The Clotilda, Last Known Ship To Bring Slaves To The U.S., Discovered In Alabama
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with author and documentary filmmaker Ben Raines about the discovery of the Clotilda, the last ship known to have brought slaves into the United States.
In Statesville, N.C., — There’s A Big Flap Brewing Over A Big Flag
In Statesville, N.C., there’s a squabble over an American flag. The city sued Camping World over a flag along an interstate. The city limited flag sizes after large Confederate flags popped up.
John Walker Lindh, Known As The American Taliban, Released From Prison After 17 Years
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Graeme Wood, staff writer at The Atlantic, about his correspondence with John Walker Lindh, known as the American Taliban, who was released from prison Thursday.
Missouri Farm Bureau President Reacts To Trump’s Aid Package For U.S. Farmers
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Blake Hurst, president of the Missouri Farm Bureau, about how the Trump administration’s aid package could affect U.S. farmers.
President Trump Announces $16 Billion Of New Aid For American Farmers
As the trade war between China and the U.S. escalates, President Trump announced a new plan on Thursday to offer additional financial aid to farmers whose export markets have closed off to them.
Former Inmates Are Getting Jobs As Employers Ignore Stigma In Bright Economy
People convicted of felonies often have difficulties getting hired. But many employers say they’re suffering a labor shortage, and attitudes toward hiring people with criminal records are changing.
In Missouri, Jefferson City Mayor Assesses Damage After Tornado Hits
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin about the violent tornado that struck Missouri’s capital late Wednesday night.
U.S. Brings New Charges Against Julian Assange In War Logs, State Cables Case
A grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia returned a superseding indictment with 17 more charges against the founder of WikiLeaks in connection with leaks by Chelsea Manning.
Senate Reaches Deal On Disaster Aid Package As Trump Pivots To Support It
The deal does not include any funding for any border-related programs, which had been sought by the White House. But Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., said President Trump would sign the legislation.
In This Town, You Apply For A Job And You Get It
Ames, Iowa, has an unemployment rate of 1.5%, making it the tightest job market in the country. That’s great for workers — but a challenge for those looking for them.
Disabled Woman Who Gave Birth At Care Facility May Have Been Impregnated Before
New medical documents filed on Wednesday say the woman was sexually assaulted multiple times. An exam after the birth of the child in December indicated she may have been pregnant before.
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