San Francisco Is First U.S. City To Ban Facial Recognition Technology
Police in San Francisco will be banned from using facial recognition, part of sweeping restrictions put on surveillance technology used by the city’s agencies.
Wildlife Officials Track Black Bear’s Journey Home To Hanover, N.H.
New Hampshire wildlife officials relocated a black bear with a penchant for donuts more than a hundred miles north — close to the Canadian border. A year later, she’s walked almost all the way home.
State Department Orders Non-Emergency U.S. Government Employees Out Of Iraq
The travel advisory ordered the departure of employees at the U.S. embassy in Baghdad and consulate in Erbil. It was not immediately clear what led to the order on Wednesday.
Ex-USC Coach Behind Fake Athletic Profiles In College Admissions Scam, Pleads Guilty
Laura Janke had previously denied taking bribes for writing the phony biographies, but she is now the fourth corrupt coach to plead guilty. She’s expected to testify against others in the case.
Alabama Lawmakers Debate Bill To Ban Nearly All Abortions
Lawmakers in Alabama are taking up an abortion bill Tuesday. If passed, it would be the strictest in the nation and its backers hope it paves the way for a Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade.
Some N.J. Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Bill To Legalize Recreational Marijuana
A bill to legalize recreational marijuana in New Jersey claims to promote social and criminal justice but some lawmakers are skeptical supporters intend to help low-income or minority populations.
Attorney General Barr Appoints U.S. Attorney To Investigate Russia Probe Origins
Attorney General Barr has tasked U.S. Attorney John Durham with investigating the origins of the Russia probe. Durham will look into the intelligence gathering aimed at the Trump campaign in 2016.
How The U.S.-China Trade War Is Impacting Nebraska And Its Major Exports
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Nebraska’s Republican Gov. Pete Ricketts, about the impact of the escalating U.S.-China trade war on Nebraska, a major exporter of beef, pork and soybeans to China.
Students Around The U.S. Open Up About Their Lives In NPR Podcast Challenge
The NPR Student Podcast Challenge drew nearly 6,000 entries from 50 states. On Wednesday, you’ll hear the winners from the high school category. But here’s a preview of some great student reporting.
Florida Governor Says Russia Hacked Into 2 Counties’ Election Systems In 2016
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that the FBI told him that two Florida counties had their election systems hacked in 2016, but that there was no manipulation of data or vote changes.
American Soybean Farmer Discusses How The Trade War With China Is Affecting Him
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with North Dakota soybean farmer Josh Gackle about how the Trump administration’s tariffs are affecting his business.
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