Hurricane Irma Expected To Hit Tampa, Where Many People Evacuated To
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Tom Forward, Tampa's fire chief and emergency manager, about preparations for the storm.
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Nordstrom's New Concept: A Store That Doesn't Stock Clothes
Nordstrom Local, which opens next month in West Hollywood, will offer personal stylists. The retailer believes the streamlined experience reflects the way many people want to do their shopping now.
New Wind Farms Cause Friction In The Sky Over Military Flight Routes
As wind farms expand across the country some are facing new opposition. Military bases complain the tall turbines interfere with their training flights and safety of their pilots.
Is All That Wildfire Smoke Damaging My Lungs?
Forest fires have brought a smoky haze to the West, along with stinging eyes, sore throats and headaches to people far from flames. Unseen particles of ash also make it hard for some to breathe.
At Least 7 People Fatally Shot In Dallas Suburb; Officer Kills Suspect
Neighbors said the victims had gathered for a barbeque and to watch a football game when the shooting took place. Two others were wounded.
From Sept. 11 To The Beatles' British Invasion: How We Remember Our First News Events
Hundreds of NPR readers recounted their first memory of a news event. These are some of their stories.
Ex-FEMA Chief Craig Fugate Is No Stranger To Disasters
Mary Louise Kelly talks to Craig Fugate, who was running the Federal Emergency Management Agency when Hurricane Sandy hit — among many other storms he's worked over the years. He talks about Irma.
Teaching Sept. 11 To Students Who Were Born After The Attacks
Years after Sept. 11, some schools are grappling with how to teach the terrorist attacks and their aftermath to a new generation of students.
Trump's Turn To Democrats Poses Fresh Challenge To His Loyal Base
Even in his Inauguration Day address, Trump signaled that he might go his own way. He may be testing that option now, keeping a weather eye on the reaction from his truest believers.
'Big Chicken': The Medical Mystery That Traced Back To Slaughterhouse Workers
In the 1950s, the poultry industry began dunking birds in antibiotic baths. It was supposed to keep meat fresher and healthier. That's not what happened, as Maryn McKenna recounts in her new book.