Lawyers Sue White Supremacists Over Charlottesville Violence
The organizers of the “Unite the Right” rally are being sued for conspiring to commit violence. NPR’s Rachel Martin speaks with attorney Roberta Kaplan, who says the rally was not about free speech.
Bridge Collapse Kills At Least 4 In Florida
Four people were reported dead Thursday evening after a bridge under construction collapsed adjacent to Florida International University in Miami.
Austin Residents Respond To Package Bombings
People in Austin, Texas are on edge after three package bombs killed two people and injured three others. Now, a prominent black church is hosting a gathering to “unite and protect” the community.
‘Keep It In The Ground’ Activists Optimistic Despite Oil Boom
The U.S. is producing more oil than ever, even as calls to leave all fossil fuels in the ground grow louder. Now the “keep it in the ground” movement is taking its fight to the heart of oil country.
Facial Scanning Now Arriving At U.S. Airports
Airlines say taking a picture of your face speeds boarding, and Homeland Security says it stops fraud. But critics worry about privacy and bias.
California Candidate Calls On Another To Step Down Over Decade-Old Sex Scandal
Amanda Renteria has called on fellow Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gavin Newsom to leave his post as lieutenant governor because of a past relationship he had with a subordinate.
FEMA Drops ‘Climate Change’ From Its Strategic Plan
The agency’s strategic planning document does not mention the potential impact of a changing climate on the rising risk of natural hazards.
Miami Pedestrian Walkway Collapses Onto Road, Killing At Least 4
The walkway had just been over installed over the weekend to give students at Florida International University a safe way to cross a busy road, reports Tim Padgett of member station WLRN.
Harper Lee Estate Sues Over ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ Broadway Script By Aaron Sorkin
The author’s lawyer says a contract bars the producers of a high-profile stage adaptation from departing “in any manner” from the spirit of the classic novel.
What Some Black Voters Say They Need To See Done Before Returning To The Polls
Black voter turnout in the last presidential election fell to the lowest rate since 2000. Will 2018 be any different? Young voters and non-voters in Cleveland, Ohio weigh in.
Soybean Growers Are Raising Alarms On Trump Administration’s Tariffs
Farmers are fearful of retaliation from China to the tariffs President Trump imposed on aluminum and steel. American Soybean Association president John Heisdorffer speaks with NPR’s Sarah McCammon about a letter he sent to Trump this week urging him to…
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