‘Smallville’ Actress Charged With Sex Trafficking
Women in a secret group in a female mentorship organization operated as “slaves” with “masters,” say federal prosecutors. Actress Allison Mack is alleged to have played a big role in the operation.
On LA’s Sunset Strip, A New Golden Age Of Billboards
Traditional advertising is on the decline, but billboards targeting Hollywood’s elite are shining. Tech and entertainment companies have boosted spending to keep their brands in conspicuous places.
Why Duke University Won’t Honor Freshman Roommate Requests This Fall
Duke University has decided to stop honoring roommate requests made by incoming freshmen – returning the procedure largely to chance. Vice President for Student Affairs Larry Moneta tells NPR why.
Alaska Man’s Revelation Shine A Light On Sex Abuse In The State
Alaska has a sexual assault rate 3 times the national average and a child sex assault rate 6 times. NPR’s Scott Simon discusses that with Alexander Hirsch of the University of Alaska at Fairbanks.
When Teens Cyberbully Themselves
In this latest form of self-harming behavior, adolescents anonymously post mean or derogatory comments about themselves on social media, as a way of managing feelings of sadness or self-loathing.
Barbara Bush Remembered In Her Own, Never-Minced, Words
The former first lady to President George H.W. Bush, and mother of President George W. Bush, spoke unapologetically throughout her life, inspiring many and incensing others.
The Russia Investigations: Comey At Imbroglio’s Center But Does He Bring Clarity?
James Comey’s memos are released — in redacted, unclassified form — at the end of a week of Comey mania. And Michael Cohen drops a civil suit about the Trump-Russia dossier.
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens Charged With Second Felony: Computer Data Tampering
The latest charge is related to the alleged use of his veterans’ charity donor rolls to raise money for his 2016 gubernatorial campaign. He says he will clear his name in court.
Trucker In Human Smuggling Case Sentenced To Life In Prison
In July, law enforcement found James Matthew Bradley Jr. sitting in the front seat of a tractor-trailer with human cargo — 39 undocumented immigrants. Ten passengers died.
Malibu Moves to Ban Single-Use Plastic
Whether you think it’s time or a waste of time, the city of Malibu decided to ban the use of plastic straws, utensils and stirrers as a means of reducing their harmful effects on the environment.
Obama Administration General Discusses Trump’s Proposed Arab Force
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with retired Gen. Martin Dempsey about President Trump’s proposal for an Arab Force in Syria, and U.S. efforts to get the Saudis and other Arab nations to fund and man a joint military force in the past.
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