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.
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.
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