Chicago Teachers' Strike Continues As Students And Parents Start To Feel The Toll
Teachers in Chicago continued their strike for the fourth school day on Tuesday. The work stoppage is starting to take a toll.
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Questions Raised Over Whether The Cannabis Industry Is Contributing To Air Pollution
There's new concern that the growing cannabis industry may be contributing to air pollution. But it's a tricky thing to study, since pot is still illegal under federal law.
Fraud Case Against Exxon Could Impact Efforts To Curb Climate Change
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with InsideClimate News reporter Nicholas Kusnetz about a fraud case against ExxonMobil. The trial begins Tuesday and the outcome could impact efforts to curb climate change.
More California Blackouts To Avert Wildfires May Start Wednesday, PG&E Says
The utility giant warned over 200,000 customers in 16 California counties that gusty winds and low humidity may bring more proactive power shutoffs starting Wednesday.
Trump Plan Weakens Protections For California Fish, Diverts Water To Farms
The move fulfills a Trump campaign promise to help California's farmers. But it ignores the warnings of federal biologists who were sidelined.
Boeing Exec Out As Company Prepares To Report More Post-Crash Losses
The news comes on the eve of Boeing's release of third-quarter financial results, continuing the repercussions from two 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people.
Exxon Is On Trial, Accused Of Misleading Investors About Risks Of Climate Change
New York's attorney general argues that Exxon used shady methods of calculating carbon costs, affecting its share price and defrauding shareholders. Exxon says the lawsuit is politically motivated.
Trump Administration Withdraws Huge Fines For Some Immigrants In U.S. Illegally
The Trump administration is withdrawing hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines against some immigrants in the country illegally who have sought refuge in churches.
Jimmy Carter Fractures Pelvis, Is Hospitalized After Fall
The former president, 95, was admitted to a Georgia hospital "for observation and treatment of a minor pelvic fracture," the Carter Center says. It adds that Carter "is in good spirits."
Astros And Nationals Primed To Start 2019 World Series In Houston
The Astros won their second pennant in three years and hope to cement themselves as one of the best teams of the decade. The Nationals are making their first-ever Series appearance.