Philando Castile’s Mother Wipes Out School Lunch Debt, Continuing Son’s Legacy
Valerie Castile’s $8,000 gift to a Minnesota high school wiped out lunch debts for about 100 students. Her son, a cafeteria worker who often bought lunch for needy kids, was killed by police in 2016.
Sandra Bland’s Phone Video Of Her Own Arrest Surfaces, Reviving Calls For New Inquiry
“Open up the case, period,” Bland’s sister, Shante Needham, said after seeing a video that Bland made with her cellphone, recording the traffic stop that put her in jail.
Georgia’s Governor Signs ‘Fetal Heartbeat’ Abortion Law
The legislation bans abortions as soon as a heartbeat can be detected, which typically occurs about six weeks into a pregnancy. The controversial law is expected to trigger a lengthy legal battle.
Trump Pardons Michael Behenna, Former Soldier Convicted Of Killing Iraqi Prisoner
Behenna was convicted of unpremeditated murder in a combat zone. But his claim of self-defense and a request for clemency drew support from high-profile corners in Oklahoma.
H&R Block, TurboTax Accused Of Obstructing Access To Free Tax Filing
The IRS says it is reviewing concerns about its Free File program after ProPublica reporting found that tax-prep companies made it difficult to find services intended to help people file for free.
U.S. To Deploy Carrier And Bomber Task Force After Concerns About Iran Threat
National Security Adviser John Bolton announced Sunday the U.S. is sending USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and land-based bombers to the Middle East in response to unspecified developments in Iran.
Artificial Intelligence Can Make Our Lives Easier, But It Can Also Go Awry
NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Kate Crawford of AI Now about the guardrails to make sure artificial intelligence won’t do harm as it creeps into more aspects of daily life.
House Panel To Vote Wednesday On Holding AG Barr In Contempt
The House Judiciary Committee scheduled a Wednesday vote to hold Attorney General Barr in contempt after the Justice department failed to provide access to the underacted Mueller report on time.
‘Thunder Bay’ Podcast Investigates Canada’s Colonial Impacts On Indigenous People
NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Ryan McMahon, host of the podcast Thunder Bay, which looks at the high number of deaths of young indigenous people in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Florida House Approves Bill That Limits Voting Rights For People Convicted Of Felonies
Florida legislators passed a bill Friday that places restrictions on which felons can regain the right to vote. Voting Rights advocates say it violates the will of voters.
U.S. Businesses Face Challenges As Trump Threatens To Reignite Trade War
NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Stephanie Nadeau, owner of The Lobster Co. in Kennebunkport, Maine, about how the trade standoff with China is affecting her business.
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