EPA Moves To Weaken Landmark Fuel Efficiency Rules
The EPA is rejecting landmark fuel efficiency rules for automobiles, a key part of President Obama’s efforts to address climate change. The move could lead to another legal battle with California.
What Chinese Tariffs Targeting American Crops Will Mean For Farmers
Newly announced Chinese tariffs will raise prices on many U.S. crops. How will that affect American farmers? NPR’s Mary Louise Kelley spoke with Jim Zion, a Californian nut distributor, to find out.
‘Choose Life’: Politically Opposed Marches, Parallel Messages
The “March For Our Lives” and “March For Life” used similar messaging about choosing life, untimely death and speaking out for those who can’t.
As College Basketball Prepares To Crown Men’s Champion, Scandal Looms Over Program
College basketball has one more game — the men’s national championship. Both the mens’ and womens’ tournaments have had magic moments during a year when the state of college basketball is in question.
China Imposes Tariffs On Long List Of U.S. Produced Goods
China has imposed tariffs on a long list of U.S. produced goods in retaliation to U.S. imposed tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum. Beijing’s list is long on fruits and nuts, but also includes pork products and some manufactured goods.
Oklahoma And Kentucky Teachers Go On Strike, Demanding More Education Funding
Thousands of Oklahoma teachers did not go to school Monday. Instead they are protesting at the state capitol. They’ve walked off the job to draw attention to funding and salary shortfalls.
Sinclair Broadcast Group Forces Nearly 200 Station Anchors To Read Same Script
The largest broadcaster in the country is forcing its anchors to read a promotional script that warns viewers about “fake news” on other stations and media. Its among the Sinclair Broadcast Group’s now infamous “must-run” segments that include conserva…
A Border Patrol Agent Dies Mysteriously. The Sheriff Has A Simple Theory
President Trump said Agent Rogelio Martinez was attacked by immigrants. Investigators conducted 650 interviews, mounted horses to look for human tracks and studied license plates. They got nowhere.
To Treat Pain, PTSD And Other Ills, Some Vets Try Tai Chi
In hopes of reducing some veterans’ reliance on pills for physical pain and psychological trauma, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is taking a look at alternative therapies.
School Sensor Can Alert Authorities, Lock Doors When Gunfire Is Heard
The bullet sound detection system is being developed by a missile engineer and is being tested at an elementary school in New Mexico.
Trump Official Wants To Put Tight Leash On Consumer Watchdog Agency
As a Republican congressman, Mick Mulvaney sponsored legislation to abolish the agency. Now that he’s running it, he wants Congress to put the independent watchdog on a short leash.
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