Michigan Republicans Aim To Pass Bill To Limit Powers Of State Democrats
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Michigan State Rep. Rob VerHeulen about his new bill that Democrats say is an attempt to undermine them as they prepare to take over several state offices.
Snowball Ban Overturned In Colorado Town After Request From Boy, 9
Dane Best won over the town board of Severance with cold logic, convincing them to overturn the long-established law.
‘Kinder Gentler Indifference’: Activists Challenge George H.W. Bush’s Record On AIDS
The AIDS epidemic was a full-blown crisis during the presidency of George H.W. Bush. While his rhetoric was softer than his predecessor, Ronald Reagan, advocates say his actions fell short.
For President Bush, Escaping To Maine Was A ‘Point Of View’
No matter where in the globe former President Bush’s pursuits took him, he circled back every year, as if tethered, to Walker’s Point — his family’s estate in Kennebunkport, Maine.
Urban Meyer Will Retire As Ohio State’s Football Coach, After Scandal-Marred Season
Meyer will be replaced by Ohio State’s offensive coordinator Ryan Day, who led the team when the head coach served his suspension for the first three games of the 2018 season.
Fishermen Sue Big Oil For Its Role In Climate Change
The food industry is already feeling the effects of climate change, which will likely force expensive adaptations in the future. At least one sector is looking to make energy companies pay.
Alabama Police Shot EJ Bradford From Behind, Family Says: ‘My Son Was Murdered’
Emantic “EJ” Bradford Jr. was fatally shot by a police officer on Thanksgiving. Now, the black man’s family says autopsy evidence demonstrates that the officer should be “charged with murder.”
Colorado Boy Gets Town’s Ban On Snowball Fights Overturned
The century-old law in Severance banned throwing rocks or other “missiles.” Nine-year-old Dane Best organized a letter writing campaign, and called the law “outdated.”
Prison Nurseries Allow Moms, Serving Time, To Bond With Their Babies
Of the more than 200,000 women incarcerated in the U.S., a majority are women with children. Eight prisons allow women to keep their newborns for up to 30 months. A facility in Seattle is one of them.
Private Autopsy Provides More Clues In Alabama Police Shooting
Authorities in Alabama have released few details about the fatal police shooting of a black man on Thanksgiving. An independent autopsy ordered by the family shows the man was shot from behind.
‘Retreat’ Is Not An Option As A California Beach Town Plans For Rising Seas
Tens of millions of U.S. homes are threatened by rising seas. Communities around the country are planning for that future, but there are challenges to even having the discussion.
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