Former FBI Director Comey’s Memoir Paints A Damning Portrait Of Trump Presidency
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Washington Post reporter Philip Rucker about what’s inside former FBI Director James Comey’s memoir.
Republican Farm Bill Calls On Many SNAP Recipients To Work Or Go To School
Republicans in Congress have released their version of a new Farm Bill. It imposes new requirements on low-income recipients of food assistance, but continues traditional subsidies for farmers.
Facebook Will Stop Opposing A User Privacy Initiative in California
The tech company spent $200,000 to oppose the measure, but reversed course on Wednesday following CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s congressional testimony on the Cambridge Analytica data breach.
A Tree Falls In Puerto Rico, And 840,000 Customers Lose Power
A single tree plunged more than half of the island’s population into darkness. It was a humbling reminder for some that power restoration is not yet complete in more remote parts of the island.
Justice Department Will Pause A Legal Advice Program For Detained Immigrants
Officials told a network of nonprofit immigrant-rights advocates that funding will end on April 30. The government said it will review the efficacy of the program but did not offer a timeline.
Why Special Counsel Mueller Might Be Interested In Trump’s ‘Access Hollywood’ Tape
F.B.I. investigators reportedly sought information on the Access Hollywood tape as part of the raid of Trump lawyer Michael Cohen. Why? Some see a possible nexus with potential campaign finance violations.
U.S. Border Agents Seen On Video Trying To Deport A Man Who ‘Looks Mexican’
Two agents are shown trying to send an injured and apparently incoherent man across the border apparently without following established procedures, according to NBC News.
Conservatives In Congress Asked Zuckerberg About 2 Sisters’ Facebook Videos
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg didn’t only have to address complaints about data integrity this week. He also received criticism from conservatives who say Facebook is censoring the right, especially Diamond and Silk.
Baseball Player Shohei Ohtani Is The Talk Of Fans As MLB Season Gets Started
The most talked about baseball player so far this season is Los Angeles Angel Shohei Ohtani. He’s electrified people with his pitching and hitting. It’s an unusual talent to be good at both. But how rare is it?
Can Social Media Have A Structure That Does More Good Than Harm?
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Dr. Zeynep Tufekci of the University of North Carolina about how social media impacts people’s social connections and private lives.
In Chicago, A Muslim Non-Profit Is Engaging The Community Through Activism
An American generation of Muslims in Chicago sees community organizing as the path for the faith to stay relevant to a younger generation of Muslims who often feel alienated. Rami Nashashibi leads the Inner City Muslim Action Network and sees the socia…
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