WQCS Site Search

Russian-backed hackers targeted election systems in 21 states but federal officials had not told state election officials which states were targeted until now.

10 Months After Election Day, Feds Tell States More About Russian Hacking

The Department of Homeland Security said earlier this year that it had evidence of Russian activity in 21 states. But they didn't inform individual states whether they were among those targeted.

American country & western singer Glen Campbell, who passed away Aug. 8, 2017, pictured in 1967.

Glen Campbell, Country Music Legend, Is Dead At 81

Singer, guitarist and Country Music Hall of Famer Glen Campbell has died after a very public struggle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 81.

Conflict Continues In Spain Between Catalan Government And Madrid

NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with journalist Lucia Benavides about the ongoing conflict between the Spanish government and the Catalan regional government. In the Catalan capital, Barcelona, the regional parliament voted to declare independence, prompting the national government in Madrid to approve a central takeover of the region.

Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana could be a key vote if Republicans fail to pass a health care bill and are forced to work with the minority party.

Democrats Prepare For A Hard Bargain On Health Care If GOP Bill Fails

The Senate's top Republican says if the GOP can't pass a bill, they'd need to turn to Democrats to fix health care markets. The minority party would try to preserve as much of Obamacare as possible.

Micromanagement can kill motivation, employee creativity and job satisfaction. It's the biggest beef many workers have about their boss.

Is Your Boss Too Controlling? Many Employees Clash With Micromanagers

When employees move on, it's often mentioned as the main reason for their departure. Lack of autonomy at work elevates stress hormones and can have other negative health effects, studies show.

For a few days, DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., was transformed into a competitive robotics arena, where teenagers from 157 countries gathered for the First Global Challenge.

What Really Happened At That Robotics Competition You've Heard So Much About

The controversy surrounding a highly anticipated robotics competition for teens from around the globe sometimes overshadowed an otherwise upbeat event focused on kids, robots and changing the world.

The Metropolitan Detention Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York, where the plaintiffs were detained for months following the September 11 attacks.

Supreme Court Rules Former Detainees Cannot Sue Bush Administration Officials

The six men, all of Arab or South Asian descent, were in the U.S. illegally when they were detained. They say they were held under harsh conditions after the September 11 attacks.

Officials Still Investigating California's Thomas Fire As Lawsuits Grow In Number

In California, officials continue to investigate the Thomas Fire — the largest wildfire in modern California history. A growing number of lawsuits claim a failed water system is a key reason hundreds of homes burned.

Congressional Leaders Visit The White House Seeking To Avert A Government Shutdown

Republican and Democratic leaders of Congress went to the White House to negotiate with President Trump on government funding. Congress is trying to pass a short-term extension before a Friday deadline.

Ty Cobb Joins Growing Roster Of Lawyers Inside Trump's White House

Ty Cobb, the Washington lawyer not the baseball legend, is joining an ever growing roster of lawyers at the White House. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, about the role Cobb will play and the significance of his hiring.

Search results for