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Is Trump finding ‘America First’ incompatible with ‘America alone’?

President Trump came into office showing deep disdain for America’s allies. Mexicans crossing the border were murderers and rapists, and needed to be separated from the United States by a “beautiful” wall. Europeans were deadbeats who relied on Ameri…

Courier Journal’s Tim Sullivan second on list dominated by USA TODAY Network columnists

Tim Sullivan was one of five USA TODAY Network journalists to place in the top 10 of a single APSE column-writing category

        

At Stephon Clark funeral, a familiar story amplifies drumbeat for change

This time, the community in question is Sacramento and the young black man is Stephon Clark, a father of two who was shot eight times by police on March 18, according to an autopsy released Friday. His funeral the day before drew hundreds of demonstrat…

Caught Up in a Killing Spree, and Facing Charges

In mass rampages, even when the suspects were killed, law enforcement officials carried out exhaustive inquiries that led to charges against family and friends.

Arizona Teachers Threatening To Strike If They Don’t Get A Pay Raise

A group of Arizona educators rallied at the state capitol on Wednesday, demanding a 20 percent pay raise. Republican Gov. Doug Ducey says that’s a no-go. Noah Karvelis, an organizer and music teacher, tells NPR’s Ailsa Chang about their next steps.

Attorneys Will Factor In Impact Of #MeToo Movement In New Bill Cosby Trial

Nearly a year after jurors failed to reach a verdict on sexual assault charges against Bill Cosby, the comedian is about to be tried again. This time attorneys will be factoring in the impact of the #MeToo movement on the jury.

Atlanta Paralyzed For More Than A Week By Cyber Attack

The city of Atlanta has entered its eighth day crippled by a cyber attack. NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with WABE’s Tasnim Shamma about how the city is coping.

Wife Of Orlando Nightclub Gunman Acquitted Of All Charges

A jury has acquitted the only person charged in connection with the 2016 Pulse nightclub mass shooting in Orlando, Fla. Prosecutors had accused the gunman’s widow, Noor Salman, of obstructing justice and helping her husband plan the attack.

Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin Weighs In On Tensions Between U.S. And Russia

NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, about the tensions between Russia and the U.S after a tit-for-tat expulsion of diplomats from their countries.

Family Of Stephon Clark Releases Findings Of Independent Autopsy

The family of Stephon Clark, an unarmed black man shot and killed by Sacramento police officers, released the results of an independent autopsy at a news conference.

14 Palestinians Killed, Hundreds More Wounded In Violence Near Gaza Border

Several Palestinians were killed and hundreds injured by Israeli forces in protests near the border fence between Gaza and Israel. The region awaits to see if the violence will spiral.

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