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Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff (right) speaks to reporters as former FEMA Director Michael Brown looks on, Sept. 9, 2005. Brown resigned Sept. 12 under intense criticism for FEMA's response to Hurricane Katrina.

FEMA Official Says Agency Heads Ignored Warnings

Before Hurricane Katrina hit land, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, FEMA Director Michael Brown and other top agency officials received e-mails warning that Katrina posed a dire threat to New Orleans and other areas. Yet one FEMA official tells NPR little was done.

Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., chair of the Appropriations Committee, talks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 31. Congress returned from a weeklong recess to take up a number of issues, including a government funding deadline on Feb. 18.

The Senate avoids a government shutdown, punting a spending deadline into March

Lawmakers hope to finalize a longer-term spending bill before the new shutdown deadline on March 11.

Finding a Balance at 'Stars and Stripes'

The Stars and Stripes has been a staple of wartime since World War I, bringing soldiers news from home and the battlefront. The newspaper strives to provide an independent voice while under military control. Some readers and even some of its reporters have claimed the paper is too cozy with the military, while many in the top brass say it's too hostile. NPR's Bob Edwards reports.

Zinni: U.S. Failed to Plan Iraq War Aftermath

Retired Gen. Anthony Zinni says Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and his top aides should be held responsible for failing to plan for Iraq's reconstruction after the U.S.-led war. Hear NPR's Steve Inkseep's extended interview with the former U.S. Central Command chief.

Oscar-Winner Jack Palance Dies

Actor Jack Palance, known for his haltingly intense speaking style and dozens of roles in Western and noir films, has died. After years of playing the heavy in Hollywood, Palance became a hit in comedy films late in life. At 70, he won an Oscar for his over-the-top role in the Billy Crystal film City Slickers.

3 Things To Know About What Scientists Say About Our Future Climate

The latest report from climate scientists provides a stark warning about how fast the planet is changing. Here are the top takeaways.

Drug Cartel Leader Captured In Mexico's Michoacan State

Mexican authorities have arrested one of the top drug cartel leaders in the western state of Michoacan. Federal forces recently moved into the state to disarm civilian vigilantes who have been fighting to reclaim their communities from the cartel.

Sharon Van Etten reveals her Tiny Desk Contest favorites

Sharon Van Etten shares music from new artists that both moves her to tears and fills her with joy.

The Sissano Lagoon was part of Papua New Guinea devastated by a tsunami in 1998. Researchers used evidence from after that tsunami to compare to a tsunami thousands of years ago.

Skull Is Potentially From The Oldest Known Victim Of A Tsunami

Researchers say they've determined that a skull discovered in 1929 likely belonged to an individual who was killed in a tsunami 6,000 years ago.

A Libyan military guard stands in front of one of the U.S. Consulate's burned out buildings on Sept. 14. The U.S. is offering new details of the attack on the consulate that killed four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens.

U.S. Offers New Details Of Deadly Libya Attack

A source familiar with the events on Sept. 11 in Benghazi says there was a sense of urgency among officials. Officials say extra forces were sent to help, but arrived late, and that they considered sending warplanes but ultimately thought it would lead to civilian casualties. Four Americans, including the ambassador to Libya, were killed in the attack.

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