Black Friday: Online Retail Makes Inroads But Shoppers Still Pack The Malls
Shoppers on Black Friday spoke of enjoying the “vibe” of the mall, despite online retail making increasing strides into the holiday market.
As California Wildfire Winds Down, Rain And Winds Create New Fears
With storms in the forecast, crews were warned about potential mud and debris slides along incinerated hillsides. Officials Friday said the search for missing residents should be completed by Tuesday.
Real And Fake Christmas Tree Sellers Fight For American Hearts And Minds
Online ads are telling Christmas shoppers to “keep it real” or “think about seasonal allergies” when they make their tree choices this year.
How A 1968 Disaster In A Coal Mine Changed The Industry
A mine disaster fifty years ago in West Virginia helped shape a new regulatory framework for the health and safety of coal miners. Surviving family members are still looking for justice.
Crews Continue Searching Through Remains In California’s Camp Fire
Searchers sift through the burned city of Paradise, Calif., more than two weeks after wildfires erupted. There are new concerns about toxic debris washing into waterways.
Finding, Then Killing, America’s Best Burger Joint
After traveling to 30 cities to try 330 cheeseburgers, food writer Kevin Alexander crowned Stanich’s in Portland, Ore., the best burger in America. Five months later, Stanich’s closed. NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Alexander about what happened.
Black Friday Kicks Off Holiday Shopping Season
On the day after Thanksgiving, holiday shoppers are looking for bargains. Online is the fastest growing type of shopping, but brick-and-mortar stores still dominate for holiday sales
Climate Change Is Already Hurting U.S. Communities, Federal Report Says
According to the government’s most comprehensive assessment to date, climate change has already damaged American infrastructure and cost both money and lives.
Bus Overturns Carrying University Of Washington Marching Band
Washington State Patrol said “40-45 plus” people were transported to hospitals but that none of the injuries were serious. They were traveling to perform in Friday’s Apple Cup in Eastern Washington.
Parkland School Shooting Commission Calls For Code Red Alarms And Bleeding Control Kits
A Florida state commission has issued a draft report into the school shooting in Parkland earlier this year. Its suggested policy changes may be considered by schools across the country.
2 Teenagers In Utah Arrested After Plane Ride
Police say the two went to an airstrip in Jensen and stole a single-engine plane and then flew very low along U.S. Route 40. They were arrested after landing safely at another airport.
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