Parents Of Penn State Hazing Victim Launch Effort To Stop Fraternity Ritual
Rachel Martin talks to Jim and Evelyn Piazza, who are campaigning to end hazing nationwide after their son Timothy suffered fatal injuries during a hazing ritual last year at a Penn State fraternity.
Citi Bike Angel Keeps Wheels Turning For Other Bike-Share Users
Citi Bike angel Joe Miller has covered more than 12,000 miles on ride-share bikes in New York City in a quest to earn points by ferrying bikes to where others need them.
N.Y. Candidate For Governor Cynthia Nixon Aims To Get Voters Off Sidelines
The New York primary is next week, and polls suggest Gov. Andrew Cuomo has a big lead over actor Cynthia Nixon. But upset victories over the party establishment have given Nixon’s campaign hope.
Native American Tribes File Lawsuit Seeking To Invalidate Keystone XL Pipeline Permit
The Fort Belknap Indian Community and the Rosebud Sioux Tribe contend there was no effort to study how the 1,200-mile pipeline project will affect their water systems and sacred lands.
Jury Selection Continues In Chicago For Laquan McDonald Murder Trial
Prosecutors are expected to allege that the Chicago Police Department worked together to hide the truth of the shooting.
New Judge Takes Over Proceedings For Operatives Accused Of Planning Sept. 11 Attacks
Tuesday marks the 17th anniversary of the al-Qaida attacks in 2001 that killed nearly 3,000 people. There’s still no trial date for five men accused of planning that attack, and a new judge took over the case Monday in the military court at Guantanamo …
What Some West Virginia Residents Have To Say On Why They Don’t Vote
A majority of Americans didn’t vote in recent midterm elections. Nonvoters tend to have less education and income, like those in McDowell County, W.Va., who feel overlooked by the political system.
California Will Move To Collect All Electricity From Clean Sources Under New Law
A new law in California sets a goal of phasing out all fossil fuels from the state’s electricity system by the year 2045.
Cynthia Nixon Discusses Her Candidacy For Governor Of New York
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Cynthia Nixon, actress and candidate for New York governor, about her campaign and running as a progressive Democrat.
Democrats Will Try To Score More Upsets In Last Primaries Before Midterms
Progressive candidates have scored big upsets recently against candidates steeped in the Democratic establishment. The New York gubernatorial primary is another test this week.
Trump Administration Closing Diplomatic Mission That Represents Palestinians In D.C.
The Trump administration is shutting down the Palestinian diplomatic post in Washington, D.C. The move comes after big U.S. aid cuts to the Palestinians and the United Nations agency that supports them.
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