Trump, Now Acknowledging Russian Interference, Says It’s Aimed At Helping Dems
The president goes back and forth about what he accepts or what he calls a “hoax” or a “witch hunt;” most recently he said Russia would interfere in 2018 to help Democrats in Congress.
We’re Drowning In Plastic Trash. Jenna Jambeck Wants To Save Us
The engineer views landfill as a living ecosystem, and the plastic that clogs it as a serious threat that crowds out life and never goes away. Can we eliminate the waste before it smothers us?
Trial To Begin For Ex-FBI Agent Charged In Shooting At Wildlife Refuge
Jury selection begins Tuesday in the trial of an ex-FBI agent charged with lying about what happened when law enforcement shot and killed a man during the occupation of a wildlife refuge in Oregon.
Senate Confirms Pentagon Official To Head Veterans Affairs Department
Robert Wilkie inherits a VA that is undertaking ambitious changes in the next year. The department has been in turmoil since Trump sacked his first VA secretary in March.
Mother And Son Involved In Domestic Violence Case Are At Risk Of Being Deported
A woman and her teenage son were arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement after appearing at a courthouse for a domestic violence case. NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Lisa Diefenderfer, an attorney for the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, abo…
Shortage Of Large-Animal Vets Leaves Markets Vulnerable To Disease Outbreaks
Large-animal vets ensure the health of cows, pigs and horses, but they’re also the first line of defense against diseases that can spread from animals to humans — so a shortage leaves producers, and global markets, vulnerable to devastating outbreaks.
What The Government Is Doing To Stop Foreign Interference In U.S. Elections
Federal agencies are moving ahead to stop foreign interference in the midterm elections. But without direction from the White House, they are limited in what they can do.
Encore: Many Look To Buddhism For Sanctuary From An Over-Connected World
The amount of time people spend on digital devices is soaring — to the point that several countries treat internet addiction as a public health crisis. But some users are turning to ancient religious practices to be more mindful of their time online.
Why A Drop Of 4 Degrees Made A Big Difference For A Garment Maker’s Bottom Line
Clothing factories in India can get pretty hot. How does that affect worker productivity? Researchers looked to the lights and gained an unexpected insight.
Trump Endorsement Adds Fuel To Heated Georgia Governor Primary
Secret recordings and corruption allegations made the Georgia Republican gubernatorial runoff ugly. Then, President Trump surprised the party with an endorsement less than a week before the election.
Federal Judge Delays Manafort Trial, Grants Immunity To 5 Witnesses
Attorneys for Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman asked for more time to prepare for Paul Manafort’s first of two federal trials; a judge agreed to push back the start.
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