Wind chill warnings stretch from the Dakotas into Western Pennsylvania. Airlines have canceled thousands of flights, and the governors of Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois have declared emergencies.
Patients Suffer As Insurers And Big Health Systems Spar For Market Share
As hospital chains and insurers across the U.S squeeze each other, hoping to increase their market share, many patients are suddenly finding the doctors and hospitals they prefer are out of network.
‘Does It Have To Be Him?’: N.H. Progressives Split By Another Sanders Bid
The Vermont senator’s 2016 presidential campaign took off in New Hampshire. But in 2020, some progressive voters in the state say there are plenty of other alternatives.
FBI Finds No Motive In Las Vegas Shooting, Closes Investigation
“Throughout his life, [Stephen] Paddock went to great lengths to keep his thoughts private, and that extended to his final thinking about this mass murder,” officials said on Tuesday.
Trump Administration Begins ‘Remain In Mexico’ Policy, Sending Asylum-Seekers Back
The new procedure is designed to prevent applicants from remaining in the U.S. while they await a hearing before an immigration judge.
United States Warns Americans Not To Travel To Venezuela As Tensions Rise
The U.S. supports the main opposition leader who has been barred by Venezuela’s Supreme Court from leaving the country.
Brazil Arrests 5 In Dam Collapse As Death Toll Rises To 65
Reports say three of those arrested were involved in getting the mining project licensed, and two were consultants with a company that certified the dam for safety.
Police Say ‘Empire’ Actor Jussie Smollett Attacked In Possible Hate Crime
The star of the Fox drama was reportedly assaulted Tuesday in downtown Chicago. His attackers are said to have poured a chemical substance on him and wrapped a rope around his neck.
A Robot Named ‘Tappy’: Huawei Conspired To Steal T-Mobile’s Trade Secrets, Says DOJ
In an indictment that reads like a spy caper gone awry, the Justice Department alleges that the Chinese device maker urged its employees to sneak intel about T-Mobile’s brilliant testing robot.
‘Life-Threatening Arctic Blast’ Surges Into Midwest, Barreling Toward Eastern U.S.
The National Weather Service warned of a “very dangerous” cold air mass, prompting governors to declare emergencies and school districts to shut down.
Democrats Pick Georgia’s Stacey Abrams To Give Response To Trump’s State Of The Union
Abrams tried last year become the nation’s first African-American woman to win a governor’s race but fell short. She was an outspoken voice during the race against voter suppression tactics.
Pakistan’s Supreme Court Upholds Christian Woman’s Blasphemy Acquittal
Asia Bibi, a mother and illiterate farmhand of Christian faith, spent eight years on death row, until a higher court acquitted her in October. The reversal sparked huge protests by Islamic extremists.
From Fruit Fly To Stink Eye: Searching For Anger’s Animal Roots
Scientists say comedian Lewis Black has a lot in common with fruit flies. They’re both really good at acting angry, probably because human anger has roots in animal aggression.
Duke Professor Is Sorry For Urging Chinese Students Not To Speak Chinese
A professor sent an email instructing Chinese students at Duke to speak only English in certain campus buildings. An uproar and an apology followed.
U.S. Slips In Annual Global Corruption Rankings
The latest Corruption Perceptions Index shows the U.S. dropped six spots, to No. 22 out of 180 countries and territories. It’s listed right after France and before the United Arab Emirates.
Russia Proposes Easing Laws On Corruption, Saying It’s Unavoidable Sometimes
The proposed rule from the Justice Ministry says officials and public figures could be exempt if “objective circumstances” made it impossible for them to comply with corruption laws.
‘The Invisibles’ Reveals How Some Jews Survived Nazi Germany By Hiding In Plain Sight
“You just had to ignore the fear in your gut and push it away, become someone else,” recalls one Jewish survivor, now 94. “I had to act like a regular Berliner. And this is what saved me in the end.”
California Power Provider PG&E Files For Bankruptcy In Wake Of Fire Lawsuits
The utility is facing billions of dollars in legal liability for fires caused by its equipment. PG&E filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which would let it restructure its debts.
For One Ohio Town, Trump’s Trade Policies Bring Uncertainty And Hope
In Ashtabula, hometown of U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, people are hoping the president’s agenda brings renewed vigor to manufacturing.
Roger Stone Pleads Not Guilty In D.C. Federal Court Following Florida Arrest
The longtime GOP consultant and self-described “dirty trickster” was indicted on charges of obstruction, making false statements to Congress and witness tampering. He says he has done nothing wrong.
Analysis: Why A Chinese Leader Told The Story Of ‘A Devil And A Demon’
China’s Vice President Wang Qishan likes parables. In Davos he told a story to answer a question on U.S.-China trade relations.
Why Howard Schultz’s Independent Bid For President Is A Radical Idea
The former Starbucks CEO has a better chance than most because of his wealth, but there are reasons George Washington was the nation’s only independent president.
Working Through Shutdown Backlog, NTSB Warns Accident Evidence May Be Lost
Twenty-two accidents, including 15 plane crashes, weren’t investigated during the partial government shutdown. Instead of visiting the site of the crash, examiners might just examine stored wreckage.
4 Houston Police Officers Shot, Another Injured In Drug Raid
Police were serving a search warrant on a house where residents were suspected of selling heroin. Two suspects were found dead after a gun fight.
Polar Vortex Hits The Midwest With Life-Threatening Cold Temperatures
The arctic air will stretch from Illinois west through the Dakotas until Thursday.
Mueller Investigation ‘Close To Being Completed,’ Acting Attorney General Says
Matthew Whitaker said that he’s been fully briefed on the Russia investigation and that he was looking forward to a final report from special counsel Robert Mueller.
Trump’s State Of The Union Rescheduled For Feb. 5 After New Pelosi Invite
The initial Jan. 29 date was postponed amid the record 35-day partial government shutdown. With the government reopened, for at least three weeks, Trump is sure to push for the border wall he wants.
Trump Administration Begins Production Of A New Nuclear Weapon
The submarine-launched missile is a smaller variant of an existing weapon. The administration says it’s needed to deter Russia.
California Wildfire Insurance Claims Total $11.4 Billion For November 2018
This week the state’s largest utility, PG&E Co., is expected to file for bankruptcy protection due to its potential liabilities.
U.S. Imposes Sanctions On Venezuelan State Oil Monopoly
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says payments from U.S. refiners will go into an escrow account until Juan Guaidó or another leader replaces President Nicolás Maduro.
U.S. Charges Chinese Telecom Giant Huawei, Asks Canada For CFO Extradition
The administration appears to have decided to make an example of the company’s CFO. She is the daughter of Huawei’s founder, and the company is seen as an arm of China’s power around the world.
Ex-Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz Says He Wouldn’t Be A Spoiler In Race For White House
Schultz said that his intention would be to stop the president from winning re-election. “Nobody wants to remove and, in a sense, fire President Trump more than me,” the billionaire businessman said.
Tech Industry Confronts A Backlash Against ‘Disruptive Innovation’
Silicon Valley is rethinking the implications of technology that disrupts entire industries, while the man who coined the term “disruptive innovation” stands by its basic goodness.
Funeral Held For 2-Year-Old Boy Who Fell Into Borehole In Spain
Julen Roselló disappeared on Jan. 13 near the village of Totalán in Málaga province. “All of Spain shares in the infinite sadness of Julen’s family,” Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said.
Does The World Need A New Buzzword — ‘Syndemic’ — To Describe 3 Big Crises?
A new report in ‘The Lancet’ uses a not-too-familiar term to describe looming global problems that appear to be interconnected.
Government Shutdown Cut Into Economic Growth, CBO Says
A report says the shutdown reduced federal spending by $18 billion, although most of that will be recouped now that the government has reopened.