Public Housing Crisis Threatens Illinois River Town’s Existence
The fast-depopulating river town of Cairo in rural southern Illinois battles to stay viable. Residents say the federal government tried to push people out, rather than focus on reviving the economy.
More Than Half Of The Nation’s Nuclear Power Plants Are At Risk Of Closing
The nuclear energy industry is having trouble competing against cheaper natural gas and renewable energy. So it’s begun touting its low greenhouse gas emissions as it seeks public subsidies.
Supreme Court Upholds Ohio’s Use-It-Or-Lose-It Voting Law
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Ohio’s practice of removing infrequent voters from the rolls. Democrats worry it’ll reduce turnout nationally.
Noncitizens Recruited For An Army Program Are At Risk For Deportation
A Chinese national who joined the U.S. Army is facing deportation before he has a chance to gain citizenship through military service. His lawyer says he’ll face reprisals if he is returned to China.
Once An Icon Of Detroit Decay, Historic Train Station Has New Owner: Ford
Michigan Central Station’s crumbling halls have been the subject of much “ruin porn.” Now the depot is likely to become home for the automaker’s self-driving and electric car divisions.
Douglas J. Bennet, Jr., Who Pulled NPR Out Of Financial Trouble, Dies At 79
Bennet became president of a financially troubled organization in 1983 and led it to growth and stability for a decade. He also held leadership roles with the State Department and Wesleyan University.
More States Say Religious Agencies Can Turn Down Same-Sex Couples For Adoptions
Oklahoma and Kansas recently passed laws that religious adoption agencies do not have to work with same-sex couples if they don’t want to. That’s a law that’s already on the books in seven other state
Attorney General Denies Asylum To Victims Of Domestic Abuse, Gang Violence
Jeff Sessions has broad powers over the nation’s immigration courts and has long said that asylum-seekers are “gaming” the U.S. system.
‘We Are At A Breaking Point’: Pressure Builds At USC Over Gynecologist Scandal
The Los Angeles Police Department is now investigating 52 complaints about Tyndall, which range from unnecessary touching in the course of pelvic exams to inappropriate sexual comments.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Teacher Honored At Tony Awards As Students Perform
Melody Herzfeld, a drama teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., received the Excellence in Theater Education Award at the Tony Awards Sunday. She sheltered 65 students in a closet in her classroom during the deadly shooting …
What Might Be Behind The Mystery Health Problems U.S. Diplomats Are Experiencing
American diplomats in two countries — China and Cuba — have reported falling ill with symptoms the State Department says are consistent with a concussion or minor traumatic brain injury.
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