National News
National News
Investigation Finds Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan ‘Did Not Promote Boeing’
The Pentagon’s Inspector General says former Boeing executive Patrick Shanahan ‘fully complied’ with ethics obligations. This clears the way for his potential nomination as defense secretary. Continue Reading Investigation Finds Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan ‘Did Not Promote Boeing’
Majority Of Americans Say Drug Companies Should Be Held Responsible For Opioid Crisis
According to a new NPR/Ipsos opioid poll, 71% of Americans surveyed also say the government should do more to curb the epidemic. Continue Reading Majority Of Americans Say Drug Companies Should Be Held Responsible For Opioid Crisis
Scientists Dig Into Hard Questions About The Fluorinated Pollutants Known As PFAS
PFAS are a family of chemicals accumulating in the soil, rivers, drinking water and the human body. How much exposure to these substances in clothes, firefighting foam and food wrap is too much? Continue Reading Scientists Dig Into Hard Questions About The Fluorinated Pollutants Known As PFAS
After Democrats Surged In 2018, Republican-Run States Eye New Curbs On Voting
After high turnout in the 2018 midterms gave Democrats big gains, several Republican-controlled states are considering changing the rules around voting in ways that might reduce future turnout. Continue Reading After Democrats Surged In 2018, Republican-Run States Eye New Curbs On Voting
After Felony Conviction, Iraq War Veteran Faces Deportation To Mexico
Edgar Baltazar Garcia got into some serious trouble after he came home from war. Now, he faces deportation over a felony conviction unless an immigration judge decides to let him stay in the U.S. Continue Reading After Felony Conviction, Iraq War Veteran Faces Deportation To Mexico
FAA Certifies Google’s Wing Drone Delivery Company To Operate As An Airline
Wing’s drones are made to deliver a wide range of items — including coffee, chocolate and burritos — from local merchants to their customers. Continue Reading FAA Certifies Google’s Wing Drone Delivery Company To Operate As An Airline
Supreme Court Will Hear Cases On LGBTQ Discrimination Protections For Employees
The court is poised to decide whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to sexual orientation and gender identity, along with factors such as race, religion, sex and national origin. Continue Reading Supreme Court Will Hear Cases On LGBTQ Discrimination Protections For Employees
Most Teachers Don’t Teach Climate Change; 4 In 5 Parents Wish They Did
As students around the globe participate in Earth Day, a new NPR/Ipsos poll finds 55% of teachers don’t teach or talk about climate change and 46% of parents haven’t discussed it with their kids. Continue Reading Most Teachers Don’t Teach Climate Change; 4 In 5 Parents Wish They Did
Reach Out: Ways To Help A Loved One At Risk Of Suicide
What can you do when you fear someone you know may be considering suicide? It can feel daunting, but suicide prevention experts say we all can help someone at risk by reaching out and showing we care. Continue Reading Reach Out: Ways To Help A Loved One At Risk Of Suicide
Massachusetts Congressman And Iraq War Veteran Seth Moulton Joins Presidential Race
Moulton is the fourth House Democrat to join the 2020 campaign. A critic of party leadership, the Marine Corps veteran also adds to the share of 40-and-under candidates in the race. Continue Reading Massachusetts Congressman And Iraq War Veteran Seth Moulton Joins Presidential Race
Northern Ireland Police Arrest 2 Men In Shooting Death Of Journalist
Authorities say they arrested an 18- and 19-year-old under the U.K.’s controversial Terrorism Act and took them to the Musgrave Serious Crime Suite, a police station in Belfast. Continue Reading Northern Ireland Police Arrest 2 Men In Shooting Death Of Journalist
Hunger Strikes At ICE Detention Centers Spread As Parole, Bond Are Denied
There have been at least six hunger strikes at detention centers in the first three months of 2019 alone. One of the detainees’ demands was to be released while their cases were adjudicated. Continue Reading Hunger Strikes At ICE Detention Centers Spread As Parole, Bond Are Denied
