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Hurricane Sally is predicted to make landfall late Tuesday night or Wednesday along the Gulf Coast, bringing huge amounts of rain — thanks in part to its slow movement.

Hurricane Sally Is Bringing 'History-Making' Rains To Gulf Coast, Forecasters Say

Many communities in Sally's path will be drenched by 10 to 20 inches of rain, with some areas possibly seeing up to 30 inches. The storm made landfall Wednesday morning in Alabama.

In May, Attorney General Jeff Sessions ordered a "zero tolerance" policy aimed at people entering the United States illegally for the first time on the Mexican border. Over 1,000 immigrant detainees were housed in five federal prisons across the West.

ICE Appears To End Use Of Federal Prisons For Immigrant Detainees

In June, Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced they would house 1,600 immigrant detainees in federal prisons. But now nearly all detainees have been moved elsewhere, deported, or released.

Democratic presidential candidate and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg talks to supporters on Feb. 4 in Detroit.

Nevada Debate Could Be A 'Make Or Break' For Bloomberg, Analysts Say

How Michael Bloomberg defends against expected attacks from his Democratic rivals could impact how well he does on Super Tuesday, where he is placing a big bet, analysts say.

Michael Bloomberg Will Make His Debut On Nevada's Debate Stage

NPR's David Greene talks to David Axelrod, who ran former President Obama's campaigns, about how Democratic candidate Michael Bloomberg could change the dynamic of the 2020 race.

Making Pizza In Space

Astronauts at the International Space Station sent down video of pizza night. Without gravity, they made pizza tossing look like a slow game of Frisbee.

Biden Faces Pressure To Make Good On His Pledge To Bring Diversity To His Cabinet

President-elect Joe Biden has announced a number of major Cabinet positions, facing pressure over representation and ideology from across the Democratic coalition that elected him.

All The President’s Women: Donald Trump And The Making Of A Predator

On this edition of Your Call, we speak with veteran journalist Monique El-Faizy, co-author of the new book All the President's Women: Donald Trump and the…

In 2018, Los Tiges del Norte retraced Johnny Cash's steps not only to pay tribute to the band's idol but also remind the inmates that they are not forgotten.

Los Tigres Del Norte Retrace Johnny Cash's Steps In 'Folsom Prison' Documentary

Los Tigres del Norte at Folsom Prison, a new Netflix documentary, shows the power of music to heal.

Chris Wilson's journey from life in prison to criminal justice reform

On this edition of Your Call, we’ll speak with Chris Wilson about his new book, The Master Plan: My Journey from Life in Prison to a Life of Purpose.When…

Shay Bradley's Dying Wish Was To Make People Laugh

During a long illness, Bradley planned a special touch for his funeral. As his coffin was lowered into the ground, a voice from inside said, "Let me out." Bradley recorded his voice before his death.

When Life Gives You Avocados, Make Guacamole?

That's what the Pokini family of Maui did after they won a Guinness record for the world's heaviest avocado. Most avocados weighs less than half a pound. The one they grew was more than 5.6 pounds.

D.C. Protesters Make Noise In Centuries-Old Protest Form

While some march and others sing, these D.C. residents are banging pots and pans – a form of protest called cacerolazo – to speak against the death of George Floyd.

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