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Salmon Fisher: Spill Is Dangerous And 'We Shouldn't Have To Deal With It'
Commercial fishermen are putting off their own livelihoods to catch the farmed Atlantic salmon that broke out of their net pen in Washington state. One fisherman describes the "carnival atmosphere."
Don't Fall Victim To Harvey Flood Scams
Many people want to donate to Harvey-related relief efforts. But they need to avoid scam artists who are trying to get their hands on some of that money. Experts offer advice for giving safely.
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks SB4, Texas Law Targeting Sanctuary Cities
Texas lawmakers said the law would protect citizens from crime. Critics opposed giving police the authority to require people to show papers verifying their immigration status during routine stops.
New Hurricane Index Predicted Harvey Would Be A Monster, Say Scientists
The index measures wind speed like the traditional scale, one of its developers says, but also "the size of the storm and how fast it's moving forward."
Red Cross Exec Doesn't Know What Portion Of Donations Go To Harvey Relief
Critics have long complained that the charity's finances are not transparent. A spokesman interviewed by NPR couldn't answer questions about whether that has changed.
Chemicals At Flooded Texas Plant In Danger Of Exploding
High water from Hurricane Harvey knocked out electricity at Arkema Inc. and blocked efforts to secure the volatile compounds produced there.
FACT CHECK: 4 Claims From Trump's Tax Speech
Without revealing any particulars, the president pitched his ideas for a tax code overhaul on Wednesday. Here are four claims he made and how close to correct he was on all of them.
11,000 U.S. Troops Are In Afghanistan, Thousands More Than Previously Acknowledged
A Pentagon spokesperson said the larger number comes from counting troops on temporary assignment, who were not previously included in the total. The change is intended to improve "transparency."
Texas Rep. Gene Green Outlines Relief Plan For Harvey Victims
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Texas Democratic Rep. Gene Green about the plan in Congress to provide federal relief aid to victims of Harvey.