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Sinclair TV Host Resigns After Vulgar Tweet Threatening Parkland Survivor
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
After the furor over Laura Ingraham's tweet, Jamie Allman's crude message drew wider notice. At least three advertisers pulled their ads, and on Monday, Sinclair said it had accepted his resignation.
Tammy Duckworth Becomes First U.S. Senator To Give Birth While In Office
Monday, April 09, 2018
With the arrival of a baby girl named Maile, Duckworth becomes one of just 10 women to give birth while serving in Congress.
'Denver Post' Calls Out Its 'Vulture' Hedge Fund Owners In Searing Editorial
Monday, April 09, 2018
"If Alden isn't willing to do good journalism here, it should sell The Post to owners who will," the newspaper's editorial board wrote, as 25 staffers are laid off from the newsroom.
36-Year-Old Accountant Called In As Emergency NHL Goalie — And He Crushed It
Friday, March 30, 2018
"The initial shock happened when I had to dress," Scott Foster said after the Blackhawks' 6-2 victory. "You just kind of black out after that."
At Least 16 Palestinians Killed By Israeli Troops In Demonstrations Along Gaza Border
Friday, March 30, 2018
Tensions are high as Palestinians are staging big "March of Return" rallies along the border for the next six weeks, in advance of the 70th anniversary of the creation of the state of Israel.
Why 300,000 Volkswagens Are Being Stored In These Massive Auto Boneyards
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Dramatic photos show thousands of the cars awaiting their fate. Volkswagen says it has paid more than $7.4 billion to buy back diesel cars in the U.S.
Fired VA Secretary Says White House Muzzled Him
Thursday, March 29, 2018
David Shulkin, the ousted Veterans Affairs chief, tells NPR that political forces in the Trump administration want to privatize the VA and that he was not allowed to respond to an ethics controversy.
Ohio Fertility Clinic Says 4,000 Eggs And Embryos Destroyed When Freezer Failed
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
The hospital system said its investigation suggested that the problems may have been caused by human error, mechanical failure or both. "We failed our fertility clinic patients," said its CEO.
Man Arrested In Connection With D.C.-Area Suspicious Packages, Authorities Say
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
The packages contained "potential destructive devices," the FBI said. A person taken into custody was set to appear in federal court on Tuesday.
Clockwork Orange? Why Russian Ski Slopes Are Being Blanketed In The Strange Color
Monday, March 26, 2018
The skies over Crete were an eerie orange, too. Why the tangerine tint? Powerful storms in North Africa blew sands from the Sahara across the Mediterranean.
U.S. Expels 60 Russian Officials, Closes Consulate In Seattle
Monday, March 26, 2018
The move follows the poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in the U.K. earlier this month. The Russians have been given seven days to leave the country.
French Officer Who Swapped Places With Hostage Becomes 4th Killed In Gunman's Attack
Friday, March 23, 2018
The man reportedly entered a grocery in Trebes yelling, "Allahu Akbar, I'll kill you all." Officials say the suspect, who was killed by police, was a petty criminal who was under police surveillance.
In Sacramento, Protesters Shut Down Freeway And Block Entrance To Kings Game
Friday, March 23, 2018
Activists demonstrated against the fatal shooting of Stephon Clark, an unarmed black man, by city police. The Kings owner expressed support for the peaceful protest.
Video Shows Sacramento Police Shooting Unarmed Black Man In Grandparents' Backyard
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Body camera footage shows two officers firing about 20 shots at Stephon Clark, then waiting five minutes without giving aid. The officers had responded to a 911 call of a man breaking car windows.
Small City Moves To Opt Out Of California Sanctuary Law
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Los Alamitos, an Orange County city of fewer than 12,000, is aligning itself with a harder line on immigration than the more liberal policies adopted elsewhere in the state.
Investigators Say Austin 'Serial Bomber' May Have Used Tripwire In Latest Blast
Monday, March 19, 2018
"With this tripwire, this changes things," said FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs. "It's more sophisticated. It's not targeted to individuals. We're very concerned."
State Officials Say They Received A Warning About Cracks Before Bridge Collapse
Friday, March 16, 2018
Transportation authorities say an engineer on the project left them a voicemail saying he saw some cracks. There is no official word on why the bridge came down Thursday, killing at least six people.
Harper Lee Estate Sues Over 'To Kill A Mockingbird' Broadway Script By Aaron Sorkin
Thursday, March 15, 2018
The author's lawyer says a contract bars the producers of a high-profile stage adaptation from departing "in any manner" from the spirit of the classic novel.
2 Coaches Among Those Killed In Florida School Shooting
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Two of those killed were beloved staff members. Chris Hixon and Aaron Feis were both coaches at the school, and they were remembered fondly by colleagues and students.
Portions Of Ailing White House Magnolia Removed Over Safety Concerns
Thursday, December 28, 2017
The Jackson Magnolia, one of the oldest and storied trees on the White House lawn, just got a major trim. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with historian Jonathan Pliska about the tree's significance.