Former NRA Staff Outraged Over Allegations Of CEO’s Financial Misconduct
Leaked documents about National Rifle Association’s CEO Wayne LaPierre’s excessive spending on travel and clothing has outraged former staff of the gun rights organization.
Trump Wants More Merit-Based Immigration With New Proposal
President Trump announced an immigration proposal Thursday focused on reducing family-based immigration to the U.S. in favor of employment skill-based immigration.
Window Washers Rescued From Basket ‘Swinging Violently’ Atop Oklahoma Skyscraper
Video posted by the Oklahoma City Fire Department shows an out-of-control basket at the top of the skyscraper wildly twisting in the wind with two workers on board.
Author Of Alabama Restrictive Abortion Bill Wants To Revisit Roe V. Wade Decision
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a legislation that bans abortion in almost all cases. NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Eric Johnson, Alabama Pro-Life Coalition president, who wrote the bill.
Trump Announces New Immigration Plan
President Trump spoke from the White House on Thursday to lay out a sweeping new immigration plan that would boost border security and change who gets to immigrate to the United States.
Trump Administration Wants To Cut Funding For Public Housing Repairs
Public housing officials estimate that it would cost $50 billion to fix up buildings that have fallen into disrepair nationwide. The Trump administration is calling for more private investment.
Alabama Abortion Law Could Make Its Way To The Supreme Court
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law the nation’s toughest anti-abortion law. It bans abortions except in cases of a serious health risk to the mother. There is no exception for rape or incest.
North Carolina Brewery Offers Reward For Return Of Stolen Van
The reward? A keg party. It took only 42 minutes for the van to be found. Maybe the reward helped. Maybe it was the giant company logo that’s painted on the side of the van.
Court To Rule On Sex Reassignment Surgery For Idaho Inmate
An Idaho inmate sued the state to receive sex reassignment surgery and won. If she prevails in federal appeals court, she’ll become the first inmate to receive the surgery through court order.
Anti-Abortion Rights Activists Watch As Movement Gains Ground
Alabama’s governor has signed a bill which introduces a near-total ban on abortions in the state. NPR’s David Greene speaks with Kristan Hawkins, the president of Students for Life of America.
PG&E Transmission Lines Caused California Camp Fire, Investigators Say
Fire investigators say electrical transmission lines owned and operated by utility giant Pacific Gas and Electric caused last fall’s Camp Fire — the deadliest wildfire in California history.
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