New Mexico Could Elect First Native-American Woman To Congress
Deb Haaland, a member of the Laguna Pueblo tribe, won her party’s nomination in the solidly Democratic 1st district Tuesday night.
Delaware Legalizes Sports Gambling, And Governor Makes First Bet
After a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the federal government cannot stop states from legalizing sports betting, Delaware didn’t waste any time taking advantage of the opportunity.
Democrats Breathe Sigh Of Relief After Tuesday’s Primaries
The party’s chances of taking back the House were helped, especially with apparent results in California. That, plus four other takeaways from Tuesday night’s elections in eight states.
IHOP Says ‘IHOb’ — And The Internet Says, What?
The company wrote, “There’s so many obtions, what could it b?!” — and one Twitter user replied, “Can you not blease?”
How Did California’s Primaries Work Out For Democrats?
Steve Inskeep talks to Eric Bauman, chairman of the California Democratic Party, about Tuesday’s primaries that are expected to set the scene for November’s midterm elections.
China’s ZTE Reportedly Strikes Preliminary Deal To Lift U.S. Ban
The cellphone maker was sanctioned by the Commerce Department for illegal sales to Iran and North Korea. However, President Trump last month said he wanted to resolve the issue to save jobs in China.
In Rural Ohio, An Opioid Crisis Becomes A Meth Crisis
Vinton County, Ohio was hit hard by the opioid epidemic. But now, as opioids are becoming harder to obtain, more and more users are turning to cheap methamphetamine.
Congress Grills Sports Officials Over Nassar Scandal
Fallout from the USA Gymnastics sexual abuse scandal continued with another grilling in Congress. Former top leaders of the sport and from Michigan State University answered tough questions.
Lava Claims ‘Hundreds’ More Homes on Hawaii’s Big Island, Officials Say
Lava from the Kilauea volcano has filled Kapoho Bay and inundated a section of coastline that was once covered with lush forest and dotted by homes.
People Who Say Police Were Called For #LivingWhileBlack Ask Congress To Act
Since two men were arrested at a Philadelphia Starbucks, there have been over a dozen more incidents of people calling 911 on people of color who were seemingly just living their everyday lives.
S.C. Mom Says Baby Monitor Was Hacked; Experts Say Many Devices Are Vulnerable
Jamie Summitt was eating dinner with her family when her baby monitor started to move. Which was weird, because everyone who was supposed to have control of the camera was in the room with her.
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