Flooding From Hurricane Florence Also Poses Environmental Risks
Flood waters breached a pit of coal ash at a power plant in Wilmington, N.C., spilling heavy metals into a nearby lake. NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Frank Holleman at the Southern Environmental Law Center about the risks of coal ash water contamination.
Days After Hurricane Florence Made Landfall, Flooding Remains A Large Threat In N.C.
Residents of Fayetteville, N.C., are expecting more flooding throughout Monday. Hundreds of structures are at risk.
Supreme Court Ruling Means Thousands Of Deportation Cases May Be Tossed Out
A recent high court ruling that didn’t get much attention at the time could mean that tens of thousands of deportation cases are delayed, or tossed out altogether.
Senate Could Hear From Woman With Allegations Of Sexual Assault Against Kavanaugh
After a woman went public with allegations that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her when they were in high school some Senators want to delay the vote on his nomination.
Residents Allowed To Return To Their Homes After Gas Explosions North Of Boston
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Mayor Dan Rivera of Lawrence, Mass., about a series of natural gas explosions on Thursday that burned homes and resulted in one death.
After Mysterious Closure, Solar Observatory In New Mexico Reopens
A telescope in Sunspot, N.M., will have additional security for now, after “an unusual number of visitors” showed up at the site. Conspiracy theories had proliferated about its sudden closing.
Who Is Christine Blasey Ford, The Woman Accusing Brett Kavanaugh Of Sexual Assault?
Ford, who revealed her identity in The Washington Post on Sunday, accused the Supreme Court nominee of sexually assaulting her in the early 1980s. Here’s what we know about her.
Air Force Seeks Huge Increase In Planes, Personnel
Air Force officials say the service simply lacks the resources it needs to face all the jobs it is called upon to perform. The Air Force is proposing a 25 percent increase in the number of squadrons.
Florence Death Toll Rises To 23 As Rivers Continue To Flood In N.C. And S.C.
About 1,100 of the state’s roads are closed on Monday, including parts of I-95 and I-40. President Trump has issued disaster declarations for both North and South Carolina.
Kavanaugh Again Denies Sexual Assault Allegation
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh reportedly visited the White House Monday and has issued another strong denial of a sexual assault allegation. Democrats call for a delay on the nomination vote.
‘Accessory To War’ An Uncomfortable Wake-Up Call For Some
An “unspoken alliance” between scientists and the military had been brewing for millennia prior to Hiroshima. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Avis Lang excel at detailing this union and its possible future.
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