International Workers’ Day Protests In Puerto Rico Go From Peaceful To Chaotic
What began as an organized series of demonstrations against government austerity measures across the island, ended with police firing tear gas into assembled crowds.
#MeToo Founder Tarana Burke Responds To R. Kelly
In a statement Monday, the R&B singer’s management referred to the #MuteRKelly campaign as “a public lynching.” Burke counters that women affiliated with Time’s Up are looking for accountability.
College Decision Day Brings Relief, Excitement And Big Worries About Money
On May 1, high school seniors must submit a commitment — and financial deposit — to their final college choice. But for low-income students, it’s not necessarily the end of the road.
Hundreds Of Asylum Seekers Still Waiting At U.S. Border In Tijuana
Before the highly publicized caravan of Central American migrants arrived in Tijuana seeking asylum in the U.S., dozens of other asylum seekers had already been waiting in line at the border.
Local Dallas Sportscaster Goes Viral For His ‘Unplugged’ Commentary
In Dallas, a local television newsman has repeatedly gone viral on the internet for his on-air editorials. But the broadcaster is not the station’s news anchor or political commentator, he’s the sportscaster.
‘On Fire For God’s Work’: How Scott Pruitt’s Faith Drives His Politics
Before Scott Pruitt became the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, his political career was guided in large part by his Southern Baptist faith and a faith-based agenda.
As Much Of The Western U.S. Experiences Drought, States Are Preparing For Wildfires
As drought grips the much of the western U.S. there are fears this summer could be a bad one for wildfires. But Colorado is helping homeowners prepare and in some places even paying people to do more.
How FEMA Failed To Help Victims Of Hurricanes in Puerto Rico Recover
NPR and PBS’S FRONTLINE investigate the federal government’s flawed response to Hurricane Maria in part two of this series. A trove of internal government documents reveal a federal relief agency in chaos as millions struggle without power.
State Department Employees Eager To See What Pompeo Brings As Secretary Of State
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has already been on an overseas trip, but Tuesday is his first actual day in the office at the State Department. Employees are eager to hear how he plans to bring back this agency’s “swagger.”
Rosenstein Rejects Pressure From Hill, Vows Justice Dept Won’t Be ‘Extorted’
The deputy attorney general used a Law Day appearance in Washington to defend himself and the Justice Department from a pressure campaign waged by Trump allies.
Reported Mueller Questions For Trump Hint At Detail Not Yet Public In Russia Probe
The New York Times published an account of questions it says the special counsel’s office wants to ask President Trump in a prospective interview.
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