Scientists Know How Tornadoes Form, But They Are Hard To Predict
Scientists know how the storms are created, but it's nearly impossible to predict where a tornado will touch down, says Patrick Marsh, an NOAA meteorologist.
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As Missouri's Last Abortion Provider Nears Closing, Neighboring Clinics Prepare
With hours to go before the expiration of a state license that allows a Missouri health center to perform abortions, clinics across state lines say they are preparing for an influx of patients.
Privately Funded Border Wall Near Completion In New Mexico
We Build the Wall, a nonprofit organization funding construction of a section of border wall near Sunland Park, N.M., said Thursday that it has 10 other sites picked out for more wall construction.
Are Tariffs On Mexico The Right Way To Stymie Illegal Immigration?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Brandon Judd, president of the border patrol union, about plans to impose tariffs on Mexico for not stopping illegal immigration into the U.S. NPR's Joel Rose weighs in.
Movie Productions In Georgia May Stop Over State's Abortion Law
Entertainment companies say they may not do business in Georgia if a restrictive abortion law takes effect. In 2016, Georgia overtook California as the state with the most feature films produced.
8 Spelling Bee Winners Named As Co-Champions In Historic Marathon Competition
Eight co-champions are taking home the 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee Cup after a record-breaking and exhausting night that ended in the 20th round.
Trump Administration Announces New Tariffs On Mexico
The president is hitting Mexico with new tariffs to pressure it to crack down on the migrant surge. Luis de la Calle, a former minister at the Mexican Embassy in Washington, weighs in on the topic.
Missouri Clinic That Performs Abortions Fights To Stay Open
The clinic in Saint Louis is suing to stay open. If it closes, Missouri would be the first state to eliminate any legal abortion access since the procedure was legalized more than 40 years ago.
'This America' Pits Rise In Nationalism Against Championing Of Liberal Democracy
Jill Lepore, author of These Truths, argues that supporters of free and fair liberal government can't just hold their noses and wait for voters to realize that democracy is better than autocracy.
News Brief: Tariffs On Mexico, Missouri Clinic, Rotavirus Vaccine
Trump announces a 5% tax on all goods from Mexico. Missouri may soon be without a clinic that provides abortions. And, which companies stepped up to supply the rotavirus vaccine in West Africa.