EPA Makes Rollback Of Clean Water Rules Official, Repealing 2015 Protections
The change ends an “egregious power grab,” Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler says.
Fugitive Couple Accused Of Murder Are Caught After Weeks On The Run
The U.S. Marshals Service says Blane Barksdale, 56, and wife Susan, 59, “overpowered and kidnapped” three people, including two security guards, on Aug. 26 during extradition from New York to Arizona.
ACLU Responds To Supreme Court’s Asylum Order
American Civil Liberties Union attorney Lee Gelernt talks to Rachel Martin about the Court’s order to allow the Trump administration to bar most Central American migrants from seeking U.S. asylum.
Lawsuits Say Lyft Doesn’t Do Enough To Protect Women From Predator Drivers
Dozens of women say Lyft drivers sexually assaulted them. They are suing the ride share company to force the company to make rides safer.
145 CEOs Call On Senate To Pass ‘Common-sense, Bipartisan’ Gun Laws
In a letter to the Senate, the business leaders say it is “simply unacceptable” to do nothing about gun violence and mass shootings in the U.S.
GM, Union Officials Prepare For Contract Talks Amid Plant Closings And FBI Probes
General Motors and the United Auto Workers sit down soon to negotiate a new contract. Recession fears and slowing sales are concerns, along with allegations of corruption among UAW leaders.
When School Safety Becomes School Surveillance
More and more schools are investing in technologies that scan social media posts, school assignments and even student emails for potential threats. Privacy experts say the trade-offs aren’t worth it.
GM And UAW Face Perfect Storm Ahead Of Contract Talks
General Motors will be the first United Automobile Workers target in contract talks. A perfect storm of tariffs, recession fears, slowing sales and automation costs has led to unhappy union workers.
Calif. Measure Could Help Independent Contractors Become Employees
NPR’s Rachel Martin talks to Mike Isaac of “The New York Times about lawmakers in California who passed a bill curbing the use of independent contractors. Is this a blow to app-based companies?
Supreme Court Allows Government To Curtail Asylum Requests During Legal Fight
The administration scores a victory in its efforts to reduce the number of asylum applicants presenting themselves at the U.S. southern border.
Firefighter Laid To Rest 18 Years After Sept. 11 Attacks
More of Michael Haub’s remains were identified last week, and family and friends gathered in New York City to honor him at a memorial service on Tuesday.
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