Public Radio East - Site Search

Oscar-nominated actor Elliot Page announced on Tuesday that he is transgender. Page posted to Instagram and Twitter and received expressions of support from hundreds of thousands of people.

Oscar Nominee Elliot Page Announces He Is Transgender

The actor, who was praised for performances in the 2007 film Juno and The Umbrella Academy, made the announcement on Twitter and Instagram on Tuesday.

Barr Makes John Durham, Investigating Russia Probe, A Special Counsel

The attorney general elevated the U.S. attorney for Connecticut in October but didn't disclose that move until now. It likely means Durham's work will continue into the new administration.

2017 Ban On Local LGBT Ordinances Ends In North Carolina

A 3 1/2-year ban on new local ordinances aimed at protecting LGBT rights in North Carolina has expired. The expiration of the moratorium Tuesday prompted…

A truck is loaded with coal at a mine on August 26, 2019 near Cumberland, Kentucky.

Next Administration Could Mean New Safety Regulations For Coal Mines

A recent government report called the mine safety standard regulating deadly silica dust "out of date," and difficult to enforce. The Biden administration may finally change that standard.

Gabriel Sterling, a top Georgia election official, called on President Trump on Tuesday to condemn supporters who have threatened violence against election officials.

'Someone's Going To Get Killed': Ga. Official Blasts GOP Silence On Election Threats

In a fiery Tuesday news conference, Gabriel Sterling had scathing words for top Republican leaders who have been attacking Georgia's election system.

Megan Rapinoe (center) and Alex Morgan (right), pictured celebrating with U.S. women's soccer teammates in New York after a ticker tape parade, on July 10, 2019. "We are pleased that the USWNT Players have fought for – and achieved – long overdue equal working conditions," a spokeswoman for the team said on Tuesday.

U.S. Women's Soccer Team Settles Part Of Gender Discrimination Suit

The agreement is a partial victory for the World Cup champions, who will see an improvement in hotel accommodations, venues, travel and staffing. A dispute over pay has yet to be resolved.

The Justice Department is investigating possible schemes to exchange money for a presidential pardon, according to a document filed in federal court.

Justice Department Investigating Possible Bribery-For-Pardon Scheme

A document filed in federal court seems to show a probe into lobbying for a pardon and a related scheme to offer payment. Large swaths of the document, including names, are blacked out.

The captain of the dive boat that caught fire last September was charged with 34 counts of seaman's manslaughter after prosecutors found his failure to follow safety rules during the three-day diving trip resulted in the death of 33 passengers and one crew member.

California Dive Boat Captain Charged In Fire That Killed 34

The Labor Day 2019 blaze aboard the Conception killed 33 passengers and one crew member. Prosecutors say the vessel's captain failed to follow safety rules.

The U.K. has approved the Pfizer and German biotechnology company BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine for emergency use.

U.K. Approves Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine For Emergency Use

A British regulatory agency approved the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine Wednesday. It could be dispersed within days to the neediest people, government officials said.

National Guard Troops Face 2020's Unprecedented Challenges

It's been a challenging year for the National Guard — responding to a large number of natural disasters in the middle of a global pandemic.

Search results for