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Who is Cassie? The stalled music career of the Sean Combs trial's star witness
The mogul's former protégé and girlfriend emerged as a promising pop artist in 2006. On the stand this week, she said her relationship with Combs and his label quickly became more about control.
Gas Stations In Florida Running Out Of Fuel As Hurricane Irma Continues
by Brakkton Booker
As Hurricane Irma hits Florida, most people are hunkered down in shelters or in their homes. But for those who are out on the roads, they're finding another problem.
Cuba And Parts Of The Caribbean Left With Much Flooding And Structural Damage
Hurricane Irma has also left destruction on Cuba and the Caribbean Islands. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Michael Weissenstein, Caribbean Bureau Chief for the Associated Press.
Even Under A Mandatory Evacuation Order, Not Everyone Was Able To Leave Before Hurricane Irma Hit
Ponce Plaza Nursing home nursing had to shelter in place with 147 patients in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with the facilities administrator Desiree Sebastian.
On Florida's West Coast, St. Petersburg Prepares For Restoration After Hurricane Irma
The city of St. Petersburg, Fla. has found itself in the crosshairs of Hurricane Irma. Mayor Rick Kriseman talks about how the city prepared and the focus of keeping people safe afterward.
Hurricane Irma Hits Southwest Florida Then Moves North
by Greg Allen
Hurricane Irma hit Southwest Florida today as a category 3 storm. More than a million people are without power and the worst may be yet to come as the storm moves north.
Forecasters And Meteorologists Continue To Watch Hurricane Irma, Keep An Eye On Jose
Ed Rappaport, acting director for the National Hurricane Center, gives an update on Hurricane Irma, and other storms expected to hit the Gulf Coast.
How Natural Disasters Make Major Cities Vulnerable To National Security Threats
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Michael Masters, senior vice president with security intelligence firm The Soufan Group, who explains how natural disasters from fire and floods can destabilize major cities.
Nurses, Hospitals Prepared For Hurricane Irma To Ensure Patient Care Continues
Taylor Roberts is a pediatric nurse who is waiting for Hurricane Irma to pass so she can go back to work at Golisano Children's Hospital in Fort Myers, Fla.
Alabama Prepares For Hurricane Irma After It Hits Florida
After Hurricane Irma hits Florida, Alabama is next up. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Republican Gov. Kay Ivey about the state's preparations, and what's in store for its residents.
After Many Thought Tampa Would Be A Place Of Refuge, City Could Take Direct Hit From Hurricane Irma
Hurricane Irma is expected to hit Tampa, where many people who evacuated from Florida's east coast have headed. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Tom Forward, Tampa's fire chief and emergency manager, about preparations for the storm.
Islamic Society Of Tampa Bay Opened As An Evacuation Shelter
Volunteers say the facility is at full capacity after a wave of evacuees arriving from other parts of the state.
Trump Administration's Stance In Cake Refusal Case Is The Latest Letdown For LGBT Advocates
by Carrie Johnson
The Justice Department has sided with a baker who refused to make a cake for a same-sex wedding. For the LGBT community, it's the latest disappointment from the Trump administration.