Boeing promises big changes as the plane maker looks to rebuild trust and quality
Troubled plane maker Boeing promised sweeping changes to its manufacturing operations in an action plan that was mandated by federal regulators after a midair blowout on a 737 Max jet in January.
Why Wayfarers Chapel, California’s architectural icon, is being forced to move
The historic Wayfarers Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., will be disassembled and taken to a new location. The chapel sits in a landslide area that is shifting by about seven inches a week.
Morning news brief
Poll finds verdict in Trump hush-money trial won’t impact most voters’ choice for president. NATO members meet in Prague. Justice Alito says he won’t step aside from cases related to 2020’s election.
Nebraska activists seek to put opposing abortion questions on the ballot
Opposing petition drives in Nebraska could present voters with competing choices on abortion. The one with the most votes wins.
Crews are searching for missing people after tornadoes hit multiple states
Authorities are assessing damage after powerful storms brought destruction to areas across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. NPR’s Michel Martin talks to Juan Betancourt of the Denton Record-Chronicle.
Military repatriation: Accounting for the fallen and honoring their sacrifice
Efforts to find the remains of missing U.S. service members and reunite them with their families have shifted from Vietnam War-era cases to older ones from WWII and the Korean War.
How the 1924 Immigration Act changed the course of history
It’s been 100 years since the 1924 Immigration Act was signed into law. It shaped the U.S. immigration system and established racial quotas.
Make travel bearable on Memorial Day and beyond
It seems like every year we hear the same thing: that this will be the busiest summer travel season ever. But this one really stands out. AAA projects that this Memorial Day weekend will see the highest number of travelers in nearly two decades. What will that mean? Congested roads, crowded airports and a lot of headaches. Hannah Sampson, who covers travel news for The Washington Post, shares some tips to survive summer vacation season.
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At least 18 are dead after tornadoes rip through parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas
Hundreds of thousands of people across the region had no power early on Monday, and other states were preparing for severe weather as the storm system moved east.
How contraception became a political issue among Christians in the U.S.
NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Associated Press polling editor Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux about how contraception became politicized among Christians in the U.S..
U-Mass Dartmouth graduates got a surprise gift from a billionaire at graduation
A billionaire philanthropist surprised U-Mass Dartmouth graduates at commencement with $1,000 cash each. But there’s a catch: They must give half away to a cause of their choice.
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