The 52-year-old singer was detained in Cook County, Ill., after a court hearing over unpaid child support. Earlier court documents showed he owes more than $160,000 in back child support payments.
Crypto Mystery: Quadriga’s Wallets Are Empty, Putting Fate Of $137 Million In Doubt
Six digital wallets used by the Quadriga cryptocurrency exchange were expected to hold millions. But they were emptied out last April, “bringing the balances down to nil.”
Former Nissan Chief Carlos Ghosn Released From Japanese Jail
A Tokyo court granted the ex-Chairman and CEO of Nissan bail after nearly four months in jail following his November arrest on charges of corruption.
U.N. Rights Chief Warns Of Threats From Inequality
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet cautioned that the growing global disparity in wealth, and access to resources and justice, poses risks.
Despite Trump’s Promises, The Trade Deficit Is Only Getting Wider
President Trump has pushed tariffs to cut the trade gap. But the United States bought more from other countries than it sold to them last year, pushing the deficit to a level not seen since 2008.
Ash Wednesday Brings A ‘Welcome Honesty’ To Discussions About Mortality
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Christian season of Lent. It’s historically a time of repentance. But more and more, churches are also using it to reflect on mortality itself.
‘We’re Leaving Out Of Necessity’: Venezuelans Top List Of Asylum-Seekers In Spain
Spain has recorded more than 255,000 Venezuelans living in the country, with estimates even higher, as families flee the South American country in deep crisis.
White Supremacist Propaganda At ‘Record-Setting’ Levels, ADL Report Finds
Hate groups are increasingly relying on flyers to spread their message without publicly revealing the identity of their members.
One Reason Rural Students Don’t Go To College: Colleges Don’t Go To Them
“People tend to overlook the rural areas,” says David Hochstetler, a high school senior in rural Michigan. “I think it’s kind of disappointing because some able students could get looked over.”
China’s Close Government-Business Ties Are A Key Challenge In U.S. Trade Talks
China’s government plays a large, powerful role in how its businesses operate — giving them preferential treatment over their rivals. That’s a big sticking point in U.S.-China trade talks.
The Big Unanswered Questions After Michael Cohen’s Capitol Hill Marathon
President Trump’s former personal attorney has spent many hours meeting with members of Congress, but big gaps remain in the public understanding of what took place in 2016 and since.
U.S. Cities Skeptical Of FDA Warnings Against Medicine Imports From Canadian Firm
Critics question claims by federal officials that CanaRX jeopardizes patient safety. Many U.S. companies, cities, counties and school districts rely on the firm to help employees get cheaper medicine.
Woman Who Left U.S. To Join ISIS Denied Request To Expedite Her Case To Return
A judge ruled there isn’t sufficient evidence proving Hoda Muthana and her toddler face imminent harm in Syria. It’s a setback for the ISIS bride who hoped to fight her citizenship claim from the U.S.
FDA Approves Esketamine Nasal Spray For Hard-To-Treat Depression
Three decades after Prozac arrived, consumers are getting a new kind of antidepressant. The medicine is based on the anesthetic ketamine, which has been used illicitly as a party drug.
North Korea Seen Reassembling Rocket Test Site
Just days after the U.S.-North Korea summit ended in stalemate, satellite images show workers have been active at the Sohae Satellite Launching Station, a partially disassembled missile test facility.
Air India Crews Directed To ‘Hail The Motherland’ After Every Announcement
The order instructs cabin staff to exclaim the slogan “after a slight pause and with much fervour.” It has drawn ridicule on social media where users are attacking the company’s flaws.
Bernie Sanders Signs Democratic Party Loyalty Pledge For 2020 Run
The Vermont senator, who serves as an independent and is running for president as a Democrat, is obliging with a new requirement from the Democratic National Committee.
Alzheimer’s Screenings Often Left Out Of Seniors’ Wellness Exams
A brief cognitive test can detect signs of Alzheimer’s in older patients. Only half of primary care doctors routinely give one, despite coverage by Medicare as part of annual wellness visits.
Coming To A City Near You, 5G. Fastest Wireless Yet Will Bring New Services
Sacramento, Calif., is one of the first U.S. cities to have 5G wireless service, and its mayor sees 5G giving the city an edge in attracting businesses and autonomous-vehicle technology.
Former New York Mayor Bloomberg Decides Against 2020 Presidential Bid
The billionaire businessman — who has been a Republican, a Democrat and an independent — is not running for president in a field growing more crowded by the day.
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Announces He Will Resign
Gottlieb, who will resign in a month, stood out in the Trump administration for his efforts to regulate the tobacco and pharmaceutical industries. The reasons for his resignation are not yet clear.
California AG Says Officers Who Shot Stephon Clark Will Not Face Criminal Charges
Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced the findings of the state’s independent criminal investigation into the police shooting death of Clark nearly a year ago.
India Becomes Trump’s Latest Trade Target
The president announced he is removing preferential trade status for India because he says that country does not provide the U.S. with reasonable access to its own markets.
‘Unfounded’ Bullying Accusations Sidelined Head Of Grand Canyon For 5 Months
Park Superintendent Christine Lehnertz has been cleared of allegations of creating a hostile work environment in a report by the Inspector General of the Interior Department.
Nobel Foundation Confirms It Will Award 2 Literature Prizes In 2019, With Changes
A year after the Swedish Academy faced a crisis, the body “no longer includes any members who are subject to conflict of interest or criminal investigations,” the Nobel Foundation says.
Michael Jackson: A Quarter-Century Of Sexual Abuse Allegations
The documentary Leaving Neverland has revived allegations of sexual abuse against Michael Jackson. As early as 1993, young boys and their families were accusing the megastar.
‘This Is Not The Way’: Afghan Women Push Back On U.S.-Taliban Peace Talks
Afghan women and young people say the peace negotiations exclude their wants and needs. “The U.S. is negotiating with a group that’s notorious for denying women basic human rights,” says one activist.
After Alabama Tornado, Search For Missing Continues As Recovery Begins
The death toll from the storm stands at 23, with victims ranging in age from 6 to 93. One family, connected by marriage and living in two homes along the same road, lost seven members.
Tokyo Court Grants Bail To Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn
The executive could be freed from jail soon after a Tokyo court set his bail at nearly $9 million. Ghosn was arrested in November for alleged financial crimes, including understating his income.
Google Pay Study Finds It Underpaid Men For Some Jobs
The tech company disbursed almost $10 million to more than 10,000 employees to try to standardize pay. Google says it will continue studying structural issues to ensure compensation is fair.
Paid Family Leave Gains Momentum In States As Bipartisan Support Grows
Paid time off for illness and family caregivers has substantial bipartisan support. Several states are expected to consider proposals, but there are disagreements over how to structure and pay for it.
Paid Family Leave Gains Momentum In States As Bipartisan Support Grows
Paid time off for illness and family caregivers has substantial bipartisan support. Several states are expected to consider proposals, but there are disagreements over how to structure and pay for it.
Paid Family Leave Gains Momentum In States As Bipartisan Support Grows
Paid time off for illness and family caregivers has substantial bipartisan support. Several states are expected to consider proposals, but there are disagreements over how to structure and pay for it.
As Elite Campuses Diversify, A ‘Bias Towards Privilege’ Persists
Many elite colleges have committed to enrolling more low-income students. But, a new book argues, their efforts at inclusivity still fall short.
As Elite Campuses Diversify, A ‘Bias Towards Privilege’ Persists
Many elite colleges have committed to enrolling more low-income students. But, a new book argues, their efforts at inclusivity still fall short.
Search The Thousands of Disaster Buyouts FEMA Didn’t Want You To See
NPR analyzed records from a Federal Emergency Management Agency database of more than 40,000 buyouts and found that most went disproportionately to whiter communities.