Bill Chappell appears in the following:
FDA Proposes Reducing Nicotine In Cigarettes
Friday, July 28, 2017
It would be the first time in the agency's history that it has sought to regulate the amount of nicotine in cigarettes.
Russia Retaliates For Sanctions Approval, Hitting At U.S. Diplomatic Corps
Friday, July 28, 2017
The Russian Foreign Ministry says the U.S. must downsize its diplomatic staff in Russia; it's also blocking the U.S. Embassy from using two properties.
Pakistan's High Court Ousts Prime Minister Sharif In Panama Papers Fallout
Friday, July 28, 2017
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's third term in power comes to a dramatic end after a corruption scandal linked to his family's financial dealings.
Girl Scouts Add Badges For Robotics, Other Science Skills
Thursday, July 27, 2017
"Girls have expressed a ton of interest and have been very vocal about their desire to do more STEM," a Girl Scouts regional representative says.
After Trump Targets Murkowski, Interior Secretary Reportedly Warns Alaska's Senators
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke reportedly called Sen. Lisa Murkowski and fellow Alaskan Sen. Dan Sullivan to say their state could run into trouble with the Trump administration.
Palestinians Cheer Israel's Removal Of Security Measures At Historic Mosque
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Jerusalem's mufti Mohammed Hussein declared an end to recent protests, saying Muslims will again pray inside Al-Aqsa Mosque after Israeli police removed security equipment from its entrance.
King Cobras In A Can: Deadly Snakes Arrive In U.S., Shipped As Potato Chips
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
An expert told federal agents "that if someone had been bitten by one of the cobras, they likely would have died as there is not a ready source of anti-venom" nearby.
New Abortion Restrictions Head To Missouri Governor's Office
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
"Today is a great victory for pregnancy care centers," Gov. Eric Greitens said after lawmakers approved the legislation.
French Wildfires Force 12,000 People To Flee Coastal Resort Areas
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Some 12,000 people — including 3,000 campers — reportedly moved to safety in Bormes-les-Mimosas, east of Marseille.
Snooty The Manatee Dies, And A Florida Community Mourns
Sunday, July 23, 2017
Snooty was the oldest manatee in captivity — and he was believed to be the oldest on record, according to the South Florida Museum in Bradenton.
Father Of Girl Ticketed For Selling Lemonade Responds To Supporters: 'Make A Stand'
Sunday, July 23, 2017
A 5-year-old girl whose sidewalk lemonade stand brought a $195 fine in London has been invited to set up shop elsewhere. Her dad says, "Now she feels less sour about the experience."
Chris Froome Wins His Fourth Tour De France Title In Paris
Sunday, July 23, 2017
It's the third straight Tour de France victory for Froome, in a race that saw him lose the yellow jersey midway through the tour's 21 stages.
At Least 10 Dead, Dozens More Found In Tractor-Trailer In San Antonio
Sunday, July 23, 2017
A 60-year-old Florida man is in federal custody over a case of apparent human smuggling in Texas. San Antonio emergency personnel found 39 people in the back of a truck in a Walmart parking lot.
Elon Musk Gets 'Verbal Approval' for Superfast Train, or Maybe Not
Thursday, July 20, 2017
On Twitter, the forward-thinking entrepreneur boasts his Hyperloop is a go. But the White House isn't as definitive.
Baltimore Police Caught Planting Drugs In Body-Cam Footage, Public Defender Says
Thursday, July 20, 2017
The officer has been suspended and two others are on administrative duty, Baltimore Police say. The public defender's office is questioning the officer's involvement in 53 active cases.
YouTube Star Jake Paul's Neighbors Tell Him: We're Not Jake Paulers
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Residents of the street where Paul rents a large house are meeting with police and city officials to review code requirements after a series of pranks and antics at his West Hollywood home.
U.K. Bans Credit Card Surcharges, Calling Them A 'Rip-Off'
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
In the U.S., at least 11 states forbid retailers from adding surcharges to credit card transactions. Several also allow discounts for customers paying via cash rather than plastic.
Doctors Report Removing 27 Contact Lenses From A Woman's Eye
Sunday, July 16, 2017
The patient hadn't complained of irritation. "She was quite shocked," specialist trainee ophthalmologist Rupal Morjaria tells Britain's Optometry Today.
Doctor Who Is A Woman: Jodie Whittaker Announced As 13th Time Lord In BBC Series
Sunday, July 16, 2017
Actress Jodie Whittaker will succeed Peter Capaldi, becoming the first woman to play the role of the eccentric time-traveler.
Federer Seizes Record 8th Wimbledon Title, Beating Cilic In Straight Sets
Sunday, July 16, 2017
The win breaks a tie Federer, 35, held with Pete Sampras for the most wins at the legendary tournament. It adds to his record for most Grand Slam singles championships, which now stands at 19.