Central Michigan University On Lockdown After Shooting At Dorm Kills 2
The university said the victims were not students, and campus police believe the incident “started from a domestic situation.” The gunman is still at large and considered armed and dangerous.
Bus Driver Convicted Of Negligent Homicide In Crash That Killed 6 Children
Prosecutors argued that the driver was talking on his cell phone and driving 20 miles over the speed limit when he crashed the bus into a tree in November 2016.
Stoneman Douglas Students Are Adjusting As Best They Can, Runcie Says
Steve Inskeep talks to Robert Runcie, superintendent of Broward County Public Schools, about Majory Stoneman Douglas High School students who wrap up their first few days back since the mass shooting.
Uber Bill Totals $1,600 For Man Visiting West Virginia
Kenny Bachman, who had been drinking, slept for much of his ride from West Virginia to New Jersey. At first he blamed the driver and challenged the charge. But he paid and gave the driver five stars.
East And West, Both Coasts Brace For Major Winter Storms
A nor’easter could dump as much as a foot of snow in parts of New York, Pennsylvania and northern New England. Meanwhile, in Southern California, evacuations were ordered due to fears of mudslides.
East And West, Both Coasts Weathering Major Winter Storms
A nor’easter could dump as much as a foot of snow along parts of the East Coast. In California, a storm likely will drop feet of snow in the mountains, but a threat of mudslides seems to have passed.
Uber, Lyft Drivers Earning A Median Profit Of $3.37 Per Hour, Study Says
Researchers at MIT said 30 percent of Uber and Lyft drivers are actually losing money after taking car expenses into account, while most drivers earn less than minimum wage.
U.S. Plan For Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Prompts Global Backlash
President Trump said Thursday that he would impose hefty tariffs on imports of both metals in the coming weeks — a move largely aimed at China. But a number of U.S. trade partners had harsh words.
Arizona Prisons Face Federal Sanctions Over Prisoners’ Health Care
Prisoners were denied consistent care by the company overseeing treatment in state prisons. Emails by a former doctor describe a grim picture that was supposed to improve under a court settlement.
Time Running Short For Congress To Stabilize Individual Insurance Market
Bipartisan efforts on Capitol Hill seek to help keep premium prices from rising out of control and undermining the policies available to people who don’t get insurance through their jobs.
National Weather Service Forecast: Cloudy, With A Chance Of Budget Cuts
The National Weather Service, already understaffed, would lose at least 200 positions in the White House’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2019.
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