106 Year Old Woman Becomes A U.S. Citizen On Election Day
Americans hit the polls on Tuesday to vote, Maria Valles Veeda De Bonilla went to the Office of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in Virginia to become an American Citizen. She’s 106 years old.
Reactions To Sessions Resignation
NPR’s Noel King speaks with former Assistant U.S. Attorney Kim Wehle on the new acting head of the Justice Department, who has spoken out about his concerns with the special counsel investigation.
SCOTUS To Hear Lawsuit Against Sudan On USS Cole Attack
Supreme Court justices hear a lawsuit against the country of Sudan brought by victims of an attack against the USS Cole in 2000. The case hinges on whether the notice was sent to the correct address.
Several States Pass Criminal Justice Measures
Voters in Florida overwhelmingly passed an amendment to restore voting eligibility to former felons. It was one of several criminal justice initiatives passed across the county this election.
Republican Path Forward
Republicans not only kept control of the Senate, but outperformed expectations in that body, partly thanks to President Trump’s six-day campaign swing.
Youth Vote And Gun Control In Florida
Following the shooting this year at a Parkland, Fla., high school, there was evidence of a surge in voter registration and early voting among young voters, energized by the issue of gun control.
12 Dead and Several Injured In Shooting At Southern California Bar
A gunman opened fire in a crowded bar and grill filled with college students today. At least 12 people are dead and several others injured.
A Boatload Of Ballots: Midterm Voter Turnout Hit 50-Year High
More than 47 percent of the voting-eligible population cast a ballot in the midterm elections on Tuesday, according to early estimates. That’s the highest turnout for a midterm since 1966.
Multiple Injuries In Shooting At Southern California Bar
Police and first responders were on the scene in Thousand Oaks, Calif., after reports of an “active shooter incident.”
White House Revokes Press Pass Of CNN’s Jim Acosta
The White House accused Acosta of “putting his hands” on an aide during a press conference in which he repeatedly challenged the president.
In Colorado, Jared Polis Becomes First Openly Gay Elected Governor
Voters in Colorado have made Jared Polis the nation’s first openly gay elected governor. Polis speaks with NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly about his plans while he’s in office.
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