Former Writer Saw Bert And Ernie As ‘Loving Couple,’ Sesame Workshop Disagrees
Mark Saltzman revived a longtime debate saying, yes, the beloved puppet pair were gay. Their producers and creators were quick to deny the claim.
How To Help Those Affected By Hurricane Florence
In the aftermath of Florence, officials are encouraging people to volunteer and donate. Here’s a guide on how to do that.
Facebook Allowed Employers To Exclude Women From Job Ads, ACLU Says
The complaint, filed Tuesday, says 10 businesses prevented women from receiving employment opportunities on the website. It also accused Facebook of excluding women in its own company.
New Limit On Refugees Allowed Into The U.S. Is The Lowest Since 1980
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Mark Hetfield, president of HIAS, a nonprofit that resettles refugees, about the new cap on U.S. refugees, proposed by the Trump administration.
Why The Way Hurricanes Are Classified Can Be Deceptive
Meteorologists have been using a nearly 50-year-old scale to measure the wind speed and storm surge of a hurricane. But it’s not a good measure for rain, which can often become the most dangerous aspect of a storm.
President Trump Says He Stands By Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh
President Trump strongly defended his Supreme Court nominee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, and said he feels terribly for him. Kavanaugh is accused of sexual assault when he was a teenager.
As Recovery Continues In The Carolinas, Flood Waters Test Resilience
N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper says the state is confronting catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Florence. The recovery will involve difficult questions about living with the hazards of water.
As Recovery Continues In The Carolinas, Officials Look Ahead To Prevent The Next Disaster
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper says the state is confronting an epic disaster with the catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Florence. The recovery will involve difficult questions about living with the hazards of water.
Boeing Calls Back Retired Workers To Help Keep Up With Supply Chain
Unfinished 737s are stacking up on the tarmac outside of a Boeing plant near Seattle as the supply chain struggles to keep up with demand. The company is calling back retired workers to help finish putting the planes together.
Floodwaters Rise In Carolinas, Taking Lives And Prompting Environmental Concerns
The storm is blamed for 34 deaths in three states. More than 10,000 people in North Carolina are living in shelters, and thousands of people have been rescued from their homes.
Florence Engulfs Hog Farms And Chicken Houses, Thrashing North Carolina Agriculture
At least 1.7 million chickens have died from flooding in the state. The impact is now coming into focus — including overflowing pools of hog manure and waterlogged sweet potato fields.
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