EPA's Scott Pruitt Vows To Speed Toxic Superfund Site Cleanup
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt wants to clean up toxic Superfund sites faster. We visit one place where the process has dragged on for decades.
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Deadly Hazing Continues On College Campuses
Rachel Martin speaks to Caitlin Flanagan about her reporting for The Atlantic on why fraternity hazing continues to be so prolific on college campuses despite all the efforts to curb it.
2 Schools Reopen Their Doors In Puerto Rico
Schools across Puerto Rico are still largely closed since the storm hit. But two have opened as school leaders try to bring some normalcy to students' lives.
Amid Harassment Reports, Harvey Weinstein Takes Leave Of Absence
Weinstein, one of the most powerful men in Hollywood, made the announcement following a New York Times report alleging that he sexually harassed employees and actresses for decades.
California Governor Signs 'Sanctuary State' Bill
The law places sharp limits on how state and local law enforcement agencies can comply with federal immigration authorities. That puts California in conflict with President Trump.
Shooter May Have Considered Other Targets In Chicago And Las Vegas
The weekend before his brutal attack, Stephen Paddock rented a room above a different Las Vegas music festival. And a man with the same name booked a Chicago hotel room during Lollapalooza.
A Bipartisan Bid To Ban Bump Stocks
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.) about bipartisan legislation he's planning to introduce banning the sale of bump stocks.
Sen. Bob Corker Gets Candid About Tax Cuts, Calls Budget Proposal 'A Waste Of Time'
The Tennessee Republican may be a make-or-break vote on the GOP's top priority: tax cuts. And since Corker announced last week he's not running for reelection, he's speaking more freely on the issue.
NRA Backs Regulation Of Bump Stocks, As Some Republicans Support A Ban
The devices that allow guns to be fired like automatic weapons were possessed by the mass shooter in Las Vegas. Democrats have introduced two bills this week to make them illegal.
Anti-Abortion Rep. Tim Murphy Won't Seek Re-Election After Report On Abortion Request
The Republican congressman has voted to impose tighter restrictions on abortion access. He reportedly asked a woman with whom he had an affair to get an abortion.