What Have We Learned So Far About the Collapse of the Baltimore–Frankfors-Scott-Kelvin Bridge?
Two construction workers died in the collapse of the Baltimore Francis Scott Key Bridge. People are presumed dead, and four remain missing. Federal officials are still in the early stages of their investigation into what caused a container ship to crash into the bridge. Here is what we know so far.
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The network’s top talent were concerned with the public backlash against NBC’s newest contributor, the former Republican National Committee Chair. Two weeks after stepping down from her RNC role, she was hired by the Trump administration.
Stumpy Trees and Sea Walls: A Tree to Remnant Joe Lieberman and raise the sea walls around Washington D.C.
It’s not uncommon to see social media personality try to convince people to buy things. A new trend of deinfluencing has emerged in the past few years. As these de-influencers gain popularity, what started as a backlash to advertising could have real benefits for the environment.
Washington D.C.’s cherry blossoms draw more than a million visitors every Spring. There is one tree this year that is being honored. Even though his stature is small, Stumpy can bloom even though he is a scraggly tree. But this year, he’ll be cut down, along with more than 100 others, as part of a project to rebuild and raise the sea walls around D.C’s tidal basin.
Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut died yesterday at 82 due to complications from a fall. He became the first Jewish American to be a presidential running mate for a major party in 2000. Democrats were angered by his centrist politics. In 2006 he lost a Democratic Senate primary but was re-elected as an Independent.
Why the “Course of Cafés” competition should not be viewed as a sexual orientation offense: An attorney’s lawsuit against mifepristone
The Disney Company and a board appointed by the governor have settled lawsuits. The fight began when the “Don’t say Gay” law was passed, which restricted how schools discussed gender and sexual orientation. The sides say they are ready to come together and work on the operations of Disney World, one of the state’s premier tourist destinations.
More than 200 server hurtle down the streets of Paris as spectators watched them during the “Course des Cafés” competition. It’s a newly revived version of a centuries-old race. What is the goal? Carry a tray filled with a croissant, a glass of water, and a cup of coffee through a 1.2-mile loop so you can get to the finish line without getting wet, spilling, or taking your coffee with you.
Attorneys gathered before the Supreme Court this week to argue whether access to mifepristone — one of two drugs used in most medication abortions — should be restricted. The “abortion pill” is known by NPR readers as an important part of their lives.
Listen to stories of how listeners have used mifepristone for miscarriages, during their fertility journey and more. You can also read their stories here.