Local Newspaper Closures Come With Hefty Price Tag For Residents
Hundreds of newspapers have closed across the country. The loss of local reporting means fewer investigations into fraud and waste. That has had an impact on the budgets of cities and towns.
Poll: Americans Want Trump To Compromise On Border Wall Amid Possible Shutdown
Fifty-seven percent don’t think demanding funding for the wall is worth the gridlock, an NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll finds. Many do not consider the wall a top priority for the next Congress, either.
Californians Face Tax Deadlines After Devastating Fires
Property taxes are due in California Monday. In Butte County, people who lost their homes to fire are rushing to defer taxes and get their property reassessed. The towns have lost millions in property tax revenue.
Voting Rights Activist Rosanell Eaton Dies At 97
Rosanell Eaton led a lawsuit that repealed voting restrictions on African-Americans in North Carolina. She died Saturday at 97. NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Rev. William Barber about her legacy.
Where William Barr, Trump’s Pick To Be Next Attorney General, Stands On Immigration
William Barr, President Trump’s pick to be the next attorney general, has earned a reputation as a law-and-order conservative, especially on immigration.
Education Department Plans To Fix Flawed Federal Grant Program
An NPR exclusive: The Education Department has announced a plan to help public school teachers wrongly hit with debts, sometimes more than $20,000, because of a troubled federal grant program.
Research Gaps Leave Doctors Guessing About Treatments For Pregnant Women
To protect a developing fetus from experimental drugs or treatments that might cause birth defects, pregnant women aren’t included in many clinical trials. But that limits the safety evidence, too.
Winter Storm Wallops Parts Of Southeastern U.S.
The National Weather Service warned of continued hazards as wintry conditions linger particularly in Virginia and the Carolinas.
Powerful Snow Storm Makes Travel Treacherous In North Carolina
A major snow storm has been hammering parts of the South, including North Carolina, where the governor declared a state of emergency. The National Guard is assisting stranded drivers.
‘We’re Fighting For Our Lives’ — Patients Protest Sky-High Insulin Prices
The price of insulin keeps going up. For people with Type 1 diabetes, high prices can be a life and death issue. Now a grassroots movement is pushing for change.
Officials Assess Response To Camp Fire In Northern California
Many residents of Paradise say they didn’t receive warnings about the fire, and once they fled, they faced traffic gridlock. A month later, officials reflect on emergency responses.
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