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Allegations of guards beating and terrorizing detainees have emerged from jails Homeland Security uses to hold immigrants awaiting deportation. But legal redress for the alleged victims is unlikely. NPR's Daniel Zwerdling has the second of two reports.

The Army Corps of Engineers has patched-up the floodwalls in and around New Orleans, but the system remains vulnerable. As Hurricane Rita threatens the region, engineers warn that even a few inches of rain could cause big problems in the city.

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Ahead of November's general election, the major parties are picking their nominees. Here's the full calendar.

The no votes edged out the yes votes in the do-over election in Bessemer, Alabama, but more than 400 challenged ballots remain. A hearing will determine whether those ballots will be counted.

Under the proposal, the European Commission would set new durability standards and require companies to include how sustainable and recyclable a clothing item is on its label.

"We don't condone anyone hitting anyone else unless it's in self-defense," the father of Venus and Serena Williams told NBC News. Smith won an Oscar for portraying Williams in the movie King Richard.

Some local officials say it could be some time before power is restored in hard-hit Broome County, New York.

It's hard to imagine a graduation ceremony without Pomp and Circumstance. Music commentator Miles Hoffman stops by Morning Edition to explore the famous processional, which was by Sir Edward Elgar (left), and other marches of the season.

John McCormack was one of the greatest, most versatile singers of the last century. Not only did the Irish tenor sing famous folk songs like "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling," he also was a much-admired opera singer. Commentator Miles Hoffman and NPR's Bob Edwards offer a special St. Patrick's Day retrospective of McCormack's career. Hear samples of Irish folk songs performed by McCormack.