After The Thousand Oaks’ Shooting, A Community-Wide Effort To Memorialize And Heal
Since the mass shooting at the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, Calif., last month, there’s been more than 70 events – memorials, vigils and fundraisers — for the families of the victims.
PG&E Falsified Gas Pipeline Safety Records, Regulators Say
The utility has been under fire for its role in the massive gas pipeline explosion in 2010 in San Bruno, Calif.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Affordable Care Act As Unconstitutional
President Trump praised the ruling by a court in Texas as supporters of the ACA said they will appeal.
After Decades, ‘Rolling Thunder’ To Make Its Last Big Ride Through Washington, D.C.
The sound of motorcycles rumbling through the nation’s capital has been a staple of Memorial Day weekend since 1988.
Florida State Senator Discusses New Report On Mass Shooting Response, Prevention
NPR’s Audie Cornish talks with Florida State Sen. Lauren Book, a member of the Parkland Commission, following the release of draft recommendations about how Florida schools should better respond and prepare for mass shootings.
Facing Allegations Of Child Abuse, The Boy Scouts Of America Considers Bankruptcy
The Boy Scouts of America may be considering a bankruptcy filing to protect it from lawsuits over alleged child abuse. Allegations against scout leaders go back decades and accusers say the organization knew but kept silent.
Migrant Girl Dies From Shock, Dehydration While In Border Patrol Custody
In New Mexico last week, a 7-year-old girl and her family entered the country illegally at the U.S. -Mexico Border. The girl later died of dehydration and shock while in Border Patrol custody.
Asylum Seekers Awaiting Court Proceedings Turn To Volunteer Organizations For Help
Each day dozens of asylum seekers are released in border cities — with ankle monitors — to await immigration court proceedings. A network of volunteer organizations in San Diego has sprung up to help them.
Got Rats? Join The Club
Business is booming for East Coast exterminators as residents are seeing rats in new places. Experts blame human behavior and mild winters.
The Education Department Is Canceling $150 Million Of Student Loan Debt
The money goes back to borrowers whose colleges shut down, in many cases because of fraud and mismanagement.
Rep. Joaquin Castro On Death Of 7-Year-Old Migrant Girl
NPR’s Rachel Martin speaks with Rep. Joaquin Castro, Democrat of Texas, about the death of a 7-year-old Guatemalan girl who was in custody after crossing the border.
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