There’s A Growing Rift In Kentucky Between The Governor And His No. 2
The rift is growing between Kentucky governor, one of the least popular in the country, and lieutenant governor after he failed to choose her as his running mate for his reelection campaign.
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser On Trump’s July 4th Plans
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser about President Trump’s “Salute to America” celebration this Fourth of July and what it means for the District.
Navy SEAL Acquitted Of War Crimes After Witness Admitted Killing ISIS Captive
A fellow SEAL had shocked the courtroom by claiming that he, not Edward Gallagher, killed the captive. The jury convicted Gallagher on one charge, posing with the body of the dead prisoner.
When Natural Disasters Strike, Operation BBQ Swoops In With Relief— And Ribs
For eight years, a roving band of competitive barbecuers has traveled to emergency zones across the U.S., serving thousands of hot and tangy meals to people in need. Now they’ve got a cookbook.
Trump Administration To Print 2020 Census Without Citizenship Question
The move comes shortly after the Supreme Court ruled to keep the question off census forms for now.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Joaquin Castro On His Visit To Detention Facility
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Joaquin Castro about a delegation he led to border detention facility and a secret Facebook page for border patrol agents.
Florida Has An Iguana Problem
Biologists say invasive green iguanas have been spreading in Florida, and they’re a major nuisance. The state encourages homeowners to kill iguanas on their property.
Washington, D.C. Prosecutors Launch Restorative Justice Program For Juveniles
Prosecutors in D.C. are trying a new approach for juveniles on the wrong side of the law. They’ve launched a program that puts young people in touch with their victims to come up with a way forward.
Newly Blue, Maine Expands Access To Abortion
Maine elected a wave of Democratic women to state office in 2018. They’ve pushed Maine to join a handful of other states shoring up the right to an abortion ahead of expected Supreme Court challenges.
Tanks, Flyovers And Heightened Security: Trump’s Fourth Of July Ups Taxpayer Cost
Lawmakers are still waiting to hear the price tag on this year’s event. Thursday’s celebration is expected to feature military hardware and a speech by President Trump at the Lincoln Memorial.
Nike Pulls Shoes Featuring Betsy Ross Flag Over Concerns About Racist Symbolism
The design — featuring the “Betsy Ross” flag with 13 stars for the original colonies drew complaints that it celebrated an era when slavery was legal and commonplace in the U.S.
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