U.S. Will Leave 200 ‘Peacekeeping’ Troops In Syria
Two months after President Trump announced a complete withdrawal of U.S. forces from the country, the White House says the contingent will remain for an unspecified period of time.
Military Families Experience High Stress, Anxiety And Unemployment, Report Says
The annual report from the Department of Defense found a vast majority of civilian spouses of active-duty members faced a variety of challenges due to their partners’ deployment.
Sons Of ‘El Chapo’ Indicted On Drug Conspiracy Charge
The indictment alleges Joaquin Guzman Lopez and Ovidio Guzman Lopez “conspired to import and distribute cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana from Mexico and elsewhere” into the U.S.
Peter Tork Of The Monkees Dies At 77
An adept musician in a pop band dismissed as made for TV, Tork became famous with the Monkees in the 1960s. Their reunion tours lasted well into the 2000s.
‘A Life Destroyed’: Survivors And Pope At Vatican Summit Address Clergy Sex Abuse
One survivor said a priest forced her to have abortions after raping her. The pope said he has come up with 21 “reflection points” designed to address the crisis.
U.S. Soda Taxes Work, Studies Suggest — But Maybe Not As Well As Hoped
Connecticut and California are considering statewide taxes on sugary drinks. New data from soda taxes in Berkeley and Philadelphia present a mixed picture of their effects on sugar consumption.
‘I Want Justice:’ R. Kelly Accused Of Sexual Misconduct By 2 More Women
Rochelle Washington and Latresa Scaff said the singer made sexual advances on them when they were underage in the mid-1990s. The claims come amid a flurry of renewed accusations against R. Kelly.
Israel Launches Spacecraft To The Moon
If the mission is successful, it would make Israel the fourth country to land on the lunar surface – after the U.S., the former Soviet Union and China.
‘Every Kind Of Norm Is Broken’: U.N. Says Brutality In S. Sudan May Rise To War Crimes
Gang rapes, abductions and killings have grown commonplace in South Sudan, according to the Commission on Human Rights, whose new report outlines widespread violence in the country’s ongoing conflict.
Roger Stone Barred From Talking About His Case Following Criticism Of Judge
Judge Amy Berman Jackson said she did not believe Stone’s apologies on Thursday and ordered him to keep quiet about her and his case in public. If he doesn’t, he could be locked up.
Family Reunites With Dog That Disappeared During The Deadly Camp Fire
The Akita, named Kingston, had been missing since the Camp Fire started. “When I found out, [it] just about brought me to tears,” the dog’s owner, Gabriel Ballejos, told a local television station.
When Sheriffs Won’t Enforce The Law
Some sheriffs in Washington state say they won’t enforce a new gun law. It’s the latest example of sheriffs exercising what some regard as their duty to resist “government overreach.”
Apple And Goldman Sachs Will Reportedly Launch An iPhone-Connected Credit Card
The credit card would represent a foray into new businesses for both companies. With a card, Apple may be able to take a larger cut from purchases than it does now through Apple Pay.
A New Treatment Can Relieve Food Allergies, But Few Doctors Offer It
Many parents of kids with life-threatening food allergies live with fear, EpiPen in hand. Some are trying oral immunotherapy, a treatment that can help patients build tolerance to foods like peanuts.
Freckled Model In Zara Ad Sparks Outcry On Chinese Social Media
Her unretouched face set off a heated debate about beauty standards — and whether freckles are uglifying.
World’s Largest Bee Is Spotted For First Time In Decades
The bee towers over its apian cousins. Females have been recorded as being at least an inch and a half long. Add to that a pair of gigantic mandibles, and it’s a bee like no other.
Heckler & Koch Fined $4.2 Million Over Assault Rifle Sales In Mexico
A court in Germany ruled that Heckler & Koch broke the law when it allowed some 4,500 G36 assault rifles to reach Mexican states where drug cartel violence had prompted a ban on such deals.
CVS Looks To Make Its Drugstores A Destination For Health Care
With almost 10,000 stores across the country, CVS says it is already where consumers are. The company is transforming some of its stores and their retail clinics into hubs for a wider range of care.
A Fatal Public Health Problem In Africa That Flies Under The Radar
Over 100,000 people in the continent die each year from foodborne illnesses. A new report looks at the reasons the toll is so high.
A Blown-Out Sneaker, An Injured Superstar And A Night To Forget For Nike
In the most highly anticipated college basketball game of the season, Duke star Zion Williamson was injured when his sneaker ripped apart at the seams — an embarrassment for Nike.
Jussie Smollett ‘Took Advantage Of The Pain And Anger Of Racism,’ Police Say
The Empire actor has been arrested for falsifying his report to the police. Authorities say Smollett paid two brothers to stage last month’s attack to “further his own public profile.”
Alabama Woman Who Joined ISIS Can’t Come Back, Trump Says
Hoda Muthana was 20 when she moved to Syria and started posting ISIS propaganda online. She says she has renounced the group and wants to return home, but the Trump administration refuses to allow it.
Email Shows N.C. GOP Candidate Sought Out Operative Accused Of Illegal Ballot Scheme
The newly-released email shows how Republican candidate Mark Harris sought to court political operative McRae Dowless, who’s now accused of running an illegal absentee ballot scheme.
Advocates Ask FTC ‘To Hold Facebook Accountable’ For In-Game Purchases By Kids
Following the unsealing of court documents, children’s rights groups are asking the agency to open an investigation into practices that allow such purchases without parental permission.
Saudi Crown Prince’s Visit To India Signals Pivot Eastward For Riyadh
When Mohammed bin Salman met earlier this week with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the two leaders appeared to avoid touchy subjects such as Saudi support for Pakistan.
How Do You Preserve History On The Moon?
As the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing nears, some say the site of the first footprints on the moon should be protected. But historic preservation off our planet is unprecedented.
Growing Marijuana Industry Struggles To Attract Employees Of Color
Massachusetts wants to give people of color a leg-up in the legal marijuana industry, but is off to a very slow start. Next to no black or Latino candidates have applied for licenses in the state.
Longtime Trump Friend Under The Microscope For Mideast Ties, Inauguration Role
President Trump’s inaugural committee chair is facing scrutiny from a variety of sources. Tom Barrack is a wealthy real estate investor who helped the administration build bridges to Arab leaders.
Critics Say Border Wall Could Harm Wildlife Corridors And Sensitive Desert Terrain
The wall along the U.S.-Mexico border cuts across sensitive desert and mountainous terrain. But environmental regulations are waived for wall construction, raising concerns about longterm damage.
‘Expect Change’: Robert Lighthizer Is Trump’s Hardball-Playing China Trade Negotiator
The U.S. Trade Representative has spent his career warning about the problems and perils of global trade. Now, as the chief U.S. negotiator with China, he’s in a position to do something about it.
Hollywood Diversity Report Finds Progress, But Much Left To Gain
The annual UCLA study tallies box office numbers and ratings alongside diversity both on and off screen. Today’s “increasingly diverse audiences prefer diverse film and television content,” it finds.
New York City Admits Defrauding FEMA Out Of Millions After Superstorm Sandy
The city sought reimbursement for vehicles it said were damaged by Sandy. But many of them were already “junk” years before the storm, according to a settlement.
House Democrats Plan Resolution Challenging Trump’s Emergency Declaration
The Democratic majority is likely to approved the resolution and then the law says the Republican-controlled Senate would have to consider the measure too.
Arrested Coast Guard Officer Allegedly Planned Attack ‘On A Scale Rarely Seen’
Christopher Paul Hasson, a self-proclaimed white nationalist, allegedly wanted to “kill every last person on earth” in a crusade to establish a “white homeland,” according to officials.
After Delay, Michael Cohen To Testify On Capitol Hill Next Week
President Trump’s former lawyer is scheduled to appear Feb. 27 before the House oversight committee. Members of Congress are expected to ask him about hush money payments ahead of Election Day 2016.
#MeToo Graffiti Scrubbed From Sarasota V-J Day Kissing Statue
A towering statue depicting the famed embrace between a sailor and a woman in white, celebrating the end of World War II, has become an unwelcome symbol of assault to some.