Use Of Tear Gas At U.S.-Mexico Border Is Shocking, Rep. Peters Says
David Greene talks to Democratic Rep. Scott Peters of San Diego about U.S. agents firing tear gas at migrants attempting to cross from Tijuana, Mexico. NPR’s Scott Horsley weighs in on the discussion.
Connecticut Man Says Hash Brown Got Him Into Trouble With Police
Ever notice McDonald’s hash browns are shaped like a cell phone? Jason Stiber says he was charged with distracted driving. Police told local media that he was on his phone. Stiber says he was eating.
Storage Locker Buyer In California Finds 7.5 Million In Safe
Dan Dotson, who operates an auction house and stars in Storage Wars on A&E, auctioned off a storage unit for $500. The new owner found millions in it, and agreed to return the money for 1.2 million.
As Trial Begins In Charlottesville Protest Death, Community Reflects
Charlottesvile, Va., is bracing for the murder trial of the man accused of ramming his car into a crowd during a white supremacist rally in 2017. The community wants accountability, and healing.
Who Is Responsible For Burned Trees After A Wildfire?
Falling trees after a wildfire pose a threat to both people and rebuilding. And trees that pose a hazard may be a homeowner’s responsibility to remove.
Morning News Brief
The U.S. briefly shut down its largest border crossing with Mexico Sunday. A report from The AP indicates designer babies are more within reach. A comprehensive climate report has been released.
Alabama Police Reverse Course. Now Say Mall Shooter Is Still At Large
The family of a man shot and killed by police at a mall outside Birmingham, Ala., Thursday night is calling for transparency as police look into what happened.
Rethinking Bed Rest For Pregnancy
Research indicates bed rest does not improve birth outcomes and can be risky for the mom. So why is it still prescribed by many doctors and midwives for about 20 percent of pregnant women in the U.S.?
Digging Deep Into Local News, A Small Newspaper In Rural Oregon Is Thriving
In far eastern Oregon, a small weekly newspaper is bucking an industry trend. The Malheur Enterprise was languishing, but recently it’s won several national awards and circulation is surging.
Snow Storm Slams Midwest, Causes Thousands Of Flights To Be Canceled
Blizzard conditions are being experienced from St. Louis to Chicago and into Wisconsin. The storm caused the first blizzard warning in Kansas City since 2011 and is set to hit New England this week.
U.S. Agents Spray Tear Gas At Migrants, Briefly Close Tijuana Border Entry
Many migrants have come to seek asylum in the U.S. — but the process for approval is slow, and resources in a makeshift shelter in Tijuana are running low.
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