In 1968, Poor Americans Came to D.C. To Protest. Some By Mule
The photographer and folklorist documented a caravan of mule-driven wagons that left Mississippi to march on Washington 50 years ago to draw attention to poverty.
At 28 Years Old, ‘Learning To Be A Sister’
After a DNA test revealed that they were half sisters, two women recall meeting each other for the first time. The discovery, for the both of them, fulfilled a missing link.
ICE Drops Deportation Threat Against Chinese Student Joining U.S. Army
The immigrants were brought into the military — which offers a track to citizenship — because they provide hard-to-find skills and languages. A slow-moving vetting program had put their visas at risk.
Roller Coaster Derails In Florida, Injuring Several People
Two riders fell 34 feet to the ground, while others were stranded in a dangling roller coaster car. Six people have been taken to the hospital, according to the Daytona Beach Fire Department.
Kentucky Sues Walgreens For ‘Dual Role’ In The State’s Opioid Crisis
The lawsuit alleges the company fulfilled orders “for such large quantities of prescription narcotic pain medication that there could be no associated legitimate medical purpose for their use.”
Sessions Cites The Bible To Justify Immigrant Family Separations
Reacting to criticism from mainstream religious groups, the attorney general said the administration will continue to separate immigrant children from their parents.
Are Prison Populations Decreasing? Depends On Where You Look
Some drops in prison populations were offset by increases at local jails, especially in rural areas.
‘These Are Not Kids Kept In Cages’: Inside A Texas Shelter For Immigrant Youth
Casa Padre is a former Walmart Super Center converted into living, recreation and dining quarters for 1,469 immigrant boys ages 10 to 17.
When Leaving Your Religion Means Losing Your Children
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish women who have left or are trying to leave the faith often confront long-drawn out child custody battles over their decision to no longer practice their religion.
N.Y. Attorney General Files Suit Against Trump Foundation
Barbara Underwood is suing the Donald J. Trump Foundation and its board of directors. Host David Greene talks with Bobby Allyn of WHYY about the investigation and about Trump’s response on Twitter.
World Cup Begins Without The U.S. Men’s Team
For the first time since 1986, the U.S. men didn’t qualify. Officials say they are focused on getting the team back on the World Cup stage in four years.
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