Santa Fe Community Mourns Those Killed In Texas School Shooting
Across Texas people stopped for a moment of silence Monday to honor those killed and injured in Friday’s school shooting in Santa Fe. While there are many questions about that day, many are asking, why?
Family Of Pakistani Exchange Student Killed In Shooting Says She Wanted To Be A Diplomat
One of the victims of the school shooting last Friday was a Pakistani exchange student. She came from a country where militants have attacked schools and killed students. And so her killing in the U.S. shocked many people in Pakistan.
Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo Has 12 Demands For A New Deal To Counter Iran
Now that the U.S. is out of the Iran nuclear deal, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is laying out his next steps. He wants European countries to work with him to pressure Iran on its other bad behavior, but the Europeans are fuming about Trump’s decision…
How Schools Across The Country Are Working To Detect Threats Made On Social Media
Some schools are working with outside technology companies to scan social media for threats against them and their students, in hopes of preventing mass shootings and student suicide.
Richard Goodwin, Crafter Of Johnson’s Famous ‘We Shall Overcome’ Speech, Dies
Speechwriter Richard Goodwin, a driving force in American politics during the upheavals of the 1960s and the husband of Doris Kearns Goodwin, has died at age 86.
Justice, FBI, Intelligence Bosses Meet At White House Amid Snooping Standoff
Top leaders from the Justice Department, FBI and the intelligence community headed for the White House amid a new dust-up about the FBI’s use of confidential informants.
Trump Hints At Plan To Create ‘Space Force’ As Sixth Military Branch
While the Pentagon opposes the measure, the military has conducted operations in space for 50 years.
VA’s Caregiver Program Still Dropping Veterans With Disabilities
An NPR investigation last year revealed that a number of VA centers were ejecting hundreds of caregivers from the program. The VA promised reform, but a year later few have returned to the program.
A Texas Town Mourns, And A Nation Struggles To Find New Ground In Gun Debate
Public schools in Santa Fe, Texas, are closed as the community grapples with how to move on. But authorities in Texas disagree about whether guns are to blame for the violence.
Hawaii Volcano’s Lava Spews ‘Laze’ Of Toxic Gas And Glass Into The Air
Lava from the Kileaua volcano is pouring into the Pacific Ocean, generating a plume of “laze” — hydrochloric acid and steam with fine glass particles — into the air.
Ohio Police Help Man Who Was Being Followed Home By A Pig
The North Ridgeville Police Department received a call early Saturday morning from what they thought was an “obviously drunk guy.” Turns out, the pig just wanted to be petted.
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