‘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.
Tammy Duckworth Becomes First U.S. Senator To Give Birth While In Office
With the arrival of a baby girl named Maile, Duckworth becomes one of just 10 women to give birth while serving in Congress.
‘Denver Post’ Calls Out Its ‘Vulture’ Hedge Fund Owners In Searing Editorial
“If Alden isn’t willing to do good journalism here, it should sell The Post to owners who will,” the newspaper’s editorial board wrote, as 25 staffers are laid off from the newsroom.
Bus Carrying Teens In Long Island Strikes Overpass, Causing Injuries
Dozens of high school students were returning home from a trip to Europe when their bus hit a low-clearance bridge on Long Island, mangling and shearing off the roof. No fatalities were reported.
The NRA May Have More Russian Contributors Than It First Said
A lawyer for the National Rifle Association said the gun rights group had only one Russian contributor, but new documents suggest the number is higher.
What Did The South Do To ‘Arroz Con Pollo’? It’s A Cheese-Covered Mystery
Arroz con pollo, or rice with chicken, is a dish beloved in much of Latin America. But in the South, it’s morphed into ACP, a cheese-smothered phenomenon that built Mexican-restaurant empires.
Annual Rating Shows Airlines Improve Performance In 3 Of 4 Categories
An airline quality report card out Monday shows that airlines are improving in some service areas, but that doesn’t mean passengers find flying commercially any more enjoyable.
Trump Touts Pruitt’s ‘Great Job,’ But EPA Rollbacks Have A Long Road Ahead
Embattled EPA chief Scott Pruitt has moved to reverse or weaken dozens of environmental measures. But many face a slow regulatory process, and may yet be undone.
As Rick Scott Eyes Senate, Evolving Florida Governor Faces Toughest Test Yet
The GOP governor is expected to challenge Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson. Scott is a multimillionaire who will spend heavily to win, putting Democrats on defense amid a tough 2018 Senate map.
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