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Much of Houston is under water after Hurricane Harvey came ashore. The city spent much of the weekend rescuing people. And, Uber has picked a new CEO after co-founder Travis Kalanick resigned.

President Trump is traveling to Las Vegas Wednesday after Sunday's mass shooting. Also, Democrats are pushing for measures related to gun control, and Theresa May's conservative party is in disarray.

Legal analyst Paul Butler, New York Times correspondent Susan Chira and ethicist Jack Marshall join NPR's Michel Martin to discuss harassment in Congress and how to know if you've crossed a line.

NPR's Michel Martin discusses the tension between religious freedom and coronavirus-related restrictions with three faith leaders: Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld, Rev. Thomas McKenzie and Imam Rizwan Ali.

Nominated by NPR readers, we highlight the story of seven women who overcame personal struggles through the pandemic – and how they found the strength to pull through.

We answer voter questions about this year's election season — from early voting to mail-in or absentee ballots.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kerri Miller, the host of MPR News at Minnesota Public Media; Charlie Sykes, host of the Daily Standard podcast; and Liz Ruskin, a reporter with Alaska Public Media.

Activists are spreading information about self-induced abortion online and in person. The World Health Organization says a single drug, misoprostol, can be used to safely induce abortion.

Districts are scrambling to get remote learning lessons in place. But over half of students live near the poverty line, 14% have a learning disability, and some struggle just to find Internet access.

China considers controversial Hong Kong security laws. Colleges prepare to reopen in the fall. And, COVID-19 delays trials at Guantanamo Bay.