Plastic Additive BPA Not Much Of A Threat, Government Study Finds
Many consumers avoid plastic products containing the chemical BPA, but a large study of rats suggests those water bottles and food cans are safe.
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Gothamist Properties Will Be Revived Under New Ownership: Public Media
WNYC will buy Gothamist, KPCC will acquire LAist, and WAMU is taking over DCist. The move is funded by two anonymous donors "who are deeply committed to supporting local journalism initiatives."
Rick Gates Pleads Guilty And Begins Cooperating With Mueller's Russia Investigation
The business partner of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has reached a deal with the special counsel's office. Manafort, however, continues to maintain his innocence.
President Trump Is Pushing Several Ideas To Prevent School Shootings
President Trump held a joint press conference with the prime minister of Australia as Trump pushes several ideas to prevent school shootings amid controversies from the Russia investigation and other surrounding security clearances among his staff.
Why Major Companies Are Severing Ties With The NRA After Parkland Shooting
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Bloomberg reporter Polly Mosendz about why major companies are severing ties with the Nation Rifle Association in the wake of protests over the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that left 17 people dead.
'Black Panther' Fans Are Screaming 'Wakanda Forever' In Wauconda, Ill.
The city of Wauconda, Ill., — a suburb of Chicago — has been gaining fans after the Marvel's blockbuster Black Panther premiered last week. The movie is set in a fictional African country called Wakanda.
U.S. Citizenship And Immigration Services Omit 'Nation Of Immigrants' From Mission Statement
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Susan Martin, professor emeritus at Georgetown University, about United States Citizenship and Immigration Services omitting the promise of America as "a nation of immigrants" from its mission statement. Martin, like former President John F. Kennedy, wrote a book called A Nation of Immigrants.
Trump Warns About Complacency In 2018 Midterms At CPAC
President Trump received an enthusiastic greeting from thousands of conservative activists at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference outside Washington, D.C., on Friday. He boasted of his first year accomplishments, but also had a warning about this year's midterm elections, saying complacency could short-circuit his agenda.
Atlanta Is Experiencing A Film And TV Production Boom
More than 70 film and TV projects were shot in and around Atlanta in 2017. So many, the area has developed a permanent production industry.
Trump Administration Is Trying To Make It Harder For North Korea To Evade Sanctions
The Trump administration is trying to make it harder for North Korea to evade sanctions. It is putting the world on notice to look out for "deceptive shipping practices."