New York City Had Its First Weekend Without A Shooting In 25 Years
“A city of 8.6 million people — not a single shooting for three days,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Monday. The NYPD says it’s been focusing on preventing retaliatory violence.
Pompeo Arrives In Turkey After Discussing Khashoggi Disappearance With Saudis
The secretary of state is in Ankara, where the Turkish government alleges journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered by Saudi agents, a charge Riyadh denies.
FEMA Assesses Needs Of Rural Residents In Florida’s Panhandle
A week after Hurricane Michael ravaged Florida’s panhandle, relief efforts are only just reaching some remote, rural communities that need medical care and tarps after the storm.
Early Voting Changes In North Carolina Spark Bipartisan Controversy
At a time when early voting is becoming increasingly popular nationwide, a new law passed by the North Carolina’s GOP-controlled legislature cuts early voting sites by nearly 20 percent.
Survey Finds Widespread ‘Moral Distress’ Among Veterinarians
Most of the 800 veterinarians surveyed feel ethical qualms when pet owners ask them to euthanize animals that could be treated, or when owners ask to keep pets alive who will suffer needlessly.
Chief Justice Roberts Tells Audience Supreme Court Will Work For ‘One Nation’
Roberts says history shows the court has made great decisions when it doesn’t yield to political pressures or passions.
In Wake Of Charlottesville, Federal Government Pays To Protect Confederate Cemeteries
The Department of Veterans Affairs has spent millions providing round-the-clock protection to guard graves and memorials dedicated to Confederate soldiers.
Brothel Owner And Trump-Inspired Candidate Dennis Hof Dies At 72
He was best known as a legal pimp whose business was profiled on a reality TV show that aired on HBO. He had recently turned to politics, running for state assembly in Nevada.
Even After A Hurricane Is Over, It Can Still Be Dangerous
The death and injury toll continues to go up after a major storm passes through an area. Injuries due to accidents go up, as do deaths. The CDC also points out that storms take a mental health toll.
Iowa Is Trying To Address The Disparity In How Men And Women Are Disciplined In Prison
When someone in prison breaks a rule — there’s punishment. But discipline in prison treats women more harshly. In an NPR investigation, we look at how one state — Iowa — is trying to change the system.
A Look At The Political Impact Of Hurricane Michael In Florida
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks to Steve Bousquet, of the Tampa Bay Times, about how Hurricane Michael is shaping Florida’s elections this season.
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