'Experienced Pilot' Makes Emergency Landing on Freeway
When the plane's engine failed, 25-year-old Izzy Slod guided the Beech Bonanza under a 20-foot overpass and used State Route 55 in Costa Mesa, Calif., as a landing strip.
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The History Of The Family Unification Immigration Policy In The U.S.
The U.S. immigration policy that allows U.S. citizens and green card holders to sponsor other relatives to come to the U.S. was first introduced 50 years ago by an immigration hard liner in Congress. President Trump now wants to end "chain migration."
FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe Leaving After More Than 20 Years
McCabe stepped down Monday from his post as the bureau's No. 2 official. As expected he will take accumulated leave and remain on the payroll until March when he is eligible to retire with full benefits. The departure plan had been in the works for a while. President Trump and his allies have made McCabe a favorite target of criticism in recent months.
Liberal Groups Seize On Report That NRA May Have Been Involved In Russian Meddling
A liberal group is calling for an FEC investigation after reports that the FBI is examining whether a Russian banker illegally donated to the National Rifle Association to support President Trump's campaign.
Former Special Ops Agent Discusses How Tech, Fitness Trackers Affect The Military
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Paul Scharre about the discovery that fitness trackers such as Fitbit are revealing "heat maps" of where U.S. military personnel are running. Scharre is a former special operations agent, who now looks into how technology is interacting with military needs. He says this fitness tracker story illustrates a broader range of issues with apps, social media and devices and their effects on today's military.
Why The Federal Workforce Morale Is At An All-Time Low
The federal work force morale is at an all-time low, according to some accounts. That might be because the number of workers is roughly the same as it was 30 years ago, while there are 100 million more people in the country.
Intel Committee Votes To Release Secret GOP Memo, Withhold Democrats' Rebuttal
The House Intelligence Committee voted along party lines to release a much-discussed document that charges that the FBI and Justice Department abused their surveillance powers.
Why Low Snowfall In The Rockies Is Concerning For Western Water Managers
Record-low snowfall in some parts of the Rocky Mountains this winter isn't just bad for the ski industry. It's also a real problem for water managers throughout the western United States.
In California, Stockton Experiments With Guaranteed Basic Income
The city of Stockton, Calif., plans to give its poorest residents $500 a month, no strings attached. It's the first U.S. city to guarantee a basic income. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs about the plan.
Hotel And Casino Mogul Steve Wynn Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Steve Wynn, the Las Vegas hotel and casino mogul, is continuing to deal with the aftermath from last week when a Wall Street Journal article detailed a pattern of sexual misconduct dating back decades. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Rick Velotta about the latest updates.