Arizona Teachers Vote To Strike, Sparking First-ever Statewide Walkout
The governor’s plan to raise teachers’ salaries by 20 percent is meeting with resistance from critics who say it is unrealistic.
James Comey Memos: Trump Acknowledged Flynn Had ‘Judgment Issues’
The Justice Department has sent Congress redacted, unclassified copies of some of the memos drafted by then-FBI Director James Comey recounting his meetings with President Trump.
Justice Department Turns Over 15 Pages Of Comey Memos To Congress
A lot of the stories in the memos have been previously reported, but there is greater detail than seen before, and some new conversations.
Recent Tariffs On Canadian Newsprint Are Hurting U.S. Papers, Could Trigger Job Cuts
Recent tariffs on Canadian newsprint are hurting U.S. newspapers, potentially triggering further job cuts and consolidation. The duties of up to 32 percent come after a complaint from a single U.S. supplier, and are opposed by the domestic paper indust…
Lance Armstrong To Pay U.S. Government $5 Million To Settle Fraud Claims
Authorities said the disgraced cyclist had defrauded his sponsor, the U.S. Postal Service, out of millions. He faced $100 million in possible penalties — but this settlement averts his looming trial.
Ex-New York Mayor Giuliani Among 3 New Lawyers Joining Trump’s Legal Team
The former New York City mayor will help deal with legal issues related to special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation.
E.Coli Outbreak Linked To Romaine Lettuce Spreads To 16 States
A report by the CDC said the bacteria has infected at least 53 people, including 31 who have been hospitalized. The agency’s advice: Throw out pre-cut romaine lettuce grown in Yuma, Ariz.
A Lesson In How To Overcome Implicit Bias
It’s still unclear what Starbucks’ unconscious bias trainings will entail. But to get an idea of what existing workshops look like, NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Alexis McGill Johnson of the Perception Institute.
1 Of Trump’s Accusers Now Able To Talk Freely About Her Alleged Affair
Former Playboy model Karen McDougal, who claims to have had a 10-month affair with President Trump, has settled a lawsuit that kept her from publicly discussing the alleged relationship. NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Peter Stris, her lawyer.
In Puerto Rico, Blackouts Continue To Disrupt Lives And The Island’s Economy
Puerto Rico is in the middle of its second major blackout in less than a week, and Puerto Ricans are getting fed up.
How Ambassador Nikki Haley Rose To The National Stage
Ambassador Nikki Haley has been a forceful voice for President Trump at the U.N. — most recently making the case for military strikes in Syria. NPR looks at Haley’s rise to the national stage and what might be ahead.
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