The charges are part of a sting on a local spa. Kraft is being charged with two counts of soliciting prostitution, a misdemeanor, tied to two different visits to the spa.
Kraft, Oscar Mayer Brands Take A Massive Hit As Tastes Shift
The giant Kraft Heinz food company’s stock dropped sharply Friday after it said its Kraft and Oscar Mayer brands are worth $15.4 billion less than previously stated.
What An Insect Can Teach Us About Adapting To Stress
Under pressure, a lot of us get rigid about our sense of self. But psychologists say it’s healthier to be flexible and adapt to your circumstances. Just ask a grasshopper.
Senate Inquiry On Drug Prices Echoes Landmark Hearings Held 60 Years Ago
A Senate hearing on Tuesday featuring pharmaceutical executives will tackle many issues raised in the historic Kefauver hearings, which led to tougher drug regulation. High prices remain a concern.
Advertisers Abandon YouTube Over Concerns That Pedophiles Lurk In Comments Section
Hasbro, Disney, Nestle and others have suspended their ads on the online video site. YouTube has responded by disabling comments on millions of videos.
7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Ecuador’s Border With Peru
The earthquake’s epicenter was far inland, away from the country’s main highways that run along mountain ranges.
Venezuela’s Maduro Orders Closure Of Brazilian Border
President Nicolás Maduro issued the order in an apparent effort to make it harder for international aid to enter the country and buoy his political opponent, Juan Guaidó.
Oakland, Los Angeles And More To Come: Why Teachers Keep Going On Strike
Across the country, teachers are striking again. First there was Los Angeles, then Denver and West Virginia. Now Oakland, Calif., teachers are on the picket lines.
Here’s What May Happen When The Mueller Investigation Is Completed
The special counsel may be close to wrapping up. Or he may not. He could file a landmark report. Or he may not. The rules are limited, and the attorney general has a lot of discretion.
Migrant Youth Go From A Children’s Shelter To Adult Detention On Their 18th Birthday
In two-thirds of over 1,500 cases from April 2016 to February 2018, Immigration and Customs Enforcement put migrant youth into detention when they turned 18, according to government data.
U.S. Will Leave 200 ‘Peacekeeping’ Troops In Syria
Two months after President Trump announced a complete withdrawal of U.S. forces from the country, the White House says the contingent will remain for an unspecified period of time.
Military Families Experience High Stress, Anxiety And Unemployment, Report Says
The annual report from the Department of Defense found a vast majority of civilian spouses of active-duty members faced a variety of challenges due to their partners’ deployment.
Sons Of ‘El Chapo’ Indicted On Drug Conspiracy Charge
The indictment alleges Joaquin Guzman Lopez and Ovidio Guzman Lopez “conspired to import and distribute cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana from Mexico and elsewhere” into the U.S.
Peter Tork Of The Monkees Dies At 77
An adept musician in a pop band dismissed as made for TV, Tork became famous with the Monkees in the 1960s. Their reunion tours lasted well into the 2000s.
‘A Life Destroyed’: Survivors And Pope At Vatican Summit Address Clergy Sex Abuse
One survivor said a priest forced her to have abortions after raping her. The pope said he has come up with 21 “reflection points” designed to address the crisis.
U.S. Soda Taxes Work, Studies Suggest — But Maybe Not As Well As Hoped
Connecticut and California are considering statewide taxes on sugary drinks. New data from soda taxes in Berkeley and Philadelphia present a mixed picture of their effects on sugar consumption.
‘I Want Justice:’ R. Kelly Accused Of Sexual Misconduct By 2 More Women
Rochelle Washington and Latresa Scaff said the singer made sexual advances on them when they were underage in the mid-1990s. The claims come amid a flurry of renewed accusations against R. Kelly.
Israel Launches Spacecraft To The Moon
If the mission is successful, it would make Israel the fourth country to land on the lunar surface – after the U.S., the former Soviet Union and China.
‘Every Kind Of Norm Is Broken’: U.N. Says Brutality In S. Sudan May Rise To War Crimes
Gang rapes, abductions and killings have grown commonplace in South Sudan, according to the Commission on Human Rights, whose new report outlines widespread violence in the country’s ongoing conflict.
Roger Stone Barred From Talking About His Case Following Criticism Of Judge
Judge Amy Berman Jackson said she did not believe Stone’s apologies on Thursday and ordered him to keep quiet about her and his case in public. If he doesn’t, he could be locked up.
Family Reunites With Dog That Disappeared During The Deadly Camp Fire
The Akita, named Kingston, had been missing since the Camp Fire started. “When I found out, [it] just about brought me to tears,” the dog’s owner, Gabriel Ballejos, told a local television station.
When Sheriffs Won’t Enforce The Law
Some sheriffs in Washington state say they won’t enforce a new gun law. It’s the latest example of sheriffs exercising what some regard as their duty to resist “government overreach.”
Apple And Goldman Sachs Will Reportedly Launch An iPhone-Connected Credit Card
The credit card would represent a foray into new businesses for both companies. With a card, Apple may be able to take a larger cut from purchases than it does now through Apple Pay.
A New Treatment Can Relieve Food Allergies, But Few Doctors Offer It
Many parents of kids with life-threatening food allergies live with fear, EpiPen in hand. Some are trying oral immunotherapy, a treatment that can help patients build tolerance to foods like peanuts.
Freckled Model In Zara Ad Sparks Outcry On Chinese Social Media
Her unretouched face set off a heated debate about beauty standards — and whether freckles are uglifying.
World’s Largest Bee Is Spotted For First Time In Decades
The bee towers over its apian cousins. Females have been recorded as being at least an inch and a half long. Add to that a pair of gigantic mandibles, and it’s a bee like no other.
Heckler & Koch Fined $4.2 Million Over Assault Rifle Sales In Mexico
A court in Germany ruled that Heckler & Koch broke the law when it allowed some 4,500 G36 assault rifles to reach Mexican states where drug cartel violence had prompted a ban on such deals.
CVS Looks To Make Its Drugstores A Destination For Health Care
With almost 10,000 stores across the country, CVS says it is already where consumers are. The company is transforming some of its stores and their retail clinics into hubs for a wider range of care.
A Fatal Public Health Problem In Africa That Flies Under The Radar
Over 100,000 people in the continent die each year from foodborne illnesses. A new report looks at the reasons the toll is so high.
A Blown-Out Sneaker, An Injured Superstar And A Night To Forget For Nike
In the most highly anticipated college basketball game of the season, Duke star Zion Williamson was injured when his sneaker ripped apart at the seams — an embarrassment for Nike.
Jussie Smollett ‘Took Advantage Of The Pain And Anger Of Racism,’ Police Say
The Empire actor has been arrested for falsifying his report to the police. Authorities say Smollett paid two brothers to stage last month’s attack to “further his own public profile.”
Alabama Woman Who Joined ISIS Can’t Come Back, Trump Says
Hoda Muthana was 20 when she moved to Syria and started posting ISIS propaganda online. She says she has renounced the group and wants to return home, but the Trump administration refuses to allow it.
Email Shows N.C. GOP Candidate Sought Out Operative Accused Of Illegal Ballot Scheme
The newly-released email shows how Republican candidate Mark Harris sought to court political operative McRae Dowless, who’s now accused of running an illegal absentee ballot scheme.
Advocates Ask FTC ‘To Hold Facebook Accountable’ For In-Game Purchases By Kids
Following the unsealing of court documents, children’s rights groups are asking the agency to open an investigation into practices that allow such purchases without parental permission.
Saudi Crown Prince’s Visit To India Signals Pivot Eastward For Riyadh
When Mohammed bin Salman met earlier this week with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the two leaders appeared to avoid touchy subjects such as Saudi support for Pakistan.
How Do You Preserve History On The Moon?
As the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing nears, some say the site of the first footprints on the moon should be protected. But historic preservation off our planet is unprecedented.