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.
How Wilmington, N.C., Is Preparing As Hurricane Florence Gets Stronger
Hurricane Florence is now a Category 4 storm — and the East Coast is bracing for a direct hit. Bill Saffo, the mayor of Wilmington, N.C., speaks with NPR’s Ari Shapiro about how the city is preparing.
As Hurricane Florence Approaches, Some In Georgia Are Struggling To Recover From Irma
On Tybee Island, Ga., flooding is getting worse, and can even cut off residents from the mainland. The island is doing lots of things to control it, but some believe the island will one day disappear to the rising sea.
California Sets Goal Of 100 Percent Renewable Electric Power By 2045
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill mandating that ambitious goal on Monday. He also issued an executive order calling for statewide carbon neutrality by the same year.
Judge Orders Gag, Chides Prosecutors In Case Of Accused Russian Agent Butina
Judge Tanya Chutkan said both prosecutors and the defense had gone too far in their statements. She declined to release Maria Butina from pretrial confinement.
Private Beaches In Florida Spark Battle With Residents And County
As of July 1, homeowners with beachfront property in Florida’s Walton County can declare their beach off-limits to the public. That has sparked a battle with local residents and county officials.
Ford Says Despite Trump’s Tweet, Focus Active Won’t Be Produced In U.S.
The automaker canceled plans to produce a small car in China and sell it in the U.S., citing the cost of tariffs on imports from China. Trump had suggested the cars could be made in the U.S. instead.
Bolton: ICC Will Face Repercussions If Action Taken Against Americans
National Security Adviser John Bolton says the U.S. will do all that it can to protect American citizens from prosecution by the International Criminal Court.
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