California’s Carr Fire 30 Percent Contained As New Blazes Erupt Elsewhere
Firefighters say they are gaining ground on the massive blaze, now considered the state’s seventh-most destructive wildfire. Meanwhile, new fires are causing concern.
Why It’s Still OK To ‘Trash’ Poor White People
A lot has changed in the U.S. over two centuries. One thing that hasn’t? How we talk about poor white people.
News Brief: Facebook Removes Pages, Manafort Trial, 3D Printed Guns
Issie Lapowsky of Wired explains Facebook’s removal of a coordinated disinformation campaign. Also, former Trump campaign chief Paul Manafort’s trial shapes up and a judge blocks 3D printed guns.
Democrat Puts Up A Challenge In Longtime GOP Ohio District
Republicans have held Ohio’s 12th Congressional District for 30 years. The special election August 7 looks harder than usual for the GOP. It’s the final special election before the midterm elections.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Downloads Of 3D Printed Gun Blueprints
A federal judge in Washington state temporarily blocked an activist from posting blueprints for 3D printed guns online.
Northern Californians Frustrated By Lack Of Information On Fire
Firefighters in Northern California are beginning to make progress on containing the massive Carr Fire. But residents say it’s difficult to get reliable, up-to-date information about the fire.
Principal Of LeBron James’ I Promise School Talks About Mission
LeBron James has joined with the Akron public school district to open the I Promise School for at-risk children. Principal Brandi Davis talks with Rachel Martin about the school’s mission.
Tempering The Cost Of Aging, Dying In Prison With The Demands Of Justice
Massachusetts has one of the highest rates of aging prisoners in the nation. A new law would allow parole for prisoners who can prove they are physically or cognitively incapacitated.
More Taxpayers Will Owe The IRS In April Because Of Underwithholding, Report Says
The Government Accountability Office says 3 million more Americans are likely to have experienced underwithholding from their paychecks in 2018 as a direct result of the new tax law.
Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order Blocking 3D-Printer Guns
The judge said the untraceable weapons could end up in the wrong hands. But it’s unclear how effective the order is since some gun plans have already been online for four days.
Several States Push Back On 3D-Printable Gun Access
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro about the state lawsuit filed against the Trump Administration to block access to 3D guns.
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