Report: There's A Growing Water Crisis In The Global South
New research by the World Resources Institute finds evidence of a growing crisis in the supply of urban water.
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Immigration Chief: 'Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor Who Can Stand On Their Own 2 Feet'
Ken Cuccinelli, acting head of Citizenship and Immigration Services, says the new rule, which can deny green cards to immigrants who use government benefits, is part of Trump "keeping his promises."
Rule Would Penalize Immigrants To U.S. For Needing Benefits
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Ken Cuccinelli, acting head of Citizenship and Immigration Services, about a rule that could force immigrants to choose between accepting public benefits and a green card.
Hooked On The Internet, South Korean Teens Go Into Digital Detox
Online gaming and other digital activities cause problems in people's health, relationships and studies. Government centers treat teen boys and girls who struggle to cut down on use of tech devices.
Markets In Argentina Plunge After Poor Primary Showing For Incumbent President
Investors feared that the country could default on its $57 billion IMF loan if President Mauricio Macri loses October elections to his leftist rival.
Protesters Return To Hong Kong's Airport, Causing Flight Cancellations For 2nd Day
Operations at the major aviation hub initially appeared to be returning to normal early Tuesday, but by the afternoon, hundreds of pro-democracy activists had returned to departure areas.
Advocates Oppose Rule That Penalizes Immigrants For Needing Benefits
Immigrant advocates are threatening to sue the Trump administration for its new rule that will make it harder for immigrants to get green cards if they use, and are likely to use, public benefits.
U.S. Makes Another Move To Shut Out Huawei
On Tuesday, the government enacts a new ban on Huawei — preventing agencies from using federal money from buying services or equipment from the Chinese company.
Latest Round Of Negotiations End Between The U.S. And Taliban
The two sides are trying to negotiate a deal that would allow for the withdrawal of thousands of foreign troops from Afghanistan. There's concern in Afghanistan about what such a deal might mean.
Protesters Return To Hong Kong's International Airport
NPR's David Greene talks to Bonnie Leung, a pro-democracy activist and a key protest organizer, about the state of protests — a day after police closed Hong Kong's airport because of a sit-in.