Many Look To Buddhism For Sanctuary From An Over-Connected World
Some users are turning to Buddhism and other religions to have a more mindful experience online. By being tethered to your devices, one monk says, “you will waste your whole precious time.”
The Russia Investigations: ‘Putin’s Fine. He’s Fine. We’re All Fine.’
The president said he is prepared for an upcoming summit with Vladimir Putin. Senate Republicans also visited Moscow this week. And the Senate Intelligence Committee backed the intelligence community.
Here’s What’s Going On With Affirmative Action And School Admissions
Race and admissions have been in headlines a lot lately, from the federal level on down. Here’s a rundown of what is known and what is happening.
Prosecutors Will Drop Remaining Cases From Inauguration Day Riots
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia has moved to dismiss all of the remaining cases related to demonstrations on Inauguration Day in January 2017.
Figure Out How To Cheaply Fix Algae Blooms And Win $10 Million
Large algae blooms in lakes and rivers have become an annual warm weather headache in nearly every U.S. state, endangering water supplies and local economies. A new competition hopes to help.
China, U.S. Plunge Into Trade War
The U.S. has entered into a trade war with China. The U.S. has imposed 25 percent tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese goods, including electronics, robotics and engine parts, but not popular consumer goods such as mobile phones. China retaliated w…
Trade War Draws Lines In Congress
President Trump’s trade fights with Canada, China and Europe have put some members of Congress in a tough spot: Do you stand with American steelworkers whose mills might benefit from newly-imposed tariffs? Or soybean farmers whose exports are at risk i…
ACLU Family Separation Hearing
Lawyers from the ACLU and the federal government appear in a San Diego courtroom today to update a federal judge on compliance with the order to reunite families separated at the border. NPR’s John Burnett listened in to the hearing and joins us to dis…
How Oklahomans Will Welcome Pruitt’s Return
What do Oklahomans think about Scott Pruitt’s resignation? Is it likely to hurt his chances for elected office back home?
Highest-Ranking Rebublican Woman Faces Tough Re-Election
Washington Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers is the highest-ranking Republican woman in Congress. She’s facing a tough re-election battle, as many GOP women plan to leave the House already.
The National Security Rationale
President Trump is not the first commander in chief to invoke national security as grounds for implementing controversial policies. But Trump has used that rationale more and for a wider array of actions. As tariffs kick in against imports from longtim…
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