Hurricane Harvey Takes The Life Of Houston Police Officer Steve Perez
Described as a "sweet, gentle public servant," Perez ignored his family's warnings that it was too dangerous for him to report to work.
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Keep It Simple And Stay Open: The Waffle House Storm Menu
The 24/7 comfort-food chain is notable for keeping the doors open when hurricanes and natural disasters strike, but two of its restaurants in Houston have had to close because of Harvey.
Houston Mayor Provides Update On Relief Efforts Amid Harvey Flooding
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner for an update on rescue and recovery efforts after Hurricane Harvey.
He Survived Hurricane Katrina. Now He's Had To Leave Houston
John Livious and his family settled in Houston after being evacuated from New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. For him, watching the flooding from Harvey is "unbearable, because it's like déjà vu."
Trump's Texas Visit Highlights Federal Response Effort
The president said he waited to visit until he could do so "without causing disruption." He sidestepped Houston and instead stopped in Corpus Christi, where Harvey made landfall, and then in Austin.
Harvey Moves Toward Louisiana As State Marks 12 Years Since Katrina
Southwest Louisiana is bracing for tropical storm Harvey to head their way. The storm is expected to make another landfall Tuesday night, and some streets in the Lake Charles area already are flooding.
New Orleans Mayor Outlines Preparations As Harvey Takes Aim At Louisiana
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu about how the city is preparing for tropical storm Harvey on the 12th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
President Trump Visits Texas To Assess Harvey Damage
President Trump on Tuesday visited the Gulf Coast for the first time since Harvey made landfall. The president and first lady toured two Texas cities to see some of the damage and relief efforts.
Best Buy Shares Plunge After CEO Warns Record Growth Is Not 'New Normal'
Best Buy's earnings report beat Wall Street expectations, but after weeks of record-highs, the CEO also warned that the growth is "not a new normal." That sent Best Buy shares down by more than 10 percent, as investors weighed whether the electronics retailer can compete with Amazon, Walmart and others.
How Moldy Hay And Sick Cows Led To A Lifesaving Drug
The blood thinner warfarin, which prevents blood clots, owes its existence to some cows who got very sick after eating spoiled hay — and to a chemist who spent years trying to figure out why.