Apr 28 Camp Mystic relied on teen counselors with no emergency training before flood, investigator says By Jim Vertuno, Associated Press Young and inexperienced Camp Mystic counselors were not trained to help campers during floods or other emergencies, and feared making decisions on their own, an investigator into the flood that killed 27 counselors and campers told Texas lawmakers Monday. Continue reading
Apr 27 As student loan defaults rise, experts worry about what's next By Hannah Grabenstein If the U.S. isn’t already in the midst of a student loan delinquency and default crisis, we may be rapidly approaching one, experts told PBS News. Continue reading
Apr 27 Fact-checking misinformation about the Correspondents' Dinner shooting By Amy Sherman, PolitiFact Shots fired inside the hotel hosting the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner attended by President Donald Trump caused immediate confusion about the suspect and what transpired at the April 25 event. Continue reading
Apr 27 How conspiracy theories spread after the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting By Melissa Goldin, Associated Press There was a steady stream of facts from myriad reputable media outlets — hardly an information vacuum. Despite this, unfounded conspiracy theories from both the left and the right proliferated, chief among them that the shooting was staged. Continue reading
Apr 27 After legal switchbacks, one of Harvey Weinstein's accusers testifies for a third time By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Jessica Mann once had reason to think she was done being publicly grilled about Harvey Weinstein. Continue reading
Apr 27 WATCH: Blanche, Patel and Pirro announce federal charges against accused Trump dinner gunman By Eric Tucker, Michael Kunzelman, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump as federal authorities suggested an attack that disrupted one of Washington's… Continue reading
Apr 27 Haitians and Syrians aren't only immigrants watching Supreme Court arguments on Temporary Protected Status By Gisela Salomon, Associated Press Many Salvadorans have lived in the United States for 25 years under Temporary Protected Status, which allows those already in the country to stay with work permits. Continue reading
Apr 27 Trump fires independent board overseeing National Science Foundation By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press Members of the National Science Board received an email on Friday sent from the Presidential Personnel Office stating that their position was terminated. Continue reading
Apr 27 California oil fight tests state's right to push back against Washington during war By Julie Watson, Associated Press California continues to fight the Trump administration after it defied state officials to restart oil drilling off the Santa Barbara coast in the name of national security. Continue reading
Apr 27 United CEO claims merger with American Airlines would be good for travelers By Matt Ott, Associated Press Scott Kirby outlined why he thinks a merger between his airline and rival American would benefit travelers, despite American’s refusal to engage in negotiations. Continue reading