A West Virginia Teacher Explains Why She’s on Strike: ‘I Can’t Afford’ Health Care
We spoke to Katie Endicott, a high school English teacher, about why teachers are not returning to the classroom, despite a deal that offered them a 5 percent raise.
In a Gamble to Make Climate Change a Political Win, a Governor Pursues a Carbon Tax
A statehouse vote was canceled, but Gov. Jay Inslee is making climate a central plank in his political platform, perhaps ahead of a 2020 presidential run.
After U.S.-Based Reporters Exposed Abuses, China Seized Their Relatives
The Radio Free Asia journalists, at least three of whom are American citizens, have reported on China’s crackdown on ethnic Uighurs in the Xinjiang region.
White House Gives Status Update On Opioid Emergency
First lady Melania Trump said Thursday she is proud of what the administration has done to help fight the opioid epidemic but “we all know there is much work still to be done.”
Looking to pick next AD, Louisville hires same search firm that sent Charlie Strong to Texas
The California firm that vetted Charlie Strong for the University of Texas has been hired to help Louisville find a permanent athletic director.
Senate Intelligence Leaders Say House G.O.P. Leaked a Senator’s Texts
In an extraordinary confrontation, the bipartisan leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee told the House speaker that his troops had leaked a senator’s texts with a Russia-connected lawyer.
Henry County home sits on 8 picturesque acres – and takes country to funky
The Embrys live on 8 acres in a secluded L’Espirit neighborhood of Henry County, but they are far from country. Kristen Embry describes her family’s home as more “funky” than anything else. Take a look around!
3 Ways To Elevate The Debate About Guns
Understanding the authority of science means, when it comes to factual claims, intuitions and gut feelings won’t cut it — whichever side of the political aisle they come from, says Tania Lombrozo.
Norfolk Requires Developers To Do More Against Flooding
New zoning rules in Norfolk, Virginia, require developers to include flood prevention measures. Some builders opposed the move, and warn it will raise costs for home buyers.
Computer Teacher With No Computers Chalks Up Clever Classroom Plan
Owura Kwadwo Hottish, a middle school teacher in Ghana, has found a way around the problem. He literally draws the computer screen on the blackboard.
Putin Says Russia Has Nuclear-Powered Missiles That Can’t Be Intercepted
The weapons include cruise missiles, nuclear-powered underwater drones and a new hypersonic missile. Putin warned that any use of nuclear weapons against Russia or its allies would trigger a response.
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