Hurricane Harvey Sends Gasoline Prices Up
The historic rain and high winds have caused refineries throughout the Gulf Coast to shut down or reduce production.
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After Losing In Court, Florida Anti-Death-Penalty Prosecutor Charts Way Forward
After Florida's Supreme Court said the governor could reassign her first-degree-murder cases, State Attorney Aramis Ayala said she respects the decision and announced new review measures.
'Where Would I Go?' Thousands Of Rohingya Flee Myanmar After A Bloody Week
Since a militant attack last week, the military has cracked down on the mostly Muslim minority, whom Myanmar doesn't consider citizens. More than 27,000 people have fled for Bangladesh.
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.
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.
Questions Linger About President Trump's Washington, D.C. Hotel
Congress and the General Services Administration Inspector General are raising new questions about President Trump's hotel in Washington, D.C., that's leased from the federal government.
David Clarke Steps Down As Milwaukee Sheriff To 'Pursue Other Opportunities'
The conservative gun rights advocate and prominent Trump supporter resigned Thursday in a letter that consisted of a single sentence. The move was greeted with some cheers — and lots of speculation.
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.
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.
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.