Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administrations Attempt To Restrict Asylum For Domestic, Gang Violence
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration in its attempts to restrict asylum seekers at the border who are claiming fear based on domestic violence or gang violence in their home country.
Despite Pressure From Trump, The Federal Reserve Will Raise Key Interest Rate
The Federal Reserve ignored pressure from President Trump and announced Wednesday that it will raise its key interest rate a quarter of a point.
Parkland Father Shares What This Holiday Season Has Been Like Since The Death Of His Son
Max Schachter’s son Alex was killed in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. For “First Holiday Since,” Max reflects on spending the season without Alex, and on how Alex’s death has given his life new meaning.
Migration Policy Institute Senior Fellow Fact Checks Trump’s Border Wall Claims
NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Doris Meissner, senior fellow with the Migration Policy Institute, about President Trump’s claims on the effectiveness of a border wall and how much money it’ll save the U.S.
Anonymous Hacker Breaks Into A Personal Security System To Prove It’s Possible
A man in Arizona heard a voice in his house at night. It came from his Nest security camera. It was an anonymous Canadian “white hat” hacker warning him that the system was vulnerable.
A Musical Lament For Those Who Don’t Feel The Magic Of Christmas
It’s not fair that Christmas “becomes this embodiment where we as a people project all of this expectation and hope on this one day,” says songwriter Kirby Brown. So he wrote a song about it.
Reports: White House Intends To Pull U.S. Troops From Syria
U.S. troops have been in Syria since late 2015. Just last week, Defense Secretary James Mattis said troops would remain in the country to counteract Iran’s presence there.
Tax That Funds Black Lung Disability Trust Fund Is Set To Expire
Thousands of coal miners who are suffering from an advanced stage of black lung disease fear that, if Congress doesn’t act, a government fund set up to help them won’t have enough money.
Thief In Wisconsin Walks Off With Cardboard Cutout Of Police Chief
The life-size replica of the Green Bay police chief was warning against shoplifting, according to the Green Bay Press Gazette. Chief Andrew Smith says over all, shoplifting is down 5 percent.
Bay Area Woman Commutes 90 Miles One Way For Work
Commutes for Americans are getting longer. Nowhere is that more true than near big cities with expensive housing. One Bay area woman commutes 90 miles one way for jobs in the city.
Feds Alter Policies To Ease Overcrowding In Migrant Shelters
After an unexpected policy change, the Department of Health and Human Services plans to speed the vetting of sponsors so that more migrant children can be released from custody.
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