Week In Politics: Justice Anthony Kennedy Retires And A New York Primary Upset
NPR’s Audie Cornish talks with Matthew Yglesias of Vox and political commentator Gayle Trotter about the primary upset in New York, Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement and some of this week’s Supreme Court decisions.
This Year Many Women Under 30 Are Running For Congress
28-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s upset primary victory over a leader of the Democratic Party this week is part of a trend of women under 30 running for Congress this year.
New Details Emerge About Deadly Shootings In Capital Gazette Newsroom
Police confirm that the suspect, Jarrod Ramos, was found hiding at the scene. Officers cornered him roughly two minutes after the first 911 call came in.
Jahi McMath, Teen At Center Of Medical And Religious Debate On Brain Death, Has Died
McMath was put on life support in 2013 after a tonsillectomy. Doctors said she had irreversible brain damage, and a coroner issued a death certificate. Her mother never agreed with that assessment.
Teaching Parents Of Kids With Disabilities To Fight Back
A nationwide program helps parents of children with developmental disabilities advocate on their behalf, from the school yard to Congress.
Casino Comeback: ‘Atlantic City’s Best Days Are In Front Of It’
Legendary gambling destination Atlantic City, N.J. has had a tough few years. Now, it wants to re-make itself to offer more: shows, spas, a local beach and dining.
It Was The Water, FDA Says Of Romaine E. Coli Outbreak That Killed Five
Five people have died because of the outbreak and 96 were sent to hospitals, the FDA says in its latest update. The agency says 210 people were sickened, in 36 states.
Advocates Push For Stronger Measures To Protect Hotel Workers From Sexual Harassment
Unite Here, a labor union that represents workers in the hospitality industry, estimates that the majority of their members who are housekeepers have faced sexual harassment on the job.
Pearl Arrendondo: How Can Mentors Push Students To Move Beyond Their Circumstances?
Pearl Arredondo grew up in East Los Angeles, the daughter of gang members. Education was her ticket out. She says young people need mentors to push them not to be victims of their own circumstances.
Obama Tells Democratic Donors To ‘Get Organized’ And Register Voters Before Midterms
At an expensive Beverly Hills fundraiser, the former president talked about how to motivate voters to get to the polls. “We have to get systematic about registering voters,” he said.
Couldn’t Believe Shooting Was Happening In Our Town, Annapolis Mayor Says
Noel King talks to Mayor Gavin Buckley about Thursday’s attack on the Capital Gazette, a community newspaper publisher, in Annapolis, Md. Five people were shot and killed. The suspect is in custody.
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