The state visit will come nearly a year after Trump’s first trip to the U.K. as president, when he and the first lady met Queen Elizabeth II for tea.
All Ears: Listening For The Meaning Between The Words
As the work of many experimental and pop musicians shows, sounds made by a body that don’t cohere into recognizable language can still have emotional clarity.
In McEwan’s Latest, The ‘Machine’ Is Too Much Like You
Ian McEwan imagines an alternate, technologically-advanced 1982 England in his new novel, in which the development of lifelike, artificially intelligent cyborgs leads to some uncomfortable questions.
Sri Lankan Official Says Bombings Are Retaliation For New Zealand Massacre
Two Islamist groups have been blamed for the attacks. The government is facing criticism for failing to prevent the attacks — or even alert possible targets — despite getting prior intelligence.
At The U.S.-Mexico Border, Volunteer Medics Step In To Care For Migrants
From a mother with belly pain to a teen girl with a possibly infected tooth, volunteer medics are treating migrants once they’ve been released from government custody.
Hospitals Chafe Under A Medicare Rule That Reduces Payments To Far-Flung Clinics
Hospital-owned clinics that are miles away should be reimbursed at the same rates as an independent doctor, but not more, Medicare says. That new rule could save taxpayers $380 million in 2019.
A Decade Of Implications At Stake, Supreme Court Hears Census Citizenship Question
The justices are weighing whether the Trump administration can include a citizenship question on the 2020 census. A decision is expected this summer, when printing of the census forms is set to begin.
Key U.S. Attorney, Swept Into Russia Investigation, May Prosecute WikiLeaks Case
Zachary Terwilliger started at the Justice Department as an intern in high school. Now, he is the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, in the intelligence community’s backyard.
Reuters Journalists Jailed In Myanmar Lose Appeal, Will Stay In Prison
Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo were jailed for allegedly violating Myanmar’s Official Secrets Act. They claimed they were framed by police after uncovering evidence of a massacre against Rohingya Muslims.
Alleged Leader Of Border Militia Facing Federal Firearms Charges In New Mexico
Larry Hopkins has a felony record dating back 23 years. Federal officials are not saying why he’s charged now with offenses committed in 2017.
Samsung Delays Launch Of $2,000 Folding Phone After Reviewers Find Broken Screens
The Galaxy Fold was due to go on sale this Friday, but reviewers discovered bulges, flickering and other problems with its 7.3-inch screen. Samsung says it plans to run further tests.
Huge Bets, Fast Buzzer: Sports Bettor Smashes ‘Jeopardy!’ Records
Over his 12-day winning streak, James Holzhauer now holds the top five slots for single-day winning records on the show. “You need to pick your spots and bet big,” he tells NPR.
Sri Lanka’s Easter Bombings Bring Renewed Violence To A Long-Troubled Country
Here are some key things to know about Sunday’s deadly attacks, the group that Sri Lanka blames for perpetrating them — and the country’s complicated history.
After Sri Lanka Attacks, Islamist Group Blamed And Victims Named
Sri Lankans mourned the deaths of more than 300 people who were caught in Easter Sunday’s coordinated church and hotel bombings. Officials blamed the National Thowfeek Jamaath, a local militant group.
Lost Pup Finds New Life As Humanitarian Mascot In Refugee Camp
The puppy started following a team that was cleaning up the beach in Bangladesh. And now he is an Instagram star.
Google Searches For Ways To Put Artificial Intelligence To Use In Health Care
The search giant’s push into artificial intelligence as a tool for health improvement is a natural evolution for a company that has developed algorithms that reach deep into our lives through the Web.
Meal Kits Have A Smaller Carbon Footprint Than Grocery Shopping, Study Says
While it may seem that heaps of plastic from meal kit delivery services make them less environmentally friendly than traditional grocery shopping, a new study suggests that’s not necessarily true.
‘Homecoming,’ From The Bleachers: Members Of Beyoncé’s Marching Band Look Back
Beyoncé’s historic 2018 Coachella performance has been immortalized thanks to the Netflix film Homecoming. Three members of Beyoncé’s Coachella marching band talk about the show’s prolonged legacy.
Supreme Court Will Hear Cases On LGBTQ Discrimination Protections For Employees
The court is poised to decide whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to sexual orientation and gender identity, along with factors such as race, religion, sex and national origin.
Elizabeth Warren Wants To Erase Most Student Loan Debt
The senator’s higher-education proposal for her 2020 presidential run goes further than just free college and would forgive hundreds of billions of dollars in existing loans.
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Kate Smith’s ‘God Bless America’ Dropped By Two Major Sports Teams
Her rendition of the patriotic song had been a staple at New York Yankees and Philadelphia Flyers games for decades. Critics say that other elements of the singer’s career were clearly racist.
Florence + the Machine Sings A Lullaby For ‘Game Of Thrones’
Florence Welch adapted “Jenny of Oldstones” from the Game of Thrones books for last night’s episode.
Comedian Wins Ukrainian Presidency In Landslide
Other than playing a teacher turned president on TV, Volodymyr Zelenskiy has no political experience. He defeated incumbent Petro Poroshenko in a landslide.
Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton Joins Democratic Race For President
Moulton is the fourth House Democrat to join the 2020 campaign. A critic of party leadership, the Marine Corps veteran also adds to the share of 40-and-under candidates in the race.