Race To Fill Congressional Seat In Pennsylvania Has Become Massive Battle Between Parties
A close race for a reliably Republican congressional seat in western Pennsylvania will be decided Tuesday. An upset by Democrats could be a warning sign for the midterms.
Pennsylvania Coal Mine Closing As Special Election For Congress Happens In District
Despite the Trump administration’s efforts to help the coal industry, mines keep closing. One of them is in the Pennsylvania district that’s holding a special election to fill a seat in Congress.
Parents In Nigeria Asking How Boko Haram Succeeded Again In Kidnapping Schoolgirls
In Nigeria, distraught families want to talk to the nation’s president to press him to help find the 110 girls abducted from their school in the northeast three weeks ago. Many are asking how suspected Boko Haram gunmen have again succeeded in kidnappi…
President Trump Announces Secretary Of State Rex Tillerson Will Leave His Post
President Trump has ousted Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, and nominated CIA Director Mike Pompeo to replace him. Trump also nominated CIA veteran Gina Haspel to lead the agency, replacing Pompeo.
Looking Back On Rex Tillerson’s Tumultuous Tenure As Secretary Of State
NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Ambassador John Negroponte, former director of National Intelligence and Deputy Secretary of State, to review Secretary Rex Tillerson’s tumultuous tenure at the top of the State Department and the legacy he’ll leave there.
As New England Gets Another Cold Blast, A Reminder That Winter’s Not Over Yet
New England is getting whacked with yet another “nor’easter.” High winds and heavy snow have cancelled flights and rail service and made driving nearly impossible in some parts of the region.
For The First Time, 2020 Census Will Ask Black Americans About Their Exact Origins
People who mark “Black” for their race on the 2020 census will be asked about their origins. Many black immigrants can cite ties to a specific country, but some U.S.-born African-Americans say they cannot.
Trump’s Nominee To Lead CIA Was Directly Involved in Controversial Interrogation Program
President Trump has nominated Gina Haspel, a 33-year veteran of the CIA, to lead the agency. Before she can begin that role, she must first be approved by the Senate.
News Analysis: As White House’s Revolving Door Whirls, Chaos Is the Only Constant
Anyone looking for a pattern should focus squarely on the man behind the desk in the Oval Office. “I like conflict,” President Trump said.
Sam Bradford plans to sign one-year contract with Cardinals
Sam Bradford could step in as starter for Arizona if he can shake the knee ailment that sidelined him for most of 2017.
Myanmar Rejects Reports That It Committed Extreme Human Rights Violations
A government spokesman said the claims are unsupported. The reports’ authors also said that Facebook had played a role in inflaming violence and hatred against the Rohingya.
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