Tougher Laws On Pipeline Protests Face Test In Louisiana
A number of states are making it harder to protest the construction of oil and gas pipelines. Recent felony arrests in Louisiana could be a test case for these tougher new laws.
Whales And Navy Sonar
The Navy is rolling out its latest plan to manage wildlife in training waters. After years of legal battles, some environmentalists worry the Navy is backsliding in its latest plan.
As A D.C. Public Housing Complex Faces Redevelopment, One Teenager Reflects
Eighteen-year-old Dasani Watkins and her family moved out of Barry Farm in May 2018. She talks about her time there, as the community prepares for redevelopment.
Tesla Is Under Investigation By The Justice Department
Tesla says it handed over documents after CEO Elon Musk announced he would take Tesla private. Investigators might scrutinize the company’s accounting practices and whether investors were misled.
Trump Administration Eases Regulation Of Methane Leaks On Public Lands
The proposal to reduce limits on methane emissions from oil and gas operations on public land is the latest move to roll back Obama-era climate regulations.
Former Writer Saw Bert And Ernie As ‘Loving Couple,’ Sesame Workshop Disagrees
Mark Saltzman revived a longtime debate saying, yes, the beloved puppet pair were gay. Their producers and creators were quick to deny the claim.
How To Help Those Affected By Hurricane Florence
In the aftermath of Florence, officials are encouraging people to volunteer and donate. Here’s a guide on how to do that.
Facebook Allowed Employers To Exclude Women From Job Ads, ACLU Says
The complaint, filed Tuesday, says 10 businesses prevented women from receiving employment opportunities on the website. It also accused Facebook of excluding women in its own company.
New Limit On Refugees Allowed Into The U.S. Is The Lowest Since 1980
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Mark Hetfield, president of HIAS, a nonprofit that resettles refugees, about the new cap on U.S. refugees, proposed by the Trump administration.
Why The Way Hurricanes Are Classified Can Be Deceptive
Meteorologists have been using a nearly 50-year-old scale to measure the wind speed and storm surge of a hurricane. But it’s not a good measure for rain, which can often become the most dangerous aspect of a storm.
President Trump Says He Stands By Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh
President Trump strongly defended his Supreme Court nominee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, and said he feels terribly for him. Kavanaugh is accused of sexual assault when he was a teenager.
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