Martin Luther King Jr. Statue To Join Confederates At Georgia's Capitol
King is the first African-American to be memorialized on the state Capitol grounds, where monuments to Confederate generals and segregationists stand.
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Serious Nursing Home Abuse Often Not Reported To Police, Federal Investigators Find
Despite legal requirements, more than one-quarter of cases of severe abuse that were uncovered by government investigators were not reported to the police. The majority involved sexual assault.
At Least 2 People Killed As 'Catastrophic' Floods Inundate Houston
A woman drove into Houston floodwaters and "drowned while trying to escape," according to the mayor. Rainfall could reach 50 inches in parts of Texas, the highest ever recorded in the state.
Uber Picks New CEO, Expedia's Dara Khosrowshahi
The travel company CEO will step into the role at a time of immense turmoil for the ride-hailing giant, to fill a leadership vacuum after co- founder Travis Kalanick resigned under pressure in June.
PHOTOS: Houston Flood Caused By Harvey Sends Residents Scrambling For Safety
The National Weather Service called the rain and flooding "unprecedented," and warned it could top 50 inches in some parts of the region.
Texans Lend A Helping Hand As Floods Continue Across The State
As the flooding covers the southeast portion of the state, not all the news there is bad. Many Texans are assisting through search and rescue efforts. Louisianans are also answering rescue calls.
Tropical Storm Harvey Causes Catastrophic Flooding In Texas
Flooding across Houston has left many people Stranded. Houston Public Media reporter Andrew Schneider gives an update from inside a building cut off by the water.
Houston Experiences Extreme Flooding As Rain Continues To Fall From Harvey
Tropical Storm Harvey continues to dump rain in Houston, Texas, causing devastating floods across the region. NPR's Marisa Peñaloza reports on the ongoing storms, flooding and rescue operations.
Massive Flooding Continues In Houston As Harvey Stalls Over East Texas
At least two people in Texas are dead as a result of Harvey, a storm that landed as a category 4 hurricane earlier this week. Houston Public Media reporter Gail Delaughter reports on the flooding.
Texas Officials Respond To Damage Caused By Tropical Storm Harvey
Ben Philpott of member station KUT in Austin, Texas talks about the response of Houston and Texas officials to flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey.