Why Few Of The Millions Of Elder Abuse Cases Get Reported Each Year
It’s hard to measure the total cost to society of scammers and family members who prey on the elderly. Journalist Nick Leiber reports that a conservative estimate is $37 billion every year. Leiber talks about his reporting for Bloomberg with NPR’s Audi…
Trump Addresses The National Rifle Association, Discusses Preventing School Shootings
President Trump and Vice President Pence addressed the National Rifle Association at its annual convention under as much pressure as ever following students protests after the deadly Parkland, Fla., shooting.
National Rifle Association Member Discusses President Trump’s Speech At Meeting
President Trump addressed National Rifle Association members in Dallas Friday at the group’s annual meeting. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with NRA member Liston Matthews who was in the room for the president’s speech, for his impressions.
1,500 Hawaii Residents Ordered To Evacuate As Volcano Erupts
At least 1,500 residents were ordered to evacuate after the Kilauea volcano erupted on Hawaii’s Big Island. NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks to Hawaii Public Radio’s Derrick Malama for the latest update.
Arizona Teachers Head Back To School Without All Their Issues Addressed
Arizona teachers headed back to school Friday after a six-day walkout. On Thursday, the governor signed a new education funding bill. Walkouts across the country have started a national conversation about teacher pay.
Lava From Hawaiian Volcano Starts To Flow Again
The U.S. Geological Survey said lava was spewing into a neighborhood near the Kilauea volcano. The volcano briefly erupted Thursday night, forcing residents to flee.
College Apologizes After Native American Students’ Visit Is Sidelined By Police
Their mother says it’s because of her sons’ appearance: During a student tour of Colorado State University, a parent said they made her nervous, and police removed them from the group.
Doctors Stumped By Rare Eye Cancer Cases In North Carolina, Alabama
Ocular melanoma typically affects six out of every 1 million people, but doctors have found dozens of cases where the patients have connections to either Huntersville, N.C., or Auburn, Ala.
In Wake Of School Shooting, Trump And Pence Address NRA
For the second year in a row, President Trump is addressing the National Rifle Association. The gun lobby group has become a lightning rod since February’s deadly school shooting in Parkland, Fla.
U.S. Trade Team Leaves China Talks Without Any Big Breakthroughs
The U.S. team had hoped to cut the trade imbalance by $200 billion and stop China from targeting U.S. technology and intellectual property.
NRA Convention’s Leadership Forum Kicks Off In Dallas
President Trump and Vice President Pence are the headline speakers at the NRA’s annual convention on Friday. KUT reporter Alain Stephens is at the convention.
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