Oregon Voters To Decide Fate Of Sanctuary Law
A bipartisan sanctuary law that Oregon lawmakers passed easily in 1987 is now subject to a repeal vote.
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The EPA Says Farmers Can Keep Using Weedkiller Blamed For Vast Crop Damage
The Environmental Protection Agency has given farmers the OK to continue to spray the controversial weedkiller dicamba. The chemical is prone to blowing in the wind and damaging other vegetation.
Poll: Nearly 4 In 5 Voters Concerned Incivility Will Lead To Violence
A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds that voters are worried that the lack of a civil tone and negativity in Washington will lead to violence, but they don't agree on who to blame.
Suspect Pleads Not Guilty In Deadly Pittsburgh Synagogue Attack
Setting up the case for a jury trial, Robert Bowers pleaded not guilty to all 44 counts against him in connection with Saturday's massacre at the Tree of Life Synagogue that resulted in 11 deaths.
Groundskeeper Accepts Reduced $78 Million Award In Monsanto Cancer Suit
Dewayne "Lee" Johnson, 46, says the company's Roundup weedkiller caused his illness. He will accept the award after a judge reduced a jury's original figure of $289 million.
How Americans Feel About Affirmative Action In Higher Education
Polls show that Americans broadly support the concept of affirmative action but oppose preferential treatment for minorities in college admissions.
Here's Why Democrats Are Confident They'll Win The House
They're running strong in suburban districts, where independents and women want to send a message to President Trump. It's also a year when historical trends and a GOP exodus could boost Democrats.
Divers In Indonesia Find Crashed Airliner's 'Black Box'
The flight data recorder from Lion Air flight JT610, which crashed on Monday with 189 people aboard, could provide insight into the cause of the disaster.
Hall Of Fame Slugger Willie McCovey Dies At Age 80
McCovey was known as one of the most powerful left-handed batters in baseball and is tied for 20th on the all-time home run list.
Mexico City Goes Days Without Water During Maintenance Shutdown
It's hard to find a bucket, pail or plastic receptacle in the city of millions that isn't full of water. Residents stored water in whatever they could find in preparation for the pipes going dry.