At least one man opened fire during afternoon prayers at two mosques in the city of Christchurch. Police have charged a 28-year-old Australian with murder.
As End Nears To Mueller Era, D.C. Lawyers Fear Lasting Politicization Of Justice
Washington’s legal community worries that the attacks on federal law enforcement, judges and the broader justice system may hurt its reputation long after the special counsel’s investigation wraps.
After A Chaotic Week In Brexit Politics, Here’s What You Need To Know
Brexit has convulsed Britain like no other political event in decades. At the end of a week in which Parliament held key votes, things look considerably different than they did on Monday.
Police Officer Can’t Pull Over Driver For Giving Him The Finger, Court Rules
A Michigan woman was engaging in constitutionally protected free speech when she made a crude hand gesture, a federal court ruled.
Building Teens Into Strong Readers — By Letting Them Teach
Two-thirds of students in Washington, D.C., can’t read and write at grade level when they start high school. One program helps teens improve — by giving them the tools to teach younger kids.
From Triumph To Tragedy, ‘First’ Tells Story Of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
First is unlike any other book written about the justice. Evan Thomas breaks new ground with extraordinary access to O’Connor, her papers, journals — and even 20 years of her husband’s diary.
Committee Probe Of Trump Organization Could Derail Infrastructure Talks
President Trump and congressional leaders name infrastructure as one area where they think they can reach a bipartisan deal. But the committee working on a plan is also investigating the president.
Trump Administration Cuts The Size Of Fines For Health Violations In Nursing Homes
Inspectors are citing facilities more often than during the Obama administration. But in response to industry prodding, the average fine is nearly a third lower, and the total assessed is down.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Blasts Big Tech, Advocates Taxing Rich in 2020 Race
Warren is pushing for the breakup of big tech, citing what she calls an unfair advantage. In an interview with NPR about her core campaign messages, Warren also discussed trade and climate change.
49 Dead In ‘Terrorist Attack’ At 2 Mosques In Christchurch, New Zealand
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the shooting can “only be described as a terrorist attack.” Authorities have charged a male in his late 20s with murder.
State Department Says All U.S. Diplomats Have Left Venezuela
The embassy is closed but Secretary of State Mike Pompeo assured Venezuelans the U.S. stands by interim President Juan Guaidó and supports Venezuelans’ aspirations to live in a democracy.
Feds Indict 5 New Mexico Compound Residents On Terrorism And Gun Charges
The search for a missing child led to a raid of a rural compound and the grisly discovery of 11 emaciated children. Their relatives were training to attack U.S. personnel, federal authorities say.
Smithsonian Shortens Folklife Festival On National Mall To Just 2 Days
The celebration will take place on June 29 and 30, while the original 10 days of events will be postponed to next year, in part as a result of the partial government shutdown.
Saudi Arabia Rejects Calls For Independent Investigation Into Khashoggi Killing
The kingdom’s leading human rights leader said demands to “internationalize” the probe would be “tantamount to the international community doubting the integrity of our judicial apparatus.”
The Woman Who Calculated 31 Trillion Digits Of Pi
Emma Haruka Iwao, who has been fascinated with the mathematical constant since childhood, set the Guinness World Record for most accurate value of pi.
Southern Poverty Law Center Fires Morris Dees, Its Co-Founder
The civil rights organization, well-known for its tracking of hate groups, was founded in 1971. No specific reason was given for his firing, although Dees said it related to a personnel issue.
Trump Vows Veto After Congress Blocks His Order To Build Border Wall
The resolution to terminate the president’s national emergency declaration sets up the likely first veto confrontation between Congress and the White House since President Trump took office.
Freed From ISIS, Few Yazidis Return To Suffering Families, Many Remain Missing
As ISIS loses territory and captives are rescued, broken Yazidi families hold out hope that their loved ones could still return.
Aidy Bryant On ‘Shrill,’ ‘SNL’ Thrills, And Not Feeling Bad About Her Body
“The second I stopped being afraid of someone calling me fat, I was able to start to focus on my goals and my dreams,” Bryant says. She co-writes and stars in the Hulu comedy series Shrill.
Did Cooking Really Give Us The F-Word?
Some linguists are arguing that the advent of softer food thousands of years ago led to changes in biting patterns and, eventually, to more frequent use of sounds like “f” and “v” in human languages.
‘Bomb Cyclone’ Paralyzes Central U.S., Bringing Snow, Floods And Dangerous Winds
The winter storm has been linked to at least one death, after a Colorado patrolman was struck by a driver who lost control of his car.
Lawsuit By Sandy Hook Victims Against Gun Manufacturer Allowed To Move Forward
Gun companies have rarely been held liable for crimes committed with their products. This lawsuit could mark a new front in the battle over gun regulations and corporate accountability.
With Grounding Of Boeing 737 Max Fleet — Where Does That Leave Air Travelers?
Some U.S. airlines are scrambling to rebook passengers after the FAA announced it was grounding the Boeing 737 Max fleet. Airlines affected include Southwest, American and United.
House Votes Almost Unanimously For Public Release Of Mueller Report
While it was a largely symbolic vote, it represents growing bipartisan pressure on the Justice Department to disclose as much as possible about the Mueller investigation.
Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty To Charges He Faked Attack Against Himself
Chicago police say the Empire actor faked the January assault, and now he faces the prospect of prison time.
‘The Trial Of Lizzie Borden’ Adds Fodder To The Murder Case’s Mystery
Who killed the Bordens more than 100 years ago remains unsolved. Like a lawyer, author Cara Robertson lays the facts and evidence before us, occasionally pointing towards the biases of the day.
Former British Soldier To Be Prosecuted For 1972 ‘Bloody Sunday’ Killings
The veteran was charged with the murders of two people and the attempted murders of four others who participated in a peaceful civil rights protest in Northern Ireland.
Frank Cali, Reputed Gambino Crime Family Boss, Is Killed In N.Y. Attack
In a killing that echoes mob murders of the 1980s, a man who was believed to be running a Mafia family was gunned down outside his home in Staten Island.
Why The College Admissions Scandal Hurts Students With Disabilities
“Stories like this are why we continue to see backlash to disability rights laws,” one expert said.
Murder Trial To Proceed Against 2nd Woman In Killing Of Kim Jong Un’s Half-Brother
Malaysian authorities dropped charges this week against the Indonesian woman accused of smearing poison on the face of Kim Jong Nam. But they won’t drop charges against Doan Thi Huong.
Airplane Grounding Tests Boeing’s Influence In Washington
For decades, Boeing has worked to ingratiate itself with regulators and policymakers. That effort could be important as the company responds to a pair of deadly crashes.
Johnson & Johnson Hit With $29 Million Verdict In Mesothelioma Case
The woman said she used J&J talc-based products in the 1960s and ’70s and later developed mesothelioma. The pharmaceutical company says its product is safe and plans to appeal.
Beto O’Rourke Announces His Run For President In 2020
The former Texas congressman raised a national profile, and a lot of campaign money, in his unsuccessful bid to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz in 2018. He has been touring the country since.
When Civility Is Used As A Cudgel Against People Of Color
For people of color, “civility” is often a means of containing them, preventing social mobility and preserving the status quo.
Commerce Secretary To Face Lawmakers In Hearing On Census Citizenship Question
After fending off requests to testify in lawsuits over the census citizenship question, Wilbur Ross goes before the House Oversight and Reform Committee on Thursday.
In Her Pitch For President, Kamala Harris Focuses On Criminal Justice, Inequality
“I was born realizing the flaws in the criminal justice system,” the senator and former prosecutor says. In an interview with NPR, Harris discusses immigration and how reparations is a health issue.