Take A Ride On These Private Railroad Cars Known As ‘Yachts On Rails’
There’s a form of railroad travel that few people ever see: private railroad cars, which attach to normally-scheduled Amtrak trains and pull riders paying top-dollar across the country. Jordan Salama took a ride on one, traveling between Chicago and Hu…
Tactics Used To Find Golden State Killer Raise Privacy And Legal Questions
Investigators used DNA and an online genealogical database to hunt down and arrest the Golden State Killer. But now those tactics are raising privacy and legal issues.
Beyond A Failed Nominee: Whistleblower Retaliation Another Problem At The VA
The VA Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection has taken on dozens of new cases of alleged retaliation. But some VA employees are skeptical the office will be able to protect them.
Pennsylvania GOP Rep. Patrick Meehan Resigns After Sexual Harassment Scandal
The congressman had already said he wasn’t going to run for re-election. Now, he will repay a $39,000 taxpayer-funded settlement. Meehan’s resignation will trigger a special election.
‘Allegedly’ No More: Cosby Conviction Marks A New Chapter For #MeToo
As pop culture critics and onetime fans try to sort out Bill Cosby’s legacy, it’s possible this all boils down to a simple message: What was once overlooked, will be overlooked no longer.
Unauthorized Immigrants Shy Away From Signing Kids Up For Food Aid
Fearing deportation, some families eligible for SNAP would rather face food insecurity than risk enrolling in the program. Food pantries are stepping up to help unauthorized immigrants feel safe.
NASA Mars Mission Faces Setback After Heat Shield Cracks Under Pressure
The heat shield, made of material that’s as light as balsa wood but can withstand temperatures of nearly 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit, broke during testing earlier this month.
House Intelligence GOP Releases Full Report Clearing Trump In Russia Imbroglio
The heavily redacted report includes new background about the House committee’s investigation but found no conspiracy between Trump aides and Russian active measures.
Veterans Affairs In Limbo After Jackson Withdraws As Nominee
Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson was tapped by President Trump to replace David Shulkin, who was fired in March. Now, the Veterans Affairs Department awaits its fourth secretary in four years.
Emergency Evacuation Finally Lifted After Huge Oil Refinery Fire In Superior, Wis.
The evacuation zone had extended for miles. The Canadian-owned refinery processes crude from the Canadian tar sands in Alberta and from North Dakota’s Bakken shale oil fields.
Economy Probably Started 2018 Off Slow, Short Of Trump’s Growth Target
Consumers likely didn’t keep up with the blistering pace of spending, which means slower economic growth, analysts say. But recently, growth has tended to pick up momentum later in the year.
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