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…
Critics Concerned About Privacy Issues As Biometric Scanning Increases
The government is steadily increasing the use of facial or biometric scanning at the nation’s airports. Airlines say it can speed the boarding process, but critics say the scans aren’t always accurate and there are privacy concerns.
Video: Broward Sheriff Releases Footage Of Deputy Outside During Parkland Shooting
The video sheds more light on the actions of former deputy Scot Peterson, during the Feb. 14 shooting rampage at a Parkland, Fla., high school that that left 17 students and school staff dead.
After Daughter’s ‘Unimaginable’ Death, Parkland Family Moved To Action
Carmen Schentrup was a senior, one week away from her 17th birthday, when she was killed. Her family reflects on her life, death and why “missing her doesn’t feel like enough any more.”
FIU Pedestrian Bridge Collapses In Miami Area, Injuring Several
An unknown number of people were trapped underneath the bridge. Its main span was installed Saturday near the campus of Florida International University.
Pedestrian Bridge Collapses In Miami Area, Killing 4 And Injuring Several
The victims were in traffic beneath the bridge which was under construction. The main span was installed Saturday near the campus of Florida International University.
Oklahoma Plans To Use Nitrogen For Executions
After having trouble obtaining drugs needed for lethal injections, state officials plan to change the primary method of execution to nitrogen gas inhalation. It would be a first for a U.S. state.
Biologists Trace Genetic Roots Of Evolution, One Cell At A Time
E.coli bacteria, each cell trapped in a tiny tube, are giving researchers the chance to study the pace and effects of single genetic mutations. Most mutations, the scientists find, aren’t harmful.
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