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The Catholic Church is facing aging congregations, fewer priests and financial strain. In many places, this has meant closing parishes. But in Philadelphia, they're trying something different.

A woman drove into Houston floodwaters and "drowned while trying to escape," according to the mayor. Rainfall could reach 50 inches in parts of Texas, the highest ever recorded in the state.

One was sold away from her children. Another was freed and became a businessman. Others were freed only to be kidnapped and sold back into slavery....

One was sold away from her children. Another was freed and became a businessman. Others were freed only to be kidnapped and sold back into slavery....

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's Georgia election interference case is running for reelection this month. So is the case's top prosecutor. It's a unique subplot to an unprecedented case.

For two days, starting on May 11, 1,000 Black residents rebelled against the city's systemic oppression. More than 100 blocks of neighborhoods and businesses were damaged. Police killed six Black men.

A "get tough" approach has been the trend. But now lawmakers, juvenile justice advocates and community groups are rethinking that approach for kids and young adults who commit crimes.

The federal government says the grizzly bear has recovered in and around Yellowstone National Park. In 30 years since it was put on the threatened species list, the grizzly has tripled in numbers. Now, protections for them are expected to give way to rules for hunting and trapping.

Hurricane Irma is forecast to hit Florida over the weekend. Gov. Rick Scott has been urging residents on both of the state's coasts to prepare. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Greg Allen, who's in Miami.

A Georgia 14-year-old has been charged with four counts of murder after a fatal shooting at his high school. Last year, authorities interviewed him over online threats to commit a shooting.