Alabama’s Exotic Pet Laws Could Soon Change
Alabama law forbids ownership of certain species of exotic animals, but that list does not include big cats, wolves and primates. Federal laws restrict the import, export, and transport of these animals, but it also allows states to set their own guidelines regarding possession of these creatures. Alabama lawmakers are considering changing the state’s regulations on exotic pet ownership. More on this from Nick Patterson, editor of the weekly newspaper Weld.
National Guard says members patrolling D.C. ‘may be armed’
National Guard members and federal law enforcement officers are patrolling the city as part of President Trump's effort to assert federal control over policing in the District.
Air Canada suspends restart plans after union defies return to work order
Air Canada will resume flights Monday evening, claiming the union illegally directed flight attendants to defy a return-to-work order.
After meeting Putin, Trump changes his position on the need for a ceasefire
When President Trump was flying to Alaska to meet Vladimir Putin, he said the goal was a ceasefire. But after they talked, Trump aligned himself with Putin and downplayed the need for a truce.
One neurosurgeon, 8 million patients
Alieu Kamara is the first and only neurosurgeon in Sierra Leone. "Before Dr. Kamara, there was no hope," said professor Kehinde Oluwadiya of the University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospital Complex.
Sunday Puzzle: Dressed to the rhymes
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Weekend Edition puzzle master Will Shortz and NEPM listener Alison Triebwasser of East Longmeadow, Massachusetts.
Hurricane Erin downgraded to Category 3 storm
Heavy rain is still expected across the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, with rainfall of up to 8 inches in some areas.
