Sen. Richard Blumenthal Weighs In On How Congress Could Regulate Facebook
Congressional staffers are slated to meet with Facebook officials this week. NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks to Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and a member of the Commerce and Judiciary committees, about what action Congress could take to regulate how Faceb…
Blockbuster Plans To Close 1 Store In Alaska, Taking Total Number Down To 5
A Blockbuster store in North Pole, Alaska is set to close in April. Alaska is home to most of the Blockbuster stores in the U.S. due to slow internet speeds, but foot traffic has been on the decline.
Congress Passes Legislation To Curb Online Sex Trafficking Of Children
Congress has overwhelming passed legislation meant to curb online sex trafficking of children. This means a first major change in years to a key legal shield used by Internet companies to avoid liability for what people say and do online.
U.S. Security Officials Uncertain Of How To Address Infrastructure Vulnerabilities
The U.S. is warning against Russian cyber attacks targeting the energy grid and infrastructure as President Trump congratulates Russian President Vladimir Putin on his reelection. Many wonder what the Trump administration is doing to keep Americans saf…
Federal Judge Expected To Rule In Kansas Voter Registration Lawsuit This Fall
The trial has ended in the lawsuit alleging Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach’s requirements for registering to vote in his state are unreasonable, as has a hearing to determine if Kobach was in contempt of court. A federal judge will rule on the s…
‘Seize This Moment’: Doug Jones Tackles Gun Control In First Senate Speech
The Alabama Democrat said recent student protests remind him of the civil rights movement. He called for tighter control of gun purchases and expressed respect for the Second Amendment.
‘He’s Not A Psychopath,’ Says Friend Of Austin Bombings Suspect
A friend of the suspect, Jeremiah Jensen, describes Conditt as shy, smart and thoughtful. “He was an intense person and could be hard to love but he was a person,” he says.
Federal Regulator Cites Baltimore Hospital After Patient Left At Bus Stop In Gown
The investigation by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services found that the hospital failed to protect the patient from “harassment and potential harm.”
Kobach Trial Ends, Judge Now Deliberating On Kansas Voting
The trial has ended in the lawsuit alleging Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach’s requirements to register to vote in his state are unreasonable. A federal judge will rule on the suit by the fall.
Teachers And Those Magical OK Go Videos: A Match Made In Science?
If you’re a rock band, and thousands of teachers and students are using your hugely popular music videos in the classroom, Why not help them out?
Mark Anthony Conditt: What We Know About The Austin Bombing Suspect
With a bombing spree seemingly over, interest now turns to the chief suspect in the case who is believed to have struck fear and anxiety into thousands of people.
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