Purdue Pharma Reaches Tentative Deal To Settle Thousands Of Opioids Cases
Purdue Pharma, the company that makes Oxycontin, has reached a tentative deal to settle thousands of lawsuits stemming from the country’s opioid epidemic. Some state officials may not agree to the terms of the deal.
Los Angeles Has A Homeless Problem, Now The Trump Administration Is Getting Involved
The Trump administration sent a team to Los Angeles to see the city’s homeless problem up close. City officials know there is a serious problem but say they worry what the administration will propose.
Should Black Athletes Go To Black Schools?
Jemele Hill, a writer at the Atlantic, argues yes. She says doing so could benefit the colleges and the communities around them.
T. Boone Pickens, Iconic Oil Tycoon, Dead At 91
The legendary energy executive, whose name symbolized big oil, died Wednesday at age 91. He founded the company that became Mesa Petroleum and later began a hedge fund focused on energy investments.
Trump Wants Citizenship Data Released But States Haven’t Asked Census For It
The Trump administration ordered the Census Bureau to produce citizenship data state officials can use when redrawing voting districts. But the bureau says no state officials asked for that data.
Patriots Taking Antonio Brown’s Status ‘One Day At A Time’ Following Rape Accusation
On Tuesday, a former trainer accused Brown of sexual assault and rape in a federal lawsuit filed in Florida. The embattled wide receiver has denied the allegations.
‘The Only Plane In The Sky’ Offers A Powerful, Graphic Narrative Of 9/11
When today’s children someday ask “What was 9/11 really like?,” Garrett Graff’s book will be the answer: He vividly recounts the most upsetting and totemic moments — and critical, little-told others.
California Lawmakers Advance Bill To Redefine And Protect Gig Workers
The bill, which passed the state Senate and is expected to become law, limits the kinds of workers who can be classified as contractors. It has vast implications for companies such as Lyft and Uber.
There’s A Continued Uptick In Violent Crime, According To Federal Survey
The federal government on Tuesday released the annual National Crime Victimization Survey. The 2018 data show a big jump in reports of sexual assault and rape.
Issues That Farmers Face Are Testing Trump’s Rural Support
Farmers in the Midwest say they are struggling because of President Trump’s ongoing trade war, and a recent decision on renewable fuels made from corn and soybeans that benefits the oil industry.
Guantánamo Court And Prison Have Cost Billions; Whistleblower Alleges ‘Gross’ Waste
An NPR investigation finds that the military court and prison at Guantánamo Bay have cost taxpayers billions, with billions more expected.
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