Archives: 2018

What exactly are Trump's tariffs, and how would they work?

WASHINGTON — As a tool of national trade policy, tariffs had long been fading into history, a relic of 19th and early 20th centuries that most experts regarded as mutually harmful to all nations involved. But President Trump has dusted them off in recent months and restored tariffs to a prominent place in his America First approach to the rest…

Inside the acclaimed school network behind the country's leading high schools

It’s rare to see high schoolers cheering and applauding while in the classroom – especially for a math problem. But Basis Independent in Silicon Valley isn’t your average school. It’s a $28,000-per-year private school that’s a stone’s throw from some of the world’s leading tech companies. It’s also part of a charter and private school network that is so successful…

Stage is set for California's “jungle primary” Tuesday

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— Across televisions in Orange County, a flashy ad slams GOP congressional candidate Rocky Chavez for supporting a California climate change program and a massive state budget. But it’s not one of Chavez’s Republican rivals who’s criticizing him for siding on issues with Democrats such as Gov. Jerry Brown. It’s Democrats themselves. Welcome to Tuesday’s “jungle primary,” where the…

Report: Chicago schools failed to protect students sexually abused by employees

CHICAGO — Chicago Public Schools officials failed to protect hundreds of students who were sexually abused by school employees, according to a newspaper investigation. The Chicago Tribune says its investigation revealed teachers and principals often failed to alert child welfare investigators or police when students disclosed abuse despite the state’s mandated reporting law. The newspaper found that the district’s Law Department has…

Students graduate from high school where mass shooting killed 10

Students attend the Santa Fe High School graduation ceremony Friday, June 1, 2018, in Santa Fe, Texas. Chelsey Cox/Santa Fe Independent School District via AP SANTA FE, Texas — In the sweltering twilight on their school’s football field, 328 seniors at a Southeast Texas high school received their diplomas Friday with memories of a deadly mass shooting fresh in their…

Rhode Island bans bump stocks, joining neighboring states

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island joined its neighbors on Friday in banning devices that enable semi-automatic weapons to mimic a fully automatic one. Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo signed the bump stock ban bill as well as a “red flag” bill, which will allow law enforcement to request orders to remove guns temporarily from people it deems dangerous. “There’s no question that…

Trump names Fears new homeland security adviser

WASHINGTON — President Trump is getting a new homeland security adviser after the departure of former Homeland Security Adviser Tom Bossert. The White House announced late Friday that Rear Adm. Douglas Fears will take the post. Fears has been serving as the special assistant to the president and senior director for resilience policy at the National Security Council. He has…

Roadside America: A tiny slice of Americana

If you’re looking for a road-trip into yesteryear — our Lee Cowan takes has found “A Sunday Drive” that, instead of being off the beaten path, is actually right NEXT to it… Before I-78 was I-78 – back when folks weren’t in such a hurry – a roadside attraction called Roadside America had motorists tapping the brakes. You could barely…

Wildfire forces evacuations, closes highway in Colorado

Firefighters are battling a wildfire in southwest Colorado.  La Plata County Government/Facebook DURANGO, Colo. — Firefighters are battling a wildfire that has forced evacuations and closed a highway in southwest Colorado. The blaze, called the 416 Fire, was spotted Friday morning and has so far burned more than 1,100 acres. Over 825 homes have been evacuated with another 750 under…

Wilbur Ross in China for trade talks

BEIJING— U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross arrived in Beijing on Saturday for talks on China’s promise to buy more American goods after Washington revived tensions by renewing its threat of tariff hikes on Chinese high-tech exports. The talks focus on adding details to China’s May 19 promise to narrow its politically volatile surplus in trade in goods with the United…

In Singapore, Mattis blasts China over weaponization of South China Sea

SINGAPORE — China’s placement of weapons systems on manmade islands in the South China Sea is designed to intimidate and coerce others in the region, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Saturday, laying out a sharp criticism of Beijing at an international security forum and threatening larger consequences if militarization continues. He warned that America’s recent move to disinvite China from…

Pushing the envelope? Kim Jong Un's massive letter to Trump

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is known for pushing the envelope with threats and bluster as he seeks to leverage his nuclear weapons program into security and economic benefits for his country. But lately he’s gained notoriety for his envelopes alone. President Trump on Friday declared that his on-and-off summit with Kim was on again….

Trump hints at longer path for North Korea to denuke

WASHINGTON — Even by President Donald Trump’s mercurial standards, it was a quick shift. A week after abruptly canceling his historic summit with Kim Jong Un, Mr. Trump announced it was back on — and in the process appeared to accede to a key North Korean demand.  Beyond the symbolism of Friday’s Oval Office meeting between Mr. Trump and Kim…

NYC man accused of stockpiling weapons, drugs, fake police gear

NEW YORK — A Queens man faces charges for allegedly stockpiling illegal weapons and fake law enforcement gear inside his Rosedale home, CBS New York reports. Kevin Nugent, 40, was arrested after investigators discovered a .380 Ruger pistol, Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun and hundreds of rounds of ammunition inside his home, the Queens district attorney’s office said. They also found equipment…

Inside the bizarre story of the Nxivm sex cult

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Police: Woman drives onto little league baseball field, killing 1

Police in Sanford, Maine, say a driver is facing manslaughter charges Saturday morning after she struck and killed an elderly man in a tragic incident. Makena Murphy via WGME Police in Sanford, Maine, say a driver is facing manslaughter charges Saturday morning after she struck and killed an elderly man in a tragic incident. Carol Sharrow, 52, allegedly plowed through…

Volcano eruption puts a dent in Hawaii tourism

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Trump reinstates June 12 summit with Kim Jong Un

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Eye Opener: Trump hits the diplomatic reset on North Korea

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Cosby accuser Andrea Constand: “I did it for justice”

Andrea Constand walks while breaking for lunch during Bill Cosby’s sexual assault trial at the Montgomery County Courthouse, Friday, April 13, 2018, in Norristown, Pa. Corey Perrine/AP Andrea Constand, the woman whose allegations that Bill Cosby drugged and assaulted her led to his conviction, said Friday in her first public comments since his conviction that she forgives Cosby. “I did it…

4 killed, 7 injured in highway crash, police say

Police said four people were killed and seven injured in a mulit-vehicle crash near Astoria, Oregon. KOIN PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon State Police say four people died and seven were hurt in a collision between a minivan and a pickup in the northwestern part of the state. Police said an adult was driving the van but there were children inside, CBS…

Ex-chemical industry lawyer to lead Superfund task force at EPA

In this Dec. 11, 2017, file photo, a man walks past a notice for the Martin Aaron Inc. Superfund site in Camden, N.J. Matt Rourke / AP WASHINGTON — A lawyer tapped to lead a task force at the Environmental Protection Agency overseeing cleanups at the nation’s most polluted places worked until recently for a top chemical and plastics manufacturer…