Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of independent agencies — for now
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted the Trump administration's emergency request to fire the heads of two independent agencies. But the decision is technically a temporary one.
Calif. Farmers Face Harsh Realities In Drought-Stricken Central Valley
Renee Montagne talks to Samuel Sandoval, an assistant professor of water resource management at UC-Davis about the dwindling water table that's used to grow crops in California's Central valley.
Major League Baseball Tries To Be More Welcoming To LGBT Community
Ex-player Billy Bean, who's openly gay, is the MLB's inclusion ambassador, and he's charged with improving baseball's relationship with the LGBT community. David Greene talks to Bean about his role.
California Works Out Details Of Mandatory Water Restrictions
State regulators will begin enforcing the new restrictions on a sliding scale. That means that some cities that have been slacking in water conservation will have to do a lot more than others.
Rail Operators Aim To Do More Short-Distance Hauling
The trucking industry has to deal with an aging workforce, driver shortages and burdensome regulations. Railroads have already taken a good portion of the long-haul business away from semi-trucks
It Could Have Been A Scene Out Of A Movie: Jet Clips Terminal
The Endeavor Air flight, a subsidiary of Delta Airlines, was leaving Detroit Metro Airport when the end of the wing hit the side of the terminal after backing from the gate. No one was injured.
States Review Laws Revoking Licenses For Student Loan Defaults
Montana could soon dial back laws that allowed defaulters to have their professional and driver's licenses revoked after failing to pay back debt.
Deford: Americans Don't Care About Major League Soccer
The curmudgeonly sports commentator is pessimistic about the sport's prospects in the U.S.
U.S. Hopes Rift With Venezuela Won't Overshadow Americas Summit
The White House imposed targeted sanctions against seven Venezuelan officials in March. It also issued an executive order that described Venezuela as a threat to national security.