Northern Californians Frustrated By Lack Of Information On Fire
Firefighters in Northern California are beginning to make progress on containing the massive Carr Fire. But residents say it’s difficult to get reliable, up-to-date information about the fire.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Downloads Of 3D Printed Gun Blueprints
A federal judge in Washington state temporarily blocked an activist from posting blueprints for 3D printed guns online.
Democrat Puts Up A Challenge In Longtime GOP Ohio District
Republicans have held Ohio’s 12th Congressional District for 30 years. The special election August 7 looks harder than usual for the GOP. It’s the final special election before the midterm elections.
News Brief: Facebook Removes Pages, Manafort Trial, 3D Printed Guns
Issie Lapowsky of Wired explains Facebook’s removal of a coordinated disinformation campaign. Also, former Trump campaign chief Paul Manafort’s trial shapes up and a judge blocks 3D printed guns.
U.S. Marks Return Of Remains Of U.S. Soldiers Who Died In Korean War
The U.S. military held a ceremony to mark the return of the remains of U.S. soldiers who died in the Korean War. It comes at a sensitive time for U.S. relations with North Korea.
U.S. Aid Cuts Felt In Gaza
Cuts in U.S. aid to Gaza are being felt in the desperately poor communities where people are losing food vouchers and some medical services.
What Pompeo Wants In Southeast Asia Visit
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo travels through Southeast Asia this week. Satu Limaye of the East-West Center talks with Noel King about the Trump administration’s priorities in the region.
What’s At Stake For Apple In China
Apple reported record sales in its most recent quarter on strong demand for iPhones and App Store purchases. But Apple could face trouble if the trade war with China escalates.
Egypt Builds A New Capital City
Egypt is building a new capital about 30 miles away from overpopulated Cairo.
Tempering The Cost Of Aging, Dying In Prison With The Demands Of Justice
Massachusetts has one of the highest rates of aging prisoners in the nation. A new law would allow parole for prisoners who can prove they are physically or cognitively incapacitated.
Green Party, Eyeing the 2020 Presidential Race, Prepares for the Midterms
The Democratic Party loomed large over the annual Green Party conference last month, but all eyes were on November, when Green leaders say they’ll field at least 224 candidates.
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