New Research On Sound Could Make Tornado Warnings More Accurate
Forecasters have gotten better giving advance notice of when tornadoes might strike. Now, there’s a new technology that may help researchers even more: listening for the sounds of a tornado that humans can’t hear.
Trump’s Redirection Of Family Planning Funds Could Undercut STD Fight
Some public health officials fear Trump’s move to change how the Title X family planning funding is handled may hurt the effort to cut the record number of sexually transmitted diseases in the U.S.
Washington Capitals Fans Fill The Streets With Red To Celebrate Stanley Cup Win
They’re showing up in commemorative Capitals t-shirts with commemorative SmartTrip cards, flags and, of course, Stanley Cup replicas.
Fires And Drought Close Forests In Colorado And New Mexico
In southwestern Colorado, residents of more than 2,000 homes have been ordered to evacuate, and the San Juan National Forest is closed to visitors due to extreme risks.
Victims Of Domestic Abuse, Gangs To Be Denied Asylum In U.S.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions is imposing new limits on who can get asylum in the U.S. In a closely watched case, he said that most migrants fleeing domestic violence or gang violence won’t qualify.
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.
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