Who Should Warn the Public of Nuclear War?
America's emergency alert system expects local authorities to warn the public in case of a ballistic missile attack. Some wish the feds would cut out the middle man.
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What Canola Can Tell Us About Crops And Climate Change
When canola seedpods shatter prematurely, farmers can lose a lot of their crop. Scientists have now figured out how this happens, and it has implications for similar crops facing global warming.
In Los Angeles, Millennials Wield Music In Fight For Immigrant Rights
In the face of tough immigration attitudes and laws, a group of activists in SoCal use a traditional birthday celebration to raise awareness.
At 80, Judy Blume Reflects On Feminism, #MeToo And Keeping Margaret 12
Judy Blume's best-selling books have shaped the way we talk about puberty, periods and female sexual experiences. Those story lines take on renewed relevance amid the #MeToo movement.
Missouri Lawmakers May Make Sliced Bread Day Official
The first commercially sliced bread was sold in Missouri in 1928. State lawmakers are debating a bill to declare Sliced Bread Day. It would be the best things since, you know, sliced bread.
Explosion At Substation Plunges Parts Of Puerto Rico Into Darkness Once Again
The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority — under fire for months in the wake of Hurricane Maria — says it thinks power can be restored within a day.
Trump To Unveil Long-Awaited $1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
The proposal is expected to shift much of the funding burden onto states and local governments. Critics say that will lead to higher state and local taxes and an increased reliance on user fees.
As Congress Debates Immigration, DREAMers Are In Limbo Along With Their Families
As the Senate turns to immigration, there's also a lot at stake for the young undocumented immigrants known as DREAMers — and for millions of their family members, too.
Harvey Weinstein, His Brother And Their Company Hit With Civil Rights Lawsuit
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's lawsuit threatens to unravel a reported sale of the Weinstein Company. The suit alleges violations of "civil rights, human rights, and business laws."
When Being An Olympic Snowboarder Doesn't Pay The Bills
Some Olympians are able to train year-round to be at the top of their game. Others, like snowboarder Jonathan Cheever, also need to have a regular job.