Sep 20 It took 2 days for the FBI to investigate Anita Hill’s sexual harassment allegation By William Brangham Here’s what we know about how the FBI handles these claims and how the call by Democrats to open an investigation into Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh could play out. Continue reading
Sep 20 Watch 5:39 Contaminated Florence storm waters pose ‘dire’ threat, environmental group warns Duke Energy said Thursday that three inactive coal ash basins in Goldsboro, North Carolina, are underwater after Hurricane Florence. The electric utility said it's monitoring the site and only a small amount of ash has leaked. But the heavy flooding… Continue watching
Sep 20 Watch 7:19 When disaster strikes, Jose Andres brings hot food and hope Celebrity chef Jose Andres has been on the ground in the Carolinas this week, helping victims of Hurricane Florence. As a "food first responder," Andres was also in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria tore through the island a year ago. Continue watching
Sep 20 Watch 6:52 This researcher taught us how to resist temptation By Paul Solman Researcher Walter Mischel’s most famous contribution was the marshmallow test, a widely replicated experiment that explored the connection between saving and psychology. Economics correspondent Paul Solman remembers Mischel, who died last week at the age of 88. Continue watching
Sep 20 Watch 3:22 People start revealing things when they ‘feel that you really care’ Telling a person's story is not unlike being a biologist, says Jay Allison. "You go out in the world and encounter actual life and you collect it...and you bring it back and you study it and then you figure out… Continue watching
Sep 20 In Kavanaugh debate, ‘boys will be boys’ is an unscientific excuse for assault By Nsikan Akpan Scientists debunk four myths about teenage brains, sexual aggression and what we remember about assault. Continue reading
Sep 20 Anti-abuse activists pan U.S. Catholic bishops’ new proposals to curb sex crimes By David Crary, Associated Press The initiatives, announced Wednesday, include developing a code of conduct for bishops regarding sexual abuse and harassment, and establishing a confidential hotline — to be run by a third party — to receive complaints of sexual misconduct by bishops, and… Continue reading
Sep 20 Floodwaters inundate lake at North Carolina power plant, raising alarm By Michael Biesecker, Alan Suderman, Associated Press Duke Energy activated a high-level emergency alert at a retired coal-fired power plant in North Carolina as floodwaters from the nearby Cape Fear River overtopped an earthen dike at the facility and inundated a large lake. Continue reading
Sep 20 Tariffs could sow trouble for GOP candidates in farm districts By Kevin Freking, Nicholas K. Geranios, Associated Press Tariffs on agriculture products have grown into an election-year threat to Republicans in rural districts that are heavily reliant on exports for their economy. Continue reading
Sep 20 Motive unknown in Wisconsin office shooting, police says By Todd Richmond, Scott Bauer, Associated Press Authorities said they still don't know why an employee at a Wisconsin software company went to his office with a pistol and extra ammunition and began firing on his colleagues, seriously injuring several, before he was fatally shot by police. Continue reading