Teachers See First Hand The Effects Of Opioid Crisis On Children
In Vinton County, Ohio, Rachel Martin talks to an elementary school principal about the crisis’ effects on students, and meets a woman who got custody of her grandson after an upsetting discovery.
Trump’s Tariffs Worry A Small Steel City In Pennsylvania
A Russian-owned steel mill in Mercer County, Pa., is seeking an exemption from the tariffs. Some workers at the mill backed Trump but now fear their jobs could be in jeopardy because of his policies.
Ex-Security Director Of Senate Intel Committee Charged With Lying To FBI
A grand jury indictment alleges James A. Wolfe made false statements in an investigation into how journalists got some classified information.
No Driver Input Detected In Seconds Before Deadly Tesla Crash, NTSB Finds
The driver of a Tesla Model X on autopilot died after it hit a barrier between a highway lane and an exit ramp. The NTSB found he didn’t brake or have his hands on the wheel shortly before collision.
Facebook To Users: You May Want To Update Your Privacy Settings Again.
For four days, between May 18 to 22, Facebook tested a new feature that inadvertently switched the default settings for 14 million users from private to public.
Afghan President Declares Cease-Fire With Taliban — But How Will Taliban Respond?
The unilateral, temporary cease-fire set to begin next week marks one of Ashraf Ghani’s biggest peace overtures yet. But after years of bloodshed, it’s unclear if the militant group will reciprocate.
No More Arrests For Selling Small Amounts Of Marijuana In Minneapolis
On Thursday, Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said enforcement, particularly downtown, has disproportionately impacted African-American men.
When It Comes to Clothes, Amazon Is Not The First Choice For Online Shoppers
A new NPR poll shows clothes and shoes are the main things Americans buy online. Regular Amazon shoppers say they often go elsewhere to buy clothes and shoes, but some of them don’t realize that they are in fact shopping at Amazon, which owns Zappos, a…
A Look At The Challenges Of Writing Obituaries
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks to writer Susan Soper, creator of “The ObitKit” about the challenges of writing someone’s obituary.
S.C. Man Pleads Guilty To Enslaving Mentally Disabled Man
Former restaurant manager Bobby Paul Edwards admits that he used threats and physical violence and threats to force the man to work more than 100 hours a week without pay for years.
Judge Says Yes To Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Family Separation Policy
In a response to the Trump administration’s request to dismiss the suit, Judge Dana Sabraw ruled that the “wrenching separation” of children from parents may violate their right to due process.
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