The bureau wants to know if it should hire more workers and adapt marketing for the 2020 national head count because of any negative impact from a citizenship question.
Senate Confirms Kathy Kraninger As CFPB Director
The White House official has been confirmed as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new chief over objections by critics who highlighted her lack of experience in consumer protection.
On Netflix, Chef Samin Nosrat Goes Global To Demystify ‘Salt Fat Acid Heat’
In her four-part show, James Beard award-winning food writer and chef Samin Nosrat travels the globe, talking to home chefs to learn more about the four essentials of great food.
Report: Facts About Migrants Don’t Always Match What The Headlines Say
‘The Lancet’ looks at everything from the potential spread of infectious diseases to the impact on the economy of the country where migrants and refugees have arrived.
George H.W. Bush Receives Final Funeral In Houston
Bush’s grandson George P. Bush remembered his grandfather as gracious, decent and humble, in the final public memorial ceremony for the 41st president.
Yemen Peace Talks Begin In Sweden, As Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
Houthi rebels and the Yemeni government agreed to a prisoner swap, setting a positive note for the start of the talks. These are the first peace talks in more than two years.
Congress Punts Shutdown Fight Deep Into December
Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill are still fighting over President Trump’s demand to include $5 billion for a border wall in the annual spending bill and have until Dec. 21 to get a deal.
George H.W. Bush’s Mixed Legacy In A Reagan-Era Scandal
Bush, as Ronald Reagan’s vice president, was deeply knowledgeable about the Iran-Contra scandal, yet insisted he played “no operational role.” As president, he pardoned some involved.
When And Where Fruit Flies First Bugged Humans
Drosophila melanogaster is a mainstay of genetics labs, but its wild origins have been mysterious. Scientists have now traced the pesky fly to a particular fruit — a human favorite 10,000 years ago.
The Golden Globe Nominations: Still Weird, But Not Tipsy Quite Yet
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the nominees for the Golden Globes on Thursday morning. There were strong showings for FX, HBO and Amazon, and for films not even out yet.
California Gives Final OK To Require Solar Panels On New Houses
Single and small multi-family homes must include solar panels starting in 2020. Recent extreme weather events such as wildfires and drought make the need clear, a state official says.
Dow Drops 750 Points Amid Worries Over U.S.-China Tensions
U.S. stock markets plunged again Thursday after a Chinese technology executive was arrested in Canada, escalating U.S.-China tensions. The Dow’s dive followed a fall of 799 points Tuesday.
Aboard The 4141 Train, Bush To Get Final Ride Through Texas Countryside
Union Pacific Locomotive 4141 will take Bush’s body to College Station, Texas on Thursday. He will be laid to rest at the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library Center at Texas A&M University.
Chicken Diplomacy: How President Bush Went For The Gut In The Former USSR
The first Bush administration left the former Soviet Union with a taste for dark meat American chicken. It’s all because of a Soviet food shortage, a U.S. surplus, and a deal with President Gorbachev.
Huawei Finance Chief’s Arrest Threatens To Inflame U.S.-China Tensions
Canadian authorities have arrested Meng Wanzhou, the company’s CFO and daughter of its founder, at the request of the U.S. And Chinese officials have made quite clear they’re not happy about it.
Indiana’s Religious Left Flexes Its Political Muscle
In a state long known for its deep red conservative credentials, religious progressives in Indiana are now trying to win some political battles by wooing minority communities.
Court Filing References Secret Special Counsel Investigation. Here’s What It Might Be
The Justice Department says former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn has been very cooperative with the ongoing Russia probe and with an unspecified criminal investigation.
This Supreme Court Case Could Impact The Mueller Probe And Boost Trump’s Pardon Power
A case of a man tried twice for the same gun charge by the federal government and the state of Alabama could have ramifications for the Mueller investigation into the Trump campaign and Russia.
Is America Ready For Prescription Heroin?
In some countries, doctors prescribe medical-grade heroin to patients with long-term addiction. Could it ever happen the U.S.? A new report from RAND Corporation outlines the pros and cons.
Christmas Dinner Rocketed To International Space Station
A cargo that included 5,600 pounds of supplies, science experiments and holiday dinner treats for the crew was launched on Wednesday.
‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside,’ Seen As Sexist, Frozen Out By Radio Stations
Programmers have banned the song after fielding listener complaints that the song is offensive, only to face a backlash against that decision.
Georgia Charges Iranians In Ransomware Attack On Atlanta
U.S. Attorney Byung Pak says Faramarz Savandi and Mohammed Mansouri were behind the cyber extortion scheme that crippled many of the city’s computer systems in March, causing millions in damages.
As Evacuation Orders Lift, Some Paradise Residents Return Home To Devastation
Part of the Northern California town obliterated by the Camp Fire was reopened Wednesday, allowing people to return and see what is left of their community.
North Korea Seen Expanding Missile Base
Satellite images reveal tunneling and other construction activity at two sites near the Chinese border that are believed to house long-range missiles that could in theory reach the United States.
Italian Court Orders Getty Museum To Return Statue To Italy
The Getty Museum in Los Angeles says it has no intention of returning the “Statue of a Victorious Youth,” a piece of art from ancient Greece discovered off the Italian coast in the 1960s.
USA Gymnastics Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
USAG says the filing will help resolve claims against it by athletes who allege abuse by former team doctor Larry Nassar. But bankruptcy may disrupt the pending legal actions against the organization.
The Rise And Fall Of Michael Flynn
The former general was known as a talented officer in the U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. But in Washington, he was dogged by a strange and contradictory relationship with Russia.
Facebook Execs Seen Discussing Data Privacy, Competitors In Leaked Documents
“We don’t feel we have had straight answers from Facebook,” a member of the U.K. Parliament says. The company had fought to keep the records private; some are marked “highly confidential.”
Student Arrested After Protesting University’s Plan To Return A Confederate Statue
Maya Little led a rally against the plan to relocate “Silent Sam” in a new, multimillion-dollar history and education center on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
NYT: Disgraced CBS Chief Les Moonves Misled Investigators
According to a report obtained by The New York Times, lawyers working for CBS say Moonves obstructed an investigation into his alleged sexual misconduct. His lucrative exit package may be withheld.
Space Needle, Meet Lord Stanley: Seattle Is Getting Its Own NHL Team
The league’s Board of Governors unanimously approved the city’s bid to become the 32nd active franchise in the NHL. The team expects to take the ice for the first time in 2021.
Turbulent Trump Era May Unseat The Guardian Of The New Hampshire Primary
For 40 years, New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner’s office has been a mandatory stop for presidential hopefuls. But his brief association with President Trump may cost him his job.
School-Based Counselors Help Kids Cope With Fallout From Drug Addiction
More than 50 Massachusetts schools are participating in a new program that brings counselors in to help children deal with the stress and trauma of living in families struggling with drug addiction.
U. Of Maryland Hires Michael Locksley To Lead Football Team In Time Of Tumult
The new head coach is replacing DJ Durkin, who was fired after a player died under his watch. Now, Locksley must revive a program mired in controversy, though he has a spotty coaching past of his own.
Authorities Lift Tsunami Warning For South Pacific Islands After Massive Quake
The magnitude 7.6 temblor prompted fears that a tsunami might strike Vanuatu and the French territory of New Caledonia. But within hours, local officials said the worst of the danger had passed.
Michael Flynn Has Provided ‘Substantial Assistance’ In Russia Inquiry, Feds Say
Prosecutors said Flynn’s cooperation since his guilty plea has been so valuable that a judge should be lenient at sentencing, but the full details still aren’t public in a heavily redacted document.