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Red Shift: How Republicans Plan To Catch Democrats In Online Fundraising
Republicans hope their new online fundraising platform will close the gap between the GOP and Democrats, even though the digital highway is littered with several previous failed attempts.
Former NASA Flight Director Gene Kranz Restores Mission Control In Houston
Kranz led the earliest missions to the moon, including Apollo 11 and Apollo 13, and says he wants the room to inspire American students to study science and technology.
Supreme Court Leaves Citizenship Question Blocked For Now From 2020 Census
The decision comes more than a year after the Trump administration announced plans to include on forms for the national head count the question, “Is this person a citizen of the United States?”
Carnival Cruise Lines Hit With $20 Million Penalty For Environmental Crimes
The company has a long history of dumping plastic trash and oily waste from its ships, with violations dating back to 1993. In 2016, its Princess subsidiary agreed to pay $40 million for pollution.
Astronomers Worry That Elon Musk’s New Satellites Will Ruin The View
The billionaire wants to deploy thousands of satellites in order to provide global Internet, but astronomers say they could create unsightly glare.
What We Know About The Virginia Beach Mass Shooting Victims
Most of the victims were city employees, and many worked as engineers, account clerks or administrative assistants. The suspected gunman was also a longtime municipal employee.
Aircraft Orders Jump, But Boeing 737 Max Grounding Could Trim U.S. Growth
The grounding of Boeing’s 737 Max aircraft could pinch the economy, some analysts say. But the government reported that aircraft orders were strong enough last month to lift a key indicator.
Biden Launches 2020 Campaign As Rescue Mission For America’s ‘Soul’
The 76-year-old former vice president focused on President Trump’s response to Charlottesville in his announcement. He enters the presidential race with renewed scrutiny of his decades in public life.
Global Effort Begins To Stop Social Media From Spreading Terrorism
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said her country and France will lead a meeting with world leaders next month. Social media is now a “centerpiece” for terrorist outreach, an expert says.
Most Teachers Don’t Teach Climate Change; 4 In 5 Parents Wish They Did
As students around the globe participate in Earth Day, a new NPR/Ipsos poll finds 55% of teachers don’t teach or talk about climate change and 46% of parents haven’t discussed it with their kids.
