The Teen Accused of Starting the Oregon Fire Has Rekindled the Debate Over Trying Juveniles as Adults
Investigators say the Eagle Creek Fire was likely started by a boy's misuse of fireworks. Now Oregonians are calling for criminal charges.
Are Big Companies Doing Enough to Combat Deforestation?
Hundreds of companies have pledged to cut commodities grown on deforested land from their supply chains, but few have turned those promises into successful policies.
Are the Virgin Islands Equipped to Handle Hurricane Irma?
The U.S. Virgin Islands sit squarely in Hurricane Alley. Irma will test the storm-weathered islands' limits.
As Florida Braces for Hurricane Irma, Another Storm Is Forming in Its Wake
Irma is already projected to be the strongest hurricane recorded outside of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean.
Trump to Ask Congress for Nearly $13 Billion in Emergency Relief Funding for Harvey Victims
The relief funding would include $5.5 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Trump to Announce DACA Decision on Tuesday
Despite the president's hard-line stance on immigration, he has wavered on the future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
Trump Asks Press Corps Where to Donate $1 Million of His Own Money for Harvey Relief
The White House couldn't confirm if the donation would come through Trump himself or through the Trump Foundation.
The Kids of DACA-Protected Immigrants Are All Right
The children of undocumented immigrants in the U.S. are often overlooked in the policy debates surrounding immigration. But a new study shows programs like DACA protect their mental health.
How Climate Change Contributed to Massive Floods in South Asia
Heavy monsoon rains have caused disastrous floods and left millions displaced in South Asia. Like Harvey, climate change likely played a role.