The U.S. says it may stop sharing intelligence with Germany if it adopts Chinese firm Huawei’s 5G technology. But the threats haven’t swayed Germany, which says it can set its own security standards.
San Francisco To Pay $13.1 Million To Man Framed By Police For Murder
Jamal Trulove spent more than six years in prison before being acquitted in 2015. A jury found police deliberately fabricated evidence and withheld exculpatory material.
Disney Officially Owns 21st Century Fox
The $71 billion deal strengthens Disney’s portfolio and gives it even more leverage to compete against other streaming powerhouses.
Surrounded By Military Barracks, Skiers Shred The Himalayan Slopes Of Indian Kashmir
Kashmir, disputed between India and Pakistan, is the site of a decades-long insurgency. It is also a winter sports haven. During recent airstrikes and shelling, a ski station remained open.
D.C.’s Female Judges Are Central To The Russia Imbroglio, Often Behind The Scenes
Some of the least-known but most important figures in the Russia investigation and its aftermath are the women who preside over its headline-grabbing cases.
Gorsuch Provides Decisive 5th Vote In Case Interpreting Treaty With Indian Tribe
On a conservative court, Justice Gorsuch has been one of the most conservative voices. But in cases involving Indian treaties and rights, he is most often sympathetic to Indian claims.
Health Plans For State Employees Use Medicare’s Hammer On Hospital Bills
Some states have begun using Medicare reimbursement rates to recalibrate how they pay hospitals. If the gamble pays off, more private-sector employers could start doing the same thing.
California Jury Finds Roundup Caused Man’s Cancer
After five days of deliberation the jury concluded the weed killer was a “substantial factor” in causing non-Hodgkins lymphoma in the plaintiff. It’s the second verdict against the Bayer product.
Supreme Court Broadens The Government’s Power To Detain Criminal Immigrants
The ruling responds to two class-action lawsuits brought by legal immigrants who served criminal sentences and then were detained years later.
Daily Marijuana Use And Highly Potent Weed Linked To Psychosis
As more places in the U.S. and Europe legalize marijuana, weed consumption is growing ever more popular. But researchers are studying a troubling health risk associated with the drug.
USC Suspends Accounts Of Students Allegedly Linked To Admissions Bribery Scandal
“This prevents the students from registering for classes or acquiring transcripts while their cases are under review,” officials said, as they scramble to restore trust in the application process.
Economic Report Of The President … And Some Superhero Friends
Pranksters added some whimsical credits in the fine print of an annual White House economic report.
Coping With The Persistent Trauma Of Anti-Muslim Rhetoric And Violence
After the New Zealand terrorist attacks, mental health professionals are asking: What does persistent trauma do to a generation of young Muslims growing up in the midst of it all?
Cyclone Idai Leaves Millions In Need Of Rescue And Other Assistance
The storm inundated parts of southern Africa with massive floods, stranding survivors on rooftops and in trees. Hundreds are reported dead and the toll is expected to rise.
Trump To Nominate Former Delta Air Lines Executive To Lead FAA
The nomination of Stephen Dickson comes as the agency faces criticism for its response to crashes involving the Boeing 737 Max.
How Canada Gets Squeezed Between China And The U.S.
Canada is under pressure from the two rival powers over the Meng Wanzhou extradition case.
What Needs To Be Done To End Congo’s Ebola Crisis
The surge in attacks on responders obscures a crucial point: The violence is coming from two very different sources. And efforts to combat one could exacerbate the other.
After Lawsuits, Facebook Announces Changes To Alleged Discriminatory Ad Targeting
Facebook had given online advertisers tools to exclude users from viewing their ads on the basis of race, gender and other federally protected characteristics. Now Facebook is changing that.
Aspiring Doctors Seek Advanced Training In Addiction Medicine
Once a tiny specialty that drew mostly psychiatrists, addiction medicine is expanding its accredited training to include residents from specialties like family medicine who see it as a calling.
White Nationalist Groups Increase Recruiting And Propaganda Across The West
The Anti-Defamation League says white supremacist propaganda has increased by more than 180 percent in the past year, as the groups seek to recruit disaffected white kids looking for community.
Nazarbayev Resigns As Kazakhstan’s President; Was First Elected In 1991
Nazarbayev is the only president Kazakhstan has ever known. He first rose to authority as a Communist Party official — and he’s been accused of human rights abuses.
Dan Auerbach Reflects On The Sounds Of Easy Eye Sound Studios
Auerbach breaks down working with new artists and seasoned session players through his label imprint, Easy Eye Sound.
ISIS Camp In Baghouz Is Captured As U.S. Allies Declare Progress In Syria
“This is not a victory announcement,” the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces say, even as they celebrate a breakthrough in a battle in Syria’s Euphrates River Valley.
What Alan Krueger Taught Us
The renowned economist and former Obama adviser Alan Krueger died this past weekend. We look at his enormous legacy.
‘Poppy Apocalypse’: A California City Swarmed By Selfie Stick-Toting Tourists
More than 100,000 people descended on Lake Elsinore, Calif., over the weekend for a chance to frolic among the flowers. City officials strained to keep up.
Facebook Admits Mosque Shooting Video Was Viewed At Least 4,000 Times
The video was viewed about 4,000 times before Facebook removed it. Then the social media platform had to contend with more than a million attempted re-uploads.
‘Kushner, Inc.’ Adds Little To The Canon On Jared And Ivanka
Other journalists have previously reported many of the serious claims presented in Vicky Ward’s book; her own yields generally feel meager, wrapping even the smallest scoops in a fog of insinuation.
‘Lot’ Paints An Unforgettable Portrait Of Houston And Its People
Bryan Washington’s debut story collection brings the Texas city to life in all its struggle and imperfect glory.
Why Restaurant Demand For Smaller Fish Fillets Is Bad News For Oceans
Many U.S. chefs and retailers prefer intact fillets that constitute a single portion. That demand is driving overfishing for young fish that haven’t reproduced. A new campaign aims to change that.
Marcelo Gleiser Wins Templeton Prize For Quest To Confront ‘Mystery Of Who We Are’
The prestigious award comes with nearly $1.5 million in winnings. The physicist, who teaches at Dartmouth and has written for NPR, says he’s driven by the “many questions we still have no clue about.”
Rio Grande Valley Landowners Plan To Fight Border Wall Expansion
A decade ago, dozens of Texas landowners fought the federal government’s efforts to build a wall on their land. Those battles are beginning again as new walls are planned for the Rio Grande Valley.
Massive U.S. Machines That Hunt For Ripples In Space-Time Just Got An Upgrade
The twin sites in the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory are about to go back online. New hardware should make them able to sense more colliding black holes and other cosmic events.
Amy Klobuchar Runs On A Record Of Accomplishments — Including With Republicans
The Minnesota Democratic senator and 2020 presidential candidate has touted a bipartisan approach and stopped short of embracing some progressive priorities, distinguishing her from many competitors.
New Zealand PM Ardern Urges Her Nation To Make Gunman ‘Nameless’
Jacinda Ardern repeated her pledge to change New Zealand’s gun laws and she questioned the role of social media in publicizing the attack by a self-proclaimed white supremacist.
‘Shocked’ New Zealand Rifle Club Revokes Membership Of Mosque Shootings Suspect
In the days following Friday’s attack, more details are emerging about the alleged gunman. The country’s police force believes he acted alone.
Trial To Begin For White Police Officer Who Shot Unarmed Black Teen
Former East Pittsburgh police officer Michael Rosfeld fatally shot Antwon Rose last summer, sparking local protests.