Judges Ask ICE to Make Courts Off Limits To Immigration Arrests
Courts should be added to the list of “sensitive locations” that ICE officials are to avoid, judges say, arguing the justice system depends on safe and equal access to the court system.
Nurse Denied Life Insurance Because She Carries Naloxone
The U.S. surgeon general has called on “bystanders” to be equipped with the opioid reversal drug to save lives. But when a nurse answered that call, her application for life insurance was denied. Why?
A Song Of Tribute To The Lost Town Of Paradise
A songwriting duo from Paradise, Calif., wrote an ode to their hometown, destroyed in last month’s Camp Fire, called “One of these days.” They’ve just released a professionally produced version.
The Soon To Be Chair of The House Foreign Affairs Committee Calls To Hold Hearings On Saudia Arabia
The incoming chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Eliot Engel, who took part in the CIA and Pentagon briefings, is calling for the committee to hold hearings on Saudi Arabia starting in 2019.
Almost 15,000 Migrant Children Now Held At Nearly Full Shelters
With government shelters across the country nearing capacity, officials are considering a range of options from releasing the children more quickly to building more tent cities.
News Brief: Russia Investigation, Pelosi Term Limit Deal, Migrant Shelters
Two sources implicate Trump in illegal campaign contributions. Nancy Pelosi agrees to a term limit to secure House speaker job. Government shelters are filled to near capacity with migrant children.
Former Sen. Cohen And Others Urge Current Leaders To Defend Democracy
Steve Inskeep talks to William Cohen, a former senator and secretary of Defense, who is among dozens of former legislators who warned current senators to defend democracy or face dire consequences.
Southern Baptist Seminary Reviews Its Legacy Of Racism
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary released a report detailing its history of slavery and racism. The president says the self-examination represents an “honest lament” for its past sins.
Fentanyl Surpasses Heroin As Drug Most Often Involved In Deadly Overdoses
When fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 to 100 times more powerful than morphine, infiltrated the drug supply in the U.S. it had an immediate, dramatic effect on the overdose rate.
Following Parkland Shooting, Commission Finds There Is Still More To Be Done
A special commission to examine the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School released its draft report Wednesday. Some commission members say enough still isn’t being done to protect students.
‘Boyle Heights Beat’ Tells Community Stories That Bigger Outlets Often Miss
East of downtown Los Angeles, a group of high school students put out a community newspaper four times a year and tell neighborhood stories that bigger news outlets sometimes overlook.
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