Tuesday, May 24, 2016

U.S. Supreme Court Decides 3 Cases Involving Race

The justices ruled against a white jury in a Georgia murder case; for minority plaintiffs who challenged voting districts in Virginia; and for a postal employee who said he lost his job due to race.

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Millions More American Workers To Be Eligible For Overtime Pay

A new overtime rule is being finalized by the Labor Department. The sweeping measure, intended to boost slow-growing incomes, has its critics. Mary Louise Kelly talks to Labor Secretary Tom Perez.

Friday, May 13, 2016

Texas Conservatives Decry White House Transgender Guidelines For Schools

Conservatives in Texas swiftly responded to the Obama administration's letter to schools on transgender issues. The state's lieutenant governor said Texas will not be blackmailed by the president.

Thanks El Niño, But California's Drought Is Probably Forever

Thanks El Niño, But California's Drought Is Probably Forever
Even if you can't define a drought, you should by now know exactly what one looks like: California. The post Thanks El Niño, But California's Drought Is Probably Forever appeared first on WIRED.