Administrative Trial Begins For NYPD Officer Implicated In Eric Garner’s Death
The New York City police officer implicated in the choking death of Eric Garner could lose his job. The city began a disciplinary hearing in the case of officer Daniel Pantaleo on Monday.
Marine Corps Veteran Faces Deportation, Says His Crimes Are Linked To PTSD
In California, U.S. Marine Corps veteran is awaiting deportation to El Salvador. He says the crimes he committed were linked to PTSD from combat in Iraq.
Why It’s So Hard To Stop Women From Sleeping In A Menstrual Shed
In western Nepal, women often sleep in a hut outside the house during menstruation because of beliefs about impurity — and they sometimes die. The government is trying to end the practice.
Most Americans Still Don’t Know What The Latest Round Tariffs Mean For Their Pocketbooks
President Trump is considering expanding the latest round of tariffs to virtually all Chinese imports. That’s going to be difficult for shoppers to ignore. The retail industry is bracing for impact.
A Fishing Line Encircles Manhattan, Protecting Sanctity of Sabbath
Manhattan’s eruv may be the most expensive in the world. It is a thin fishing line above the skyline that encircles the island, allowing observant Jews to leave their homes on the Sabbath.
With Hurricane Season Approaching, Researchers Work To Better Predict Storm Intensity
Florida’s experience with Hurricane Michael shows how difficult it is to accurately forecast a hurricane’s intensity. Forecasters say more accurate forecasts are coming soon.
Actress Felicity Huffman Enters Guilty Plea For College Admissions Scandal
Actress Felicity Huffman entered a guilty plea on Monday. The Desperate Housewives star is among the wealthy people who tried to buy their children’s way into elite colleges.
Association Of Equipment Manufacturers Representative Discusses U.S.-China Trade War
NPR’s Audie Cornish talks with Kip Eideberg of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers about why the U.S. can’t simply do business with other countries instead of China, as the president suggested.
Former President Jimmy Carter Suffers Broken Hip
The Carter Center said the former president was preparing to go turkey hunting when he fell in his home. It added that he is now “recovering comfortably” after undergoing surgery.
Free Gun Violence Prevention Course Launches To Educate Young Activists
Researchers want new activists to lean on decades of public health research when engaging in work with policy makers and candidates seeking elective office.
San Francisco Police Raid Journalist’s Home After He Refuses To Name Source
Police obtained a warrant to search the home of freelance videographer Bryan Carmody as part of an investigation into a leaked police report concerning the death of public defender Jeff Adachi.
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