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Scientists are raising the alarm about Trump's deep sea mining executive order
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at making it easier for companies to mine the ocean floor. Scientists and environmentalists worry it could harm an ecosystem we don't know much about.
NLRB Sides With College Football Players Hoping To Unionize
by David Schaper
The National Labor Relations Board says Northwestern University football players can unionize. It's a win for student athletes, but the university says it will appeal.
Resignation Revives Doubts About Bloomberg China Coverage
by David Folkenflik
Bloomberg News finds itself under unwelcome scrutiny, as its parent company's chairman suggests that reporting on the corruption of China ruling elites isn't part of its core mission.
At Nuclear Summit, Ukraine Questions Dominate The Day
by Ari Shapiro
President Obama is holding a series of bilateral meetings with world leaders in The Hague. Although the event is focused on nuclear disarmament, international attention is dominated by events in Ukraine.
Freeing Up California's Prisons: A Massive Undertaking
by NPR Staff
California's strategy for reducing its prison population involves shifting more responsibility for recurring and ex-offenders on local communities.