Keystone Pipeline Oil Spill Reported In South Dakota
The oil leak occurs just a few days before Nebraska state regulators will decide on the fate of TransCanada's controversial sister project, the Keystone XL Pipeline.
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Seattle Defends Its New High-Earner Income Tax In Court
The first legal steps challenging a Seattle income tax pit the city's progressive policy against long-standing resistance to taxing income in Washington state.
White House Says Moore Allegations 'Very Troubling,' But Alabama Voters Should Decide
Multiple women have come forward accusing Alabama GOP Senate nominee Roy Moore of sexual misconduct. National GOP leaders have urged him to step aside, but Moore has refused to leave the race.
Chicago Judge Throws Out 15 Convictions On Fears Police Reports Were Dishonest
Defense attorneys call it a "mass exoneration." The men who were cleared say they were framed by police who demanded bribes, and planted drugs on them if they refused to pay.
U.S. Lifts Ban On Importing Elephant Trophies From Zimbabwe And Zambia
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said hunting programs in those countries can aid conservation efforts. But those who oppose the policy change point to a decline in Zimbabwe's elephant population.
Judge Declares A Mistrial In Sen. Robert Menendez Corruption Trial
The Democratic senator from New Jersey had been accused of offering government favors in exchange for extravagant gifts.
Bipartisan Group Of Senators Aim To Improve Criminal Background Check System
A bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill aimed at closing gaps in reporting to the national background check system for firearms purchases. The bill comes as a response to the church shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas, in which 26 people were killed.
Congress Considering Concealed Carry Reciprocity Law
Congress is considering a bill that would allow a person with a concealed carry permit in one state to legally carry the gun in another state, even if that state has stricter requirements for getting a permit. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Daniel Webster, the director of Johns Hopkins' Center for Gun Policy and Research, about the potential effects of a federal concealed carry reciprocity law.
How Journalists Are Reporting In An Environment Of Mistrust
An Alabama pastor said he received a voicemail from a man purporting to be a Washington Post reporter and offering money in exchange for damaging remarks about Senate candidate Roy Moore. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with former Washington Post executive editor Len Downie Jr. about the hostile climate journalists are facing.
Why Google Home Has Hard Time Recognizing The Smash Hit 'Despacito'
The Latin Grammy nominated song "Despacito" is a smash hit on YouTube. But if you ask Google's personal assistant to play "Despacito" it can't understand the command. Even though YouTube is part of Google. It's a learning moment about artificial intelligence, how natural language processing works and why machines still struggle with translation and foreign accents.