Case Against Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens Can Proceed, Judge Rules
Many of Gov. Eric Greitens’ fellow Republicans have urged him to resign, after he was accused of photographing the woman he had an extramarital affair with without her consent. He has refused.
After Alert On Russian Hacks, Bigger Push To Protect Power Grid
Homeland Security and the FBI have blamed Russia for a series of cyberattacks on U.S. power plants. The industry is stepping up efforts to protect the electric grid.
What Happened On That Southwest Flight
A catastrophic failure on a Southwest Airlines flight killed one passenger and injured several others this week. It’s prompted airlines around the world to inspect certain kinds of airplane engines.
FAA Orders Inspections Of Engine Type That Blew Apart On Southwest Flight
The Federal Aviation Administration says CFM engines, which power many Boeing 737s, need to be ultrasonically inspected after a certain number of takeoffs and landings.
Meet The Students Who Dreamed Up Friday’s National School Walkout
Thousands of students across the country are expected to walk out of class Friday to protest violence in schools. And the idea came from a group of kids who live far from Florida.
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.
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