Months After Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico Has A Long Recovery Ahead
It’s been six months since Hurricane Maria blasted Puerto Rico. One of the top reasons FEMA is denying people grants to repair their houses is that many can’t prove they own their properties.
Uber’s Self-Driving Tests Are Suspended After Pedestrian Is Killed
A self-driving car operated by Uber struck and killed a pedestrian who was walking her bicycle in Tempe, Ariz., Sunday night. It could be the first pedestrian death involving a self-driving vehicle.
‘I’m Ready To Call 911’: Austin On Edge With ‘Serial Bomber’ At Large
The fourth bombing in less than three weeks has unnerved the Texas capital. More than 500 investigators and bomb techs are working to catch whoever is behind the explosions.
Arizona Governor Helped Make State ‘Wild West’ For Driverless Cars
Three years ago, Gov. Doug Ducey embarked on a plan to lure companies experimenting with driverless vehicle technology to the state and in 2016, he lured Uber away from neighboring California.
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Rip Through U.S. Southeast
At least three buildings on the campus of Jacksonville State University, including the basketball stadium, suffered major roof damage, but there were no immediate reports of injuries.
The Weinstein Co. Files For Bankruptcy, Cancels Non-Disclosure Agreements
The deal releases all those who had signed settlement deals that required them to be silent about Harvey Weinstein’s alleged sexual misconduct, allowing them now to tell their stories.
Brother Of Florida Shooter Arrested For Trespassing At Stoneman Douglas High
Zachary Cruz told police he wanted to ‘reflect on the shooting’ a month after his brother killed 14 students and 3 staff members at the Parkland, Fla., high school.
Mississippi Governor Signs Nation’s Toughest Abortion Ban Into Law
The state’s only abortion clinic has filed a lawsuit in response to the new law, which bans abortion after 15 weeks of gestation.
Forget Wealth And Neighborhood. The Racial Income Gap Persists
A new study finds that the gap is actually largest in America’s wealthiest neighborhoods, challenging widely-held beliefs about the relative impacts of class and race on life outcomes.
Saudi Crown Prince Begins Trip Across America Looking For Investors
As Saudi crown prince, Mohammad Bin Salman travels across America he will have one major hurdle: Americans don’t like his country very much. His itinerary looks like a public relations campaign to reset U.S. public opinion.
As Wife Of Pulse Nightclub Shooter Faces Federal Charges, A Look At Their Relationship
Noor Salman, the widow of Pulse nightclub shooter Omar Mateen, is facing charges of obstructing justice and providing material support to terrorists. Author Rachel Louise Snyder has been covering the trial for The New Yorker, and shares some of her rep…
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