Jan 23 Catholic student says he didn’t disrespect Native American activist By Associated Press A Catholic high school student whose close encounter with a Native American activist and a black religious sect was captured on video in Washington, D.C. says he has nothing to apologize for. Continue reading
Jan 22 Watch 7:52 What serving in the military means for this transgender sailor Megan Winters, a transgender sailor, says being able to transition while maintaining her Navy role left her personally and professionally “rejuvenated." Although the military cites little evidence that the presence of transgender service members jeopardizes military readiness, the Supreme Court… Continue watching
Jan 22 Watch 6:34 Schools strive to support the unique needs of military children By Kavitha Cardoza, Education Week There are approximately a million children of active duty military in the U.S. Most attend public school, move six to nine times before finishing high school and must cope with a parent being absent for extended periods of time. Schools… Continue watching
Jan 22 Watch 8:27 Coal miners have been inhaling deadly silica dust for decades. Now they’re dying For decades, coal miners have been inhaling silica dust on the job. The extremely fine particles, generated when the quartz-rich limestone surrounding coal seams is cut, lodge in the lungs, obstructing respiration. According to a Frontline/NPR report, both the industry… Continue watching
Jan 22 Boys’ school temporarily closes amid fallout over Washington rally videos By John Minchillo, Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press A Kentucky boys' school shut down its campus on Tuesday as the fallout continued over an encounter involving white teenagers, Native American marchers and a black religious sect that has generated outrage on social media. Continue reading
Jan 22 Most Americans say weather disasters shifted their views on climate change By Ellen Knickmeyer, Hannah Fingerhut, Emily Swanson, Associated Press A new poll finds 74 percent of Americans say extreme weather in the past five years — hurricanes, droughts, floods and heat waves — has influenced their opinions about climate change. Continue reading
Jan 22 Supreme Court allows foreign government’s censored appeal filing By Associated Press The country is not identified, but the case may be part of special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation. Continue reading
Jan 22 Singer Chris Brown detained in France after rape complaint By Angela Charlton, Associated Press The Grammy Award-winning singer was detained Monday on potential charges of aggravated rape and drug infractions. Continue reading
Jan 22 Supreme Court rejects football coach’s appeal in prayer case — for now By Associated Press But four conservative justices say Tuesday that they are interested in former Bremerton High School Coach Joe Kennedy's case and the legal issues it raises. Continue reading
Jan 22 Supreme Court to take up first gun rights case in 9 years By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to New York City's prohibition on carrying a licensed, locked and unloaded handgun outside the city limits. Continue reading