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FCC Chastises Cellphone Carriers Slow To Restore Service In Florida
Thursday, October 18, 2018
More than a week after Hurricane Michael hit the Florida panhandle, some residents still don't have cellphone service. Verizon has struggled with damage to its fiber optic cables.
Michael Will Cost Insurers Billions, But Won't Overwhelm Industry, Analysts Say
Sunday, October 14, 2018
The storm's costs to insurers will be substantial, Fitch Ratings says, but companies should be able to absorb the losses. Still, communities will be coping with the financial fallout for a long time.
Oscar Romero, Pope Paul VI Elevated To Sainthood
Sunday, October 14, 2018
In a ceremony at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, Pope Francis declared the sainthood of the murdered Salvadoran archbishop, the former pontiff and five other people.
Facebook Says 14 Million Accounts Had Broad Array Of Personal Data Stolen
Saturday, October 13, 2018
In an update on a recent security breach, Facebook says 30 million accounts were affected. For nearly half of those, hackers accessed users' searches, locations and other details.
Many Native IDs Won't Be Accepted At North Dakota Polling Places
Saturday, October 13, 2018
The Supreme Court has upheld a state law requiring voters' IDs to have street addresses, which many reservations do not use. Native American groups are now scrambling to prepare for Election Day.
Deadly Limousine Crash In New York Brings Fresh Attention To Safety Regulation Loophole
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
The deadly limousine crash in New York has brought fresh attention to the issue of limos and safety regulation. The "limousine loophole" means stretch limos aren't required to be tested for safety.
From The Front Lines Of NAFTA, More Relief Than Rejoicing
Monday, October 08, 2018
The new deal to replace NAFTA includes modernizations and improvements. But the biggest benefit, for many sectors, is simply that there is a deal — reducing the uncertainty of previous months.
Facebook Says Security Breach Affected Almost 50 Million Accounts
Friday, September 28, 2018
Facebook says a vulnerability allowed attackers to gain full access to some users' accounts; it's not yet clear whether any accounts were actually misused. The company says the problem has been fixed.
Vermont's Only Black Female Lawmaker Resigns Amid Racial Harassment
Friday, September 28, 2018
State Rep. Kiah Morris announced in August that she would not be seeking re-election, but now she is resigning early, as a result of "continued harassment" and her husband's health issues.
Netherlands Proposes Legislation To Ban Use Of Phones On Bicycles
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Dutch Minister Cora van Nieuwenhuizen has proposed amending traffic laws to forbid bicyclists from holding a "mobile electronic device" while on the road.
Sex Crimes Prosecutor Picked For Kavanaugh Hearing Brings Decades Of Experience
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Rachel Mitchell, head of a sex crimes unit in Arizona, has worked to make prosecutions less harrowing for victims. She'll be asking questions to Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser Christine Blasey Ford.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Released From Prison 2 Months Into 10-Year Sentence
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Nawaz Sharif was sentenced to prison after a corruption scandal. Now he, his daughter and his son-in-law are out on bail after a high court suspended their sentences, as they appeal their cases.
San Francisco Removes Statue Of Native Man At Feet Of Colonizers
Friday, September 14, 2018
The statue, called Early Days, showed a Native American gazing up at a vaquero, or Spanish cowboy, and a proselytizing priest. Native groups have long called for the sculpture's removal.
Can't Bear More News? Take A Break With Funny Wildlife Furtography
Friday, September 14, 2018
Take a gander at these photos — they're pretty amoosing. Yes, it's time for the Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards, and this year you can vote in the "people's choice" category.
Thousands Fled Homes After Apparent Gas Explosions, Fires In Massachusetts
Thursday, September 13, 2018
One person was killed and several injured following blasts and fires on Thursday evening. Dozens of homes were damaged and about 8,000 people have been displaced. The cause is under investigation.
Planned Parenthood Chooses Baltimore's Health Commissioner As Its Next President
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Leana Wen was an ER physician before she became the city's health commissioner. In her new role, she will be the first doctor in nearly 50 years to lead Planned Parenthood.
Trump Administration Transferred $9.8 Million From FEMA To ICE
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
The Department of Homeland Security said it needed an extra $200 million to detain and deport migrants. Among the cash that covered the shortfall: FEMA funds earmarked for recovery and preparedness.
More Than 1 Million People Ordered To Evacuate As Hurricane Florence Approaches
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
The Category 4 storm is expected to hit the Carolinas and Virginia late Thursday or early Friday. All along the coast, people are being urged — or ordered — to get out, and get out early.
California Sets Goal Of 100 Percent Clean Electric Power By 2045
Monday, September 10, 2018
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill mandating that ambitious goal on Monday. He also issued an executive order calling for statewide carbon neutrality by the same year.
Ford Says Despite Trump's Tweet, Focus Active Won't Be Produced In U.S.
Monday, September 10, 2018
The automaker canceled plans to produce a small car in China and sell it in the U.S., citing the cost of tariffs on imports from China. Trump had suggested the cars could be made in the U.S. instead.