Government Misses Migrant Family Reunification Deadline
A federal judge is allowing more time to return all children under five who were separated from their parents at the border.
Latinos Are Bringing A Growing Number Of Voting Rights Cases
In the town of Islip, N.Y., voting is done at large, which means there aren’t any districts. The whole town, which is primarily white, votes for all the elected officials together, making it difficult for Latino voters to get representation in city gov…
Government Will Not Meet Deadline To Reunite Children Separated From Their Parents
More than half of the families who were detained and separated were reunited Tuesday, but as many as 48 children remain in custody. A federal judge in San Diego heard from Justice Department lawyers on who has not been reunited, why, and what the new t…
President Trump Pardons Oregon Ranchers Convicted In 2012 Arson Case
President Trump signed full pardons on Tuesday for Oregon ranchers Dwight Hammond Jr. and his son, Steven, whose imprisonment inspired an anti-government takeover of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.
White House Spokesman Defends President Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with White House spokesman Raj Shah about Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s choice to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court.
Spotted Lanternfly Could Be Worst Invasive Species In 150 Years
International shipping sometimes brings unwanted guests: invasive species. The latest invader, the spotted lanternfly, threatens fruit and hardwoods. It’s recently spread to Pennsylvania.
This Game Show Gives Contestants A Chance To Have Their Student Debt Paid Off
A new game show premieres Tuesday on TruTV. It’s called Paid Off and it gives contestants a chance to answer trivia questions — and if they win, their student loans are paid off.
Southwest Airlines Says It Will Stop Serving Peanuts
Peanuts have long been a part of Southwest’s marketing campaigns. The carrier says it is ditching the snack to protect passengers with peanut allergies.
Manafort Moved Closer To Washington As He Continues Seeking New Trial Venue
Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman is being moved to a jail closer to the site of his federal trial in Virginia — but he wants it to be located elsewhere.
Behind Bars, Mentally Ill Inmates Are Often Punished For Their Symptoms
While visiting jails and prisons across the country, author Alisa Roth witnessed mentally ill inmates in solitary confinement, wearing restrictive jumpsuits and receiving very limited therapy.
If High Court Reverses Roe V. Wade, 22 States Likely To Ban Abortion
As with current abortion policies, a reversal of the landmark court decision would mean a woman’s access to the procedure would continue to be determined by where she lives.
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