Alabama has some of highest solar fees in the U.S. and critics say it’s hurting solar customers. It’s one of several states where utilities are proposing or raising fees for homes with rooftop solar.
Virginia Beach Shooting Survivor Says Victim Laid Down His Life To Save Colleagues
Christi Dewar, a government employee in Virginia Beach, says her co-worker Ryan Keith Cox died attempting to provide safety amid rapid gunfire.
We Asked, You Answered: Are Fly-In Medical Missions Helpful Or Harmful?
Our readers weigh in on volunteer missions, where Western medical workers spent a short time in a poor country providing free care.
Democratic Candidates Descend On California And Offer A Preview Of Fights To Come
Divides that could define this month’s first Democratic debates were on display Saturday when 11 presidential hopefuls addressed the California Democratic Party’s annual convention.
Laredo, Texas, Now No. 1 U.S. Trade Hub, Braces For Trump’s Mexico Tariffs
Residents, business owners and political leaders in the border city are bracing for President Trump’s implementation of a 5% tariff on all goods coming from Mexico that would begin June 10th.
How To Talk About Sex (And Consent): 4 Lessons From The Kink Community
A lot of us stumble over conversations about sex. But people who are into kink make an art of talking about what they want or don’t want. Here’s their advice for making awkward talks sexy.
Why Are Gray Whales Dying? Researchers Cut Through The Blubber For Answers
More than 60 dead gray whales have washed up on Pacific coasts this year, the most in two decades. Researchers are trying to determine whether their food source is a problem, or climate change.
Thousands Wait In Juárez, Mexico, For A Chance At Sanctuary In The U.S.
Most people waiting are from Cuba and Central America, but increasingly Juárez has become a destination for migrants from all over the world who are fleeing violence and persecution.
No Move To Tighten Building Codes As Hurricane Season Starts In Florida
Last year, Hurricane Michael shredded thousands of houses in Panama City, Fla., and surrounding areas that have long had some of Florida’s weakest building codes.
Another Tick-Borne Disease To Worry About
Called ALSV, the virus causes headache and fever and was found in Inner Mongolia. Scientists say the discovery illustrates how much we still don’t know about ticks.
Immigrant Advocates Ask Court To Release Unaccompanied Minors Detained In Florida
A court settlement limits how long the government can detain immigrant minors. Administration officials say that facilities that hold the minors are only temporary.
Authorities Name 12 People Killed In Virginia Beach Shooting
Eleven of the 12 victims were city employees; one was a contractor. “They leave a void that we will never be able to fill,” City Manager Dave Hansen said Saturday.
Chinese Tourism To U.S. Is Down After Years Of Booming Growth
Fewer Chinese tourists have been visiting Hawaii, Arizona and other population destinations in recent years. The strong dollar has made travel more expensive, just as political tensions have grown.
‘Sordid Chapter’ Ends As Philippines Sends Back Canada’s Trash
“Baaaaaaaaa bye,” one Philippine official said as 69 shipping containers of rubbish started the journey back across the Pacific.
As CBD Oils Become More Popular, The FDA Considers Whether To Set New Rules
The marijuana and hemp extract has been touted as a way to ease anxiety and inflammation, despite limited science. Now, the FDA is holding its first public hearing on cannabidiol.
13 Years Later, ‘Deadwood’ Goes Out Just As Brilliantly As It Came In
David Milch, creator of HBO’s Deadwood: The Movie, never strikes a false note upon his return to the lawless 19th century mining town at the center of his earlier series.
Ted Cruz And Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Team Up To Ban Lawmakers From Lobbying
The unlikely union started with a tweet from the democratic socialist congresswoman, to which the conservative senator replied, “Here’s something I don’t say often: on this point, I AGREE.”
What’s Doctor Burnout Costing America?
Doctors who feel burned out are more likely to cut back on hours or leave medicine entirely. This costs hospitals and health care organizations billions each year, new research finds.
‘It’s Never Done This’: Arkansas River Keeps Flooding, Testing Levees And Patience
The Arkansas River is rising well above its previous record, and it’s forecast to stay that way for days. That’s putting pressure on old levees and making it hard for some residents to evacuate.
As Missouri’s Last Abortion Provider Nears Closing, Neighboring Clinics Prepare
With hours to go before the expiration of a state license that allows a Missouri health center to perform abortions, clinics across state lines say they are preparing for an influx of patients.
Uber Lost $1 Billion In 1st Quarter, Hopes Profit-Slashing Price Cuts Ease Up Soon
Uber had told investors to be prepared for it to lose even more than that; its first earnings report as a public company came in on the better end of Uber’s projected range.
Solving The Tech Industry’s Ethics Problem Could Start In The Classroom
Facebook, Google and other tech giants have been hit with problems they didn’t anticipate their software creating. An MIT professor is teaching students that ethics is essential to their future work.
Richer Medicare Payments For Rural Hospitals Could Come At Urban Centers’ Expense
The administration’s proposed adjustment to the wage index, a key factor used to set hospitals’ Medicare payments, could help rural facilities while hurting those in cities.
It Looked As Though Millions Of Babies Would Miss Out On A Lifesaving Vaccine
Last fall, Merck said it would stop selling its rotavirus vaccine to West Africa and redirect its supply to China at a higher price. After NPR broke the story, the situation changed — for the good.
‘This America’ Pits Rise In Nationalism Against Championing Of Liberal Democracy
Jill Lepore, author of These Truths, argues that supporters of free and fair liberal government can’t just hold their noses and wait for voters to realize that democracy is better than autocracy.
America’s Largest Musicians’ Union Announces Pension Cuts
The American Federation of Musicians’ fund will reduce benefits for an estimated 20,000 of its 80,000 members due to stresses caused by the 2008 financial crisis — and a steadily aging membership.
Gov. Jay Inslee Says Washington State Is A ‘Template For Success’ For The U.S.
Inslee says the policies he’s enacted in his state on the environment, the economy and health care are the same progressive actions he’d take if elected president.
Privately Funded Border Wall Near Completion In New Mexico
We Build the Wall, a non-profit organization funding construction of a section of border wall near Sunland Park, N.M., said Thursday that they had 10 other sites picked out for more wall construction.
Ava DuVernay Hopes You Hear ‘The Heartbeat Of The Boys’ In Central Park 5
In her Netflix mini-series When They See Us, DuVernay tells the story of five innocent teens who were pressured into falsely confessing to the 1989 assault and rape of a white jogger in Central Park.
Love Finds Ali Wong And Randall Park In ‘Always Be My Maybe’
Randall Park and Ali Wong star in a Netflix romantic comedy about two young friends who grow up and grow apart, only to find each other again as adults. Also, there’s Keanu Reeves.
8 Spelling Bee Winners Named As Co-Champions In Historic Marathon Competition
Eight co-champions are taking home the 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee Cup after a record-breaking and exhausting night that ended in the 20th round.
Trump Announces New Tariffs On Mexico To Force Cooperation On Illegal Immigration
In a statement issued late Thursday, President Trump said a first round of tariffs will be 5% and will rise to 10% on July 1. The penalties could reach 25% by October.
Chicago Police Roll Out Hundreds Of Pages Of Records In Jussie Smollett Case
The document dump Thursday offers a detailed view of the case that investigators had crafted against the Empire actor, only to see prosecutors to drop those charges in a move that frustrated police.
R. Kelly Indicted On New Sexual Assault And Abuse Charges
The charges filed Thursday in Cook County, Ill. are more serious than those filed against the singer in February. Four of the charges each carry a potential sentence of up to 30 years in prison.
New U.S. Measles Cases Break 25-Year-Old Record, Health Officials Say
CDC officials warned that if the current rate of outbreaks continues, the virus may lose its status as eliminated in the U.S.
Thad Cochran, Long-Serving Mississippi Senator, Dies At 81
Cochran used his considerable influence, including serving as chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, to direct billions of dollars to Mississippi.