College Decision Day Brings Relief, Excitement And Big Worries About Money
On May 1, high school seniors must submit a commitment — and financial deposit — to their final college choice. But for low-income students, it’s not necessarily the end of the road.
New Watchdog Report Paints Grim Picture Of America’s War In Afghanistan
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with John Sopko, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, about the latest report on Afghanistan reconstruction. Despite the record amount of coalition munitions dropped, the security situation continues …
Local Dallas Sportscaster Goes Viral For His ‘Unplugged’ Commentary
In Dallas, a local television newsman has repeatedly gone viral on the internet for his on-air editorials. But the broadcaster is not the station’s news anchor or political commentator, he’s the sportscaster.
Hundreds Of Asylum Seekers Still Waiting At U.S. Border In Tijuana
Before the highly publicized caravan of Central American migrants arrived in Tijuana seeking asylum in the U.S., dozens of other asylum seekers had already been waiting in line at the border.
State Department Employees Eager To See What Pompeo Brings As Secretary Of State
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has already been on an overseas trip, but Tuesday is his first actual day in the office at the State Department. Employees are eager to hear how he plans to bring back this agency’s “swagger.”
How FEMA Failed To Help Victims Of Hurricanes in Puerto Rico Recover
NPR and PBS’S FRONTLINE investigate the federal government’s flawed response to Hurricane Maria in part two of this series. A trove of internal government documents reveal a federal relief agency in chaos as millions struggle without power.
As Much Of The Western U.S. Experiences Drought, States Are Preparing For Wildfires
As drought grips the much of the western U.S. there are fears this summer could be a bad one for wildfires. But Colorado is helping homeowners prepare and in some places even paying people to do more.
‘On Fire For God’s Work’: How Scott Pruitt’s Faith Drives His Politics
Before Scott Pruitt became the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, his political career was guided in large part by his Southern Baptist faith and a faith-based agenda.
North And South Korea Dismantle Loudspeakers Blaring Propaganda On The DMZ
The removal comes after a historic summit between South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who pledged a “complete denuclearization” of the Korean Peninsula.
Rosenstein Rejects Pressure From Hill, Vows Justice Dept Won’t Be ‘Extorted’
The deputy attorney general used a Law Day appearance in Washington to defend himself and the Justice Department from a pressure campaign waged by Trump allies.
Re-ranking college football's preseason top 25 after spring practice
USA TODAY Sports updates college football’s Top 25 for the 2018 season after the end of spring drills. Clemson and Alabama remain at Nos. 1 and 2.
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