Several Members Of Congress Hint At Retirement This Year
Several Republican members of Congress have said they won't run for re-election next year, and there may be more retirements to come.
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U.S. Census Bureau Records Improvements In Income, Poverty And Health Coverage
The U.S. Census Bureau released a trio of reports Tuesday on income, poverty and health insurance coverage. All three measures showed improvement. Real median household income increased by 3.2 percent in 2016 over the previous year, and now stands at just over $59,000. The official poverty rate fell for the second year in a row to 12.7 percent.
Miami Animal Shelter Swells With Lost Pets In Wake Of Hurricane Irma
Families and businesses across Florida were hit hard by the hurricane. Animals in the state suffered, too. The biggest animal shelter in Miami is seeing its population swell with pets who were abandoned or got lost during the storm.
Cleveland Indians Reach 19 Wins In Historic Streak
NPR's Kelly McEvres talks with MLB.com columnist Joe Posnanski about why the Cleveland Indians' 19-game winning streak is unlike any in baseball history.
Nearly 25 Percent Of Homes Destroyed In Florida Keys After Hurricane Irma
On Tuesday, some residents of the Florida Keys were allowed to return home to assess damage from Hurricane Irma. The storm destroyed about 25 percent of the homes in the Florida Keys, according to Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Jacksonville, Fla., Faces Historic Flooding After Hurricane Irma
The city of Jacksonville, Fla., is still reeling from record breaking floods in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.
Pet-Store Puppies Linked To Campylobacter Outbreak In People
Adorable fuzzy puppies aren't usually thought of as disease vectors. But they come with germs, too. It's not clear how pet-store puppies caused dozens of humans to get sick with Campylobacter.
Tesla Remotely Expanded Car Batteries Near Irma's Path, And Questions Linger
It's not the first time Tesla has made over-the-air changes to its cars. The boost gave customers' cars an extra 30 to 40 miles — but the batteries will lose their extra juice this weekend.
Trump Dinner Menu: Tax Cuts
President Trump is hosting a bipartisan group of senators for dinner Tuesday evening. He's looking to build support for a tax overhaul.
After Heavy Damage, Florida Keys Residents Anxiously Wait To Return Home
Some residents of Key Largo are now being allowed back in, but the Florida Keys are still largely without power, water, medical service and cell service.