Why Venezuela's opposition has urged voters to boycott upcoming regional elections
Venezuela's opposition has urged voters to boycott up and coming regional elections - but this tactic has deeply divided the party - including one of Venezuela's most storied political families.
Gas Stations In Florida Running Out Of Fuel As Hurricane Irma Continues
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.
Trump Administration's Stance In Cake Refusal Case Is The Latest Letdown For LGBT Advocates
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.
Hurricane Irma Evacuations Force Difficult Decisions
People in Florida have been preparing for Hurricane Irma. Some have evacuated, while others are taking shelter. And some are even trying to go on with their vacations.
One-Third Of Florida Residents Told To Evacuate Before Hurricane Irma Makes Landfall
Florida is bracing for the full impact of Hurricane Irma. The eye of the storm isn't expected to come ashore along the Florida Keys until early Sunday, but rain bands are already pummeling the area.
'OMG' Turns 100
"OMG" might be used by younger people, but the story behind the abbreviation has a long, rich history. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with linguist Ben Zimmer about the abbreviation turning 100 years old.
At U.S. Open Semifinals, 3 Players Break Barriers For African-Americans In Tennis
This year's U.S. Open tennis tournament saw four Americans in the semifinals. What's more, three of them are African-American. Katrina Adams, president of the U.S. Tennis Association, talks with NPR's Michel Martin about the progress made in tennis.
Western Wildfires Continue As Eagle Creek Fire Prompts Finger-Pointing
Wildfires are still raging in multiple states across America's western region. Fire historian Steve Pyne of Northern Arizona University says it's time to rethink land use, development and forest management in light of the increasing numbers of fires we are seeing each year.
