The top-line conclusions are already out — the special counsel didn’t establish collusion or obstruction, according to the attorney general. But there might be so much more to learn.
‘Someone To Speak For You’: Low-Income Tenants Get Lawyers For Housing Court
A growing number of residents in New York City qualify for a first-in-the-nation program to provide free legal services to low-income tenants facing eviction.
After Mosque Shootings, A Rebranding Debate Over Christchurch’s Rugby Crusaders
The Super Rugby team said Wednesday it would consider changing its name after shootings at two Christchurch mosques last month, as a result of its brand’s association with religious war.
Maduro Allies Move Against Rival Juan Guaidó In Venezuela
President Nicolás Maduro, through allies, is ratcheting up legal and political pressure on the opposition leader by removing his parliamentary immunity.
USDA Terminates Deadly Cat Experiments, Plans To Adopt Out Remaining Animals
Scientists infected the cats with toxoplasmosis and later killed them. Bipartisan members of Congress complained about the practice, and the agency ended the program.
Judge Throws Out Panhandling Law, Says Physical Interaction Is Free Speech
A federal court threw out the law enacted in Hot Springs, Ark., that applied to someone approaching a vehicle. The judge ruled the law violated the First Amendment’s protection on free speech.
Federal Judge Imposes New Probation Terms On PG&E To Reduce Wildfire Risk
The utility company is already on probation for its felony conviction related to a 2010 natural gas pipeline explosion.
New York Is Set To Be First U.S. City To Impose Congestion Pricing
Motorists will pay a flat daily fee to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street. The new program aims to reduce traffic gridlock while generating revenue for the city’s stressed transit system.
Chinese Woman Carrying ‘Malware’ Charged With Trying To Access Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
The woman told Secret Service agents she wanted to go to the pool. But she didn’t have a swimsuit. Then she said she wanted to attend a “United Nations” event. None was scheduled.
Trump Backs Off Obamacare Replacement After Top GOP Leader Nixes The Idea
The president still promises “a great health care package” — but not until after the next election. His comments come after a phone call with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Electric Cars Hit Record In Norway, Making Up Nearly 60% Of Sales In March
Tesla’s Model 3 is giving a jolt to Norway’s car market. Also in play: Norway’s lucrative incentives for owners of electric vehicles.
After Madrid Embassy Raid, North Korean Defector Group Vows More Action
The group’s leader is “less like the leader of a civic group, and more like a soldier on a battlefield, bold and combative,” says a defector who has worked with him. “He’s a very charismatic leader.”
An ‘Almost Unimaginable’ Crisis In Venezuela
New York Times reporter Nicholas Casey was in Maracaibo, Venezuela, in March 2019 during a six-day power outage. “By the fourth day,” he says, “you started to hear shots getting fired in the street.”
Some In The Beef Industry Are Bucking The Widespread Use Of Antibiotics. Here’s How
Most beef cattle receive antibiotics in their feed to prevent liver abscesses while eating a high-energy diet. There’s growing pressure on feedlots to stop this — and some have. But it’s costly.
North Carolina GOP Chair Indicted On Wire Fraud, Bribery Charges
According to the indictment, Robin Hayes and associates promised “millions of dollars of contributions” for “official actions” favorable to the Global Bankers Insurance Group.
Sanders Tops Democratic Fundraising, So Far, As Harris And Buttigieg Draw Big Sums
The Vermont senator’s campaign says it raised $18.2 million from more than 500,000 donors. Sen. Kamala Harris has raised $12 million, while South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg raised $7 million.
How A Seed Bank Helps Preserve Cherokee Culture Through Traditional Foods
The seeds are free for any Cherokee, but recipients have been limited because demand is so high. Collecting the seeds has been difficult and emotional, but the program has helped unify the community.
Fake Birth Certificates A Growing Problem Amid Migrant Family Surge
The Trump administration is sounding the alarm about “fake families” amid a surge of Central Americans crossing the southern border. Immigrant advocates say they’re just trying to make it to the U.S.
NASA: Debris From India’s Anti-Satellite Test Raised Threat To Space Station
“That is a terrible, terrible thing to create an event that sends debris in an apogee that goes above the International Space Station,” NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said.
Cholera 101: Why This Ancient Disease Is Making Headlines In 2019
In theory no one should die of cholera. Yet 90,000 people die each year from the disease, which is surging at a historic pace in Yemen and surfacing in Mozambique in the wake of Cyclone Idai.
Police Name Suspect In Nipsey Hussle Killing; 19 Injured At Rapper’s Vigil
The LAPD has identified the suspect in rapper and entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle’s death as 29-year-old Eric Holder, a Los Angeles man. On Monday night, there was a stampede at a Nipsey Hussle vigil.
Joe Biden Is Democrats’ Past, But New Allegations Mean He Might Not Be Their Future
Is the 76-year-old former vice president too much a man of the last century? His basic vulnerability is being cast as a candidate of the past in a party selling itself as the party of the future.
99-Year-Old Australian Superfan Of Prince Harry Dies
Daphne Dunne first met Harry in 2015, when he was drawn to her because of the medals she wore from her late husband who died in World War II.
When Computers Collude
Companies are increasingly using algorithms to set their prices, but is that giving them too much power over consumers?
Step 1: Build A House. Step 2: Set It On Fire
After back-to-back hurricanes and wildfires, insurers are looking for more-resilient construction materials. That means building model homes and then blowing off their roofs or setting them on fire.
Southwestern China Forest Fire Contained After Killing Over Two Dozen Firefighters
Rugged terrain in the mountainous region of the Sichuan province, including a thick layer of forest and lack of access to water, hindered efforts to put out the fire.
A Shortage Of Shippers For Badly Needed Supplies Of Food And Medicine To Venezuela
Shipments from friends and family in South Florida have been a lifeline for Venezuelans. But, after months of economic and political turmoil, getting supplies to Venezuela has become more difficult.
It’s Not Just Avocados. Closing Mexico Border Would Hit U.S. Auto Plants Too
President Trump has threatened to close the U.S. border with Mexico in response to a large number of illegal crossings. A closure would likely hit a wide range of industries, from produce to autos.
Federal Auto Regulator To Investigate Hyundai, Kia Vehicle Fires
Reports of thousands of fires and a petition from a consumer advocacy group led the auto regulator to open new investigations into fires that were not sparked by a collision.
History To Be Made As Chicago Votes For Mayor
No matter who wins, Chicago will be led by an African-American woman for the first time. The free-for-all campaign has represented a sharp contrast to almost every past election in the city.
Amid Scandal, Baltimore Mayor Takes Indefinite, Health-Related Leave
Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh is embroiled in a political scandal involving hundreds of thousands of dollars for her self-published children’s books. She says she needs to “focus on her health.”
China To Close Loophole On Fentanyl After U.S. Calls For Opioid Action
Some manufacturers evaded scrutiny by slightly modifying the molecular structures of substances. Monday’s announcement “puts a wider array of substances under regulation,” a Chinese official says.
Venezuela’s Maduro Institutes Plan To Ration Electricity As Outages Spur More Protest
The president pleaded with the public to remain calm and resist violence as the country’s top “specialists, scientists and hackers” work to put an end to power, water and communications blackouts.
Murder Charge Dropped Against Vietnamese Woman In Death Of Kim Jong Un’s Half-Brother
Doan Thi Huong will plead guilty to a lesser charge. All charges against her Indonesian co-defendant, Siti Aisyah, were unexpectedly dropped last month. North Korea very likely ordered the killing.
Growing Corn Is A Major Contributor To Air Pollution, Study Finds
A study ties an estimated 4,300 premature deaths a year to the air pollution caused by corn production in the U.S. In some regions, the per-bushel health costs exceed the corn’s market price.
Have You Gone Live On Facebook? Share Your Thoughts About Facebook Live
Have you ever used Facebook Live? If so, share your experience. Your response could be used in an upcoming NPR story.