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President Trump Decides To Pull U.S. Out Of Paris Climate Agreement
President Trump announced Thursday the U.S. will leave the Paris Climate Agreement. The decision is likely to have a big impact on both the climate and environmental policy around the world.
Crude Oil Begins To Flow Through Controversial Dakota Access Pipeline
"Just because the oil is flowing now doesn't mean that it can't be stopped," said Standing Rock Sioux Chairman Dave Archambault II. Tribes and environmental groups have fought against the pipeline.
Trump's Speech On Paris Climate Agreement Withdrawal, Annotated
NPR journalists have fact-checked and analyzed the president's announcement that the U.S. will pull out of the international accord, including Trump's comments on terrorism and the economy.
Trump Announces U.S. Withdrawal From Paris Climate Accord
President Trump followed through on his campaign trail vow to exit the historic international agreement. But he said the U.S. would begin negotiations to possibly re-enter the pact or a similar deal.
Oakland To Pay 19-Year-Old Nearly $1 Million In Police Scandal Settlement
The investigation has led to criminal charges against seven officers in the Bay Area, and several officers were fired. "We remain focused on rebuilding the public trust," said Oakland's mayor.
5 Changes That Could Come From Leaving The Paris Climate Deal
NPR reporters break down how the coal industry, climate, U.S. global relations, public support and budget could be affected by President Trump's decision to pull out of the agreement.
Austin Mayor Responds To Man Angry About 'Wonder Woman' Screening
"I hope every man will boycott Austin," the man wrote. The mayor's response? "Your email account has been hacked. ... this person's uninformed and sexist rantings give you a bad name."
After Outcry, Sculpture Depicting Dakota Tragedy To Be Dismantled, Burned
Sam Durant's sculpture Scaffold is a commentary on capital punishment in the U.S. But it depicted the mass hanging of 38 members of the Dakota Nation and the community was outraged.
HUD Secretary Ben Carson Clarifies Remarks About Poverty
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson talks to NPR about his plans for the department. He also clarified his earlier remarks about poverty being a "state of mind."