The Trump administration has reached a deal to lift tariffs on metal imports from Canada and Mexico, in a move that could make it easier to ratify the USMCA trade pact.
The Unanswered Questions About Anthrax
The full impact of this potentially fatal disease is unknown. A new report calculates the places where animals and people are at risk.
‘How Shostakovich Changed My Mind’ Touches On The Music-Body Connection
BBC music broadcaster Stephen Johnson’s remarkably diverse aesthetic and personal sensitivity are on full display in his new book on the Russian composer’s music — and his own personal struggles.
WATCH: What’s Driving U.S. Sanctions On Iran
For 40 years, the U.S. and Iran have been locked in an almost nonstop confrontation.
To Improve Health, Cut Costs, Walmart Pushes For Better Medical Imaging For Workers
To cut down on unnecessary procedures — and health costs — Walmart is pushing its workers to get more accurate diagnoses by using diagnostic imaging centers known for high quality, not low price.
Chance The Rapper Shops For ‘Groceries’ With Meme Rap
“Groceries” is a collaboration with Houston rapper TisaKorean and Canadian producer Murda Beatz, and it sounds tailor-made for a viral dance craze.
Trump Delays Auto Tariffs For 6 Months
The Trump administration announced Friday that it will delay tariffs on cars and auto parts imports while it negotiates trade deals with Japan and the European Union.
China’s Luckin Coffee Tries To Conquer A Nation Of Tea Drinkers
In less than two years, the Chinese brand has opened 2,300 stores — second in China only to Starbucks. The company went public on Nasdaq on Friday. And it’s losing millions.
Grumpy Cat Dies; Her Spirit Will Live On, Family Says
The cat with the withering stare, whose real name was Tardar Sauce, inspired books and won fans around the world who identified with her permanently unsmiling — yet adorable — features.
Taiwan’s Parliament Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage, A First In Asia
In 2017, a court had given the government two years to create a legal framework for gay marriage. On Friday, lawmakers passed the most progressive of three bills.
The 1st Legally Married Same-Sex Couple ‘Wanted To Lead By Example’
Fifteen years ago, Tanya McCloskey and Marcia Kadish were the first same-sex couple to be legally married in the U.S. Kadish reflects on their marriage and on her late wife.
Tracking Trump On Immigration: Despite Focus, Many Ideas Are Stalled Or Blocked
One of the Trump administration’s top priorities is reshaping and restricting immigration. But many of the White House efforts have faced opposition from Congress, courts and local critics.
If The Full Mueller Report Were Ever Released, What Might It Reveal?
The House is waging a political war with the Justice Department over the full results of the Russia investigation. If Congress wins, here’s what more lawmakers — and maybe, Americans — could learn.
Administration To Release Hundreds Of Migrants To South Florida, Local Officials Say
Florida officials say they were informed of the migrant release plan by the federal government. They are scrambling to prepare for an influx of asylum-seekers.
Chelsea Manning Sent Back To Jail For Refusing To Testify Before Grand Jury
“Facing jail again, potentially today, doesn’t change my stance,” the former Army private said before the hearing. The judge also ordered her to be fined every day she is in custody after 30 days.
Oil Spill Seeping Into Gulf Of Mexico Contained After 14 Years, Coast Guard Says
The Taylor Energy oil spill began after Hurricane Ivan triggered an underwater mudslide and caused the company’s oil platform to topple and sink.
Authorities Dismantle Transnational Cybercrime Group
The members allegedly used malware in an attempt to steal $100 million from thousands of victims across the globe. Criminal prosecutions have begun in the United States, Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova.
I.M. Pei, Architect Of Some Of The World’s Most Iconic Structures, Dies At 102
During his influential career, the Pritzker-winning architect designed everything from schools to skyscrapers. Known for spare geometric forms, Pei said the goal was to “eliminate the inessential.”
Trump Financial Disclosures Show Drop In Mar-A-Lago Income
The president reported a 10% drop in income from his Florida resort. Documents show the president’s income remained in the hundreds of millions of dollars, but few specific figures were disclosed.
U.S. Move To Isolate Huawei Sends Ripples Through Global Supply Chain
The Trump administration’s crackdown on the Chinese telecom giant would cut it off from a vital supply of U.S.-made components. It will also force allies to decide on the 5G futures.
SAT To Score Students’ ‘Disadvantages’ To Try To Even The Playing Field
The new SAT score is based on factors such as average family income, educational attainment, housing stability and crime. Test-takers won’t see the score, but colleges will.
Window Washers Rescued From Basket ‘Swinging Violently’ Atop Oklahoma Skyscraper
Video posted by the Oklahoma City Fire Department shows an out-of-control basket at the top of the skyscraper wildly twisting in the wind with two workers on board.
EPA Watchdog Finds Ex-Chief Scott Pruitt Spent $124,000 On ‘Excessive’ Airfare
The Environmental Protection Agency’s internal watchdog has found $124,000 in improper travel expenses by former administrator Scott Pruitt. It suggests the agency find a way to recover those costs.
‘Possible’ More Counties Than Now Known Were Hacked In 2016, Fla. Delegation Says
The disclosure this week that two Florida counties were breached by Russian attackers in 2016 has officials worried about what more they don’t know.
Guatemalan Toddler Apprehended At U.S. Border Dies After Weeks In Hospital
The child’s mother informed federal agents that her 2 ½-year-old son was sick after they were taken into custody last month on the north bank of the Rio Grande in El Paso, Texas, U.S. officials say.
Will Washington State’s New ‘Public Option’ Plan Reduce Heath Care Costs?
Washington passed a law this week to create a new kind of public health insurance. It could inspire other states to try such a plan, but consumers might be in for a reality check.
Trump Administration Wants To Cut Funding For Public Housing Repairs
Public housing officials estimate that it would cost $50 billion to fix up buildings that have fallen into disrepair nationwide. The Trump administration is calling for more private investment.
After A (Partial) Win In Court, Woodstock 50 May Still Go On
The promoters of a 50th anniversary Woodstock festival can still attempt to put on their event in August, though they face a steep uphill battle for financing and permits.
It’s Not Just Salt, Sugar, Fat: Study Finds Ultra-Processed Foods Drive Weight Gain
“Landmark” study finds a highly processed diet spurred people to overeat compared with an unprocessed diet, about 500 extra calories a day. That suggests something about processing itself is at play.
Missouri Senate Passes Bill That Would Ban Abortions After 8 Weeks
It’s the latest in a series of sweeping abortion restrictions passed by Republican-controlled state legislatures that appear aimed at pushing abortion challenges to the Supreme Court.
Remote Island Chain Has Few People — But Hundreds Of Millions Of Pieces Of Plastic
The Cocos Keeling Islands make up barely 6 square miles in the Indian Ocean. It’s a good place to measure debris because almost no one lives there. Scientists were flabbergasted by what they found.
How Making History Unmade A Family
Fifteen years ago, Hillary and Julie Goodridge married hours after Massachusetts became the first state to allow same-sex marriage. But less than five years later, they were getting divorced.
Jeff Koons’ ‘Rabbit’ Fetches $91 Million, Auction Record For Work By A Living Artist
Robert Mnuchin, an art dealer and the father of the U.S. Treasury secretary, bought the sculpture for a client. Some art collectors consider the silver bunny to be “the holy grail of Koons works.”
New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio Enters 2020 Democratic Presidential Race
De Blasio is the 23rd Democratic candidate, and not the only mayor. He won current office from the back of a big primary pack, something he is mindful of as even allies have warned against a 2020 bid.
Court To Rule On Sex Reassignment Surgery For Idaho Inmate
An Idaho inmate sued the state to receive sex reassignment surgery and won. If she prevails in federal appeals court, she’ll become the first inmate to receive the surgery through court order.
Another Rule Trump Could Break: Primary Challengers Doom Incumbent Presidents
The last three sitting presidents to lose reelection — George H.W. Bush, Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford — all faced strong opponents within their parties. But Trump has strengths they did not.