NFL Says Players Must Stand During Anthem Otherwise Teams Will Face Fines
The NFL announced Wednesday it will require players who are on the field to “stand and show respect for the flag and the Anthem.” This comes after months of debate that initially started as protests against police brutality.
Olympic Officials Grilled By Congress About Sexual Abuse Scandals
Some of the nation’s top Olympic officials face tough questioning in Congress Wednesday. The sexual abuse of young athletes and their coaches is leading to some changes.
Federal Court Rules In Favor Or Transgender Student In Bathroom Case
A federal court in Virginia ruled in favor of Gavin Grimm, a transgender teen who’s been fighting for the right to use the school bathroom that aligns with his gender identity.
James Clapper Weighs In On What Role The Intelligence Community Serves
During his tenure, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper presided over a tumultuous time for the intelligence community. NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Clapper about his new book, Facts and Fears, and what he sees as the future of the…
Anthem Policy Discouraging ‘Avoidable’ Emergency Room Visits Faces Criticism
Under the health insurer’s policy, Anthem can retroactively restrict or deny coverage if the company decides that a visit to the emergency room could have been avoided.
Senate Passes $55 Billion Veterans Affairs Reform Bill
The bill will change how the VA pays for private care, expand a VA caregiver program and start a review of the VA’s aging infrastructure. President Trump has said he will sign it.
My Father Stood For The Anthem, For The Same Reason That Colin Kaepernick Sits
As a child, I found my father’s love of the national anthem utterly bewildering. His was the generation of men born free but shackled by bigotry. So why did he sound so proud, singing that song?
For Troubled Kids, Some Schools Take Time Out For Group Therapy
A growing number of schools are offering training for emotional and social skills that can benefit kids in school and throughout their life.
Trump Son-In-Law Kushner To Regain Top Clearance Following Mueller Interview
White House senior adviser Jared Kushner met with the special counsel’s office for 7 or 8 hours and may now be out of the woods legally — or on his way.
All NFL Players ‘Shall Stand And Show Respect’ For Flag And Anthem, League Says
Anyone who doesn’t want to stand can stay in the locker room — but teams will be fined if athletes or staff on the field don’t stand, the NFL says in its new policy.
Trying Physical Therapy First For Low Back Pain May Curb Use Of Opioids
A study of patients with low back pain finds that those who got physical therapy first needed fewer pricey scans and surgeries and had “significantly lower out-of-pocket costs” for treatment overall.
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