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December 17, 2018
BBC Lookahead: Potential 'No Deal' Brexit, Taxi Strike In South Korea
Pooneh Ghoddoosi joins Steve Milne from London to discuss the potential "no deal" Brexit and the taxi strike in South Korea.
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December 15, 2018
All Camp Fire Evacuation Orders Lifted
The fire broke out Nov. 8, killing at least 86 people and destroying 14,000 homes in Paradise and nearby communities in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
December 15, 2018
Remembering Nancy Wilson And Her Benefit Concert For CapRadio
From the time CapRadio first signed on the air in 1979, Nancy Wilson has been one of our core artists and an audience favorite. In 1994, Ms. Wilson performed in a special concert celebrating our 15th anniversary. Beforehand she sat for an interview.
December 15, 2018
Big Polluters Get Help From The State, Renewing Doubts About California’s Climate Goals
The cap-and-trade system for cutting greenhouse gases is in danger of not delivering the state’s required emissions reductions.
California’s November Election Turnout Was Highest In A Midterm In 36 Years
The Secretary of State’s office has certified the results of California’s November election. The 64.5 percent turnout rate was higher than the last eight different midterm elections.
December 14, 2018
PG&E Proposes New $1.1 Billion Customer Rate Hike
The utility says more than half the money raised would go to improving wildfire safety.
December 14, 2018
California Alleges PG&E Falsified Pipeline Safety Records
Regulators on Friday accused one of California's largest utilities of falsifying safety documents for natural gas pipelines for years following its criminal conviction and multimillion-dollar fine for the San Bruno pipeline explosion.
December 14, 2018
Chief Justice Of The California Supreme Court Leaves The Republican Party, Citing Kavanaugh
California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye has given up her Republican registration and re-registered as a no-party preference voter, citing the Kavanaugh nomination and saying she had become increasingly uncomfortable with the party's direction.
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December 14, 2018
California Mandates 100-Percent Zero-Emission Bus Fleet
(AP) — California moved Friday to eliminate fossil fuels from its fleet of 12,000 transit buses, enacting a first-in-the-nation mandate that will vastly increase the number of electric buses on the road.
December 14, 2018
Nancy Wilson, Legendary Vocalist And NPR 'Jazz Profiles' Host, Dies At 81
Wilson, who won three Grammy awards and recorded more than 60 albums, died at her California home Thursday after a long illness. From 1996-2005, she hosted NPR's documentary series Jazz Profiles.
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National Security
New Reports Detail Expansive Russia Disinformation Scheme Targeting U.S.
December 17, 2018
The studies for the Senate intelligence committee assess how broadly Russians wielded social media in order to reach millions of Americans and suppress Democratic and black voting.
Politics
Saudi Arabia Denounces U.S. Senate's Rebukes On Jamal Khashoggi And Yemen War
December 17, 2018
The kingdom said the Senate's position is "based on baseless allegations and accusations" that distort the truth, and accused U.S. lawmakers of interfering in its affairs.
Science
Green 'Christmas Comet' Visible In Night Sky
December 17, 2018
The comet 46P/Wirtanen just made its closest approach to Earth in centuries. No word on the whereabouts of Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Cupid, Donner or Blitzen (and Rudolph).
World
Israel's Netanyahu Embraces European Leaders With Controversial Views On Holocaust
December 17, 2018
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has befriended nationalist and far-right leaders who tend to be staunchly pro-Israel. But some Israelis say he's too lenient about their views on Holocaust history.
Politics
Here's What Would Happen If The Government Shuts Down This Week
December 17, 2018
Even a partial government shutdown would leave some 800 thousand government workers without pay over the holidays although many would remain on the job.
Goats and Soda
Magical Photos Bring Fables From Mbomo To Life
December 17, 2018
The fables were gathered from people in the Congo Basin and illustrated with a touch of magical realism in the new book Congo Tales: Told By The People Of Mbomo.
Europe
Protesters And Police Clash In Brussels At Rally Against UN Migration Pact
December 17, 2018
Anti-immigration protesters threw firecrackers and stones, and police responded with water cannons and tear gas as the demonstration outside of European Union headquarters turned violent.
Africa
U.S. Says 'Precision Airstrikes' Killed 62 Al-Shabab Militants In Somalia
December 17, 2018
The six airstrikes did not harm any civilians, the U.S. says. The strikes targeted a camp in a remote area roughly 30 miles southwest of Mogadishu.
Middle East
Iraq Lays Cornerstone To Restore Al-Nuri Mosque, As Mosul Rebuilds
December 17, 2018
Iraqi religious leaders officially initiated the restoration of Mosul's al-Nuri mosque yesterday. The mosque was destroyed as Iraqi forces reclaimed control of the city from the Islamic State in 2017.
Shots - Health News
What You Need To Know About The Affordable Care Act After Texas Ruling
December 17, 2018
A federal judge in Texas rules the ACA is unconstitutional. What does this mean for American healthcare, and who will be affected?
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Insight: Cal Fire Chief Retires / Jerry Brown's Legacy / Native American Drum Group Otsigeya / Musicians Hannah Mayree And Seymour Love
Cal Fire Chief Ken Pimlott talks to us ahead of his retirement. We look back on Gov. Jerry Brown's legacy. Native American women's drum group Otsigeya performs. Folk musicians Hannah Mayree and Seymour Love preview their show tonight.
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