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Gov. Gavin Newsom tours the Chevron oil field west of Bakersfield, where a spill of more than 800,000 gallons flowed into a dry creek bed in McKittrick, Calif. in July 2019.

California Governor Cracks Down On Fracking, Requires Audits And Scientific Review

Gavin Newsom's initiatives follow a massive oil release from a Chevron facility in Kern County suspected of being caused by a high-pressure steam process for releasing oil from underground rock.

We've met Arthur Russell the sparse synth-pop auteur, clubby post-disco producer, minimalist composer and mantric folkie. On <em>Iowa Dream</em>, we meet the aspiring pop star.

Which Arthur Russell Are We Getting On 'Iowa Dream'?

On the typically far-afield, but equally understated, new album Iowa Dream, the shadow of Arthur Russell lengthens over pop music yet again.

Former State Department special envoy to Ukraine Kurt Volker and former National Security Council Senior Director for European and Russian Affairs Tim Morrison testified before the House Intelligence Committee on Tuesday during the third day of open hearings in the impeachment inquiry against President Trump.

Special Report: Takeaways From Day 3 Of Testimony In The Public Impeachment Hearings

Four witnesses testified before the House Intelligence Committee on Tuesday in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump.

Lizzo is nominated for eight Grammy prizes, including best new artist.

Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X Lead 2020 Grammy Nominations

Lizzo was nominated across five of the night's top categories, including best new artist. Billie Eilish is also up for that coveted prize along with Lil Nas X and Tank & The Bangas.

Murphy Hospital Will Close Labor and Delivery In December

Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital in Murphy has announced that it will be closing its Labor and Delivery services the first week of December. The OB/GYN…

Mourners lament the deaths of young men at a funeral in El Alto, Bolivia, on Wednesday. The men were shot outside a major fuel plant in an operation by Bolivian security forces to clear a blockade that has caused fuel shortages in La Paz.

At Least 6 Killed As Political Turmoil Continues In Bolivia

Ex-President Evo Morales continues to influence politics from exile in Mexico City as the interim president moves toward new elections. The death toll has risen to 30 in the post-election violence.

Gordon Sondland, the U.S ambassador to the European Union, departs for a short break while testifying before the House Intelligence Committee in the Longworth House Office Building on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.

Key Takeaways From Gordon Sondland's Watershed Impeachment Hearing

The U.S. ambassador to the European Union said all the top leaders in officialdom were "in the loop" throughout the Ukraine affair, broadening its implications well beyond President Trump.

Diez historias para empezar a escuchar Radio Ambulante.

10 episodios para empezar a escuchar Radio Ambulante

Una selección para introducirse al podcast más escuchado en español.

Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz has failed to form a new government by the deadline, dashing his hopes of toppling longtime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and pushing Israel closer to an unprecedented third election in less than a year.

Israel May Hold New Elections After Netanyahu's Rival Fails To Form Government

Benny Gantz's failure to form a coalition prolongs months of political deadlock. It does not automatically trigger new elections; rather, it kicks off another wave of political haggling.

A lawsuit by 17 McDonald's workers accuses the fast-food chain of "undermining safety" with late-night work, store design changes and inadequate training.

McDonald's Failed To Protect Workers Against Violent Customers, Lawsuit Says

A lawsuit by 17 McDonald's workers recounts threats, harassment and assaults, accusing the fast-food chain of "undermining safety" with late-night work, store design changes and inadequate training.

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