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Renewable sources of electricity outpace nuclear plants

By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — For the first time in decades, the United States got more electricity from renewable sources than nuclear power in March and April.

Silicon Valley investors under scrutiny for harassment

By PBS News Hour

A series of exposes and resignations have newly shone a spotlight on the actions of tech companies, investors and funders, including how prominent venture capitalists have been accused of unwanted sexual advances. William Brangham talks to Freada Kapor Klein, founder…

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DOJ questions whether some sanctuary cities are complying with immigration law

By Sadie Gurman, Associated Press

The Justice Department on Thursday questioned whether some so-called sanctuary cities responded honestly when asked whether they follow the law on sharing the citizenship status of people in their custody with federal immigration authorities.

Activists occupy the trees to stop a Pennsylvania pipeline

By Mark Scialla

Hearing chainsaw motors revving in the woods behind their southern Pennsylvania home, Elise Gerhart climbed a white pine 40-feet high. Cutting that tree would have brought her down with it.

Illinois approves spending plan, ending nation's longest budget stalemate

By John O'Connor and Sophia Tareen, Associated Press

The Illinois House voted to override Gov. Bruce Rauner's vetoes of a budget package, giving the state its first spending blueprint in more than two years and ending the nation's longest fiscal stalemate since at least the Great Depression.

Scalise readmitted in serious condition after June baseball practice shooting

By Associated Press

Scalise and four other people were injured last month when a gunman opened fire on a Republican baseball practice in nearby Alexandria, Virginia. U.S. Capitol Police and other officers returned fire and killed the gunman.

After missile launch, U.S. warns China about North Korea trade

By Associated Press

Nikki Haley's remarks came in a hard-hitting speech Wednesday to an emergency meeting of the Security Council following Pyongyang's successful launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile.

Column: How cannabis patents could pave the way for future lawsuits

By Craig Nard, The Conversation

Although marijuana continues to be classified as a Schedule 1 drug, private companies are quietly securing patents. Here's why that matters.

5 important stories that have nothing to do with Trump's tweets

By Erica R. Hendry, Kristen Doerer, Joshua Barajas, Iman Smith

After another week and another series of Trump tweets that stole the media’s attention, these important stories may have gotten lost in your news feed.