Republicans Push Bill To Protect Mueller, Without McConnell’s Support
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the legislation is unnecessary, but those who want to shield special counsel Robert Mueller from being fired say the point is to send a message.
Can Triage Nurses Help Prevent 911 Overload?
One in four calls to the Washington, D.C., 911 line isn’t an emergency. The city now has triage nurses working with dispatchers to get callers with less urgent needs a same-day clinic visit instead.
Women Find New Ways To Raise Venture Capital
Just 2 percent of all venture capital dollars go to women. Now women are finding a different way to fund their businesses.
Benjamin Wittes On Comey’s New Book
NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks with Benjamin Wittes of the Lawfare website, who has known James Comey for several years, about Comey’s new book and what Comey has said in recent interviews.
Parents Lose Their Daughter And Their Life Savings To Opioids
Last year, we traveled to Muncie, Ind., to report on the economic impact of the opioid epidemic. We returned recently and discovered that economic losses don’t tell the story of all that’s being lost.
Continuing Troubles For The Missouri Governor
A judge will rule on Thursday whether Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens’ felony invasion of privacy trial continues. The scandal has devastated the once-rising star’s political and popular support.
Basketball, Marijuana And Poetry: These Police Tweet More Than Crime Alerts
The Lawrence, Kan., police department’s account has over 100,000 Twitter followers. It’s well-known for tweets that use humor to reach its community.
Bump Stock Manufacturer Is Shutting Down Production
Slide Fire will stop taking orders and halt manufacturing of the rapid-fire gun products. It is facing a class-action lawsuit for negligence, and the government is pursuing a ban on the devices.
The Poop Train’s Reign Of Terror In Small-Town Alabama Has Ended
Something was rotten in Parrish, Ala. Namely, some 100 million pounds of waste in a stationary train, waiting more than two months for disposal. But now, it appears the tiny town’s nightmare is over.
Three Kansas Men Found Guilty Of Bomb Plot Targeting Somali Muslim Immigrants
A months-long FBI investigation reportedly yielded a recording of one of the defendants saying, “The only good Muslim is a dead Muslim.” The defense argued it was protected free speech.
Payday Lenders Convening At A Trump Resort Are Met By Protesters
The industry is holding its annual conference this week at Trump National Doral Golf Club near Miami. Critics say a Trump appointee is helping the industry by moving to ease regulations.
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