After a sports injury, Esteban Serrano owed $829.41 for a knee brace purchased with insurance through his doctor’s office. The same kind of brace costs less than $250 online.
Bolstered By Mueller Synopsis, Republicans Go On Offense Over Investigations
President Trump and his allies in Congress are seeking a new wave of investigations that will target their opponents after embracing findings from the Justice Department they said vindicated Trump.
A Surge Of Migrants Strains Border Patrol As El Paso Becomes Latest Hot Spot
The Border Patrol is bringing in more agents and asking the Pentagon for help as thousands of migrants continue to cross the U.S.-Mexico border each day.
Appeals Court Says Parents Can’t Sue San Francisco Over Immigrant Who Killed Daughter
The case drew national attention when a local sheriff released from a city jail an unauthorized immigrant without notifying federal officials. The immigrant later killed Kate Steinle.
Man Pleads Guilty To Phishing Scheme That Fleeced Facebook, Google Of $100 Million
Evaldas Rimasauskas admitted to his role in helping to orchestrate a two-year-long scam that tricked employees into wiring more than $100 million to his own company’s bank accounts.
Venezuela’s Maduro Faces Pressure From Much Of The World, Yet He Persists
The U.S. has hit Venezuela’s oil sector and government associates with sanctions and has rallied behind opposition leader Juan Guaidó, yet President Nicolás Maduro persists.
Trump Formally Recognizes Israeli Sovereignty Over Golan Heights
President Trump said the move, reversing decades of U.S. policy in the Middle East and drawing sharp international criticism, was “a long time in the making.”
To Curb Kids’ Sugary Drink Habits, Pediatricians Now Call For Soda Taxes
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association, in a joint statement, endorsed taxes on sugary drinks, restrictions on marketing to kids and incentives for healthier purchases.
Pine Ridge Reservation In South Dakota Suffers 2 Weeks Of Flooding
“There are community and tribe members getting on horseback to reach people and get them supplies,” a state lawmaker told NPR. Residents said the reservation was already strapped for resources.
Duke Whistleblower Gets More Than $33 Million In Research Fraud Settlement
Duke University is paying the U.S. government $112.5 million to settle accusations that it submitted bogus data to win federal research grants.
Suicides In Parkland Leave Community In Shock
Two students who attended Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., have taken their own lives in recent days. The school was the site of a 2018 mass shooting that killed 17 students.
Father Of Sandy Hook Shooting Victim Dies By Apparent Suicide
Jeremy Richman spoke openly and often about the depth of his grief over the death of his 6-year-old daughter, Arielle. He said he wanted people to “hear the reality of it.”
A Battle Is Raging Over The Largest Solar Farm East Of The Rockies
As demand for solar energy continues to grow in the Eastern U.S., the fight over a massive solar farm in Virginia is a harbinger of conflicts to come.
Attorney Michael Avenatti, Sometime Scourge To Trump, Now Faces Federal Charges
Prosecutors in both California and New York City announced charges against the well-known onetime attorney for Stormy Daniels. Avenatti also had a cameo in the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation saga.
Author Says New Zealand Massacre Points To A Global Resurgence Of ‘Extremism’
J.M. Berger, who studies extremist movements, warns that white nationalism is a growing phenomenon worldwide — with many in the movement drawing inspiration from President Trump.
Apple Debuts Streaming Video, Payment Card And News Subscription Services
As iPhone sales slow, Apple is rolling out Apple TV+, a service to compete with Netflix, Hulu and other streaming services. It’s also offering a virtual credit card and a subscription news service.
New Climate Books Stress We Are Already Far Down The Road To A Different Earth
David Wallace-Wells’ The Uninhabitable Earth and Nathaniel Rich’s Losing Earth offer valuable perspectives on climate change — if we’re committed to being adult enough to face the future.
The Supreme Court Takes Another Look At Partisan Redistricting
A pivotal retirement and a new conservative majority could give the state legislatures a green light for even more partisanship when it comes to drawing political boundaries.
Scott Walker, Pop Idol Turned Avant Auteur, Dies At 76
The former member of The Walker Brothers and singer of “The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine (Anymore)” was also one of experimental music’s most beloved composers.
Impeachment Just Got Less Likely And 6 Other Takeaways From The Barr Letter
Attorney General William Barr’s letter to Congress about the Mueller Russia probe is a big short-term win for the president, but it doesn’t “exonerate” him totally, and Democrats want to see more.
Next Steps And Big Unanswered Questions As The Nation Moves Into Post-Mueller Era
The curtain has nearly fallen on the special counsel investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election, but this drama may have at least one more act left to run.
Need A Can’t-Miss Wheel Of Cheese? Try Playing It Some Hip-Hop
Researchers exposed cheese to different genres of music for 24 hours a day over six months to find out that hip-hop might create the tastiest cheese.
READ: The Justice Department’s Summary Of The Mueller Report
Attorney General William Barr has sent Congress a letter with special counsel Robert Mueller’s key findings. There have been calls for him to share the full report, but Barr is not required to do so.
After Boeing Crashes, New Attention On The Potential Flaws Of Software
Two Boeing 737 Max crashes are raising questions about whether the convenience of software has made it easier to miss the seriousness of possible flaws.
Viking Cruise Ship Reaches Port Safely After Mayday Signal And Daring Rescues At Sea
After hours of rescues on stormy seas, the Viking Sky cruise ship was able to regain control of its engine and reach the Norway port of Molde on Sunday.
British Prime Minister Theresa May Faces New Pressure To Quit As Brexit Deadline Looms
British newspapers reported on Sunday that senior members of May’s cabinet could resign to force her to leave. May has until the end of next week to get a Brexit deal through Parliament.
Mueller Report Doesn’t Find Russian Collusion, But Can’t ‘Exonerate’ On Obstruction
Attorney General William Barr and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein prepared a summary of the special counsel’s findings after learning on Friday from Robert Mueller that his work was complete.
For A Healthier Planet, Eat These 50 Foods, Campaign Urges
Global reliance on just a handful of crops for calories is hurting the environment — and wildlife, a new report says. It urges the world to diversify its diet to save plant and animal species alike.
How Bob’s Red Mill Company Became A Gluten-Free Giant Ahead Of Its Time
Before there was widespread treatment for people with celiac disease, and options for a gluten-free diet were few, the now 90-year-old founder of the Oregon-based business had his eye on the market.
Trump Turns To Higher Education; And A Selective New York City High School Struggles With Diversity
Also in this week’s roundup: the White House outlined its proposals on the Higher Education Act, and only 7 black students were admitted into one of New York’s most selective high schools.
55 Years Later, Lawyer Will Again Argue Over Redistricting Before Supreme Court
When he was just 26 years old, Emmet Jopling Bondurant II argued and won a foundational voting rights case in the Supreme Court. This week, he returns to take on partisan redistricting.
This Refugee Was A Daydream Believer When It Came To College
John Awiel Chol Diing and his family fled South Sudan when he was 4. He grew up in camps but always hoped he’d find a way out of the “end zone.”
Nappuccinos To More Weekend Z’s: Strategize To Catch Up On Lost Sleep
Sleeping in on the weekend or taking a brief nap can help you recover from a single bad night. But just five consecutive nights of too little sleep can lead to weight gain and elevated blood sugar.
The Man Who Will Determine The Fate Of The Mueller Report: What You Should Know
This is not the first time Bill Barr has led the Justice Department. The seasoned D.C. lawyer has expressed expansive views on the powers of the president — and supported past presidential pardons.
Pope Accepts Resignation Of Top Cardinal In Chile
Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati faces charges of covering up multiple claims of sexual abuse in Chile’s Catholic Church. Pope Francis has named Monsignor Celestino Aos Braco as a temporary replacement.
Passengers Rescued From Disabled Cruise Ship Off Norway’s West Coast
Helicopters were being used to evacuate some of the vessel’s 1,300 passengers after its crew issued a mayday call on Saturday amid engine problems, high seas and strong winds.