Trump Administration Proposes To Allow For Longer Detention Of Migrant Children
The Trump administration wants to detain migrant families together for as long as their immigration cases are pending.
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Blackwater Guard's 2nd Murder Trial Ends Without A Verdict
Nicholas Slatten was previously found guilty in the 2007 mass shooting of unarmed civilians in Baghdad, but that conviction was overturned last year. Now his retrial has ended in a hung jury.
Alabama's Roy Moore Sues Over Embarrassing Appearance On Sacha Cohen Series
Moore appeared in a July episode of Cohen's Showtime series Who Is America? in which a character played by Cohen implies that Moore is a pedophile.
Obama's Former Ethics Czar Discusses Trump, And The Global Threat To Democracy
Norm Eisen's new book, The Last Palace, tells the story of the mansion he lived in as America's ambassador to the Czech Republic and of Europe's ongoing struggle between democracy and illiberalism.
Rediscovering Haystack Rock With An Assist From The 'Puffin Man'
A rocky outcropping on Oregon's coast is home to dozens of rare tufted puffins and, this summer, volunteer Art Broszeit — a de facto expert on the exotic cold climate birds.
Jury Fines Man $1 For Punching Charlottesville Rally Organizer
When "Unite the Right" organizer Jason Kessler attempted to hold a news conference after a woman was killed protesting his rally, an angry group shouted him down — and one man threw a punch.
Kavanaugh's Confirmation Hearings: What's Wrong With This Picture?
For the Democrats, these hearings are not an exercise in shaping the Supreme Court. They are a series of appeals to their supporters to sympathize with the futility of their predicament.
Coastal Labs Studying Increased Flooding Consider Moving Because Of Increased Flooding
Scores of coastal research labs around the country are helping communities plan for sea level rise. But now many are starting to flood themselves.
Catholic Schools And Parents Grapple With Whether To Address Abuse Report
Some parents and administrators don't feel it's their place to discuss a recent report on clergy sex abuse with young children. But are providing a space for students to voice their concerns.
Boston Police Captain's Son Sentenced To 20 Years For Terror Plot
"Alexander Ciccolo planned to kill innocent civilians in the United States on ISIS's behalf," prosecutor Andrew Lelling said. His father tipped off the FBI who arrested his son in 2015.