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The Big Science and Environment Stories of the Decade

The decade's top science stories as curated by the KQED Science team.

Joseph Maguire has been acting director of national intelligence since August — the longest the position has remained unfilled since its 2004 creation, which was prompted by the attacks of Sept. 11.

4 Months And Counting, An Acting Intelligence Chief In The Hot Seat

It's the longest that the director of national intelligence role has been unfilled since its creation 15 years ago. And the delay has implications for the U.S. intelligence community and beyond.

Storm clouds rolled over Capitol Hill earlier this week.

Political Storm Clouds Glower As Dems Open New Phase In Impeachment Case

After a delay, the House Intelligence Committee is set to convene its first closed-door deposition with a witness. Meanwhile, President Trump thunders, calling the inquiry a waste of time.

Government contractors erect a section of a Pentagon-funded border wall along the Colorado River in Yuma, Ariz., on Sept. 10.

From Snakes To Spikes, Reporters Reveal Trump's Extreme Border Proposals

Border Wars authors Julie Hirschfeld Davis and Michael Shear chronicle the president's attempts to upend the nation's immigration system — including a proposed alligator-filled border trench.

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, his national security adviser, at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, in February.

100 Days In, Trump's Generals Seen As A Moderating Force

President Trump relies on a group of current and former generals to run national security. Does that increase the chances that he'll order military action?

Celebrating 30 Years Of 'Fresh Air' As A Daily NPR Program

From Maurice Sendak to Bill O'Reilly, Terry Gross looks back on some of the most touching — and touchy — moments from interviews she's conducted over the decades.

Former FBI Director James Comey listens during a hearing before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

The Russia Investigations: What Comes Next?

Attorney General Jeff Sessions will appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee after James Comey's dramatic testimony. And a leading Senate Democrat is concerned about obstruction of justice.

Silicon Valley On A Hiring Spree During Coronavirus Pandemic, But For How Long?

Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, Apple and Alphabet are hiring tens of thousands of people — despite, or perhaps, because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why Isn’t Local Seafood a Bigger Deal in the Bay Area?

Rayan Rafay was prepared to be blown away by Bay Area seafood when he moved here in 2016. After growing up on the East Coast, he had been amazed by the seafood he encountered when he moved to Vancouver, British Columbia. Bay Curious is a podcast that answers your questions about the Bay Area. Subscribe … Continue reading Why Isn’t Local Seafood a Bigger Deal in the Bay Area? →

Why Isn’t Local Seafood a Bigger Deal in the Bay Area?

Rayan Rafay was prepared to be blown away by Bay Area seafood when he moved here in 2016. After growing up on the East Coast, he had been amazed by the seafood he encountered when he moved to Vancouver, British Columbia. Bay Curious is a podcast that answers your questions about the Bay Area. Subscribe … Continue reading Why Isn’t Local Seafood a Bigger Deal in the Bay Area? →

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