Justice Department Reassigns Warden Of Prison Where Jeffrey Epstein Found Dead
The warden will now report to the Bureau of Prisons’ North East Regional Office. Two other staffers have been placed on leave amid official investigations.
The U.S. Once Had A Ban On Assault Weapons — Why Did It Expire?
To secure enough votes in 1994, the ban’s sponsors in Congress accepted a “sunset provision” — meaning it would last 10 years but need to be reauthorized. Politics in the U.S. changed.
How Bad Is Pakistan’s Plastic Bag Problem? See For Yourself
Prime Minister Imran Khan’s ban on plastic bags in Pakistan goes into effect on August 14. Environmentalists say it’s a good idea — but argue that the plan is flawed.
‘The Yellow House’ Connects Place, Memory And Self-Knowledge
Sarah Broom’s childhood house is the fulcrum for her memoir about her large and complex family. But perhaps more important, it stands in for the countless ways America has failed African Americans.
Families Affected By Mississippi ICE Raids Scramble To Find Support
After last week’s ICE raids at poultry plants, undocumented families in Carthage, Miss., try to navigate a path forward with the help of a local church, immigration lawyers and social workers.
Brad Ryan And His Grandma Joy Tour National Parks Together
Brad Ryan was talking to his grandmother when she said she’d never seen a mountain range. That led to their first trip to a national park: the Great Smoky Mountains. They’ve been to 29 parks so far.
Is Our Economy In The Upside Down?
Ten years after the financial crisis, it’s like we’re in another economic dimension. The old rules don’t apply. Textbooks are being thrown out the window. It’s time to talk about secular stagnation.
Why Are Salmon Being Found Dead In Rivers Across Western Alaska?
The largest die-off reported comes from the Koyukuk River, a tributary of the Yukon. Researchers suspect record warm waters as the cause but not all salmon are affected.
Justice Department Raises Questions About Jail Where Epstein Died
Jeffrey Epstein died at the Metropolitan Corrections Center in Manhattan. The federal facility has housed drug lords and Mafia bosses but most inmates are too poor to afford an attorney.
Energy Boom That Trump Celebrates Began Years Before He Took Office
President Trump tours a Pennsylvania petrochemical plant Tuesday to highlight the U.S. energy boom. Trump claims credit for surging oil and gas production, but the trend began before he took office.
Trump Administration Seeks Decertification Of Immigration Judges’ Union
The administration argues that immigration judges are managers who are barred from forming a union. The leader of the union says the administration wants the judges to speed up deportation cases.
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