For Wildfire Victims Suing PG&E, A Company Bankruptcy Could Impact Their Compensation
Lawyers have descended on Chico, Calif., in a race to find fire victims to sign up for lawsuits against PG&E. But the utility company’s announcement that they will be filing for bankruptcy has thrown the legal race into chaos.
The Los Angeles Teacher Strike’s Class Size Conundrum
Teachers in Los Angeles are in their fourth day of a strike. Among other things, union leaders are demanding smaller class sizes. But the benefits of reducing class size can be complicated.
Michigan State President Steps Down After Insulting Comments About Abuse Survivors
The interim president of Michigan State University has resigned after comments that survivors of Larry Nassar felt were insulting. For some, this move by the university feels like a new direction.
One More Thing The Shutdown Took: Panda Cams
“It’s one thing to potentially mess with my tax return, but it’s something a whole lot worse to mess with my panda cam,” one fan lamented to NPR.
How Strong Is The Islamic State In Syria?
ISIS has lost almost all its territory, but it claimed a suicide bombing that killed four Americans. The extremist group is still believed to have thousands of fighters who have gone underground.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Lame-Duck Changes To Wisconsin Voting Laws
The bills were passed after Republican Gov. Scott Walker was defeated but before Democratic Gov. Tony Evers was sworn in.
As Shutdown Continues, Many Unpaid Federal Workers Are Frustrated And Angry
Federal workers are growing increasingly frustrated with the shutdown and political mess in Washington. Some have found other jobs temporarily.
GOP Rep. Steve King’s Constituents Are Rethinking His Political Future
After Republican Rep. Steve King of Iowa was rebuked by the U.S. House this week for making racist comments, voters in his district are debating his remarks and whether he should stay in office.
How Ted Kennedy’s ’80 Challenge To President Carter ‘Broke The Democratic Party’
Journalist Jon Ward talks about the chaos that led Kennedy to challenge Carter for the Democratic nomination — and the long-lasting damage it did to the party. Ward’s new book is Camelot’s End.
Federal Immigration Agents Separated More Migrant Children Than Previously Thought
Before family separation became an official and controversial policy of the Trump administration, federal immigration agents separated “thousands” of migrant children from their parents.
ICE Tried To Deport This U.S. Citizen And Marine Veteran
Last month federal immigration authorities took Jilmar Ramos-Gomez into custody to face possible deportation. He was born in Grand Rapids, Mich., served in the Marines and saw combat in Afghanistan.
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