Gdansk Mayor Pawel Adamowicz was onstage at an event to raise money for children’s hospitals when he was stabbed in the heart and abdomen.
Iran Is Preparing A Launch. But Is It For A Space Rocket Or A Missile?
Iran says its intentions are peaceful, but the U.S. worries the planned launches are really about developing weapons — specifically, intercontinental ballistic missiles.
William Barr Supported Pardons In An Earlier D.C. ‘Witch Hunt’: Iran-Contra
The former attorney general, nominated to return to run the Justice Department, backed President George H.W. Bush’s decision to pardon ex-Reagan officials caught up in an earlier imbroglio.
From Couch Potato To Fitness Buff: How I Learned To Love Exercise
Creating an exercise habit doesn’t mean you have to spend hours sweating on a treadmill. Start small, build up slowly and remember that all movement counts — even vacuuming, if you do it vigorously.
Child Care: 1 More Way Some Federal Workers Struggle During Shutdown
Many child care centers in federal buildings affected by the partial government shutdown are also shuttered, leaving parents few options when it comes to their kids.
Judge Blocks Trump Birth Control Policy In 13 States And D.C.
The policy makes good on Trump’s promise to peel back the requirement that employers offer contraception coverage at no cost. The rule is on hold in D.C. and the 13 states that challenged it.
Report: Americans Are Now More Likely To Die Of An Opioid Overdose Than On The Road
Americans now have a 1 in 96 chance of dying from an opioid overdose, according to new analysis from the National Safety Council.
Los Angeles Teachers Strike For Smaller Classes, More Nurses And Librarians
Teachers in LA, the second largest school district in the country, began a strike Monday morning. Union members there have been working without a contract for more than a year.
1 Dead And 12 Hospitalized After Mass Drug Overdose In California
Police officers administered CPR after arriving at a home in Chico, California, where the drug overdose occurred. Four people are in critical condition.
Young Woman Who Fled Saudi Arabia Arrives In Canada As Refugee
Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun gained international attention when she locked herself in a Bangkok hotel room and tweeted that her family would kill her if she were deported to Saudi Arabia.
Trump Says He’s ‘Not Keeping Anything Under Wraps,’ About Meetings With Putin
President Trump took pains to keep the details of meetings with Putin secret, the Washington Post reports.
The Push To Break Up The Boys’ Club At The Fed
At a time when more women than men are graduating from college and earning doctorates, just a third of Ph.D.s in economics go to women. Now there’s an effort to increase women economists at the Fed.
‘Whatever It Takes’: Government Workers Apply For Unemployment As Shutdown Drags On
Workers are now missing paychecks for the first time since the partial government shutdown began. That’s causing many of them to do what once seemed unthinkable — apply for unemployment.
Photos: The Forgotten Old People Of Venezuela
In poignant and powerful photographs, Wil Riera draws attention to senior citizens in a country teetering on the brink.
Get Fit — Faster: This 22-Minute Workout Has You Covered
To stay healthy, we need at least 150 minutes of exercise weekly. This routine, created with a celebrated trainer, hits this goal in 22 minutes a day — cardio, weight training and stretching included.
As Shutdown Continues, Thousands Of Federal Workers Visit D.C.-Area Pop-Up Food Banks
The Capital Area Food Bank says it distributed more than 30,000 pounds of fresh produce on Saturday to federal workers impacted by the ongoing partial government shutdown.
More Than $20 Million Crowdsourced For Border Wall Will Be Refunded
Iraq war veteran Brian Kolfage had raised the money through GoFundMe. On Friday, he said donations would go towards a non-profit he created to build the wall, rather than the U.S. government.
Furloughed Workers In Hard-Hit Community Organize Potluck During Shutdown
Friday evening, as the shutdown bordered on becoming the longest in U.S. history, hundreds of furloughed workers gathered in Montgomery County, Md., to share a meal.
Pompeo Says The U.S. Troop Withdrawal From Syria Is Just A ‘Tactical Change’
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is traveling through the Middle East as confusion mounts over U.S. policy in Syria.
Gospel And Black Church Communities Grapple With The Allegations Against R. Kelly
Despite allegations of sexual abuse, the musician still has defenders in the gospel music industry. NPR’s Scott Simon talks with writer Candice Benbow, who says it’s time for leaders to speak up.
A Critic Of Turkey, The Knicks’ Enes Kanter Speaks Out About His Fears For His Life
The NBA star says he fears that if he travels to London for an upcoming game against the Washington Wizards, he might be killed for speaking out against Turkey’s president.
On The Navajo Nation, 5,000 Workers Dependent On A Federal Paycheck
Native American tribes are more dependent on federal dollars than many other communities. As the shutdown continues, Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye is asking Congress to exempt tribes.
Don’t Panic: The Government Shutdown Isn’t Making Food Unsafe
The Food and Drug Administration is inspecting less food these days, thanks to the shutdown. And while that has raised questions about food safety, the food business is largely carrying on as usual.
Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro Launches Presidential Campaign
His announcement came Saturday in Texas, after weeks of hinting he was ready to join the 2020 Democratic primary field. “I’ve always believed with big dreams and hard work anything is possible.”
Shutdown Hampers Wildfire Preparedness and Training Across The Country
Firefighters and forest managers are losing valuable time to prepare for the upcoming wildland fire season as the partial government shutdown continues.
Deaf And Unemployed: 1,000+ Applications But Still No Full-Time Job
Despite technological advancements that allow deaf job seekers to communicate more easily with potential employers, applicants say they still face stigma that they can’t do the job.
It’s Official: The Partial Government Shutdown Is The Longest In U.S. History
Saturday marks Day 22 of the partial federal government shutdown, stretching past the 21 days in 1995-96. Many federal workers missed their first paycheck on Friday.
The Longest Government Shutdown In History, No Longer — How 1995 Changed Everything
We’ve had government shutdowns since the ’70s. Early on, they were low on drama and usually quickly resolved. Then came 1995, when the GOP used budget negotiations to push a broad philosophical fight.
Trump Lashes Out At FBI After ‘NY Times’ Reported On Inquiry Into His Intentions
The president didn’t question the report, which said counterintelligence officials wondered if he was a national security threat. Instead, he said he was “FAR tougher on Russia” than other leaders.
SpaceX To Lay Off 10 Percent Of Its Workforce
A spokesman said the reduction would not be necessary except for “extraordinarily difficult challenges ahead.”
Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Announces She’s Running For President In 2020
The Democrat is an anti-interventionist who has drawn criticism for meeting with Syrian President Bashar Assad. In 2016, she supported the presidential campaign of Bernie Sanders.
California Jury Agrees To Strip Trademarked Logo From Mongols Biker Club
The motorcycle club, whose members have a history of violence and drug dealing, considers its trademarked logo central to its identity. Federal prosecutors say the logo is linked to criminality.
Florida Governor Replaces Broward Sheriff, Citing ‘Incompetence’
“Sheriff [Scott] Israel has repeatedly failed and has demonstrated a pattern of poor leadership,” Gov. Ron DeSantis announced. Former Coral Springs Police Sgt. Gregory Tony will replace Israel.
Macedonian Parliament Approves New Name For The Country As Demanded By Greece
Greece has blocked its northern neighbor from entering into NATO for 27 years over an argument about which country has a right to the name Macedonia.
Accused Of Florida Rape 70 Years Ago, 4 Black Men Get Posthumous Pardons
The new governor said the arrests and trials, and in two cases the killings, of the Groveland Four were unjust. Families of the men had worked for the pardons. The accuser maintained she did not lie.
Canada Grants Asylum To Saudi Woman Who Fled Her Family
Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun is reportedly en route from Thailand to Canada. The 18-year-old was granted refugee status by the U.N. after she alleged abuse by family members.