Judge Christian Zerpa fled with his wife and daughter and denounced President Nicolás Maduro’s re-election. Venezuela’s highest court said Zerpa left to avoid an investigation into sexual misconduct.
Israel Arrests 5 Teenage Suspects In Fatal Stoning Of Palestinian Woman
The arrests in the fatal attack on a Palestinian woman last year has highlighted a rift between Israel’s security establishment and hawks in the settler community.
Cyntoia Brown, In Prison For Murder, Is Granted Clemency By Tenn. Governor
Brown’s supporters say she was a victim of human trafficking who has remade herself while in prison — and on Monday, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam agreed.
Why This Charity Has Stopped Asking For Money
In 2017, No Lean Season raised nearly $12 million to help farmhands in Bangladesh travel to the city to find jobs when fields lay fallow. Now they’re saying “no” to donations. What happened?
Spacey Appears In Court Over Sexual Assault Case Involving Busboy In Nantucket
“A not guilty plea was entered on the defendant’s behalf,” the district attorney’s office says. Spacey is accused of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old man in the summer of 2016.
Ginsburg Misses Supreme Court Arguments For First Time After Cancer Surgery
The 85-year-old liberal justice underwent surgery for cancer last month and also recently broke several ribs after a fall.
Gabon Says Coup Attempt Is ‘Under Control’ After Soldiers Seized Radio Station
Armed soldiers took control of a state radio station early Monday morning and broadcast a statement saying the nation was under their control and that a new leader would be chosen.
U.S.-China Trade Talks Restart Ahead of March Deadline
The U.S. has imposed a quarter trillion dollars in tariffs on Chinese goods since the trade war started last year.
Saudi Woman Seeks Asylum, Fears Family Will Kill Her
Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun’s real-time Twitter pleas for help go viral as she begs for refugee status, citing domestic abuse. Thai lawyers have filed an injunction to prevent her deportation.
What Iowa Democrats Want In A 2020 Candidate: Someone Who Can Beat Trump
Older voters and younger voters, former Clinton supporters and Bernie Sanders fans, all say they want a candidate who is electable. “I want somebody to get Trump out of there,” said Marilynn Leggio.
CBS Names Legendary Producer Susan Zirinsky As Head Of News
The president of CBS News, David Rhodes, is stepping down and will give way to the CBS producer and documentary-maker. Zirinsky will be the first woman to head CBS News.
Extreme Temperatures May Pose Risks To Some Mail-Order Meds
Loretta Boesing is on a mission to make sure prescription drugs delivered by mail are safe and effective. The life of her son — and others who order medicine by mail — could depend on it, she says.
White House Adds To List Of Border Demands As Shutdown Continues
The White House has sent its latest offer of a new border security package to the Democratic-controlled House, and the price tag has grown even larger.
Golden Globes: ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ And ‘Green Book’ Win Big
Andy Samberg and Sandra Oh hosted an upbeat Golden Globes ceremony, but several of the winning films raised uncomfortable questions about race and responsibility.
National Park Service Plans To Expand Operations Amid Government Shutdown
Volunteers and a skeletal staff have maintained sites in some parks. In others, the amount of damage and trash triggered an unprecedented move from the National Park Service to return more workers.
Golden Globes 2019: The Complete List Of Winners
Bohemian Rhapsody, Green Book, and The Kominsky Method, Glenn Close, and Lady Gaga all took home awards. Here is the complete list of winners.
Trump Repeats Calls For A Border Wall As Shutdown Negotiations Continue
The partial government shutdown is stretching into its third week, with more than 800,000 federal employees having to stay home from work or be furloughed.
Trump Adviser Bolton Says U.S. Withdrawal From Syria Is Conditional On Defeat Of ISIS
After declaring victory over ISIS last month, President Trump now says U.S. forces in Syria “won’t be finally pulled out until ISIS is gone,” echoing words from National Security Adviser John Bolton.
Militant Suspected Of USS Cole Bombing Is Killed In U.S. Airstrike, Trump Says
President Trump and U.S. Central Command confirmed that a U.S. airstrike in Yemen has killed one of the militants believed to be behind the deadly USS Cole bombing in 2000.
At Least 30 Workers Killed In Afghanistan Gold Mine Collapse
The victims were illegally searching for gold and had dug deep in a riverbed in northeastern Afghanistan, according to a spokesman for the provincial governor.
Police In Houston Charge Suspect With Murder In Death Of 7-Year-Old Jazmine Barnes
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says Jazmine’s family was not the target of the Dec. 30 shooting.
After Falling Short, U.S. Army Gets Creative With New Recruiting Strategy
The U.S. Army is looking for recruits in new places like Instagram and e-sports tournaments. NPR’s Leila Fadel asked Gen. Frank Muth, head of the Army Recruiting Command, about the new strategies.
‘We Were Eating Grass’: Syrians Flee As Fight Pushes On Against Last ISIS Remnants
The last U.S.-led offensive against ISIS in Syria is taking place in a remote desert region. The al-Hol refugee camp is overwhelmed with new arrivals.
Is It A Nasty Cold Or The Flu?
Knowing how to differentiate between symptoms of each can be important, especially if you’re at high risk for flu’s complications. Influenza can lead to pneumonia, hospitalization and even death.
A Guide To Who’s Who In House Leadership For The 116th Congress
The Democratic leadership is diverse, representing the record number of women and minorities first elected. Republicans, however, have a leadership slate made up almost entirely of white males
No Deal To End Government Shutdown As Negotiations Continue In Washington
Congressional leadership staff and White House officials are meeting this weekend to come to an agreement, but remain at an impasse over funding for a border wall.
An Engineering Wunderkind’s Ocean Plastics Cleanup Device Hits A Setback
Four months into its testing phase, the Ocean Cleanup’s plastic-catching device isn’t catching as much plastic as intended.
Threatened Bluefin Tuna Sells For $3 Million In Tokyo Market
Sushi chain owner Kiyoshi Kimura purchased the 612-pound Pacific bluefin tuna at auction. Conservationists are alarmed about the fate of the species.
Ukrainian Orthodox Church Officially Gains Independence From Russian Church
The schism between Ukrainian churches and the Russia Orthodox Church culminated Saturday in the creation of an independent Ukrainian Orthodox Church, angering Russian religious and political leaders.
As American Sits In Moscow Jail, Russia Says U.S. Has Detained One Of Its Citizens
A top Russian official has dismissed suggestions that Paul Whelan would be traded for any Russian in U.S. custody.
Freed From Copyright, These Classic Works Are Yours To Adapt
For the first time in 20 years, a large body of films, music, and books has entered the public domain. That means they can be reworked by new creators in conversation with the originals.
3 Dead After Fight Escalates Into Shooting At California Bowling Alley
Witnesses described hiding behind the bar when gunshots broke out late Friday. Police say they are still working to identify the people involved.
House Democrats Introduce Anti-Corruption Bill As Symbolic 1st Act
Democrats say the bill is for people who “feel left out and locked out from their own democracy.” It addresses voting, political money, redistricting and ethics.
How A Mongolian Heavy Metal Band Got Millions Of YouTube Views
All it took for The Hu to have an Internet breakthrough was a dramatic video and screaming guitars — plus a horsehead fiddle and throat singing.
‘An Eerie Silence’ Where Federal Land Agency Workers Are Furloughed
The partial federal government shutdown has furloughed thousands of people who work on millions of acres of public land across the country. That means work on critical projects has mostly stopped.219
Not Out To Lunch: Businesses That Rely On Federal Workers Suffer The Shutdown
While the furloughed federal workers are likely to get back pay, a sandwich shop is not going to get paid for a sandwich not eaten.