David Greene

Environmental Engineer and Senior Researcher at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Knoxville, TN

David Greene appears in the following:

News Brief: Trump Rally, Israel Controversy, Immigrant Workers

Friday, August 16, 2019

President Trump campaigns in New Hampshire. Israel reverses ban on U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib. And, U.S. employers say they have no choice but to rely on immigrants for low-paying jobs.

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News Brief: Recession Fears, Philly Standoff, Hong Kong Protests

Thursday, August 15, 2019

The Dow tumbled 800 points on recession worries. Philadelphia police arrest gunman who shot 6 officers. Hong Kong protesters are pushing for more freedoms from China but there are signs of division.

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News Brief: Hong Kong Protests, China Tariffs, Placido Domingo

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Mainland China seems to be ramping up efforts against Hong Kong protesters. The U.S. is delaying some new tariffs against China. One of opera's most popular stars faces sexual misconduct allegations.

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News Brief: Immigration Rule, Jail Conditions, Hong Kong Protests

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

The U.S. issues a new rule that could dramatically reshape the country's immigration system. Examining the conditions at the Metropolitan Correctional Center. Protests resume at Hong Kong's airport.

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News Brief: Epstein's Death, Democrats' Gun Plans, Hong Kong Protests

Monday, August 12, 2019

Financier Jeffrey Epstein was found dead inside his Manhattan jail cell Saturday. Democratic presidential candidates release plans for reducing gun violence. Protesters and police clash in Hong Kong.

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The Couple Killed Saving Their Baby In El Paso Had Just Found A Future Together

Thursday, August 08, 2019

Andre and Jordan Anchondo were two of the 22 people killed in El Paso on Saturday. President Trump visited El Paso to meet with survivors as families grieve and mourn their loved ones.

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News Brief: El Paso Victims, Boy Scouts Sex Abuse Allegations, Hong Kong

Wednesday, August 07, 2019

We talk with the family of El Paso shooting victims and look at President Trump's plans to visit the city. Also, details on a lawsuit alleging sex abuse in the Boy Scouts and news from Hong Kong.

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Family Of El Paso Victims Speaks Out

Wednesday, August 07, 2019

Andre and Jordan Anchondo were among the 22 people killed after Saturday's shooting in El Paso. The Anchondo family says the couple died trying to shield their 2-month-old son from gunfire.

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Former National Security Officials Call For A Stronger Focus On Domestic Terrorism

Tuesday, August 06, 2019

NPR's David Greene speaks with former National Security Council senior director Javed Ali, who's among those calling on the government to make fighting homegrown terrorists a priority.

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How To Talk With Kids About Violent Attacks In The News

Tuesday, August 06, 2019

NPR's David Greene talks with Dr. David Schonfeld, director of the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement about how to talk to children about mass shootings and trauma.

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El Pasoans 'Will Not Let This Define Us,' Mayor Insists

Monday, August 05, 2019

NPR's David Greene talks with El Paso Mayor Dee Margo in the wake of a deadly shooting that left 20 people dead and many more injured at a Walmart.

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In El Paso's Reunification Centers, Sadness, Horror — And Fear Of ICE

Monday, August 05, 2019

NPR's David Greene speaks with Monsignor Arturo Bañuelas, who's been visiting El Paso reunification centers after Saturday's shooting to offer help to those affected, including undocumented residents.

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Background On Trump's Plan To Allow Imports Of Some Prescription Drugs

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

The Trump administration says it's trying to clear a path for Americans to import some prescription drugs from Canada. NPR's David Greene speaks with Phil Galewitz of Kaiser Health News.

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Shark Bites Man; Man Shows Off

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Frank O'Rourke was surfing in Jacksonville Beach, Fla., when a shark bit his arm, leaving teeth marks. He made the best of a bloody situation, heading to the bar where folks kept buying him drinks.

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News Brief: Democrats On Health Care; Interest Rate Cut Expected

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

As 10 Democratic presidential candidates debated Tuesday night, health care dominated the first hour. Another 10 will meet on stage tonight. Also, the Fed is expected to cut interest rates today.

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President Trump Defends Incendiary Tweets

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

President Trump on Tuesday doubled down on his recent incendiary tweets about Baltimore and Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings. Trump spoke as he was leaving the White House.

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News Brief: Democratic Debates, Gilroy Shooting, Data Breach

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Democrats begin a second round of debates Tuesday night in Detroit. A vigil is held for shooting victims in Gilroy, Calif. And, Capital One Bank is dealing with a major data breach.

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Skywalker, The Joker, Now Chucky: Mark Hamill Takes On Another Iconic Character

Monday, June 24, 2019

The murderous doll comes back to life in the reboot of the 1988 horror classic Child's Play. "Good stories are meant to be told over and over," Hamill says of the remake.

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He Could Go 'All The Way': Joe Namath Enters His 4th Quarter

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

In a new autobiography, the great NFL quarterback details his ups (like a Super Bowl victory) and downs (like the Suzy Kolber incident and alcoholism) as he stares down his legacy.

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News Brief: Russia Probe, Immigration Overhaul, Rural Hospital Closes

Friday, May 17, 2019

A federal judge orders the government to release more about the Russia probe. Trump calls for an overhaul of how the U.S. handles legal immigration. A Kansas town grapples with its hospital's closure.

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