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These dead sharks were discovered aboard a Chinese-flagged vessel found off Ecuador earlier this month with some 300 tons of marine species, several of which are in danger of extinction.

Fishermen Caught With 6,600 Sharks In Galápagos, Now Headed To Prison

The dead sharks, mostly endangered hammerheads, were part of a 300-ton haul of fish found on a Chinese boat off the Galápagos Islands. An Ecuadorean judge fined and jailed the crew up to four years.

A construction worker at an apartment and retail complex in Nashville. The U.S. economy grew at a less-than-expected 2.6 percent pace in the fourth quarter.

U.S. Growth Slows To 2.6 Percent Pace In The Fourth Quarter

The U.S. economy expanded at a decent pace in the final months of 2017. But most economists had been expecting stronger growth. This dashed hopes for three straight quarters of growth above 3 percent.

A border patrol car drives past the old border wall just east of Borderfield State Park where construction is set to begin on approximately 14.5 miles of new fencing on June 4 in San Ysidro, Calif.

DHS: Nearly 2,000 Children Separated From Adults At Border In 6 Weeks

The government says the Office of Refugee Resettlement, charged with finding homes for solo children or those who have been separated from their families, has more than 10,000 children in shelters.

KALW Almanac Wednesday January 6, 2016

January 6 is the sixth day of the year. There are 360 days remaining until the end of the year. The sun will rise in San Francisco at 7:26 am and sunset…

The aircraft wreckage near Shannon Airport in Fredricksburg, Va.

6 People Killed In Northern Virginia Plane Crash

Virginia State Police say at least six people were killed when a private airplane caught fire as it was attempting to land at an airport in Fredericksburg on Friday afternoon.

Eleanor Roosevelt presides over the table at a dinner celebrating her husband's victory in the 1932 Democratic presidential primary. Author Laura Shapiro notes that later, as first lady, Roosevelt would seem "apathetic about what was on her plate" while in the White House.

'What She Ate' Reveals The Plates And Palates Of 6 Notable Women

Laura Shapiro has likened her method of biographical research to "standing in line at the supermarket and peering into the other carts." Critic Maureen Corrigan says her resulting book is fascinating.

On the moon in 1972, Apollo 16 astronaut John Young jumps off of the lunar surface to salute the U.S. flag.

Astronaut John Young, Who Flew In Space 6 Times, Dies At 87

One of NASA's most accomplished astronauts died Friday. He flew in space six times, including a moon landing, and later headed the office that chose crews for space shuttle missions.

Washington State Sues Motel 6 Over Sharing Guest Immigration Data

Washington state is suing Motel 6 for sharing guest information with immigration agents. NPR's Scott Simon talks with the state's attorney general, Bob Ferguson, about the case and marijuana policy.

Minds Over Matter ~ 12/6/15

This week's panelists: teacher/photographer Pauline Tajchman and San Francisco Chronicle Music Critic Joshua Kosman, with moderator Dana Rodriguez.

7/6: How much is your signature worth?

Medical innovations for dealing with incontinence.Playwright Star Finch imagines the coming era of hyper-technology.The true cost of a ballot signature.

Daily news roundup for Wednesday, July 6 2016

Here's what's happening in the Bay Area, as curated by KALW news:SF’s gig economy comes into focus // SF Examiner“More and more residents in San Francisco…

7/6: How much is your signature worth?

Medical innovations for dealing with incontinence.Playwright Star Finch imagines the coming era of hyper-technology.The true cost of a ballot signature.

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