National Guard Troops Sent To The U.S.-Mexico Border
The Pentagon has authorized sending up to 4,000 troops to support the security mission there. The president called for the deployment to counter “a surge of illegal activity on the southern border.”
Maker Of Bratz And Little Tikes Seeks To Save Toys R Us
Toy mogul Isaac Larian, head of MGA Entertainment, has launched a $1 billion GoFundMe campaign to save the bankrupt toy chain. “I will make Toys R Us a fun place again,” he tells NPR.
National Advocacy Groups Back Candidates To Challenge Local Prosecutors
The office of district attorney has become a target for those pushing for criminal justice reform.
Ky. Lawmakers Didn’t Consult Federal Experts About Limiting Black Lung Claims Reviews
The federal agency that certifies physicians who diagnose black lung confirms it was not consulted, while medical groups call for repeal of the state law that they say will hurt sick coal miners.
FBI Raids Office Of Longtime Trump Attorney Michael Cohen
The president’s longtime lawyer and ally has admitted he paid adult film actress Stormy Daniels $130,00 shortly before the 2016 election to keep quiet about her alleged sexual encounter with Trump.
Black Parkland Students Feel They’re Not Being Heard In Gun Violence Discussion
After the school shooting in Parkland, Fla., some students feel like they’re being left out of the national discussion about gun violence — even though they were already talking about guns before the shooting happened.
Financial Analyst Says Most Consumers Don’t Realize How Their Data Is Used
The core business model of Facebook and other tech companies has revolved around user data and advertising. NPR’s Audie Cornish talks with financial analyst Brian Wieser about how — and if — that could change in light of the Cambridge Analytica news.
National Guard Using Cybersecurity Skills To Protect Integrity Of Midterm Elections
Election officials concerned about malign forces hacking voting-related systems have an unexpected resource to draw upon: the National Guard. Guard soldiers in several states are using their cybersecurity skills to protect the 2018 elections.
‘Denver Post’ Editorial Board Publicly Calls Out Paper’s Owner As More Layoffs Take Place
The Denver Post editorial board is taking on the paper’s hedge fund owner amid dozens of newsroom layoffs. NPR’s Audie Cornish talks to Chuck Plunkett, the paper’s editorial page editor.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott Announces Senate Run, Challenging Incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson
After eight years as Florida’s governor, Republican Rick Scott announced Monday he’s challenging incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson in the race for the U.S. Senate. Gun control and President Trump are expected to be among the top issues.
A Grass-Roots Movement For Healthy Soil Spreads Among Farmers
America’s farmers are digging soil like never before. A movement for “regenerative agriculture” is dedicated to building healthier soil and could even lead to a new eco-label on food.
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