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The Senate has confirmed President Trump's nominee for U.S. Attorney General.
“And, here's Claudia Grisaldis reports, the confirmation of Todd Blanche came after weeks”
of opposition from members of both parties. Blanche was approved to the role by a one-boat margin, outgoing Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy who helped get Blanche over the finish line said he was aware the decision would draw controversy. "Mr. Blanche is not perfect and he will tell you this, but the choice is not between
perfection and Mr. Blanche. It is between Mr. Blanche and another acting attorney general who may not run the department effectively under President Trump."
Blanche faced concerns over his role in a $1.8 billion fund created as part of a DOG settlement
with Trump that was on track to benefit the President's allies. Blanche rescinded the fund in writing, but to Republicans, Susan Collins of Maine and Alaska for Republican Lisa Murkowski voted no over concerns of a justice department dominated by Trump's demands, Claudia Deseles and PR news. In Utah, extremely dry weather and high temperatures and winds are fueling wildfires in the
“state, including the large wide-mouthed two-fire.”
Diana Younger is the public information officer with the fire. We're at 111,306 acres with 24% containment. It's about two miles southwest of Kanoche, Utah, and we are still experiencing extreme fire behavior. "She says there are more than 630 people fighting the fire, including nine crews, along
with seven helicopters, 23 engines, nine dozers, and water tenders. Meanwhile, the fate of two crew members on board of firefighting helicopter the crashed yesterday isn't known. Fire officials say the remote crash site is in the perimeter of the fire, and that until conditions get better, they can't safely send in emergency responders.
The NTSB and the FAA are investigating the crash while fires are burning in several western states." The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it's tightening restrictions for people traveling to the United States from Ebola affected areas in Africa. Michael Coloki has more.
The latest CDC guidance means Americans and other nationals who have been to the Democratic Republic of Congo within 21 days prior to traveling to the United States will not be allowed to board commercial flights with U.S. destinations. Those travelers must remain outside of the DRC for 21 days before re-entering the U.S. The CDC says the measures are in place to reduce the risk of Ebola being brought into the
United States, adding that certain categories of travelers who have recently been to Uganda or South Sudan will be required to enter the U.S. through designated airports where they will undergo health screening for impaired news on Michael Coloki in Nairobi. This is NPR News in Washington. Most children have little idea what they want to do when they grow up.
Some of your Janet Wu-Jang Lee reports on how mentorship can open the door to careers
they may have never considered.
Even when kids are passionate about something, it can be hard for them to figure out what that dream job looks like and how to make it happen. And research shows that can be especially true for young people from marginalized backgrounds. "There's expectations that black folks do this and black folks don't do that." Keith Russell is a conservation scientist that Audubon and Philadelphia who mentors aspiring
blockbusters and scientists and that's been a real barrier for black folks to get into burning.
“So it's really important to have support and to know be with people that understand your”
interest. Russell says mentorship could help young people understand what needs to be done to achieve those dreams, like plan their education or work on specific skills. Janet Wu-Jang Lee and PR News. Three former presidents joined an all-star roster of historians contributing to a series
of essays about presidents back to George Washington. Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, along with Chief Justice John Roberts, are among the essayists in a project called "In Persuit." The bipartisan effort is intended to bring new insights to the public about 43 presidents
and 30 first ladies in history.
All presidents are examined except Joe Biden and Donald Trump. They were judged to be too fresh to be appraised by history. The project is led by Colleen Schogen, who was fired by President Trump without explanation last year as the country's archivist. You're listening to NPR News.
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