Report Says 7 Former Faculty At Connecticut School Sexually Abused Students For Years
A report by a law firm found sexual abuse by seven former faculty members against 16 of its former students — going back as far as 1969 and lasting until 1992.
1968 Created The ‘Ultimate’ Anti-Sport Sport
Ultimate Frisbee was invented 50 years ago this summer. The sport has its own honor system, known as the “spirit of the game,” that can be traced back to the counterculture of 1968.
Refugees Recovering From Stabbing Attack In Idaho
Refugees typically flee their home countries to escape violence or civil war. But for some, the U.S. has not been the haven they expected. That’s the case in Boise.
The Role Of Lawsuits In Addressing The Opioid Crisis
States are battling the pharmaceutical industry in court to curb the opioid epidemic. NPR’s Jennifer Ludden asks Richard Ausness, a law professor at the University of Kentucky, about the tactic.
Carbon Fiber Bike Failures Spotlight Dangers Of Counterfeits
High-end bikes and components are often made of carbon fiber, which is strong and light-weight. But carbon fiber bikes have to be carefully maintained.
How The Catholic Church Trains Its Own About Abuse
How does the Catholic Church prepare its seminarians to deal with questions of sexual abuse and celibacy? NPR’s Jennifer Ludden talks to Paul Blaschko, who attended seminary from 2008 until 2011.
Virginia County Approves Plan To Arm Teachers
The Lee County School Board in Virginia voted to approve a plan that would allow teachers to carry guns. NPR’s Jennifer Ludden talks to Superintendent Brian Austin about how the plan would work.
The Russia Investigations: Trump On Collision Course With National Security World
President Trump tries to put ex-CIA Director John Brennan in his place by revoking his security clearance. But the further Trump tries to push the revocation gambit, the riskier it gets.
‘Beyond Anger’: Pittsburgh Priest Says Sex Abuse Report ‘Shook’ Parishioners
Catholic priests in Pennsylvania will step into pulpits Sunday morning and have to address the massive clergy sex abuse revelations from this week’s grand jury report.
The Clergy Abuse Crisis Has Cost The Catholic Church $3 Billion
Years after an investigation in Boston highlighted the dimensions of the sex abuse crisis in the Catholic priesthood, the financial and reputational cost to the Catholic church continues to grow.
Police Arrest Third Suspect In New Haven Synthetic Marijuana Overdose Case
Over three days, more than 100 people fell ill after smoking a batch of K2 officials say was laced with AB-Fubinaca. Police Chief Anthony Campbell said chemical was “knocking people down.”
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