Editor Leaves NPR Following Sexual Harassment Allegations
At least three NPR employees have accused David Sweeney of inappropriate sexual conduct.
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E.U. Approves Use of Controversial Weed Killer for Five Years
Monday's decision follows a move to ban glyphosate in Europe by 2022.
Republican Tax Bill Passes First Hurdle, Could See Full Senate Vote by Thursday
The budget committee also included in the tax bill a measure that would allow drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Implementation of Provision in Fiduciary Rule Is Delayed
The rule's enforcement provisions were scheduled to take effect on January 1st, 2018. They now will not take effect until July of 2019.
California Democrat Resigns After Sexual Harassment Allegations
The Los Angeles Times reported in October that Raul Bocanegra was disciplined for inappropriate physical contact with a female staffer in 2009.
Retired Marine Launches Write-In Campaign for Alabama Senate Seat
With just two weeks left in the special election race, a retired colonel is looking to block Republican nominee Roy Moore from winning the Alabama senate race.
Nebraska Regulators Cannot Consider Pipeline Leaks While Approving Keystone XL
A 2011 Nebraska law prevents the state's Public Service Commission from factoring pipeline safety and leaks into its decision.
The Food and Drug Administration Closes a Loophole in Stem Cell Clinic Regulations
Under the new rules, a recent procedure at a Florida clinic that left three elderly women blind would have been outlawed from the start.
Nineteen Nations Vow to Phase Out Coal at U.N. Climate Conference
Officials from the alliance hope to more than double their number by next year's meeting.
The FCC Votes to Eliminate Anti-Monopoly Media Rules
The agency voted to eliminate the eight-voices rule, which barred television stations in one market from mergers unless at least eight independently owned and operated stations would remain post-merger.