U.S. Mainland Braces As Hurricane Dorian Intensifies Over The Atlantic
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis expanded a state of emergency to include all of the state’s 67 counties, citing the storm’s “uncertain path.” Georgia has made a similar declaration.
Port St. Lucie Mayor Greg Oravec On Hurricane Preparation
NPR’s Noel King speaks to Port St. Lucie, Fla., Mayor Greg Oravec about the city’s preparations for Hurricane Dorian, which is on track to hit Florida.
What Do You Call The ‘Anniversary’ Of A Disaster?
It’s been 400 years since the first enslaved Africans were brought to Virginia. But don’t call this month an “anniversary.”
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Apologizes For Wearing Blackface In College Skit
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey apologized Thursday for wearing blackface in a college skit more than 50 years ago.
Another Nevada County Warns ‘Storm Area 51’ Seekers To Stay Home
Local community leaders say their towns are not equipped to handle thousands of visitors expected to attend events near an old Cold War test site alleged to harbor secrets about UFOs.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Apologizes For Wearing Blackface During College Skit
The Republican governor said Thursday she still doesn’t recall the incident, but after a recording surfaced of her discussing the sketch with her then-fiance, Ivey admitted it must be true.
U.S. Appeals Court In Chicago Again Upholds Laws Banning Assault Weapons
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held that two gun owners who sued Cook County have not convinced the court to revisit a prior decision declaring local gun ordinances legal.
Former Shell Oil President John Hofmeister Weighs In On Rollback Of Emissions Rules
NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with former Shell Oil President John Hofmeister about how rolling back methane emissions restrictions will affect the fossil fuel industry.
Deaths From Red-Light Running At A 10-Year High, AAA Study Finds
At least two people were killed every day in the U.S. as a result of motorists blowing through red lights, according to research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
Jeffrey Epstein’s Criminal Case Closed After His Death Derailed Prosecution
But that’s not the end of it. Despite the dismissal of sex trafficking charges due to his suicide, Epstein’s accusers have sued his estate and authorities continue to investigate his associates.
After Fatal Crash, Loved Ones Remember Racer Jessi Combs: ‘She Was A Badass’
Harney County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Jessi Combs was trying to break her record of 398 mph when she died. Her North American Eagle Supersonic Speed Challenger crashed in Oregon’s Alvord Desert.
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