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It caused $125 billion in damage, according to a new report from the National Hurricane Center, and broke U.S. rainfall records. At least 68 people died as a result of the storm.

Many Haitians in the U.S. have been protected from deportation since a 2010 earthquake, but the DHS says Haiti has improved enough for their return. The NAACP says the decision is racially motivated.

Selma's congressional district was key to the Democratic win in the special Senate election. Scott Simon talks with Democratic Rep. Terri Sewell talks about what Doug Jones' win means for Alabama.

Hurricane Nate, initially expected to hit Southern states as a Category 2 storm, has been downgraded to a tropical depression. It made landfall near Biloxi, Miss., over the weekend.

The week in education, from student aid rules to HBCUs.

The Chicago Council Survey found that three-quarters of Americans identify North Korea's nuclear program as a "critical threat" to America, up from 55 percent just two years ago.

A new national poll shows public opinion swings on vouchers, charters and more.

Slaughter was the first woman to lead the powerful House Rules Committee and had planned to run for a 17th term. She died following a fall in her home, according to a spokesperson.

Women in a secret group in a female mentorship organization operated as "slaves" with "masters," say federal prosecutors. Actress Allison Mack is alleged to have played a big role in the operation.

The New York Mets have long been the underdog baseball team — even in their own city. But the team and its fans are now emerging from the shadow of that other New York baseball team, the Yankees. They're savoring the chance to win the hearts of more New Yorkers with a World Series win.