Space Force officer reacts after Supreme Court allows transgender military ban
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Bree Fram, a U.S. Space Force officer, about the Supreme Court decision to allow the Trump administration's ban on trans troops to continue being enacted.
New EPA Guidelines Limit Methane Release From Drilling
The rules are mostly voluntary, which disappoints environmental groups, but they should ratchet down the amount of leaked methane from new or modified oil and gas operations, which contributes to climate change.
This Year At The Razzies, An Award Actors Might Actually Want To Win
The 35th Annual Razzie nominations are out — that not-so-coveted prize for the worst of Hollywood. This year there is a new category, the Redeemer Award, for those stars who have tried so hard and come so far.
Finding, Selling Flaws In Apple's Code Can Be Lucrative Work
Every time there is a big new release of some Apple software or operating system, hackers get to work — finding a flaw in Apple's computer code can be very lucrative.
Threatened By Liability, Iowa City Bans Sledding
The city of Dubuque, Iowa, is the latest city to pass a ban on sledding. It affects all but two hills in town. City Council members say they've passed the ban to protect tax payers from lawsuits.
Obama Spotlights High-Speed Internet Success In Iowa
President Obama visited Cedar Falls, Iowa, on Wednesday to spotlight that community's investment in an affordable, high-speed Internet system. The president wants to encourage similar systems elsewhere, but community-owned networks face challenges from commercial Internet providers.
Another Shooting Puts Albuquerque Police Back In The Spotlight
On Tuesday night, officers shot and killed a suspect who they say fired at them.
Kansas City Catholics Divided Over Vatican Investigation Of Bishop
Robert Finn, head of Kansas City's diocese, is the only U.S. bishop convicted of shielding a sexually abusive priest. Supporters say Finn received conflicting advice about how to handle the problem.
New Ebola Coordinator Says U.S. Response Will Be 'Combined' Effort
Rachel Martin talks with Ambassador Nancy Powell, appointed to lead the State Department's efforts to combat Ebola in West Africa.
CDC Director: U.S. Hospitals Should Use 'Index Of Suspicion' With Ebola
Robert Siegel talks to Tom Frieden, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about CDC efforts to slow the virus' spread and the likelihood of more domestic Ebola cases.
The Sources And Symptoms Of A Disease With A Global Reputation
Following the news of an Ebola outbreak in Guinea, Robert Siegel speaks with Pierre Rollin of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about the virus' symptoms, transmission and containment.
