The third annual Women’s March is Saturday. The first march, held the day after Donald Trump’s inauguration, was a moment of unity. But now there are questions about keeping the united front together.
First Listen: Leyla McCalla, ‘The Capitalist Blues’
On her bustling third album, the former Carolina Chocolate Drops member maps her vision of the Afro-Caribbean diaspora while gently taking Anglocentricism (and capitalism) down a notch.
Backlash Erupts After Gillette Launches A New #MeToo-Inspired Ad Campaign
Gillette’s new ad campaign is trending on YouTube but has more than twice as many dislikes than likes. Some are threatening a boycott, offended by the company’s call for a new kind of masculinity.
House Intel Chairman Schiff Vows To Get Trump Jr. Phone Records — And More
The California Democrat says to expect new activity from the House intelligence committee this year. Read the transcript of his interview with NPR.
Poll: Trump Approval Down, Slips With Base
During the longest shutdown in history, key parts of Trump’s base — from suburban men to white evangelicals to white men without a college degree — have slipped in their support for the president.
Shutdown Threatens To Stall Recovery In Wildfire-Ravaged Paradise, Calif.
A federal grant for basic infrastructure projects is stalled. There is concern that, if fire survivors don’t see evidence that recovery has begun, they could give up hope and leave the region.
Matchmaking Scientists Find Romeo The Frog His Own Juliet
It’s been a 10-year quest but researchers have discovered a female Sehuencas water frog that could help save the species from extinction.
Louisville Renames Airport After Late Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali
The renowned boxer and humanitarian advocate traveled the world but always credited his hometown in Kentucky. He died in 2016.
State Department Identifies American Killed In Nairobi Terror Attack
Jason Spindler was in Nairobi working for a firm he co-founded that promoted business partnerships in emerging markets.
‘Next Round’s On Me’: Buy A Federal Worker A Beer In New D.C. Initiative
As businesses and government employees feel the impact of the partial shutdown, one website lets anyone buy a beer for an unpaid worker.
For 7th Consecutive Year, Visa Overstays Exceeded Illegal Border Crossings
A study also finds that the unauthorized population from Mexico has declined by 1.3 million people since 2010.
Barr’s Record On Mass Incarceration Comes Under Scrutiny In Confirmation Hearing
The heads of two influential national civil rights organizations challenged William Barr’s suitability to be attorney general, citing his record in the early 1990s when he previously led the DOJ.
Jack Bogle, Father Of Simple Investing, Dies At 89
Bogle, the founder of Vanguard who created the first index mutual fund, died Wednesday, the firm said. He said investors should own a mix of bonds and stocks but shouldn’t pay managers to pick them.
Airline Cabin Crew Accused Of Acting As Couriers In International Drug Syndicate
Eight people arrested in Australia are linked to an international crime syndicate that police say is responsible for smuggling heroin and methamphetamine.
‘I’m A Survivor Of Violence’: Portraits Of Women Waiting In Mexico For U.S. Asylum
Photographer Federica Valabrega photographed Central American women who fled domestic violence and joined a migrant caravan to seek asylum in the U.S.
When A Trip To The Doctor Leads To A Chat About Antibiotics
The latest NPR-IBM Watson Health Poll finds that medical visits for symptoms of infections are common and that many people get an antibiotic under those circumstances. But a talk is in order first.
Daily Movement — Even Household Chores — May Boost Brain Health In Elderly
Whether it’s exercise or housework, older Americans who move their bodies regularly may preserve more of their memory and thinking skills, even if they have brain lesions and other signs of dementia.
Federal Watchdog Finds Government Ignored Emoluments Clause With Trump Hotel
The Inspector General for the General Services Administration said agency lawyers decided to ignore the constitutional issues when they reviewed the lease after Donald Trump won the 2016 election.
MSU Interim President Resigns Amid Anger Over Remarks About Sexual Assault Victims
Interim President John Engler’s efforts to try to shepherd the school through a turbulent time had been undercut by a year of scandal.
Amid Brexit Chaos, Theresa May’s Government Survives Confidence Vote
Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of the Labour Party, had called for the vote in Parliament after the resounding defeat of the Brexit deal that the prime minister had negotiated with the EU.
Bacteria In Worms Make A Mosquito Repellent That Might Beat DEET
An insect-killing bacteria that lives inside a parasitic worm might hold the key to developing a powerful new repellent.
Shutdown Will Be Worse For Economy Than First Thought, White House Says
White House officials reportedly say that each week of the shutdown will subtract 0.1 percentage point from growth — double the administration’s original estimate.
Real Fake News: Activists Circulate Counterfeit Editions Of ‘The Washington Post’
The phony paper, distributed in Washington, D.C., “reported” that President Trump had resigned under pressure from female political activists.
Watch: Massive, Moving Ice Disk Takes Center Stage, Mesmerizing Maine
Whether reminiscent of the moon’s surface or “a big duck-go-round,” a circle of ice entrances as it bobs and spins on a river in Maine.
Pelosi Calls For Postponement Of State Of The Union Address Due To Shutdown
In a letter to President Trump, Pelosi cites security concerns and suggests working together to find another suitable date. Pelosi also gave the president the option to deliver the address in writing.
Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown Moves Closer To Joining 2020 Campaign
The Ohio Democrat told NPR on Wednesday that Democrats “need to win in the heartland” as he announced a tour of states holding the first primaries in 2020.
Massachusetts Attorney General Implicates Family Behind Purdue Pharma In Opioid Deaths
In a detailed memorandum, Attorney General Maura Healey alleges eight Sackler family members and nine Purdue board members or executives played key roles in the nation’s deadly opioid epidemic.
From A Cell To A Home: Newly Released Inmates Matched With Welcoming Hosts
A novel housing program in California links people who have served long-term prison sentences with those willing to rent space in their homes.
Veterans Claiming Illness From Burn Pits Lose Court Fight
Hundreds of veterans sued military contractor KBR Inc., alleging toxic smoke from burn pits at military bases made them ill. A federal appellate court said compensation must come from Congress.
Federal Employees Moonlight To Pay The Bills
As the partial government shutdown continues, some federal workers and contractors are looking for temporary jobs to earn income.
In Home Of Original Sriracha Sauce, Thais Say Rooster Brand Is Nothing To Crow About
The Rooster brand, ubiquitous in the U.S., is now being exported to Thailand, where Sriracha was born. But many Thais who taste the U.S. version are not impressed. “I wanted to gag,” says one.
Netflix Increases Subscription Prices As It Churns Out Original Content
The hikes, which will affect all U.S. viewers, come as Netflix faces an increasingly competitive field of video streaming services.
D.C. Judge Tells Furloughed Workers They Must Stay On The Job
About 400,000 federal workers are called “excepted” and are required to work without pay. They sued for an injunction that would end that requirement, but the judge said no.
Gunman Who Fatally Shot Chicago’s Hadiya Pendleton Sentenced To 84 Years In Prison
Micheail Ward did not receive a life sentence as Hadiya’s mother had asked the court but he is expected to spend the rest of his life in prison for the killing of the 15-year-old girl.
IRS Recalling 46,000 Workers To Handle Tax Returns Despite Partial Shutdown
The union for the IRS workers criticized the Trump administration for forcing them to work “in exchange only for an IOU.” Employees have been promised back pay when funding is approved.
Wait Times Normal At Most Airports, TSA Says, As More Agents Call Out Sick
Government workers, including TSA agents, missed their first paycheck of the year last Friday, as a result of the country’s longest partial government shutdown.