Privately-Owned Rail Company In Florida Gets Richard Branson As New Partner
Entrepreneur Richard Branson is adding his name and money to a new privately-owned rail line in Florida. The branding comes at an important time for the new service, as its expanding to Orlando.
Do Americans Have An Appetite For Electric Cars?
Following General Motors’ decision to discontinue the Chevy Volt to focus on zero-emission cars, NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with journalist John Voelcker about the future of the electric cars in the U.S.
Pension Plans For Millions Of Americans Are On The Brink Of Collapse
Congress faces a Nov. 30 deadline to save the pensions of millions of retired truck drivers, pipe fitters, carpenters and others. Without a solution, people’s benefits could be cut in half or worse.
Stacey Abrams’ Allies Suing Georgia Over How Governor’s Race Was Run
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Professor Richard Hasen of the University of California, Irvine, about the lawsuit that allies of Stacey Abrams filed accusing Georgia of disenfranchising voters.
Businessman Gives $1,000 Checks To Every Student At Paradise High School
The California town was largely destroyed by fire earlier this month. High school “was the first, last and only truly carefree time,” said Bob Wilson, who gave $1.1 million to students and staff.
A Trauma Surgeon Who Survived Gun Violence Is Taking On The NRA
When Joseph Sakran was 17, he was shot in the throat after a high school football game. That experience inspired him to become a surgeon — and to speak out against gun violence.
Fast-Tracking Logging On Federal Lands May Not Lessen Wildfire Risk
The current version of the Farm Bill includes House-backed provisions that would streamline logging projects on federal land. The administration argues logging could mitigate wildfire risk.
Trump Is Expected To Extend U.S. Troops’ Deployment To Mexico Border Into January
The move would extend the rare deployment of active-duty troops at the U.S.-Mexico border, rather than only National Guard soldiers and personnel.
No Motive Yet Found For Mass Shooting At Borderline Bar And Grill
The FBI says they’ve found no evidence of “radicalization” of the shooter, Ian David Long, at the mass shooting at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, Calif., earlier this month.
Mexican Residents Grow Irritated By Influx Of Central American Migrants
At the San Ysidro border crossing in California, it is business as usual on the U.S. side. On the Mexican side, thousands of migrants are waiting for an interview with U.S. immigration officials.
Focus To Electric Vehicle Market Drives Changes AT GM
General Motors says its future is in electric vehicles, but it makes much of its profit from trucks and SUVs. David Greene talks to auto reporter Micheline Maynard, who monitors GM’s ups and downs.
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