Old Animal Specimens May Hold The Key To New Discoveries
A long-lost trove of preserved animal specimens recently turned up at a university in Georgia. Those old squirrels and muskrats could hold the answers to questions we haven’t even thought to ask yet.
Who Is Reinhold Niebuhr And What Is His Connection To James Comey?
There are a lot of familiar names in former FBI director James Comey’s new book, plus one that has many people scratching their heads: Reinhold Niebuhr. Comey considers him an influence, and at one point tweeted under Niebuhr’s name.
Week In Politics: Comey’s Memoir, Speaker Ryan Retires And Syria
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and the Brookings Institution and Guy Benson of townhall.com about former FBI director James Comey’s book, potential strikes on Syria and House Speaker Paul Ryan’s announcement that…
Showdown Occurs At The U.N. Security Council As Trump Considers Strikes On Syria
Russia went to the United Nations Security Council to argue against the possibility of U.S. air strikes against Syria — touching off another testy diplomatic confrontation.
Justice Department Investigating How Colleges Use Early-Decision Admissions
The Justice Department is investigating whether colleges communicate with each other about prospective students they accept through the early-decision process.
How The NBA’s Communication Problem Could Affect Playoffs
The NBA playoffs are upon us — and this year tensions are running high between the players and referees.
Alleged Vermont School Shooting Plot Spurs Debate About When Intent Becomes A Crime
Jack Sawyer, 18, was arrested on Feb. 15 for an alleged plot to shoot up his former high school. Legal experts in Vermont disagree about whether a crime was committed.
Cosby Accuser Andrea Constand Says She Takes The Stand ‘For Justice’
Constand took the stand Friday morning in Bill Cosby’s criminal sexual assault retrial. Prosecution had warmed up jurors with three days of testimony from five other women.
How Often Do People Use Guns In Self-Defense?
Many gun owners say the primary reason they own a firearm is for self-defense. But for years, experts have been starkly divided over how often people actually use guns for this purpose.
Wichita Police Officer In Fatal ‘Swatting’ Prank Won’t Face Charges
Andrew Finch died after a bogus 911 call brought police to his home in December. Police say the call came from a man in Los Angeles. Finch’s relatives say the police should be held accountable.
National Park Service To ‘Modestly’ Raise Entrance Fees In Plan To Cut Repair Backlog
The National Park Service will increase entrance fees at 117 national parks by at least $5. The increases are far smaller than had previously been proposed by the Trump administration.
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