He Was Denied a Commission in 1942. Now The Army Is Making Amends.
In this week’s Race/Related newsletter: The stories of a black soldier who served in World War II and the Japanese-Americans who were forced into internment camps.
Justice Kennedy May Soon Find Himself Disappointed And His Legacy Undermined
The Supreme Court justice may believe that rights once recognized will not be taken away, but President Trump is about to get his second nominee to the court, and it’s sure to be a conservative.
2013 U of L players are proud of championship even if banner is gone
The former Louisville basketball players approached Friday’s 2013 reunion celebration with a mixture of pride and entitlement.
More States Opting To ‘Robo-Grade’ Student Essays By Computer
Developers say they understand why teachers would be skeptical. But, they insist, computers already drive cars and detect cancer, so they can certainly handle grading students’ essays.
Ottawa Bird Eggs Get Moved
Construction of the Ottawa Bluesfest’s main stage was briefly halted by a nest of eggs, tended by a protected bird. NPR’s Scott Simon talks with Monika Melichar who relocated the eggs.
The EU, Merkel And Migration
EU leaders have agreed on measures to vet migrants and restrict their movements. Will this satisfy Chancellor Angela Merkel’s coalition partner and prevent Germany’s government from collapsing?
HUD And National Book Foundation Work To Promote Reading In Public Housing
The National Book Foundation has partnered with the Department of Housing and Urban Development on a literacy program aimed at getting books into the hands of kids and adults living in public housing.
Capital Gazette Employees Remembered At Vigil
In Annapolis, Md., last night, residents held a candlelight vigil to remember the five employees killed at the Capital Gazette newsroom Thursday.
DOJ Says Government Can Hold Families For Longer Than 20 Days
The government says it will hold migrant families longer than 20 days, according to a court filing from the Department of Justice Friday.
Hearing From New American Citizens This Independence Day
It’s almost the Fourth of July. We reached out on social media to folks who recently became American citizens to find out what the holiday means to them.
LA Homeless Shelters Face Opposition
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is allocating $20 million to house the homeless in temporary shelters spread across 15 council districts. But the first few sites picked are already facing opposition.
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