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Gun Advocates Are Not Happy About Trump Advocating For Risk Protection Orders

President Trump’s school safety agenda encourages more states to adopt “risk protection orders.” These allow law enforcement to temporarily seize guns from people judged dangerous to themselves or others.

In ‘Bomb City,’ First-Time Filmmakers Tell True Crime Story From Texas

Two filmmakers from Amarillo, Texas, released their debut film about the death of a young man in the late ’90s after a jocks versus punks brawl that got widespread national attention and exposed deep divisions in the city. The film, Bomb City, carries …

Why Some Educators In New Mexico Are Calling For Teachers To Be Armed

A school shooting in rural New Mexico has opened a debate over whether teachers in schools in the town of Aztec should be armed.

Rural Development Advocates Concerned About Mixed Messages From Trump Administration

The Trump administration has been laying out its priorities for improving life in rural areas. But while the White House wants to boost spending on infrastructure, it is also seeking to eliminate programs focused on growing small businesses. Many who w…

Father, Son Face Over 90 Years For Scam Targeting American Airlines Workers

A jury found that Terry Lynn Anderson and son Rocky Freeland Anderson diagnosed the employees with hearing loss, then submitted some $27 million in fraudulent claims for unneeded hearing aids.

40 Years Of Experience Walks Out The Door Of The Justice Department

Douglas Letter retired from the Justice Department after four decades of defending administration policies, no matter whether Democrats or Republicans have been in charge.

Floyd J. Carter, A Tuskegee Airman And NYPD Detective, Dies At 95

Carter was one of the last of the Tuskegee Airmen, the famous unit that overcame both internal challenges and enemy fire to serve in World War II.

Austin Police Say Deadly Package Explosions Could Be Hate Crimes

Austin’s police chief said two deadly package explosions in less than two weeks were sent to homes of black residents.

1 Dead, At Least 2 Injured In Package Explosions, Austin Police Say

Three package bombs have detonated in the Texas city in less than two weeks, including two blasts Monday. Police say initial evidence indicates all three are “related based on similarities.”

Do Backyard Chickens Need More Rules?

Drawn in by fresh eggs, or the possibility of feathered friends, people continue to flock toward backyard chickens. One researcher wonders if local laws are doing enough to keep people and birds safe.

Fertility Clinic Says A Failure May Have Damaged Thousands Of Eggs And Embryos

The problem hit a San Francisco clinic on Sunday, March 4 — the same day that a similar cryogenic tank failure was reported in Cleveland, Ohio

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