From Believeland To Blockland — Cleveland Aims To Be A Tech Hub
Some civic leaders in Cleveland want the local economy to embrace blockchain, the technology behind bitcoin. It will only work if the average citizen grasps what this new cryptocurrency is all about.
‘An Opportunity To Be Thankful’: Reflecting On A First Thanksgiving In The U.S.
Roy Daley immigrated to the U.S. from Honduras 50 years ago. At StoryCorps, he talks about his first impressions of America and how he learned the meaning of Thanksgiving in those early weeks.
Comey Vows To Resist Subpoena From House Republicans For Closed-Door Testimony
The former FBI director who was fired by President Trump says he’s happy to testify before the House Judiciary Committee early next month, but wants “everyone to see” what he has to say.
Milwaukee Girl Who Condemned Gun Violence Is Killed By Bullet
In 2016, 13-year-old Sandra Parks won an award for her essay condemning gun violence. This week, she was killed when a gunman open fired on her home.
What Rain Means For The Wildfires In Northern California
NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with retired Fire Capt. Jim Mackensen, a Butte County public information officer, about how the rains hitting Northern California will affect containment and recovery efforts.
Camp Fire Evacuees Celebrate Thanksgiving With Neighbors
Hundreds of fire victims near the burned out town of Paradise, Calif., are celebrating Thanksgiving without a home. In Chico, where many evacuated, businesses made sure they had food on Thanksgiving.
Earlonne Woods, Co-Host Of ‘Ear Hustle’ Podcast, Gets Prison Sentence Commuted
Earlonne Woods, co-host of the popular prison podcast Ear Hustle, had his sentence commuted by California Gov. Jerry Brown. Woods has served 21 years of a 31 to life prison sentence.
Couple Finds $1.8 Million Lottery Ticket While Cleaning House Before Thanksgiving
The winning jackpot ticket had been lying around for months on the Louisiana couple’s nightstand. Turns out the scrap of paper was worth nearly $2 million and they found it just in time.
Trump Roasts Judiciary, Defends Saudis After Televised Thanksgiving Call To Troops
When the president called military around the world, he spoke of gratitude. But as soon as he hung up, Trump brought up many grievances including 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to border policies.
With One California Fire Contained, Survivors Find Rays Of Hope Amid The Horror
Southern California’s Woolsey Fire is now fully under control, while the Camp Fire up north is not yet completely contained. Hundreds there are still missing — but survivors are trying to be thankful.
Trump Resumes Spat With Roberts, Calls 9th Circuit ‘A Complete & Total Disaster’
The president entered day two of a dispute with Chief Justice John Roberts and called the San Francisco-based court of appeals “out of control” and said it “has a horrible reputation.”
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