See which 2020 presidential candidate has raised the most money, who has spent the most, where the candidates’ funding comes from — and how the Democrats stack up against President Trump.
Images: Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris burned on Monday. Its spire fell. But the French Gothic structure was not fully lost, especially in memories of the beloved national symbol.
Bernie Sanders Releases A Decade Of Tax Returns
The returns show that in both 2016 and 2017, Sanders and his wife jointly earned more than $1 million in each of those years. On Monday evening, Beto O’Rourke also released a decade of returns.
Microplastic Found Even In The Air In France’s Pyrenees Mountains
Tiny fragments broken down from larger pieces of plastic have already been found in rivers, lakes, oceans and in agricultural soil. But very few studies of wind-borne microplastic have ever been done.
‘Our Planet’ Nature Documentary Addresses The 800-Pound Gorilla — Human Impact
The new Netflix series takes a hard look at the effects of our behavior on the natural world. Series producer Alastair Fothergill says that this is a different, more urgent type of show.
Lori Loughlin, Mossimo Giannulli Plead Not Guilty In College Cheating Scandal
Giannulli and Loughlin are accused of paying $500,000 in bribes arranged by admissions consultant Rick Singer to get their daughters admitted to USC as crew recruits, despite not being rowers.
Tiger Woods Rises Again — And Sponsors Are Celebrating His Resilience
Woods’ historic victory Sunday at the golf Masters Tournament shows the continued earning power of a player who was dropped by many of his sponsors over the course of a tumultuous decade.
Biographer Robert Caro On Fame, Power And ‘Working’ To Uncover The Truth
The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist was never interested in only telling the stories of famous men. Instead, he says, “I wanted to use their lives to show how political power worked.”
My New Diet Is An App: Weight Loss Goes Digital
The popularity of weight loss apps, especially among younger people, has forced the traditional weight loss programs to revamp their models to include online, on-demand support.
Pulitzer Prizes Honor Journalists Under Threat With New Crop Of Winners
Judges sought to support the media “even if some wrongly degrade [it] as the enemy of the very democracy it serves.” Honors went to The Advocate in Baton Rouge, La., Florida’s Sun-Sentinel and others.
Arizona Teachers Can Now Discuss LGBTQ Issues Without Worrying About The Law
Lawmakers in Arizona have repealed a law that banned teachers from portraying “homosexuality as a positive alternative life-style” during HIV/AIDS instruction.
President Trump Called Former President Jimmy Carter To Talk About China
Trump called Carter on Saturday, the first time the two had spoken, Carter said. He said Trump told him that he is particularly concerned about how China is “getting ahead of us.”
Bashir May Be Out, But Sudanese Protesters With ‘Eye On The Prize’ Won’t Budge
Protesters are demanding that a military council give up power to civilians. Four days after longtime president Omar al-Bashir was removed in a coup, protesters faced off against troops in Khartoum.
Teen Dating Violence Can Lead To Homicide — And Girls Are The Most Common Victims
A study finds that about 7 percent of all teen homicides between 2003 and 2016 were committed by a romantic partner. The majority of victims were teen girls.
No Fake Drugs, More Jobs For Youth, End Child Sexual Abuse Online: A Vision For 2030
The 5 recipients of the Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship predict how their projects will make the world a better place.
Bangladesh Struggles To Cope With Pressures Of Hosting 1 Million Rohingya Refugees
“We’re being outnumbered by the sheer number of the refugee population,” says Mohammad Abul Kalam, the head of Bangladesh’s Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commission in Cox’s Bazar.
On Tax Day, The IRS Is Short Of Money
The agency’s budget has been cut sharply over the past decade. That means fewer audits. The Trump administration says those cuts may have gone too far and it’s seeking more money for tax enforcement.
Mueller Report Release Will Likely Escalate Tensions Between Trump And Congress
And unlike the attorney general’s predecessors who were caught between warring branches of government, William Barr seems intent on being at the center of the conflict.
Robert Mueller’s Russia Report Is Coming Thursday. Here’s What You Need To Know
The questions and answers you need in order to prepare for the arrival of the hottest new 400-page document in Washington.
‘Women’s Work’ Delves Into Gender Roles At Home And Relationships With Domestic Help
Former L.A. Times foreign correspondent Megan Stack talks with NPR about her new book, her relationships with her nannies, and the need to further involve men in conversations about work in the home.
For Kids With Anxiety, Parents Learn To Let Them Face Their Fears
For some kids with anxiety disorders, a new study suggests the best treatment might be teaching their parents new parenting skills.
‘Game Of Thrones’ Season 8, Episode 1: ‘Nothing Lasts’
The first episode of the final season was dense with reunions, recriminations and revelations as just about the entire cast made it to Winterfell.
Do You Love Lying In Bed? Get Paid By NASA To Do It For Space Research
Researchers are currently looking for candidates who will stay in bed 24 hours a day, seven days a week for 60 straight days for a study on how the body adapts to weightlessness.
Trump Spokesman Calls Plan To Send Immigrants To ‘Sanctuary Cities’ An ‘Olive Branch’
White House Deputy Press Secretary Hogan Bidley said a threat by President Trump to send detained immigrants to sanctuary cities should not be seen as a form of “political retribution.”
With A Wingspan Wider Than A Football Field, The World’s Largest Plane Takes Flight
The Stratolaunch is the world’s largest plane by wingspan. During its first test flight on Saturday, the plane reached an altitude of 17,000 feet and a speed of 189 mph.
High Stress Drives Up Your Risk Of A Heart Attack. Here’s How To Chill Out
A study of siblings finds those who have a stress-related disorder have a 60 percent higher risk of heart attack or other cardiovascular event, compared to their less-stressed brothers and sisters.
Tiger Woods Wins His 5th Masters Title, Marking A Career Comeback
Sunday’s victory at Augusta came nearly 11 years after Woods’ last major title and capped a remarkable personal comeback for Woods after facing career-threatening injuries.
At Least 8 People Dead As Severe Weather Moves Across Southern U.S.
Three children died after a tree struck a vehicle in eastern Texas and flash floods hit Lousiana. Severe weather warnings are in effect for regions from Ohio to southern New York to northern Florida.
How Can We Be Sure Artificial Intelligence Is Safe For Medical Use?
Software that can replace doctors for certain tasks has a big responsibility. The Food and Drug Administration is now figuring out how to determine when computer algorithms are safe and effective.
With Indian Elections Underway, The Vote Is Also A Referendum On Hindu Nationalism
Many see India’s election as a turning point in which the country may seek to redefine itself via Hinduism, its majority faith. Secularism has become “a four-letter word,” says one expert.
‘Debatable’ List Of ‘100 Most Jewish’ Foods Leaves Plenty Of Room For Kibbitzing
As families around the country fill their freezers with matzo balls and gefilte fish in preparation for the coming Passover Seder, a new book asks: What does it mean for a food to be Jewish?
Watch BTS Further Its Quest For World Domination On The ‘SNL’ Stage
The multilingual boy-band juggernaut, SNL’s first musical guest from South Korea, performed kinetically choreographed renditions of “Boy With Luv” and “MIC Drop.”
‘I Love You, But You’re Wrong,’ And Other Salvos On The Front Lines Of Civility
Don’t talk politics with strangers, we’re told. But these days, conversations with even those closest to us can be fraught. How are friends, families keeping things civil across the political divide?
Pete Buttigieg Helped Transform South Bend As Mayor, But Some Feel Left Out
On the campaign trail he talks a lot about how being mayor since 2012 of the once-industrial city in northern Indiana has prepared him to be president of the United States.
The Wait Is Almost Over For The (Almost) Full Mueller Report To Be Released
After a letter detailing the special counsel’s principal findings — which the GOP saw as a vindication for Trump — the attorney general is expected to release the lengthy report, with redactions.
‘Uncharted Waters’: Union Tells Hollywood Writers To Fire Their Agents
The abrupt directive on Friday followed a breakdown in talks over proposed changes to the agreement that has guided the basic business relationship between writers and agents for the past 43 years.