Powerball Winner Collects Prize, Could Still Lose Anonymity
The New Hampshire woman, known as Jane Doe, hesitated to collect the money because she didn’t want her identity revealed. A judge will determine whether she is allowed to remain anonymous.
After Justice Department Sues California, State Says Immigration Policies Will Not Change
The debate over immigration and “sanctuary cities” has escalated. The Trump administration sued California over three laws designed to keep local officials and businesses from helping enforce immigration measures. State officials say they will stand th…
California Attorney General Says State Will Stand Firm With Its Immigration Policies
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with California Attorney General Xavier Becerra about the lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice against the state’s immigration policies.
A Look At Just How Invasive The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Is
The brown marmorated stink bug first showed up in the United States about 20 years ago, and has been terrorizing homeowners and farmers ever since. NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Kathryn Schulz, who writes about the invasive insect in the latest issue of…
Head Of Background Investigation Bureau Testifies Before Senate Intelligence Committee
The Senate intelligence committee held a hearing on reforming the security clearance process Wednesday in the wake of the clearance scandals at the White House.
Trump Expected To Sign Off On Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Despite Controversy
President Trump is expected to sign off on steel and aluminum tariffs by the end of the week. That’s despite the controversy they’ve generated, including spurring the exit of a key economic aide.
6 Months After Hurricanes, 11 Percent Of Puerto Rico Is Still Without Power
As of this week, many Puerto Ricans have been without power for six months. They’ve been waiting not since Hurricane Maria, but since Hurricane Irma, which struck two weeks earlier.
Success Of West Virginia Teachers’ Strike May Inspire Similar Action In Other States
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Bloomberg reporter Josh Eidelson about the possibility of teachers strikes in Oklahoma and Kentucky, following one in West Virginia that ended with teachers getting a pay raise.
Your Turn: Nominate A Woman Who’s Making Strides For Other Women
For International Women’s Day, tell us about a woman who’s making life better for other women — and why she inspires you. We’ll pick one to profile.
Proposed Law Could Mean No More Free Porn In Rhode Island
State legislators introduced a bill last week that would require residents to pay a one-time $20 fee to access sexually explicit sites or other “offensive material” online.
Grand Jury Formally Indicts Alleged Parkland School Shooter On 34 Counts
If 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz is convicted of first-degree murder, prosecutors could seek the death penalty.
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