Trump Says He’s Not Worried That Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Might Spark Trade War
President Trump took questions from reporters Tuesday while he stood alongside Sweden’s Prime Minister Stefan Lofven who is visiting.
Alabama Historical Commission Says Shipwreck Off The Coast Isn’t The Clotilda
There’s an update in a story about a shipwreck off the coast of Alabama that in January was thought to be a famous slave ship. But now the Alabama Historical Commission says the ship is too new and too large to be the Clotilda, which was the last known…
Georgia Transportation Officials Plan To Build A $1.8 Billion Truck-Only Highway
As truck traffic is predicted to double in the next 20 years, Georgia transportation officials plan to build a nearly 40-mile long $1.8 billion truck-only highway from Macon to Atlanta. Relieving congestion and improving safety are the goals, though s…
Students In West Virginia Will Head Back To School As Teachers’ Strike Ends
West Virginia’s striking teachers are headed back to classrooms after the teachers union and state negotiators struck a deal Tuesday.
Leader Of West Virginia Teachers Union Discusses Resolution To Strike
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Dale Lee, president of the West Virginia Education Association, about the resolution of the West Virginia teachers strike. Lee has taught in West Virginia public schools for 22 years.
What The Trump Administration Means When It Says Countries ‘Cheat’ On Trade
The accusation varies from country to country, but it often has to do with governments subsidies and protections that the U.S. says harms U.S. producers.
President Of United Steelworkers Says There’s Not Rationale To Sanction Canada
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks to United Steelworkers International President Leo Gerard about proposed steel and aluminum tariffs. He says steel and aluminum imports have decimated production in the U.S., but because Canada didn’t break the rules, there’s n…
Lawmakers Watching Results Of Texas Primary For Signs To Come In November
Texas is holding the first primaries of the 2018 midterm season Tuesday, and both sides are looking to the results for signs of what’s to come in November.
Jump In Overdoses Shows Opioid Epidemic Has Worsened
Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent nationwide between 2016 and 2017, with some places showing even more dramatic spikes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
‘We Have Reached A Deal’: West Virginia Teacher Strike Set To End
Both Gov. Jim Justice and the state’s teachers’ union announced Tuesday they’ve agreed to a 5 percent raise for state employees. It’s not final yet — but the Legislature is likely to sign off, too.
Nashville Mayor Resigns, Pleads Guilty To Felony Theft
“My time today as your mayor concludes,” Nashville Mayor Megan Barry said Tuesday after pleading guilty to felony theft of property amounting to more than $10,000.
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