After Mysterious Closure, Solar Observatory In New Mexico Reopens
A telescope in Sunspot, N.M., will have additional security for now, after “an unusual number of visitors” showed up at the site. Conspiracy theories had proliferated about its sudden closing.
Who Is Christine Blasey Ford, The Woman Accusing Brett Kavanaugh Of Sexual Assault?
Ford, who revealed her identity in The Washington Post on Sunday, accused the Supreme Court nominee of sexually assaulting her in the early 1980s. Here’s what we know about her.
Air Force Seeks Huge Increase In Planes, Personnel
Air Force officials say the service simply lacks the resources it needs to face all the jobs it is called upon to perform. The Air Force is proposing a 25 percent increase in the number of squadrons.
Florence Death Toll Rises To 23 As Rivers Continue To Flood In N.C. And S.C.
About 1,100 of the state’s roads are closed on Monday, including parts of I-95 and I-40. President Trump has issued disaster declarations for both North and South Carolina.
Kavanaugh Again Denies Sexual Assault Allegation
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh reportedly visited the White House Monday and has issued another strong denial of a sexual assault allegation. Democrats call for a delay on the nomination vote.
‘Accessory To War’ An Uncomfortable Wake-Up Call For Some
An “unspoken alliance” between scientists and the military had been brewing for millennia prior to Hiroshima. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Avis Lang excel at detailing this union and its possible future.
Historic N.C. Town Deals With Flooding After Florence Blows Through
Residents in New Bern, North Carolina, are beginning damage assessments and cleanup after the effects of Hurricane Florence. The town was one of the hardest hit by the storm.
Extreme Flooding Cuts Off Wilmington From The Rest Of North Carolina
Wilmington bore the brunt of Florence over the weekend and is now dealing with massive flooding. Wilmington Deputy Fire Chief Jon Mason tells NPR’s Steve Inskeep about rescue efforts.
Border Patrol Agent Is Arrested In Connection With 4 Murders
Authorities in Texas say a U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot four female sex workers in the head. Juan David Ortiz, 35, of Laredo is being held on four murder counts and other charges.
Florence Forces Thousands Of North Carolinians Into Shelters
Thousands have been displaced by the effects of Hurricane Florence. They have taken shelter in facilities around the state. Schools, armories and community centers are now lined with cots.
News Brief: Brett Kavanaugh, Hurricane Florence And Typhoon Mangkhut
A vote on Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination may be delayed after a woman said he attempted to sexually assault her decades ago. Florence is downgraded and a typhoon threatens parts of Asia.
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