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In rural Jordan, pulling power from the wind to make change on the ground

Mohammed, 14, walks, as he does every day each spring, with his flock of 200 sheep along the still-green slopes of southern Jordan. “That is the future,” he says, pointing his wooden staff toward the wind turbines. In a troubled tribal town in Jordan…

Ryan Reinstates House Chaplain After Priest Decided to Fight Dismissal

Speaker Paul D. Ryan reinstated the Rev. Patrick J. Conroy as the House chaplain on Thursday after Father Conroy rescinded his forced resignation.

Arizona Teachers End Walkout But Vow To Keep Fighting: ‘Now We Must Win The War’

Educators aren’t satisfied with the pay bump passed Thursday, but after it was signed, they announced they’d return to class — roughly a week after their massive statewide walkout began.

Giuliani Contradicts Trump on Comey Firing, Saying Russia Inquiry Was a Factor

Rudolph W. Giuliani, recently hired as the president’s lawyer, said James B. Comey was fired because he refused to say publicly that the president was not under F.B.I. investigation.

Separatist Group ETA Announces Disbandment After Decades Of Violent Resistance In Spain

After almost six decades of violent resistance to the Spanish central government, separatist group Euskadi Ta Askatasuna announced it’s disbanding. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with journalist Guy Hedgecoe about the group, and what this move means fo…

Rudy Giuliani Says Trump Was Aware Of Payments To Adult Film Star Stormy Daniels

Rudy Giuliani, the newest member of President Trump’s legal team, said that Trump was aware of payments made to silence adult film star Stormy Daniels, who claimed she had a sexual encounter with the president. Trump has previously denied knowledge of …

American Museum of Natural History In New York Grappling With A Board Member Dilemma

Climate-change activists have launched a campaign to get the American Museum of Natural History in New York City to sever ties with board member Rebekah Mercer, whose family foundation has poured millions of dollars into funding climate change denial o…

Veterans Groups Concerned That Lack Of VA Leadership Will Hurt Millions Of Veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs still lacks a secretary and many inside and outside the vast agency say a lack of leadership is affecting its mission.

NRA’s Annual Convention Kicks Off In Dallas, As Gun-Control Advocates Plan Protests

The National Rifle Association is holding its annual convention in Dallas, facing protests in the aftermath of the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Fla.

Trump’s Tweet Suggests 3 Americans Held In North Korea Could Be Released Soon

President Trump tweeted Wednesday night suggesting that the three Americans being held in North Korean labor camps might be released soon.

Sun shines bright for 'Thurby' horse racing fans at Churchill Downs

After a brief rain Thursday, the skies cleared and sun streamed down as crowds filled Churchill Downs for one of the most popular days at the track.

        

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