Democratic Sen. Manchin Backed Kavanaugh. Will Red W.Va. Re-Elect Him?
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin supported Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court. Up for re-election in a state President Trump won big, this Democrat faces tricky political consequences.
Threatening Florida’s Panhandle, Michael Becomes A Category 4 Hurricane
Michael now has maximum sustained winds of 140 mph, as it barrels toward northwestern Florida. That makes it a stronger storm than when Hurricane Florence drenched the Carolinas last month.
Investigators Delve Into What Caused Deadly Limo Crash In New York
The National Transportation Safety Board and other agencies are looking at the qualifications of the driver, the vehicle’s condition and the layout of the intersection. Twenty people were killed.
Talking With Boys About Sexual Assault And Consent
How do we discuss sexual assault and consent with teenage boys? A Jewish organization based near Philadelphia has developed a program to discuss difficult topics like this in an all-male setting.
With Kavanaugh Confirmed, Both Sides Of Abortion Debate Gear Up For Battle
With a new Supreme Court, Planned Parenthood is planning for a more difficult legal landscape for abortion rights. Abortion rights opponents see an opportunity they haven’t had in decades.
Missouri Judge Blocks Parts Of State Voter Photo ID Law
A Missouri judge ruled that election authorities must cease distributing materials that could “mislead” voters to believing photo identification is required to cast a ballot.
Hurricane Michael, An ‘Extremely Dangerous’ Category 4 Storm, Heads Toward Florida
Michael has become an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane, with winds near 130 miles an hour. Florida authorities are urgently ordering residents to evacuate if needed.
Former NFL Player Anquan Boldin Weighs In On Political Activism By Athletes
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Anquan Boldin, retired NFL wide receiver and co-founder of the Players Coalition, about current athlete political activism.
Cyber Tests Showed ‘Nearly All’ New Pentagon Weapons Vulnerable To Attack, GAO Says
“One test report indicated that the test team was able to guess an administrator password in nine seconds,” the Government Accountability Office says.
Appeals Court Sets Up Supreme Court Showdown Over Census Question
A three-judge panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court order for the deposition of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in lawsuits over the 2020 census citizenship question.
Amid #MeToo, New York Employers Face Strict New Sexual Harassment Laws
In response to the transformation of views on sexual harassment, New York state and New York City passed laws requiring training of all workers. Now, business owners are scrambling to comply.
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