‘Nobody Cares About Cairo’: Residents of Shrinking River Town Fight To Bring It Back
For Cairo, Ill., a former river port and manufacturing hub, economic troubles began with the decline in river trade. Now two more public housing buildings are scheduled to close.
Trump Administration To Open Temporary Tent Shelter In Texas For Migrant Children
The Trump administration is scrambling to find shelter space for a growing number of juveniles who have been separated from their parents under the policy of prosecuting all illegal border crossers.
For The First Time, Party City Is Offering Supplies To Celebrate Ramadan’s End
As Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr Friday, they are getting a helping hand from the party supply store Party City. The company says it has become the first national retail chain in the U.S. to offer a range of decorations for the holiday.
Neighbor Who Attacked Sen. Rand Paul Sentenced To 30 Days In Prison
The Kentucky senator suffered six broken ribs in the assault. Prosecutors had sought a 21-month prison sentence, but had to settle for 30 days and a $10,000 fine.
Embattled EPA Chief Scott Pruitt Faces Anger In Farm Country Over Policy
The EPA administrator met with farmers in midwestern states this week to address frustrations over the renewable fuel standard.
Tensions Rise Between U.S. And China Over Trade Actions
Trade tensions between the U.S. and China escalated rapidly Friday after President Trump unveiled tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese goods and China moved swiftly with retaliation.
Chicago’s Hyperloop Announcement Met With Questions
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced plans for high-speed transit to O’Hare International Airport via underground tunnels. The technology is unproven, raising questions about the project.
How A Political Consultant Changed Voting Districts Nationally
As the Supreme Court is set to rule on two gerrymandering cases, NPR’s Planet Money looks at how one political consultant changed the national maps by investing in state elections.
Evangelicals Push Back On Sessions’ Use Of Bible Passage To Defend Immigration Policy
Attorney General Jeff Sessions used a passage from the Bible to defend a controversial Trump administration immigration policy. Sessions’ action is drawing criticism from some evangelicals.
Office Of Refugee Resettlement Struggling To House Migrant Children Separated From Parents
The Office of Refugee Resettlement is charged with placing migrant children in homes in the U.S. But the Trump administration’s policy that’s resulting in the separation of children from their families and stricter screening policies mean more children…
Harvard Accused Of ‘Racial Balancing’: Lawsuit Says Asian- Americans Treated Unfairly
Harvard says it doesn’t discriminate — and it notes that the suit is backed by the same activist who challenged the University of Texas’ affirmative action policy.
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