VP Pence Unveils Plans For New Military Branch In Outer Space
Vice President Pence unveiled the Pentagon’s plans for a branch of the military that could fight in space on Thursday.
Journalist: Fear Is A ‘Very Powerful Tool’ In Trump’s Approach To Immigration
Atlantic writer Franklin Foer says President Trump has “radicalized” Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), opening the door for the agency to deport any undocumented immigrant.
Tribune Media Pulls Out Of $3.9 Billion Sinclair Merger
Tribune Media has called off a $3.9 billion merger deal with Sinclair Broadcast Group. CNN’s Hadas Gold joins NPR’s David Greene to discuss what the termination means.
New York City Temporarily Halts More Uber And Lyft Cars On The Road
The New York City Council voted to put new licenses for Uber and Lyft cars on hold for a year to study the services’ effect on traffic congestion and look at how drivers are paid.
Is It Springtime For Putin And Republicans?
If maintaining the current Republican hold on the White House and Congress means justifying and defending Donald Trump and his connections to Moscow, then that is the party’s mission for today.
How A Labor Of Love Grew Into An ‘Enchanted Forest’ In Oregon
A family road trip in 1963 inspired Roger Tofte to build a fairy tale theme park. At first, he made everything on his own, by hand. Now, more than 100,000 people a year visit his dream come to life.
Did Government Paperwork Really Weigh Down Airliner?
An American Airlines flight was about to take off from Reagan National Airport when the pilot announced that the plane was overweight, and that they had to offload 1,400 pounds of documents.
‘Lies My Teacher Told Me,’ And How American History Can Be Used As A Weapon
James Loewen’s 1995 book explained how history textbooks got the story of America wrong. Now, in a new edition, Loewen champions critical thinking in the age of fake news.
Chicago Pastor Speaks Out About The City’s Deadly Wave Of Violence
Rachel Martin talks to Ira Acree, an anti-violence activist and Chicago pastor, about the city’s recent spike in shootings, and challenges in preventing violence during the summer months.
Colorado Voters May Get A Chance To Weigh In On Oil And Gas Issues
Signatures for ballot initiatives — one by advocates for residents opposed to fracking; the other by advocates for landowners seeking to protect mineral rights — have been submitted to officals.
Foundation That Promotes Social Justice Magnifies Heather Heyer’s Legacy
We check in with the mother of Heather Heyer, the woman killed in Charlottesville, Va., a year ago when a car rammed into counter-protesters during a violent white nationalist rally.
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