A Father Feared For His Son’s Life, So He Joined Him On The Street
A San Diego father believed his son, a heroin addict, was on the verge of dying, so he flew to Denver and lived on the street with him for a week, foraging for food and sleeping in parks.
Addressing Sexual Abuse In The Muslim Community
#MeToo has given voice to victims of sexual harassment, including in religious communities. Among Muslims, a group of young people is creating its own movement to address abuse.
A Richmond School Board Member On Renaming A School
The Richmond School Board voted to remove the name of a Confederate general from a local elementary school, replacing it with Barack Obama. Board member Kenya Gibson talks with Scott Simon.
Archaeological Site Reveals New Details About Georgia History
Archaeologists say a new dig site in northeast Georgia is revealing some surprising history about the state and about people who lived there long before the Europeans.
What Detention And Separation Mean For Kids’ Mental Health
Psychologists say that for migrant kids already in government facilities, a short separation from parents may be enough to cause lasting damage.
Large Methane Leaks Threaten Perception Of ‘Clean’ Natural Gas
A new study finds that oil and gas operations are leaking 60 percent more methane than previously reported by the federal government.
Officials Say Illegal Pesticide Caused Deaths of 13 Bald Eagles In Maryland
Authorities said there is an “epidemic on the Eastern Shore” of wildlife-poisoning crimes because it’s “cheaper and easier” than trapping a nuisance animals or building a fence.
Remembering Rev. Ralph David Abernathy 50 Years After Resurrection City Came Down
Fifty years ago this month authorities took down a tent city on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., that was part of a protest against poverty. One of the key organizers was the Rev. Ralph David Abernathy, a leader of the civil rights movement.
Schools Are Out For The Summer, But The Debate On How To Make Them Safer Continues
The PROMISE program was designed as a way to offer troubled students an alternative to suspension or expulsion. Initiated by the Obama administration in 2014, the program is now under scrutiny following the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High in …
3 Charts That Show What’s Actually Happening Along The Southern Border
The number of people taken into custody at the southern U.S. border with Mexico has been decreasing since 2000. Economists say the reasons people choose to cross the border illegally are changing.
FACT CHECK: Trump, Illegal Immigration And Crime
In an effort to justify his get-tough policies at the southern border, President Trump met Friday with victims of crime committed by immigrants who entered the country illegally.
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