Former USA Gymnastics President Arrested, Accused Of Tampering With Nassar Evidence
Steve Penny was arrested in Tennessee on a warrant from Texas alleging that he destroyed or hid documents related to Larry Nassar's conduct.
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EPA Boasts Of Reduced Greenhouse Gases, Even As Trump Questions Climate Science
U.S. production of heat-trapping greenhouse gases fell 2.7 percent last year. But larger cuts will be needed to address climate change.
FCC Chastises Cellphone Carriers Slow To Restore Service In Florida
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.
Geological Teams Try To Determine The Future Of Storm-Affected Communities
Researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey are on the ground in Florida looking for the high water marks of Hurricane Michael. FEMA uses these maps to determine who is eligible for what kind of aid.
VA Struggles To Reach Other-Than-Honorable-Discharge Vets In Need Of Help
VA says 115 vets with other-than-honorable discharges received mental health care last year under a new program. Veterans advocates say it's a tiny fraction of such vets who need help.
After Hurricane Michael, A Call For Stricter Building Codes In Florida's Panhandle
Florida has some of the nation's toughest building codes. But the rules are looser in the Panhandle, allowing construction that couldn't stand up to the storm's 155 mph winds.
Harvard Student Discusses Why She Opposes The University's Admissions Process
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Harvard University junior Kelley Babphavong about her opposition to the university's affirmative action admissions process.
In Iowa, A Commitment To Make Prison Work Better For Women
Prison rules created to control men often don't work well for women, who come with different histories and experiences. "Gender-responsive corrections" aims to treat women based on these differences.
In Danger Of Losing, Iowa Governor Enlists Republican Heavy Hitters Ahead Of Midterms
So far, there are more than 10 very competitive races for governor across the country. One of them is in Iowa, where the incumbent Republican can't seem to pull ahead of her Democratic challenger.
California Sanctuary Law Divides State In Fierce Immigration Debate
A new state law took effect earlier this year essentially making California a sanctuary state. It has split parts of the state into cities that comply with the law and those that are defying it.