East And West, Both Coasts Weather Major Winter Storms
A nor'easter pounded the East Coast Friday. In California, a storm likely will drop feet of snow in the mountains, but a threat of major mudslides seems to have passed.
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Aly Raisman Sues USOC And USA Gymnastics, Alleges They Hid Nassar Abuse
The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages, claiming the Olympic medalist lost millions of dollars in earnings. Raisman says her priority is pushing for change to protect other athletes.
Federal Fraud Case Could Put Several College Basketball Coaches In Prison
This year, a cloud hangs over the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. Documents from an ongoing federal probe into bribery and fraud allege a shadow-world involving big money, secret deals and marquee names from the world of college basketball. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Yahoo Sports journalist Pete Thamel about the documents he reviewed.
Organizers Of March For Our Lives Working To Find New Location For Rally
Organizers of the March for Our Lives are working to establish a new location in Washington, D.C., for their student-led rally for gun control later this month. Their original plans to hold the march on the National Mall fell through, because a student group filming a talent show already requested a permit for the same space.
Why Race Should Be Included In The Conversation About Arming Teachers
President Trump has talked about a plan to arm more teachers as a way to prevent school shootings like the one at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Stephanie Gates, a black teacher in Chicago, about why it's important to include race in the conversation around arming teachers.
Florida Lawmakers Focusing On Legislation To Prevent School Shootings
Florida lawmakers are considering measures proposed after the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The bill is opposed by the National Rifle Association because of limits on gun purchases and by some Democrats because it would arm teachers.
Florida State Rep. Jared Moskowitz Discusses Delays In Gun Control Legislation
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Florida state Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat who represents the Parkland area, about the state legislature's delay in voting on gun control measures, following the deadly shooting in February.
'ProPublica' Report Shows That Morale Among HUD Employees Is At An All-Time Low
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with ProPublica reporter, Alec MacGillis, about what is going on at the Department of Housing and Urban Development after news that the agency approved the purchase of a dining set that cost $31,000 in taxpayer money. He says the morale levels among employees at HUD are at an all-time low.
Trump Endorses George P. Bush's Re-Election Bid For Texas Land Commissioner
The only member of the Bush political dynasty still in office is Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush. Although President Trump vanquished Bush's father, Jeb, and has criticized former presidents George H.W. and W. Bush, Trump has endorsed George P.'s re-election bid.
How The White House's Internal Dynamics Is Taking The Focus Off Policy
NPR's Ari Shapiro is joined by David Brooks of The New York Times, and Karen Tumulty of The Washington Post, to discuss tariffs on steel and aluminum imports announced this week and the internal dynamics of the White House.