The interaction between the man and the teen caused an outcry. But a more complicated picture has emerged of the day when several groups of protesters converged at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington.
Analysis: How The Rise Of The Far Right Threatens Democracy Worldwide
From Turkey and Hungary, to India and the Philippines, the voices of nationalism have become dominant forces that begin with the election of a charismatic, influential and powerful man.
Martin Luther King Jr. National Park Reopens For Holiday, Thanks To A Private Grant
Without money from the Delta Air Lines Foundation, Atlanta’s Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park would have been closed for the King holiday, a National Park Service spokesman told NPR.
Researchers Find A Web Of Factors Behind Multiple Sclerosis
It’s looking like MS strikes when a variety of triggers gang up to impair neurons in the brain and spinal cord. Researchers are using their new knowledge to search for treatments.
Sen. Kamala Harris Announces 2020 Presidential Candidacy
The California Democrat’s career as a prosecutor, as well as economic and racial equality, are the focus of her campaign. Harris is the third senator to announce a presidential run.
Once Centers Of Soviet Propaganda, Moscow’s Libraries Are Having A ‘Loud’ Revival
“A library can be a loud place,” says a city official in charge of Moscow’s 400-plus public libraries, which have begun attracting visitors with coffee shops, theater rehearsals and lectures.
You Don’t Have To Go No-Carb: Instead, Think Slow Carb
Ditching carbs can led to quick weight loss, but can you really stick with it? Here’s the science on eating carbs smarter to keep you sated and healthy.
For 2020 Democrats, The Race Is On To Win Over Black Voters
Democrat candidates are talking about race and racism in a more nuanced way than they have before, thanks in part to the desire to gain support from black voters in early primary states.
Why The U.S. Census Starts In Alaska’s Most Remote, Rural Villages
The 2020 census is set to begin in Toksook Bay, Alaska, continuing the tradition of counting the most remote parts of the most northern state before the rest of the U.S.
The Rams And The Patriots Will Face Off For Super Bowl LIII
The Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots both needed overtime in their conference games to reach the Super Bowl, where they’ll meet for the first time in 17 years.
Republican Congresswoman Warns GOP Leaders Of Gender ‘Crisis’
New York Rep. Elise Stefanik is leading a new PAC to recruit Republican women candidates. Congressional leaders are taking notice, but President Trump’s impact is a matter of dispute in the party.
Winter Storm Grounds Flights, Delays Trains And Knocks Out Power
The storm barreled through New England after hitting the Midwest, creating havoc along some transportation routes.
Pray With The Pope, From Your iPhone
The pope brought a tablet to his usual Sunday address, as he announced the ClickToPray app for communal prayer around the world, with a call for young Catholics to engage.
Video Of Kentucky Students Mocking Native American Man Draws Outcry
Videos show students associated with Covington Catholic High School chanting and laughing as they encircle Nathan Phillips, an Omaha Elder, at the Indigenous Peoples March in Washington last Friday.
Shutdown Makes Government Websites More Vulnerable To Hackers, Experts Say
The longer the federal shutdown lasts, the more likely security breaches of government websites become, cyber specialists say. And it could lead to security problems long after the government reopens.
Family Of American Jailed In Syria Goes Public In An Appeal To Trump
The family of Majd Kamalmaz, 61, is making his story public for the first time, spurred by President Trump’s plans to remove U.S. troops from the country.
Could The 10-Year Challenge Be Putting Your Data At Risk?
The viral 10-Year Challenge on social media could train facial recognition technology on how we age, and potentially be used against us, argues author and tech consultant Kate O’Neill.
Welcome To The World’s Largest Gathering Of Humans
It’s India’s Kumbh Mela festival, which is expected to draw a record 15 million pilgrims this year, all looking to take a dip in the sacred Ganges and Yamuna rivers.
Progress Report: President Trump’s Campaign Promises, 2 Years Later
At the midpoint of his four-year term, President Trump has delivered on some campaign promises and ignored others, while many are still works in progress.
Tony Mendez, The ‘Argo’ Spy Who Rescued Americans In Iran, Dies At 78
Mendez slipped into revolutionary Iran in 1980 and brought out six American diplomats who were granted refuge by the Canadian Embassy. He didn’t receive full acclaim until Hollywood made a 2012 movie.
Photos: The Women’s March In Washington
Started in 2017, the protest movement advocates for the rights of women, immigrants, people of color and the LGBTQ community.
Democrats Reject Trump Border Wall Proposal, Calling It A ‘Non-Starter’
The proposal would temporarily extend deportation protections for some immigrants in exchange for funding for a border wall. But Democrats say the offer doesn’t amount to much.
Powerful Winter Storm Sweeps East After Blanketing The Midwest
The storm is bringing snow, ice, freezing rain and arctic air to much of the East Coast.
Trump Travels To Dover AFB For Dignified Transfer Of 4 Americans Killed In Syria
The president met privately with family members Saturday morning. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan also traveled to the ceremony.
More Than 60 Dead, Dozens Injured In Mexican Pipeline Explosion
Residents of Tlahuelilpan, north of Mexico City, had gathered around an illegally tapped pipeline to collect fuel when it burst into flames.
Opinion: Leaving Syria Is Far Less Risky Than Staying
ISIS may not be defeated, but the U.S. is right to withdraw from Syria, argue Aaron David Miller of the Woodrow Wilson Center and Richard Sokolsky of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
She Wanted To Be The Perfect Mom, Then Landed In A Psychiatric Unit
Postpartum psychosis is rare but very real, doctors say. And, unlike in some countries, U.S. moms who need inpatient psychiatric care can’t bring along their babies, adding to the trauma.
Video: Giant Great White Shark Frolics With Divers
“What some don’t realize is that sometimes sharks seek touch,” Ocean Ramsey said after the unforgettable encounter in Oahu. She and her team swam beside a 20-foot-long shark they say is Deep Blue.
After Days Of Silence, Court Says Detained Iranian-American Is Testifying
Marizeh Hashemi, a TV anchor in Iran, was arrested Sunday in the U.S. and is testifying before a grand jury in Washington. This is the first time U.S. authorities have commented on her case.
R. Kelly Has Been Dropped By RCA Records, ‘Billboard’ Reports
Amid increasing protests following the broadcast of the Surviving R. Kelly documentary series, RCA Records has reportedly dropped the singer, who has been accused by multiple women of sexual abuse.
2 People Dead In S.C. Public Housing Complex, 411 Evacuated After Gas Leaks
Police haven’t yet confirmed that the deaths of the men, who were found Thursday morning in separate apartments in Columbia, are tied to the leaks.
‘The Forward,’ Storied Jewish Paper, Shutters Print Edition After 121 Years
The newspaper, founded in 1897, says it is shifting the focus of its Yiddish and English content to digital — and laying off nearly 30 percent of its staff in the process.
Defense Department Releases Names Of Three U.S. Casualties In Syria Attack
The Americans died in a suicide bombing near a restaurant in Manbij, in northern Syria. Analysts say the attacker may have targeted a spot that had become a favorite for U.S. troops.
President Trump, North Korean Leader Kim Agree To Second Meeting Next Month
Trump first met with Kim in June 2018 in Singapore, and the two appeared to form an unlikely bond after Trump had previously criticized Kim on Twitter, slamming him as “Little Rocket Man.”
Zimbabwe Orders Second Internet Shutdown In A Week Of Deadly Protests
Critics accuse the government of constricting Internet use to stop the circulation of images showing a security forces responding violently to protests over increased gas prices.
Shutdown Pressures Freshman Democrats To Deliver On Promise To Break Gridlock
Many newly elected Democrats vowed to work with Republicans and avoid partisan posturing. But they are sticking behind House Speaker Pelosi’s position not to give in on the demand for wall money.