Supreme Court blocks deportation of immigrants under Alien Enemies Act, for now
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting a group of immigrants in Northern Texas under the Alien Enemies Act.
They Moved To Houston After Hurricane Katrina, Then Harvey Flooded Their Home Again
Stephen Lipp and his wife moved to Katy, Texas after their home in New Orleans was hit by Hurricane Katrina. Now they've been flooded out again by Hurricane Harvey.
Week In Politics: The Government's Response To Hurricane Harvey
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with political commentators David Brooks of The New York Times, and Jamil Smith, a contributing writer at The Daily Beast, about the political stories of the week.
Thousands Of Harvey Flood Victims Will Likely Need Long-Term Temporary Housing
FEMA says it hopes to get people out of shelters and into transitional housing, such as hotels, as quickly as possible. Then they'll try to find rentals or other housing for victims, including manufactured homes, as a last resort.
With Shelters Full, Port Arthur, Texas Scrambles To Find Housing For Displaced People
Due to a lack of functioning shelters in Port Arthur, Texas, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is airlifting evacuees in military cargo planes to Dallas.
Asian Bike-Sharing Companies Move Into New Markets With Mixed Results
Dockless bike-sharing that allows riders to pick up and drop off bicycles anywhere took off in China last year. Now Asian firms have expanded to the U.K., but not everyone is pleased.
Tourists Still Head To Los Cabos Despite Safety And Security Warnings
Despite a spike in the number of homicides and a U.S. State Department travel advisory, tourists are continuing to flock to Los Cabos, Mexico. The popular tourist destination is now one of the most violent in Mexico, but tourists and officials don't seem worried about the warnings.
Kenya's Supreme Court Anuls Presidential Election Results
In a surprise and historic ruling, Kenya's Supreme Court annulled the recent presidential elections and ordered a new vote to be held within the next 60 days.
Celia Perez's New Novel 'The First Rule Of Punk' Comes With Advice For Adolescents
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Celia Perez about her book, The First Rule of Punk for middle-grade readers. The first rule? Be yourself.
Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor Visits 'The Judge's Chamber' At Yankee Stadium
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor sat in Yankee Stadium yesterday in a section called "The Judge's Chamber." It is named after Yankee baseball player Aaron Judge. Sotomayor is from the Bronx and has been a fan for a long time.
Two Houstonians Talk About Their City And How Hurricane Harvey Could Change It
Watching from afar as the devastation unfolds in Texas in the aftermath of Harvey has been difficult for anyone paying attention. But that experience is magnified for expatriate Houstonians — like NPR's producer Fatma Tanis.