Jul 31 Watch 10:35 The arguments for and against more powerful local government Recently, NewsHour analyst David Brooks wrote a New York Times column arguing that it's time for a resurgence of localism, flipping power and decision-making away from the federal government. Sherrilyn Ifill of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, another NewsHour regular,… Continue watching
Jul 31 Want your kids to learn the power of money? Start a lemonade stand By Gretchen Frazee There are strategic ways to use lemonade stands as a way to teach your child key financial concepts while avoiding common pitfalls that can “sour” the experience. Continue reading
Jul 31 The Minneapolis officers who fatally shot Thurman Blevins won’t be charged. Here’s what we know By Joshua Barajas Two Minneapolis police officers were "authorized" to use deadly force against Thurman Blevins, prosecutors announced Monday. Continue reading
Jul 31 Trump’s proposed changes to Title X could limit access to abortion By Laura Santhanam Here’s a look at these Title X programs, how the government wants to change them and what advocates plan to do next. Continue reading
Jul 31 Trump ‘looking into’ 3D guns, says he’s consulting with NRA By Associated Press President Donald Trump tweeted on Tuesday he is consulting with the National Rifle Association over whether it makes sense for a Texas company to publish downloadable blueprints for a 3D-printed gun. Continue reading
Jul 31 5 important stories you may have missed By Joshua Barajas, Michael Rios, Jessica Yarvin A worsening conflict in Nicaragua, questions about whether the #MeToo movement will lead to lasting change and other stories we're reading now. Continue reading
Jul 31 California wildfires threaten 10,000 homes By Marcio Sanchez, Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press Twin wildfires tearing through vineyards and brushy hills threatened some 10,000 homes in Northern California Tuesday — yet another front in the seemingly endless summer of wildfires that have ravaged some of the most scenic areas of the state. Continue reading
Jul 30 Former FEMA head of personnel accused of sexual misconduct By Colleen Long, Associated Press "Anyone who disagrees with this zero tolerance approach will not be welcome at FEMA," said current FEMA administrator Brock Long. Continue reading
Jul 30 Watch 8:06 ‘Extreme isn’t even the right word’ for conditions fueling California’s destructive fires Fire crews in Northern California spent another long day laboring to contain the sprawling Carr fire, which has killed at least six people and reduced more than 720 homes and other buildings to ashes in the Redding area. A total… Continue watching
Jul 30 NFL concussion claims reach more than $500 million By Associated Press The settlement, which took effect January 2017, resolved thousands of lawsuits that accused the NFL of hiding what it knew about the risks of repeated concussions. It covers retired players who develop Lou Gehrig's disease, dementia or other neurological problems… Continue reading