Trump Administration Is Cutting Aid To Palestinian Refugees
The Trump administration has been withholding aid to the United Nations’ program for Palestinian refugees. It’s expected to make the cuts final in what could be an attempt to undercut Palestinian positions in any future peace deal.
Industry Looks For Hurricane Lessons As Climate Changes
Hurricane Harvey was a wake-up call for petrochemical plants along the Gulf Coast to rethink plans for major floods. Some companies are starting to prepare for storms that are larger and more severe.
Once Bipartisan, an Election Security Bill Collapses in Rancor
Lawmakers were once on track to approve a bipartisan election security bill. Its ugly collapse sends a message: “There isn’t a sense of urgency or priority.”
Russia Plans To Hold Largest War Games In 4 Decades
Russia is preparing for massive war games in September that will include China. The message to the West: we have friends too, including China’s burgeoning military
Texas Judge Says DACA Is Probably Illegal, But Leaves It In Place
Federal District Judge Andrew Hanen had ended a similar Obama-era program, but declined to halt DACA, saying the coalition of opposed states waited too long to bring their lawsuit.
The World Says Goodbye To Aretha Franklin, The ‘Queen Of Soul’
Thousands are expected at Friday’s funeral for the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Family and invited guests celebrated her life inside the church while the community continued its tribute outside.
Family of Jordan Edwards Says 15 Years Is Not Enough for Officer Who Murdered Him
Jordan’s stepmother realized immediately that the sentence was as long as his life: 15 years. “That’s not enough because Jordan can’t see life again,” she said.
A Path to the Runway, Paved With Hardship
Life in a homeless shelter taught Aaron Philip how to navigate obstacles. Soon she may be navigating fashion’s biggest runways.
Former Political Leader Of Scotland Is Facing Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct
In Britain, the former head of the Scottish National party, who resigned from the party this week after being accused of sexual harassment, has raised over $120,000 to help him fight the allegations.
German Farmers Struck By Drought Fear Further Damage From Climate Change
High temperatures and a severe drought have hit food production in Germany and left many farmers there wondering what they can do to survive climate change.
Sen. John McCain Makes His Final Return To The U.S. Capitol
Sen. John McCain makes his final return to the U.S. Capitol where he will lie in state, a rare honor granted to just 30 Americans before McCain.
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