Hurricane Patricia Weakens After Landfall In Mexico
Hurricane Patricia caused less damage than expected, but Mexico is preparing for flooding after the historic storm. We'll have the latest.
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Hurricane Patricia Makes Landfall In Mexico
The Category 5 storm, which at one point had wind speeds of 200 miles per hour, hit Mexico's coast with 165 mph winds Friday night.
Hurricane Patricia Makes Landfall, Threatens Catastrophic Damage In Mexico
What was the most powerful storm ever recorded in the eastern Pacific or Atlantic basin has slammed into Mexico's central Pacific coast. The storm is now a bit weaker but still a powerful Category 5.
To Save The Lives Of Babies And Mothers, Ask For Advice From Peru
Each year, nearly 6 million children die of preventable and treatable conditions. Nearly 300,000 mothers die of complications from pregnancy and childbirth. Yet a new report offers reason for hope.
Guatemalan Presidential Election Pits Former First Lady Against TV Comedian
On Sunday, Guatemalans go to the polls to pick a new president. The contest is between a former first lady and a comedian with no political experience and a simple slogan: "I'm not corrupt nor a thief." The vote follows months of turbulent politics in the Central American nation that led to the resignation and jailing of both the vice president and president.
Mean Boys Can't Keep Girls Off The Soccer Field: #15Girls
Brazil used to ban girls from playing the game. The law is now off the books, but that doesn't mean it's easy for girls to play 'the beautiful game.'
Beachside Resort In Sayulita, Mexico, Prepares For Hurricane Patricia
NPR's Audie Cornish interviews Norma Adams, general manager of Villa Amor in Sayulita, Mexico. Adams, a native of Sayulita, talks about how she and other staff started in the middle of the night Thursday to evacuate an entire wedding party from the resort on the water.
Hundreds Of Detained Immigrant Families Are Due For Release
Advocates hope that a judge's deadline, and the possible revocation of one detention center's license, could lead to the end of family detention.
Keeping An Island Afloat: Obama's Plan To Aid Puerto Rico
The White House has unveiled a plan to help Puerto Rico deal with its $72 billion debt and ongoing economic crisis. But it needs approval by Congress, which has been reluctant to help the island.
Being 15 Is Tough No Matter Where You Live: #15Girls
Inspired by the brave teens profiled in our #15Girls series, our audience shares stories of the hardest thing about being 15.