There have been at least six hunger strikes at detention centers in the first three months of 2019 alone. One of the detainees’ demands was to be released while their cases were adjudicated.
‘We Pray For The Caliphate To Return’: ISIS Families Crowd Into Syrian Camps
“The women and children who have been raised on the mentality of ISIS and terrorism need to be rehabilitated,” an official warns. “Otherwise, they will be the foundations of future terrorism.”
‘National Enquirer’ To Be Sold To Hudson News Heir James Cohen
The tabloid’s parent company, American Media Inc., has become embroiled in controversies surrounding President Trump. It also sparred with Jeff Bezos over blackmail accusations.
Mueller Report Raises New Questions About Russia’s Hacking Targets In 2016
The special counsel’s report said the FBI believes Russian military intelligence was able to gain access to at least one Florida county government’s computer network during the 2016 campaign.
Will Democrats ‘Follow The Mueller Report To Where It Leads’?
Impeachment talk started again among Democrats Thursday with the release of the redacted Mueller report. Many still see that as too politically risky even though they see Trump as unfit for office.
Judge Upholds Mandatory Measles Vaccinations As New York Closes More Schools
Judge Lawrence Knipel refused a request from parents to lift the vaccination order that was imposed last week to stem a measles outbreak. The parents claimed the city had overstepped its authority.
Federal Appeals Panel Upholds California ‘Sanctuary State’ Law
The panel also upheld two other state laws protecting immigrants in the workplace and in detention facilities. The judges say the state has the right “to refrain from assisting with federal efforts.”
The U.S. Now Ranks As A ‘Problematic’ Place For Journalists
“Never before have US journalists been subjected to so many death threats,” Reporters Without Borders said in its annual World Press Freedom Index, adding that President Trump “exacerbates” problem.
‘This Is Morally Wrong’: Biden Supports Striking Massachusetts Grocery Workers
Thirty-one thousand Stop & Shop workers are striking in New England over proposed changes to wages and benefits. Eight days in, the strike has shuttered some stores and slowed business at others.
‘Concreteberg’ The Weight Of A Blue Whale Plagues London’s Sewers
“It goes without saying that pouring concrete down the drains into our sewers isn’t going to do any good,” a London water provider said.
See How Much Of The Mueller Report Is Redacted
Attorney General William Barr explained before the release of the special counsel report that the law and regulations kept him from including everything that Robert Mueller uncovered, as well as how.
Highlights From The Mueller Report, Annotated
A redacted copy of the Mueller investigation report has been released by the Justice Department. NPR reporters and editors are analyzing and annotating notable excerpts from the document.
READ: The Mueller Report, With Redactions
Attorney General William Barr has released special counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election. Democrats have pushed for Congress to get an unredacted version.
Bus Carrying Tourists Crashes in Portugal; At Least 29 Reported Dead
The bus was carrying visitors from Germany when it veered off a road Wednesday evening on the island of Madeira and then tumbled down a hill. Authorities have launched an investigation.
Mueller Report: Team Couldn’t Rule Out Obstruction … Or Firmly Establish It
But the 448-page document, released after a nearly two-year-long inquiry, depicts a president deeply worried about the investigation and aides stopping his attempts to influence it.
Trump Administration Announces Measures Against Cuba, Venezuela And Nicaragua
Most of the measures are aimed at Havana. One change will allow lawsuits against foreign companies operating on property in Cuba that was seized from U.S. citizens.
Snot Otter Emerges Victorious In Vote For Pennsylvania’s Official Amphibian
The Eastern hellbender salamander may not be a looker. But its sensitivity to pollution and changing water conditions makes the creature a useful indicator for water quality in rivers and streams.
‘A Woman Of No Importance’ Finally Gets Her Due
Virginia Hall was an American spy who worked for Britain and the U.S. and played a key role in undermining the Nazi occupation of France during World War II. Her story was rarely told — until now.
After Columbine, An Unlikely Friendship Bound By The Trauma Of Mass Shootings
Over the past 20 years, mass shootings have resulted in communities of survivors. Heather Martin, who was a senior at Columbine High School in 1999, runs a nonprofit that connects them.
High-Deductible Health Policies Linked To Delayed Diagnosis And Treatment
Her employer offered only a high-deductible health plan; that meant she’d have to pay up to $6,000 out of pocket each year. Advocates for patients say this sort of underinsurance is snatching lives.
North Korea Announces Testing Of New ‘Tactical Guided Weapon’
The country’s official newspaper reported leader Kim Jong Un supervised the test. North Korea also has demanded Secretary of State Mike Pompeo not participate in nuclear talks.
Appeal To Census Lawsuit Ruling Adds Uncertainty To Citizenship Question’s Fate
The Census Bureau is counting on the Supreme Court to resolve the legal battle by June so that 2020 census forms can be printed. But an appeal in a Maryland lawsuit could complicate that timeline.
U.S. Aid Agency Is Preparing To Lay Off Most Local Staff For Palestinian Projects
Under Trump administration orders, the U.S. Agency for International Development is readying to lay off most staff on Palestinian projects, according to U.S. government communications reviewed by NPR.
Gene Therapy Advances To Better Treat ‘Bubble Boy’ Disease
The latest advance is not only encouraging news for patients with severe combined immunodeficiency. It’s a test case for all those scientists working to develop better gene therapy techniques.
The Writers Guild Of America Is Suing Hollywood’s Biggest Talent Agencies
At issue is “packaging fees” – deals that allow agents to be paid by studios, rather than receiving a standard 10 percent of writers’ income. The writers say such deals create conflicts of interest.
Despite Pressure From Trump, House Democrats See No Urgency To Pass A Border Bill
President Trump has called on Congress to return early from its recess to pass a bill addressing the surge in illegal border crossings. But Democrats say Trump’s demands are a nonstarter.
North Of London, Brexit Supporters Gather To ‘Feel Proud And Unashamed’
The Leavers of Lincolnshire group aims to provide a safe space “so you could come together and be proud to be a Brexiteer,” says a member. “To not be called an idiot, to not be called a racist.”
Madonna’s New Single, ‘Medellin,’ Is A Self-Aware Nostalgia Trip
The track, recorded with Colombian singer Maluma, channels “Despacito,” with a nod toward Madonna’s 1986 song “La Isla Bonita.”
Indonesia’s President Poised To Secure Another Term
The Muslim-majority country’s rising religious conservatism played a major role in this race. President Joko Widodo named a cleric with some hard-line views as his running mate.
Why Elephants Pose A Threat To Rohingya Refugees
Several of the refugee camps in Bangladesh have had to set up what the U.N. calls a “tusk force” to respond when elephants enter.
Scientists Restore Some Function In The Brains Of Dead Pigs
The cells regained a startling amount of function, but the brains didn’t have activity linked with consciousness. Ethicists see challenges to assumptions about the irreversible nature of brain death.
Gefilte Fish From Canned Tuna: Heresy Or … Kinda Tasty?
The traditional Passover dish can be made from fresh fish or frozen fillets. It’s sold at gourmet shops and in jars at the supermarket. Turns out there’s one more twist …. tuna fish gefilte fish!
Nearly 60 Doctors, Other Medical Workers Charged In Federal Opioid Sting
The Department of Justice said defendants allegedly pushed more than 32 million unneeded pills, contributing to a drug crisis and potentially defrauding the health care system.
Climate Change Was The Engine That Powered Hurricane Maria’s Devastating Rains
Maria was the rainiest storm known to have hit Puerto Rico. Scientists say a storm of such severity is nearly five times more likely to occur today, with warmer air and ocean water, than in the ’50s.
‘The Problem Of Democracy’ Looks At Personality’s Role In U.S. Leadership
A new book focuses on how the Adams father-son duo spent years abroad making a case for our young country — yet both saw themselves rejected in favor of more charismatic and populist rivals.
Beyoncé Surprise-Drops Live Coachella Album; Netflix Doc Now Streaming
The recording of her historic 2018 performance, titled Homecoming: Live Album, includes new songs and arrives just as a documentary about the concert begins streaming on Netflix.