A Fight Over Flood Preparedness In Virginia
New zoning rules in Norfolk, Va., require developers to include flood prevention measures. Some builders opposed the move and say it will raise costs for homebuyers.
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U.S. Olympic Committee CEO Steps Down
The CEO of the U.S. Olympic Committee has resigned, citing health reasons. His departure comes after a series of sexual abuse scandals in Olympic sports.
Trial Begins For Widow Of Pulse Shooter
Survivors of the Pulse nightclub attack and family members of those killed are preparing for the trial of the shooter's widow.
Journalists Argue Russian Interference Has Been Exaggerated
The New Yorker's Masha Gessen and Adrian Chen have covered Russia extensively. They tell NPR's David Greene why they think the impact of Russian election interference efforts is largely overblown.
Rep. Gerald Connolly On White House Security Clearances
The White House had a deadline to provide information to the House Oversight Committee about its handling of security clearances. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Democratic Rep. Gerald Connolly.
1 State? 7 States? Uncertainty Persists About Russian Cyberattacks On U.S. Election
The intelligence community has more evidence than it has revealed about Russian interference efforts — but so far it is keeping what it knows secret.
House Oversight Panel Asks HUD For Documents Amid Accusations Of Lavish Spending
A whistleblower alleges she was demoted for refusing to exceed the legal $5,000 limit on new decor. The allegations come as the housing agency's budget could be slashed by billions.
W.Va. Teacher Walkouts, School Closures Continue Despite Governor's Deal With Unions
After Gov. Jim Justice and union leaders announced an agreement had been made to end the teacher strike, uncertainty forced all of the state's counties to call off school yet again.
Georgia School Evacuated After Teacher Barricaded Himself In Classroom And Fired Gun
No students were in the classroom when the teacher fired the weapon, and despite a chaotic lockdown, the only injury was a student who hurt her ankle running away.
Walmart Announces It Will No Longer Sell Guns, Ammunition To Anyone Under 21
Walmart, the largest retailer in the U.S., announced it will stop selling guns and ammunition to anyone under 21. The decision comes on the same day that Dick's Sporting Goods said it would stop selling military-style semi-automatic rifles and high-capacity magazines, as well as guns to anyone under 21.