News Brief: Kavanaugh And Ford Hearings Preview, Iran Sanctions
We preview the testimony of Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford in front of a Senate committee Thursday. Also, the U.S. is reimposing sanctions on Iran, despite European opposition.
Former Sex Crimes Prosecutor On Kavanaugh Hearing
Former sex crimes prosecutor and Department of Justice Deputy Inspector General Cynthia Schnedar tells NPR’s Rachel Martin what to expect ahead of the historic Senate hearing.
More Than 1,700 Remain In Shelters After Hurricane
As flooding continues in some parts of the Carolinas, people have been living in shelters for two weeks with little chance of going home anytime soon.
Trump: I’d Prefer To Keep Rosenstein, May Delay Planned Meeting On His Fate
The president responded to a question by NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe by citing Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein’s denials of comments attributed to him in a recent bombshell news report.
Dunkin’ Deletes Donuts From Its Name
The name change is one part of a large-scale makeover that company officials say “will keep our brand relevant for generations to come” as it continues moving toward a “beverage-led” retailer.
Funding The Immigration Crackdown At An ‘Unsustainable Rate’
The deportation and detention of immigrants in the wake of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is costing the government millions, and forcing reallocations of funds.
Maj. DJ Skelton Retires From Army, Leaving Behind A Legacy Of Helping Wounded Warriors
Army Maj. DJ Skelton was grievously wounded in Iraq, yet managed to return to active duty and command a platoon in Afghanistan. He has endured more than 80 surgeries and has yet to completely heal. Skelton is retiring from the Army with a legacy of hel…
Third Woman Comes Forward With Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct Against Kavanaugh
A day before the Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing on allegations Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted a woman in the 1980s, a third woman has come forward with another accusation of sexual misconduct.
How The Kavanaugh Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Might Unfold
It’s going to be high drama and high stakes Thursday in the hearings on Capitol Hill, a measure of the credibility of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, who has accused him of sexual assault.
Cosby Accuser Victoria Valentino Reacts To Sentencing
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Victoria Valentino, one of the women who accused Bill Cosby of raping her, about the jail sentence the entertainer was given on Tuesday.
South Carolina Residents Preparing For High Floodwaters From Hurricane Florence
Floodwaters from Hurricane Florence are inundating towns in South Carolina. In Georgetown, officials are trying to minimize the damage as the Waccamaw River is expected to crest Wednesday night.
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