How The Government Shutdown Is Affecting The Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Prisons are already understaffed, but employees there are considered essential and must work without pay as the federal government shutdown continues.
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Real Steam Whistles Return To Ferries On Cape Cod
The ferry service on Cape Cod has a new very old sound. The Steamship Authority scoured the country for historic steam whistles to replace the more modern and abrasive sounding air horns.
What We Know About The American Russia Has Detained On Spying Allegations
The U.S. and Russia are beginning the new year much like they ended last year — with a note of friction. Russia is detaining an American and is accusing him of spying.
Co-Founder Of 'Time's Up' Legal Defense Fund Reflects On First Year Of Action
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Fatima Goss Graves. She's co-founder of the Time's Up Legal Defense Fund. It was founded in response to the #MeToo movement one year ago today.
Government Workers Voice Their Frustrations As They Struggle During Shutdown
Federal workers and their families are fed up with their paychecks being held hostage in the border wall argument. Several are speaking out about their struggles to pay their bills.
Here's What Could Be Ahead In The Russia Investigations In 2019
A number of unfinished criminal cases could be resolved. Democrats will take the majority in the House of Representatives. But many big questions still remain unanswered.
Trump Invites Congressional Leaders For Talks As Shutdown Continues
As the partial government shutdown continued into its second week, the president invited a bipartisan group of lawmakers to the White House for talks. "Let's make a deal?" Trump asked in a tweet.
Military Apologizes For Bombing A New Year's Eve Tweet
The U.S. Strategic Command faced a backlash after it tweeted about the Times Square ball drop, adding that "if needed" it would "drop something much, much bigger."
Say Goodbye To Small Cars In 2019
Low gas prices combined with fuel economy improvements are driving consumers back to SUVs and trucks. 2019 will see the demise of many small cars, leaving first-time car buyers with fewer choices.
'Ballistic Fingerprint' Database Expands Amid Questions About Its Precision
A federal database of shell casings was expanded to over 200 local law enforcement agencies this year to let police use it in investigations that match casings with guns.