Feds Launch Sex Abuse Probe Of Pennsylvania’s Roman Catholic Church
NPR has learned that the Justice Department issued subpoenas to at least six of the state’s eight dioceses seeking private files and records.
What’s Scarier Than Zombies And Ghosts? Government Corruption And Running Out Of Cash
The Survey of American Fears reveals most Americans are preoccupied with the fear of corrupt government officials, for the fourth year running. Other anxieties include pollution and global warming.
‘The Washington Post’ Publishes Jamal Khashoggi’s Last Column
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Fred Hiatt, editorial page editor from The Washington Post, about the publication today of what seems to be Jamal Khashoggi’s final column and the Post’s effort to get to the bottom of Khashoggi’s disappearance.
Interior Department Clears Up Questions Over Inspector General Job
The Interior Department’s Inspector General, the agencies independent watchdog, may be replaced by a political appointee now at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Ryan Zinke, Interior Secretary, is the subject of some 14 different investi…
What Percent Minority Can You Claim?
For centuries, white Americans distanced themselves from any non-white ancestry they might have. Now many are claiming it–some from pride, others to claim benefits designed for minorities. What percentage minority can they claim? It’s complicated.
President Trump Campaigns For Midterm Candidates
President Trump is in the midst of a three state western campaign swing. He has been campaigning aggressively for midterm candidates, going mostly to Trump country and avoiding areas where he is less popular.
Emails Reveal President Trump’s Involvement In Halting Redevelopment of FBI Headquarters
Emails among federal officials indicate that President Trump vetoed a redevelopment plan for the site of the FBI headquarters. The project could have featured a hotel to compete with Trump’s hotel, a block away.
A Week Later: Hurricane Michael Keeps Displaced Families In Temporary Shelters
Hundreds of families in Florida displaced by Hurricane Michael have been sheltering in school buildings for more than a week. Many are not sure where they’ll live after these temporary shelters close.
Sears And The Future Of American Malls
The Sears bankruptcy highlights the struggle that many suburban malls face, especially when an big anchor retailer shuts down. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former Sears Canada CEO Mark Cohen about malls in the post-Sears era.
Nebraska Aims To Lure Travelers Seeking An Escape From Noisy Cities
Nebraska’s new tourism marketing campaign concedes that the state is a bit boring, yet it hopes to lure travelers by highlighting that you can escape noisy cities and create your own fun.
Talks Of Family Separation Spur Following A Migrant Caravan Heading For The U.S. Border
Another caravan is on its way from Central America to the US border, enraging the Trump Administration that is now considering resuming family separations as a way to deter asylum-seeking migrants from crossing into the country illegally. The president…
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