Attorneys for a group of counties and cities announced the proposed settlement Tuesday to help cover taxpayer losses from wildfires dating back to 2015.
Humongous Horns: Texas Longhorn From Alabama Sets Guinness World Record
This steer isn’t much different from other Texas longhorns except it holds a world record. Poncho Via’s horns were measured at nearly 11-feet wide, that’s longer than the Statue of Liberty’s face.
Kushner Meets With Bipartisan Architects Of Dreamer Legislation
Jared Kushner met privately with Sens. Lindsey Graham and Dick Durbin, the two architects of plans to provide citizenship for those brought to the country illegally as children.
Harvard Rescinds Offer To Parkland Survivor After Discovery Of Racist Comments
Kyle Kashuv, a Parkland student survivor, was accepted into Harvard, but after the university discovered racist slurs he made when he was 16, the offer was rescinded.
For Saudi Military Vehicle Deal, Canada Weighs Jobs And Human Rights
An agreement for Canada to sell light armored vehicles to Saudi Arabia continues to stir debate.
Boaty McBoatface, Internet-Adored Sub, Makes Deep-Sea Discovery On Climate Change
Since the delightful snafu that led to the research vessel’s goofy moniker, the autonomous submarine has been off gathering deep-sea data on the effects of Antarctic winds.
Florida Wants To Import Medicine From Canada. But How Would That Work?
A new law would let the state make bulk purchases of prescription drugs from Canada. But it still faces hurdles that could keep it from becoming reality.
Google Will Devote $1 Billion To Try To Tame Housing Costs In SF Bay Area
Over the next 10 years, Google hopes to help bring 20,000 new homes to the local market. Part of the plan calls for rezoning company-owned land so that it can be used for residential housing.
Facebook Unveils Libra Cryptocurrency, Sets Launch For 2020
Libra will be controlled by a nonprofit group in which Facebook will share responsibilities with companies ranging from Mastercard and PayPal to Uber and eBay.
‘The Accident Of Color’ Looks At The Failure Of Reconstruction
Daniel Brook has written a book that goes a long way toward injecting thoughtfulness into popular notions of the history of race and racism in America but doesn’t delve far enough into class conflict.
U.S. Schools Underreport How Often Students Are Restrained Or Secluded, Watchdog Says
Districts are supposed to tell the government how often students are held or detained. But a new report says those numbers are so inaccurate, there’s no way of knowing the prevalence of these methods.
Trump Threatens To Deport ‘Millions,’ As He Kicks Off Campaign For Reelection
The administration is seeking to ramp up deportation, focusing on those who have skipped court hearings.
Michel Platini, Europe’s Former Soccer Boss, Arrested As Part Of Qatar Inquiry
Just four years ago, Platini was the powerful head of Europe’s football association and was seen as the heir apparent to Sepp Blatter.
U.S. Resident Imprisoned In Iran On Spying Charges Returns To America
Nizar Zakka, a Lebanese citizen, was recently released from Iran’s notorious Evin Prison, where he served nearly four years.
Miami Officer Acquitted Of Attempted Manslaughter In Shooting Of Caregiver
Jonathan Aledda testified that he did not intend to shoot Charles Kinsey, a caregiver for an autistic man who the officer says he mistakenly thought was armed.
Texas Is Latest State To Attack Surprise Medical Bills
A new Texas law says hospitals and insurers will have to work it out when they can’t agree on a price — instead of sending huge unexpected bills to patients.
Trump Set To Officially Launch Reelection Bid, But Hasn’t He Been Running All Along?
President Trump filed official paperwork to run for a second term on Inauguration Day. Since then, he’s held dozens of rallies, but his campaign says Tuesday’s event in Florida will be “historic.”
Heavily Armed Gunman Shot Dead Outside Federal Courthouse In Dallas
Authorities identified the gunman as a 22-year-old Army veteran. Police have not released a motive for the shooting in which no one else was injured.
4 Wounded In Shooting At Toronto Raptors Victory Celebration
The shots set off a panicked stampede at a gathering to honor the NBA champs. None of the injuries was life threatening and police quickly apprehended three suspects.
Pentagon Sending 1,000 More U.S. Troops To Middle East
The announcement comes after Iran said it would surpass limits on its uranium stockpiles as set by a landmark international agreement. The Pentagon insisted it is not seeking a war with Iran.
NPR Identifies 4th Attacker In Civil Rights-Era Cold Case
A fourth man was involved in the 1965 attack on civil rights worker and minister James Reeb, but that man was never identified or charged in Reeb’s murder, an NPR investigation revealed.
‘Sports Illustrated’ Magazine Now Under Ross Levinsohn, Exec With Controversial Past
The storied magazine was sold last month. And now editorial control of the 65-year-old magazine has been licensed to TheMaven, a digital outfit that is bringing in a controversial CEO.
Supreme Court Justices Split Along Unexpected Lines In 3 Cases
The court decided four cases Monday, and three defied the usual ideological fissures.
Chinese President Xi Jinping To Visit North Korea This Week
The leaders are scheduled to meet on Thursday, according to Chinese and North Korean news agencies. The visit comes after stalled negotiations with President Trump.
Deposed Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi Dies, State TV Reports
The ousted leader asked to speak in court, according to the public prosecutor. After speaking, Morsi reportedly fell to the ground and died before he arrived at the hospital.
Sotheby’s Announces Its Biggest Sale — Itself — For $3.7 Billion
The deal puts the auction house, which was founded in 1744, on a path to becoming a private company again.
Supreme Court Hands Democrats A Win On Racial Gerrymandering In Virginia
Eleven legislative districts in Virginia were declared to be sorted by race and were redrawn. The court’s decision Monday left that in place.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Locks Out Musicians As Contract Dispute Continues
Contract and salary negotiations between musicians and management have stalled, leaving BSO players picketing outside their concert hall.
Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Is Freed, Says He Will Join Mass Protests
“Hello world and hello freedom,” said the activist, who served a month on a contempt of court charge. Wong called on Hong Kong’s leader to resign after protests over a controversial extradition bill.
Replacing Plastic: Can Bacteria Help Us Break The Habit?
Entrepreneurs are eager to find substitutes for plastic that naturally degrade. One option is a “natural” plastic made by microbes and then eaten by them. But the process is still in the early days.
Naples Rolls Out A Fine-Tuned Dough, And The New ‘Cloud Pizza’ Is Born
Bucking generations of tradition, some Neapolitan pizzaiolis are experimenting with new ideas, bolstered by a new flour that creates a charred, puffier and lighter crust. And the trend is catching on.
A Year After Spinal Surgery, A $94,000 Bill Feels Like A Backbreaker
A service called neuromonitoring can cut the risk of nerve damage during delicate surgery. But some patients are receiving large bills they didn’t expect.
Tobacco’s ‘Special Friend’: What Internal Documents Say About Mitch McConnell
The Senate majority leader wants to raise the age for tobacco sales to 21. An NPR review of once-secret documents shows how closely McConnell has worked with the industry over decades.
Former First Lady Leads In 1st Round Of Voting In Guatemala Presidential Election
Sandra Torres, who is now divorced from former President Álvaro Colom, is leading a field of nearly 20 candidates. She has promised to invest heavily in health care, education and agriculture.
Germany’s Far-Right Party Defeated In Closely Watched Mayoral Election
A candidate from beleaguered Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union wins a convincing victory over the anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the country’s conservative east.
Pompeo Says ‘There’s No Doubt’ Iran Attacked 2 Tankers
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pledges to guarantee freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil route where the two tankers were hit.