In ‘Permanent Record,’ Edward Snowden Makes His Case Against Mass Surveillance
In his memoir, the former NSA contractor says he believes he’s been proven right as the U.S. has amended laws regarding government surveillance. But the government still wants to prosecute him.
She Was His Crew Boss — And His Mom — On The Fire Line
Ian Bennett followed in his mother’s footsteps when he joined the Forest Service. The pair later fought an active fire together in Oregon’s Elkhorn Mountains.
LA City Council Considers New Restrictions On The Homeless
In Los Angeles, city officials continue a crackdown on homelessness. The city council is considering limiting where people can sleep outdoors and even how homeless individuals can behave in public.
NTSB Releases Report On Fatal Boat Fire In California
The preliminary findings indicate that all crewmembers were asleep when the fire broke out. The blaze trapped passengers below deck, where they died of smoke inhalation, officials say.
Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Files $400 Million Lawsuit Against CBS
Fairfax alleges the network defamed him by airing interviews with two women who had accused him of sexual assault. CBS said it stands by its reporting and will “vigorously defend” against the lawsuit.
California’s Plan To Cap Rent Increases Could Drive Up Prices In The Long Run
Is rent control a tool to help fight a housing crisis? California is taking steps to enact a state-wide cap on rent increases. But, recent studies show that rent control may actually drive up rents in the long run.
Fiat Chrysler Kickback Scandal Widens, FBI Raids UAW Head’s Home
A kickback scandal at Fiat Chrysler is widening with charges against a former United Auto Workers official and an FBI raid at the home of the organization’s president. What role will this play on upcoming contentious contract talks?
144 Executives Sign Letter Demanding Senate Action On Gun Control
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Richard Fain, Chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises, about why he joined 144 executives in cosigning a letter that demands Senate action on gun control.
Asylum Seekers Respond To Trump Administration’s Supreme Court Win
Asylum seekers waiting in Tijuana react to the Supreme Court ruling allowing the Trump administration — for now — to require that migrants seek protection in another country before applying in the U.S.
Edward Snowden Tells NPR: ‘I Have Been Criticizing The Russian Government’
In an interview with NPR about his memoir, Permanent Record, former NSA contractor Edward Snowden denies any cooperation with Russian intelligence and says he would return if guaranteed a fair trial.
El Paso Shooting Suspect Indicted On Capital Murder Charge
Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty for the 21-year-old man accused of killing 22 people last month in a hate-filled attack at a Walmart.
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