A Doggone Good Celebration: Shelter Dogs Graduate Cook County Jail Training Program
Cook County Jail in Illinois has paired shelter dogs with jail detainees, who teach them basic commands to better their chances of finding a “furever” home.
Acting Head Of Customs and Border Protection Says New Asylum Rule In ‘Pilot’ Phase
“Although the new federal regulation allows us to apply that all 2,000 miles along the southwest border, we’re not going to do that.” Mark Morgan told NPR.
High Humidity Could Make Sweeping Heat Wave More Miserable And Dangerous
Much of the country will sweat through a heat wave over the next few days, with intense humidity adding to the danger. It’s the kind of event that’s becoming more common because of climate change.
Kids And Grownups Alike Wowed By Rocket Projected On The Washington Monument
In Washington, D.C., the Smithsonian is treating visitors to exhibits celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. After dark an image of the rocket is projected on the Washington Monument.
In Puerto Rico, Ponce Mayor Mayita Meléndez Discusses The State Of The Island
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Mayor Mayita Meléndez of Ponce, Puerto Rico, about growing calls for the governor’s resignation.
Federal Judge Denies Jeffrey Epstein Bail During Wait For Sex Trafficking Trial
A federal judge has denied Jeffrey Epstein’s bail request pending his trial for sex trafficking of minors — implying that he remains a danger and is a flight risk.
‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli Loses Appeal, Will Stay In Prison
In addition to ordering Shkreli to stay in prison, a fedeal appeals court also affirmed that he must forfeit more than $7.3 million, along with paying restitution of $388,336
Journalist Digs Into Years Of Corruption, Dysfunction At Border Protection Agency
Trump said he would hire 5,000 new border patrol agents, but has fallen short of that promise. Garrett Graff discusses the leadership vacuum that’s plagued the agency and worsened the border crisis.
Michigan Voters React To Trump’s Attack On Rep. Rashida Tlaib
Constituents in Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib’s Michigan district respond to President Trump’s tweets attacking her and three other members of Congress.
Families Impacted By Boeing 737 Max Crashes Give Emotional Testimony
Families of some of the 346 people killed in two crashes of Boeing 737 Max airplanes on Wednesday gave emotional testimony to a congressional committee investigating the now grounded planes.
Homeland Security Chief To Face Off With Democrats On Border Crisis
Acting DHS Secretary Kevin McAleenan will appear before the House Oversight and Reform Committee amid a heated debate between the GOP and Democrats about the administration’s immigration policies.
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