Jane Langton, Author of New England Mysteries, Is Dead at 95
Ms. Langton, who believed that a novel’s meaning “comes from an organic relationship with its setting,” also wrote children’s books and often did her own illustrations.
The Real-Life Effects of Trump’s Environmental Rollbacks: 5 Takeaways From Our Investigation
A New York Times investigation shows how President Trump’s deregulatory policies are starting to have substantial impact on those who experience them close up.
Some Japanese-Americans Wrongfully Imprisoned During WWII Oppose Census Question
In the 1940s, the U.S. government used census data to locate and wrongfully incarcerate Japanese-Americans. Some are now speaking out against plans to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census.
Federal Workers, Some in ‘Panic Mode,’ Share Shutdown Fears on Social Media
Flocking to the hashtag #ShutdownStories, government employees and contractors recounted anxiety over buying food and paying rent.
Five People Killed In Three Accidents Christmas Eve – ekbtv.com
Five People Killed In Three Accidents Christmas Eve ekbtv.comIt was a deadly holiday on area roadways with five people killed in three separate crashes on Christmas Eve. The first happened around 10:20am Christ…
As The U.S. Takes In Fewer Refugees, Its Global Role Is Changing
This year saw a historic reduction in the number of refugees allowed to resettle in the U.S. Next year will be similar — reshaping the U.S.’s role in the world amid a refugee crisis.
Rescue And Aid Efforts Underway In Indonesia After Deadly Tsunami
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Piva Bell, Mercy Corps Indonesia response team coordinator, about rescue and aid efforts in Indonesia after a deadly tsunami hit over the weekend.
Texas Congressman Discusses Border Facilities And How To Prevent Future Deaths
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Democratic Congressman Joaquin Castro of Texas about his visit to the border facility where a Guatemalan girl was held before she died and how to prevent future deaths.
After Death of Second Migrant Child, CBP Will Examine All Children Under 10 Years Old
U.S. Customs & Border Protection says medical personnel will immediately examine the hundreds of migrant children under 10 years old in its custody, following the death of a second migrant child.
How Turkish Foreign Policy Strategy Could Shape 2019
Turkey was center stage several times in 2018 foreign policy news. NPR’s Ari Shapiro asks Asli Aydintasbas, fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations, how Turkish strategy could shape 2019.
Under Bolsonaro, Same-Sex Couples In Brazil Fear They’ll Lose The Right To Marry
Retired army captain Jair Bolsonaro will be inaugurated as Brazil’s president on New Year’s Day. His homophobic record and far right views alarm LGBT Brazilians who fear losing the right to marry.
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