Florida Governor Replaces Broward Sheriff, Citing ‘Incompetence’
“Sheriff [Scott] Israel has repeatedly failed and has demonstrated a pattern of poor leadership,” Gov. Ron DeSantis announced. Former Coral Springs Police Sgt. Gregory Tony will replacing Israel.
Accused Of Florida Rape 70 Years Ago, 4 Black Men Get Posthumous Pardons
The new governor said the arrests and trials, and in two cases the killings, of the Groveland Four were unjust. Families of the men had worked for the pardons. The accuser maintained she did not lie.
‘Hamilton’ Arrives In Puerto Rico, Bringing A Bit Of Controversy With It
Hamilton opens in Puerto Rico Friday. When Lin Manuel Miranda announced plans, it was meant to lift the spirits of the island’s residents and raise money for struggling arts programs, but the show’s arrival has also brought controversy.
Majority Of Americans Say Shutdown Is ‘Embarrassing For The Country’
A new Ipsos/NPR poll asked people around the country to share their views on the government shutdown. The poll found that the shutdown is embarrassing to the overwhelming majority of Americans.
El Paso Pediatrician Discusses Medical Needs Of Migrant Children In Detention Centers
NPR’s Audie Cornish talks with Dr. Carlos Gutierrez, a pediatrician in El Paso, Texas, about the medical needs of migrants and what actions should be taken to ensure their safety in detention centers.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Removes Broward County Sheriff From Elected Office
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is removing the sheriff in Broward County from his elected office, after an investigation found significant failures in the office’s response to the Parkland shooting.
Central American Migrants In Tijuana Consider If Long Journey Was Worth The Effort
While Border Patrol builds up its fences in San Diego to guard against a national security threat, Central American migrants waiting in Tijuana consider whether the journey was worth the effort.
Despite Shutdown, Trump Administration Continued Effort To Expand Alaska Oil Drilling
The Bureau of Land Management has gone ahead with a series of public meetings on its effort to expand oil development in the 22-million-acre National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.
‘Federal Employees Deserve Better’: Workers Rally As Shutdown Frustration Builds
As anxiety and anger rise, federal workers and industry leaders around the country are organizing to demand an end to the partial government shutdown.
Most Federal Workers’ Health Coverage To Continue During Shutdown, Even If Pay Stops
Basic health insurance for most affected federal workers will stay in effect, but circumstances are murkier for contractors.
Wis. Girl Missing For 3 Months Is Found — And Helps Deputies Catch Alleged Captor
Jayme Closs, missing since Oct. 15 when her parents were found dead, approached a woman Thursday and asked for help. Jake Thomas Patterson, 21, is suspected of kidnapping and homicide.
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