jim Silver, toy expert and CEO of TTPM (Toys, Tots, Pets & More), a website that reviews toys. They talk about Toys R Us' bankruptcy declaration and the state of the toy industry.