Surprisingly Close Texas Senate Race Sparks Testy Debate For Cruz, O’Rourke
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and challenger Beto O’Rourke sparred on immigration, health care, gun control and national anthem protests. The race could tilt the balance of power in the Senate in November.
Report Finds Faster Response ‘Might Have Changed Things’ For College Football Player
Staff waited more than an hour after offensive lineman Jordan McNair began showing signs of dehydration and heatstroke during practice before calling 911, according to a report released on Friday.
History Professor Highlights The Struggles African American Communities Hit By Florence Face
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with University of Virginia professor Andrew Kahrl about the challenges many African American homeowners face in getting recovery assistance after floods.
Federal Commission Sues Walmart For Alleged Discrimination Against Pregnant Employees
The complaint, filed on behalf of Alyssa Gilliam, claims Walmart failed to assign pregnant employees to light duty to save them from heavy lifting, as it does for workers with other disabilities.
Judge Orders Commerce Secretary To Testify About Census Citizenship Question
A federal judge in New York has ordered Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to face questioning under oath over his decision to add a controversial citizenship question to the 2020 census.
New York Times Reports Deputy General Rod Rosenstein Suggests Secretly Recording Trump
The New York Times reports that the deputy attorney general, Rod Rosenstein, suggested secretly recording Trump and recruiting cabinet members to invoke the 25th amendment. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly Speaks with New York Times reporter, Michael Schmidt.
Yes, The Browns Actually Won
The hapless Cleveland Browns are winless no more. They pulled off their first victory last night after not winning a game in an astounding 635 days.
Data Shows A Third Of Applicants For Student Loan Forgiveness Were Denied
The U.S. Department of Education released new data that show the popular Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is out of reach for most who apply for it.
Alice Dunnigan, First Black Woman To Cover White House, Gets Statue At Newseum
Statue of the journalist Alice Dunnigan was unveiled Friday at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. Dunnigan was the first African American woman credentialed to cover the White House and Congress.
‘Marshall Project’ Report Highlights Racial Gap In Juvenile Detention Centers
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks to Eli Hager, a reporter for The Marshall Project, about his recent piece on the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
Friend Of Christine Blasey Ford Says She Struggled Months Before She Came Forward
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Kirsten Leimroth, a longtime friend of Christine Blasey Ford, who has accused Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault.
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