In an apparent move to crack down on intellectual property infringement, Chinese authorities raided a company that was allegedly manufacturing and selling $30 million worth of counterfeit Legos.
California Synagogue Shooting Investigated As A Hate Crime After 1 Killed, 3 Injured
The mayor of Poway, Calif. said the shooting at the Chabad of Poway synagogue near San Diego was a “hate crime.” A 19-year-old man has been arrested.
Archdiocese Of New York Names 120 Clergy ‘Credibly Accused’ Of Child Sex Abuse
The disclosure from one of the largest archdioceses in the U.S. follows similar revelations that further exposed the depth of a decades-long abuse crisis in Catholic communities across the nation.
As NRA Leadership Fight Spills Into Public, N.Y. Attorney General Opens Investigation
Attorney General Letitia James’ announcement came shortly after the president of the gun rights group, Oliver North, said he would not seek a second term.
Margaret Trudeau Takes Center Stage — This Time, On Purpose
A wife and then a mother to Canadian prime ministers, she addresses her time in the public eye and her battles with mental illness in an upcoming one-woman show called Certain Woman Of An Age.
A Workable Alternative To Nursing Homes In Vermont — Adult Family Care
In Vermont, there are more elderly patients with medical needs than there are nursing homes. A growing number of families in the state are opening their homes to the elderly as an alternative.
Opinion: Remembering A Soprano With The ‘Warmth And Strength Of The Sun’
Charity Sunshine Tillemann-Dick died this week at age 35. She was an opera singer who underwent double lung transplants twice. NPR’s Scott Simon got to know her and her family.
In Spain’s Election, Far Right Could Win First Seats In Parliament In Decades
It’s not a front-runner, but the Vox party is predicted to win some legislative seats, giving Spain its first far-right lawmakers in about four decades.
Why A Classic Levantine Dish Is Sailing From Canada To Syrian Refugee Camps
Refugee women from a group called Newcomer Kitchen are cooking traditional Levantine food for their community in Toronto — and have found a way to share it with displaced Syrians in the Middle East.
In Laos, A Chinese-Funded Railway Sparks Hope For Growth — And Fears Of Debt
The more than 250-mile, $6 billion railway is set to cut through the northern part of Laos and is primarily financed and built by the Chinese. So far, the project has mostly employed Chinese workers.
Amnesty Criticizes U.S.-Led Coalition’s ‘Indiscriminate’ Actions In Raqqa
Amnesty International says the U.S.-led coalition offensive against ISIS in the Syrian city killed nearly 1,600 civilians, or about 1,400 more than the U.S. military has acknowledged.
Trump Moves To Withdraw U.S. From U.N. Arms Trade Treaty
“We will never surrender America’s sovereignty to an unelected, unaccountable, global bureaucracy,” the president said. He announced the move at the National Rifle Association’s convention.
Kansas Supreme Court Rules State Constitution Protects Right To Abortion
The court said that the state’s Bill of Rights “allows a woman to make her own decisions regarding her body … decisions that can include whether to continue a pregnancy.”
Does Taking Time For Compassion Make Doctors Better At Their Jobs?
In their new book Compassionomics, two doctors review the field of compassion research. Their finding? When physicians take time to connect and express care, both patients and doctors benefit.
Here’s Why Brexit Wasn’t Followed By Frexit, Swexit Or Nexit
After Britain voted in 2016 to leave the European Union, many feared other countries would follow and the EU might collapse. But Brexit’s chaotic example has helped strengthen the EU’s standing.
Colorado Highway Crash: At Least 4 People Killed In Fiery 28-Vehicle Pileup
The Denver-area crash involved at least 24 cars and four semitrucks. One of the trucks was carrying a flatbed full of lumber — which contributed to a large fire on the roadway.
Students In Mozambique Are Afraid The Winds Will Blow Them Away
Cyclone Idai damaged over 600 schools in Mozambique. Teachers and administrators struggle to rebuild and keep kids in class in the aftermath.
Court Orders Administration To Identify Separated Migrant Children Within 6 Months
The government lost track of thousands of kids it had separated from families trying to cross at the U.S.-Mexico border. Now the administration has six months to find them.
New Mexico County Declares Local Emergency Over Abandoned Border Patrol Checkpoints
Six Border Patrol checkpoints in southern New Mexico and Texas are temporarily closed as agents were diverted to the border. Local officials worry illegal narcotics are flowing northward unchecked.
Blockbuster Films Keep Getting Longer; How And Why Did We Get Here?
Critic Chris Klimek crunches the numbers to examine how and why blockbuster films like Avengers: Endgame grew to such great, bladder-busting lengths.
Boston Celtics Great And Hall Of Famer John Havlicek Dies At 79
Havlicek was voted one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history. He played 16 seasons with the Celtics — eight of them as NBA champions. Boston media report he had Parkinson’s disease.
Activists And Suicide Prevention Groups Seek Bans On Conversion Therapy For Minors
Conversion therapy aims to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. The practice is discredited by mental health professionals and is linked to higher rates of suicide.
Russian Agent Maria Butina To Be Sentenced In Federal Court On Friday
Prosecutors asked a judge to give Butina more prison time, citing the threat they said she posed to national security. Her attorneys say her motives weren’t “nefarious” and she is ready to go home.
U.S. Economy Powers Ahead In First Quarter: 3.2% Growth
The Commerce Department says the U.S. economy picked up steam in the first three months of the year. GDP grew at an annual rate of 3.2% in the first quarter, up from 2.2% at the end of 2018,
Abuse By Boy Scout Leaders More Widespread Than Earlier Thought
Newly revealed court testimony suggests the Boy Scouts of America had considerably more leaders involved in the sexual abuse of minors than previously thought.
The Democratic Field Is Set: 8 Questions About What Comes Next
There are 20 candidates vying to take on President Trump in the 2020 Democratic primary, and all the big names are now in. So what does each of them need to do to survive?
Hundreds Of People At 2 LA Universities Quarantined Due To Measles Exposure
The University of California, Los Angeles, and California State University have told hundreds of students and staff to stay home for up to 48 hours unless they can prove they’re immune or vaccinated.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Changes To Reproductive Health Program
New regulations that would have taken effect on May 3 would deny federal funds for low-income patients to clinics that make abortion referrals. The Title X rules are on hold while lawsuits proceed.
Judge Is Open To Releasing Man Prosecutors Have Called ‘Domestic Terrorist’
The judge notes the only charges against Coast Guard Lt. Christopher Hasson involve drug and weapons violations and says he should be released pending trial with “a whole lot of supervision.”
Trump Administration Puts Offshore Drilling Plan On Hold After Setback In Court
The Trump administration is delaying efforts to boost offshore oil and gas drilling in the wake of a recent court setback. The plans have been controversial, even in Republican-held states.
At Kanye West’s Sunday Service, ‘He Is The Church’
Kanye West has been hosting exclusive worship gatherings he calls “Sunday Service.” Jia Tolentino, staff writer for The New Yorker, breaks down the rapper’s religious evolution.
After Pentagon Ends Contract, Top-Secret Scientists Group Vows To Carry On
The 60 or so members of the Jasons are normal academics by day. But each summer, they come together to study tough problems for the military, intelligence agencies and other parts of the government.
This Is Your Brain On Ads: How Mass Marketing Affects Our Minds
How many ads have you encountered today? On this week’s radio show, we discuss the insidiousness of advertising in American media.
A Horrorshow Find: ‘Clockwork Orange’ Follow-Up Surfaces After Decades Unseen
Not long after the release of the film adaptation, Anthony Burgess embarked on an ambitious companion to his seminal novel. But it was never published, and the manuscript went unread — until now.
Federal Court Rules That Michigan’s Congressional Map Was Unfairly Gerrymandered
It’s the latest ruling by a court that political boundaries are unconstitutional when they give too much advantage to one party over another.
Aircraft Orders Jump, But Boeing 737 Max Grounding Could Trim U.S. Growth
The grounding of Boeing’s 737 Max aircraft could pinch the economy, some analysts say. But the government reported that aircraft orders were strong enough last month to lift a key indicator.