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How one Canadian’s misplaced signature caused a diplomatic incident at the end of WWII

How one Canadian’s misplaced signature caused a diplomatic incident at the end of WWII

On Sept. 2, 1945, the Japanese and the Allies gathered to mark the official end of WWII. The process went smoothly until Col. Lawrence Cosgrave signed his name on the wrong line.
by Henry Larson

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Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recess

Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recess

Congressional Republicans scored a massive victory this summer when they passed President Donald Trump’s tax and spending cuts without a single Democratic vote. But as they return to Washington this fall after a monthlong August recess, they will have to find a way to work with Democrats — or around them — as a government shutdown looms.
by The Associated Press

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PBS, NPR stations struggle with Trump-fueled government funding cuts

PBS, NPR stations struggle with Trump-fueled government funding cuts

A month after Congress voted to strip public media of public money, PBS and NPR stations are working to cope — and survive. More than 500 radio and television stations are affected, and while some have issues in common, most have problems and strategies unique to their own area.
by The Associated Press

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With CDC in chaos, scientists and physicians piece together replacements for agency's lost work

With CDC in chaos, scientists and physicians piece together replacements for agency's lost work

The CDC is in turmoil, with outside groups stepping in to handle work once done by the agency. The upheaval follows Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s sweeping restructuring and downsizing of the Atlanta-based agency.
by The Associated Press

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Democrats see crime as a major problem. Their party is struggling to address it

Democrats see crime as a major problem. Their party is struggling to address it

A new AP-NORC poll finds that while most Democrats disapprove of how Trump is handling the issue, a large majority, 68 percent, see crime as a “major problem” in large cities. That’s despite the fact that statistics show crime, overall, is down across the nation. The findings underscore the challenge facing Democratic leaders.
by The Associated Press

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A walk through a Smithsonian museum reveals American genius and cruelty as Trump presses for change

A walk through a Smithsonian museum reveals American genius and cruelty as Trump presses for change

The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington explores the complexity of America's past. The museum's mission is to present a nuanced view of history. President Donald Trump wants a simpler narrative focused on American pride and achievement.
by The Associated Press

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