Stena Impero tanker owner says Iran to free seven of crew being held
The owner of the British-flagged tanker Stena Impero said on Wednesday Iran was set to free seven of the 23 crew members being held although they had yet to receive and official confirmation of the release date. The Swedish-owned Stena Impero was deta…
Trees Are Key To Fighting Urban Heat — But Cities Keep Losing Them
Trees are one of the best ways to fight deadly urban heat, but U.S. cities lose millions every year. And many low-income areas are starting at a disadvantage.
In Open Letter, Former U.S. Envoys Criticize Afghan Withdraw Plan
NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ronald Neumann about a plan to withdraw thousands of American troops from Afghanistan in a proposed deal with the Taliban.
British Conservative Party Members Hand Johnson A Historic Defeat
NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to Ed Vaizey, one of the 21 Conservative Party members who rebelled against Prime Minister Boris Johnson to prevent him from taking a no-deal Brexit.
Santa Barbara Remembers Victims Of Diving Boat Disaster
In California, at Santa Barbara’s harbor, mourners left candles and flowers to remember the 33 people who are presumed dead following a fire on a commercial diving boat.
News Brief: Hurricane Damage, British Election, Walmart Ammunition Sales
Hurricane Dorian causes catastrophic damage to the Bahamas. Britain’s prime minister calls for a snap election after conservatives suffer a key parliamentary defeat. Walmart curbs ammunition sales.
U.N. Report Includes A Long List Of Atrocities In The War In Yemen
The report says that all sides in the Yemen war are committing war crimes, and that countries backing them could be complicit. The U.S. provides logistical support to a Saudi-led coalition.
Conservatives Suffer Parliamentary Defeat, Johnson To Call For Snap Election
British lawmakers rebelled against Prime Minister Boris Johnson to prevent him from taking a no-deal Brexit. Johnson says he’s ready to call a snap election.
As Politics Become More Divided, State Recall Efforts Gain Popularity
Nineteen states allow voters to try to recall elected state officials for a number of reasons, and those efforts have increased exponentially. Including in Colorado where there were six in 2019.
Search Ends For Victims Of California Diving Boat Disaster
NPR’s Noel King talks to National Transportation Safety Board member Jennifer Homendy, who leads the investigation into the deadly fire in California aboard the dive boat Conception.
Brexit Rips Conservative Party Apart as Johnson Expels 21 Rebels
(Bloomberg) — Just two months ago Rory Stewart was a cabinet minister and a contender for leader of the Conservative Party.On Tuesday night he was being presented with GQ magazine’s politician of the year award when he received a text message saying h…
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