Illinois Gov. Candidate Removed Mansion’s Toilets To Dodge Taxes, Report Finds
J.B. Pritzker had five toilets removed so a property would be classified “uninhabitable” on his taxes, according to the Cook County inspector general. Pritzker says he will repay the county $330,000.
One Abortion Clinic Remains Open In Missouri, Following New State Requirements
Restrictions went into effect on Monday despite a 2016 Supreme Court ruling against similar restrictions in Texas. Now, some women must travel 400 miles round-trip for abortions.
FAA Bill May Provide Relief To Air Travelers In Cramped Seats
The U.S. Senate passed a bill Wednesday reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration. The bill has a number of provisions that would make flying more comfortable for air travelers.
How Daughters Are Talking To Their Fathers About Sexual Assault
NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Washington Post columnist Monica Hesse about her latest column on why young women don’t tell their fathers about sexual assaults.
Other States Might Not Follow California In Diversity Mandate For Corporate Boards
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a new law on Monday that requires publicly traded companies in California to have at least one woman on their corporate board.
How The New North American Trade Deal Will Affect The Automotive Industry
The new North American trade agreement will impact the automotive industry if approved by Congress. NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Ann Wilson from the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association about how.
Kavanaugh’s Former Yale Classmate Explains Why He Withdrew His Support
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Mark Osler, a former law school classmate of Brett Kavanaugh, who revoked support for the judge following his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
How The Kavanaugh Nomination Battle Is Playing Out In Montana’s Senate Race
The nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court is playing out in Senate races around the country, including Montana, where Republicans hope the issue will help them unseat Democratic incumbent Sen. Jon Tester.
Poll: More Believe Ford Than Kavanaugh, A Cultural Shift From 1991
A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds more believe Christine Blasey Ford, who has accused Brett Kavanaugh of a sexual assault while they were in high school, after both made their cases last week.
The Chile Pepper Rivalry Heats Up Between New Mexico’s Hatch And Colorado’s Pueblo
The Hatch chile has long been Goliath of peppers in the Southwest, but farmers in Colorado are trying to roast the competition by brazenly touting their lesser-known but mighty contender: the Pueblo.
‘You Just Don’t Touch That Tap Water Unless Absolutely Necessary’
America’s water infrastructure is in need of a major upgrade. Leaks in the ailing system mean that across the U.S., places like Kentucky’s Martin County lack clean drinking water, with no easy fixes.
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