California Firefighting Agency Requests Another $234 Million For 2018
As fall — usually California's busiest fire season — approaches, officials say the agency that oversees emergency fire responses is running out of money.
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New York, New Jersey Investigating Sex Abuse And Cover-Ups By Clergy
The attorneys general for both states have launched active investigations into abuse allegations. Last month, a grand jury report from Pennsylvania detailed abuse by more than 300 Catholic priests.
Oregon Attorneys Argue State's Juvenile Sentencing Laws Are Unconstitutional
A case going before the Oregon Court of Appeals on Friday argues that the state's sentencing laws for juveniles violates the U.S. Constitution and a 2012 Supreme Court ruling.
Oscars Drops 'Popular Film' Category
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has dropped the widely criticized new award it introduced less than a month ago, saying the idea needs "further study."
Hurricane Florence's Path Shifts Westward, Putting Bermuda On Notice
One day after becoming the first major hurricane of the 2018 Atlantic season, Florence lost some steam — but it's expected to regain dangerously strong winds by Monday.
More Than 1,500 Animals Seized In Dog And Cockfighting Operations At A Wisconsin Home
The dogs and birds were "living in deplorable conditions," the Pierce County Sheriff's Office said. Agents also found methamphetamine and marijuana at the residence.
Clashes Between Senators Continue During Hearings For Judge Brett Kavanaugh
Democrats were back to raising questions about the process related to the Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh on Thursday. Democratic senators flouted the GOP majority by releasing "committee confidential" emails involving Kavanaugh.
How President Trump Interacts With The Black Community
NPR examined President Trump's tweets this summer to get a sense of how he talks about African-Americans. This is what we found.
Senate Democrats Defend Their Release Of Documents Concerning Judge Brett Kavanaugh
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing grew contentious on Thursday. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., about his decision to release Kavanaugh's emails.
Trump Administration Proposes Regulations To Put Migrant Children In Detention Indefinitely
The Trump administration is proposing to replace a court agreement that limits how long it can hold children in immigration detention. Immigrants rights activists say they'll fight the proposed changes in court.