In New Jersey, Deaths At The Hands Of Police May Face Outside Scrutiny
Criminal justice advocates in New Jersey want the governor to sign a bill that requires the state attorney general’s office to investigate police killings. But the attorney general opposes the bill.
In High-Tech Cities, No More Potholes, but What About Privacy?
Cities, including some far from the coasts, are vying to use technology to guide services. But the race toward ‘smart cities’ is raising privacy worries.
Police Searching for Gunman Who Fired Into Car and Killed a 7-Year-Old
Jazmine Barnes, a second grader, was riding in a car with her family in Houston when a gunman in a red pickup truck opened fire, the authorities said.
After Synagogue Shooting, Pittsburgh Rabbi Is Still Hopeful
Noel King talks to Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, who was leading the Tree of Life Synagogue community in prayer when a gunman opened fire, killing 11 people. He says hate will not close his synagogue.
Russia Arrests U.S. Man In Moscow On Suspicion Of Spying
The State Department confirms the man has been arrested and detained by Russian authorities. Steve Inskeep talks to former ambassador Daniel Fried about options for a Trump administration response.
Research Supports Claims That Teeth Worsen Without Fluoridated Water
Using Medicaid payment data from towns in Alaska that have rejected fluoride in recent years, a new study supports dentists’ claims that teeth get worse when the water supply is not fluoridated.
Calif. Law Requires Documents On Police Shootings Be Made Public
A new state law in California mandates police to make public documents related to officer shootings. At least one city has approved the destruction of that paperwork before the deadline.
Shutdown-Delayed Immigration Cases Could Further Strain Backlogged System
The partial government shutdown, in part prompted by disagreement over federal immigration policy, means most of the country’s immigration courts are not hearing cases.
Ireland’s Momentous Change: Abortion Services Are No Longer Banned
Ireland is a country that’s politics were once dominated by the Catholic Church and now abortion is legal. The change marks a significant milepost in the country’s political evolution.
Brazil Prepares To Swear-In President-Elect Jair Bolsonaro
Brazil on Tuesday inaugurates its new far-right president. It marks a reversal of the pink-tide of leftist leaders elected in South America in the last two decades.
North Korean Leader Addresses Policy Issues In New Year’s Address
Kim Jong Un declared that –while denuclearization is still his goal — his nation may have to follow a “new path” if the U.S. insists on unilateral action on that issue.
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