3 Million Could Lose Food Stamp Benefits Under Trump Administration Proposal
The administration wants to close what it calls a “loophole” that allows states to give benefits to those would not otherwise be eligible by raising or eliminating income and asset limits.
Stepping Into The Sun: A Mission To Bring Solar Energy To Communities Of Color
Solar energy has taken off across the U.S. As an African American working in the industry, Jason Carney wants to make sure minority communities don’t miss out on the energy savings or the green jobs.
Catching Sight Of A Rare Butterfly In A Surprise Refuge
The regal fritillary butterfly has largely disappeared from the East Coast, save for a military base in Central Pennsylvania. A few days each summer, hundreds descend for guided tours to see it.
7 States Step Up Efforts To Fight Violence Against Indigenous Women
Native girls and women are more likely than average to be the victim of a violent crime. Now, several state task forces will try to better identify and locate indigenous crime victims.
Chris Kraft, One Of The Architects Of The U.S. Space Program, Dies At 95
Kraft was among the earliest employees of NASA and designed mission control and other components of the program. He became head of the Johnson Space Center and oversaw the birth of the space shuttle.
Trump Administration Moves To Speed Up Deportations With Expedited Removal Expansion
The changes will allow ICE officials to deport undocumented immigrants who can’t prove they have been in the U.S. for more than two years, without a hearing before a judge. It takes effect Tuesday.
Regal Fritillary Butterflies Find Rare Refuge On Military Base In Pennsylvania
The regal fritillary butterfly has largely disappeared from the East Coast, save for a surprising refuge on a military base in Pennsylvania. A few days each summer, hundreds descend for a tour.
Puerto Ricans Take To The Streets In San Juan To Demand Governor Step Down
Puerto Ricans came out in a massive demonstration on Monday against their governor, Ricardo Rosselló. It was an unprecedented display of political protest against a sitting governor.
Puerto Rico’s Legislative Assembly Could Start Impeachment Proceedings
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Yanira Reyes Gil, an associate law professor in Puerto Rico, about possible impeachment proceedings regarding Gov. Ricardo Rosselló.
‘A Small Part Of A Serious Problem’: Criminals Hired As Police Officers In Alaska
A joint investigation by the Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica found that in one town, every officer had been convicted of domestic violence within the last 10 years.
U.K. Says It Won’t Join The U.S. In Maximum Pressure Campaign Against Iran
Britain says Iran’s seizure of a British-flagged ship was an “act of state piracy.” But Britain declined to join a U.S. naval coalition in the gulf, saying it seeks to form a European-led group.
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