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Corinne Manley (left), veterinarian Kat Salcetti, Dominic Deluna, and dog mom Trochie Riley and her son watch as Salcetti takes off Momo's collar. Volunteer veterinarians and vet techs from Houston clinics were treating injuries, giving out warm towels to the soaking wet animals, and cleaning and disinfecting them from the dirty water.

Houston Shelter Offers Respite For Pets And Their Owners Displaced By Harvey

Before a convention center opened its doors and volunteer care to pets, their owners had to make a tough choice: Take shelter or stay with animals in floodwaters. But anxiety looms around what's next.

Survey: African Americans Fearful Of U.S. Economy

And now another chapter in our series on African-American lives. NPR conducted a poll of African Americans with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard School of Public Health. The survey found optimism but many respondents expressed fears about the economy.

The U.S. Plans To Reduce Troops In Iraq

U.S. military officials announced Wednesday they are planning to reduce the number of American troops in Iraq — from 5,200 to 3,000 — by the end of the year.

Joey Cappuccitti, who works at a Maximus call center, talks with a person looking for help with New York's insurance exchange.

New York's Insurance Exchange Readies For Holiday Rush

As a Dec. 23 enrollment deadline for health insurance that starts Jan. 1 looms, New York state is staffing up its call center and smoothing out the rough spots on its application to meet growing demand. As time runs down, the state is trying to fix technical and design issues that came up when the site debuted in October.

Chinese conductor Jiajing Lai performs in the first edition of La Maestra, an international competition for women conductors, held at the Philharmonie de Paris this September.

Women Conductors Are The Rule, Not The Exception, At A New Classical Event

La Maestra, held in Paris this September, is the first fully realized competition solely for women conductors — an effort to help balance a male-dominated field.

Alabama County Takes A More Cautious Approach, As The State Relaxes Restrictions

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Mark Wilson, the top health official for Jefferson County, Ala., about his county's response to an uptick in COVID-19 cases.

Luann McVey holds a sign before the start of a rally held in support of the Alaska university system on Feb. 13 in Juneau, Alaska.

University Of Alaska Readies For Budget Slash: 'We May Likely Never Recover'

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy slashed $130 million, or 41%, from the budget of a university system that serves more than 26,000 students. Layoffs, elimination of programs and campus closures are likely.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is trailed by reporters after speaking on the Senate floor on Tuesday.

Senate Sets Votes On 2 Bills That Could End Shutdown — But Both Expected To Fail

Democrats say they won't accept Trump's offer of three-year protections for those under DACA and TPS in exchange for full funding of his border wall. Republicans say Democrats should accept the offer.

Artisanal Plastic: Japan's Fake Food Is A Real Art

Intricately crafted replicas of all sorts of dishes and drink — cakes, sushi and even beer — are ubiquitous window displays in Japan. A new book visually explores the culture of Nearly Eternal food.

Lawmakers On Capitol Hill Expected To Clash Over Competing Tax Bills

Senate Republicans released their version of a tax overhaul. On the House side, representatives will debate their measure next week. There's a lot to do if they want to honor the president's deadline.

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