College students across the country have re-created campus versions of CBS’ Survivor — all while juggling classes and homework. The challenges are popular online and have earned a devoted following.
Colonial Williamsburg Serves Up The Past So You Can Try A Taste Of History
The living-history museum in Virginia re-creates 18th-century recipes in its restaurants using ingredients grown in the traditional way onsite. But some modern palates aren’t too keen on the taste.
Sept. 11 Victim Compensation Fund Cuts Payouts By As Much As 70 Percent
The fund is reducing awards as it faces a surge in claims before the fund’s 2020 expiration date.
Actor Bruno Ganz, By Turns An Angel And A Tyrant, Dies At 77
Ganz portrayed more than 100 film roles starting when he was 19. His most notable were as an angel in Wings of Desire and Adolf Hitler in Downfall.
Munich Security Conference Reveals A Growing Rift Between U.S. And Its Allies
German Chancellor Angela Merkel received a standing ovation for a speech that critiqued U.S. foreign policy. Meanwhile, U.S. Vice President Pence defended U.S. global leadership.
Vatican Defrocks Former Cardinal McCarrick, Finds Him Guilty Of Sex Abuse
Theodore McCarrick rose to power as a cardinal and archbishop of Washington, D.C. He became the most senior Catholic Church official in modern times to lose clerical status.
U.S. Masses Aid Along Venezuelan Border As Some Humanitarian Groups Warn Of Risks
Some aid workers are being denounced as opposition activists and there are fears that all aid could be blocked. The situation could soon resemble a “medieval siege,” warns an analyst in Caracas.
Denver Teacher Strike Ends; Chicago Designer Revamps School Uniforms
Also in this week’s education roundup, a new study suggest that a high-crime neighborhood can have an effect on student attendance.
Virginia Democrats Now Look To Women Of Color For Leadership
The recent controversies embroiling some of Virginia’s top Democratic officials have the party reconsidering their leadership.
Academy Awards Live Broadcast To Include 4 Cinematography Categories After All
In its latest reversal, the Academy Awards restores four awards to its live broadcast. It had tried to shorten the program by handing them out during commercial breaks.
Tribune Publishing Recognizes ‘Hartford Courant’ Newsroom Union
The parent company of the Hartford, Conn., newspaper has agreed to recognize a new union representing nearly 60 journalists. The move comes just four days after they petitioned to unionize.
U.S. Agency Tightens Immigration Rules To Spotlight Child Marriage
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services released new rules for officers to identify visa petitions in which spouses are minors. No minimum age requirement for such requests currently exists.
Senate Panel Launches Bipartisan Probe Into Think Tank Linked To Butina, Torshin
Leaders of the Senate Finance Committee sent letters to the Center for Public Interest, the Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department asking for information about meetings with Russians in 2015.
Federal Judge Imposes Gag Order In Roger Stone Case
Judge Amy Berman Jackson said that lawyers and others in the case must refrain from statements that risk creating “material prejudice” but neither they nor Stone must keep completely silent.
Gunman Kills 5, Wounds At Least 5 More At Industrial Facility In Aurora, Ill.
Five civilians and the shooter were killed, officials said Friday. The incident occurred at the Henry Pratt Co., about 40 miles outside Chicago, where the man apparently was fired.
This City Told Amazon And Google: No Incentives For You
Amazon canceled plans for a New York City HQ after meeting stiff opposition over big tax breaks and other incentives. A California mayor refused to offer similar incentives but landed Google anyway.
Many Presidents Have Declared Emergencies — But Not Like Trump Has
When President Trump declared a national emergency on the Southern border on Friday, he claimed the move was routine — even as he acknowledged the administration is likely to face legal challenges.
Sierra Leone’s President Declared Rape A National Emergency. What Happens Now?
Women’s rights groups have welcomed the declaration, but are concerned whether the new policies can impact the lives of the country’s women and girls.
Colin Kaepernick Reaches Deal With The NFL To Settle Collusion Allegations
An attorney for the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback tweeted that after discussions, the “parties have decided to resolve their pending grievances.” The terms are not public.
Americans Who Were Detained After Speaking Spanish In Montana Sue U.S. Border Agency
“I saw that you guys are speaking Spanish, which is very unheard of up here,” an agent told two women in a convenience store. The two friends were born in California and Texas.
Supreme Court To Decide Whether 2020 Census Will Include Citizenship Question
The high court agreed to a speedy review of a lower court’s ruling that stopped Trump administration plans to use the census to ask whether every person living in the country is a U.S. citizen.
Nigerian Election Has 70 Candidates, Just 2 Front-Runners
In Africa’s most populous country, current President Muhammadu Buhari is trying to hold on to his position, and opposition leader Atiku Abubakar is his fiercest challenger.
India Vows ‘Befitting Reply’ After Attack On Security Forces In Kashmir
The government says it is taking steps to isolate Pakistan, which it blames for Thursday’s fatal bombing. Pakistan calls the violence a result of “brutalities of Indian occupied forces in Kashmir.”
Former Gov. Bill Weld Considers A Republican Primary Challenge To Trump
Weld, the former governor of Massachusetts, told an audience in New Hampshire that he is launching a 2020 exploratory committee.
Venezuela’s Health Crisis Spills Over To Neighboring Countries
Refugees are fleeing to try and get health care. And disease outbreaks across Latin America are being linked back to Venezuela.
Trump Wants To Use Iraqi Base To Watch Iran. Now Iraqi Parties Want U.S. Forces Out
Parliamentary groups are pushing for a vote on the U.S. military presence in Iraq after President Trump said its Ain al-Asad base would serve as an Iran watch post.
‘Do Not Travel To Haiti,’ U.S. Tells Citizens, Citing Violent Unrest
The advisory comes after anti-corruption protests exploded over allegations about billions of dollars in development money. Haiti’s President Jovenel Moise is refusing to resign.
Journalist’s Arrest In Philippines Sparks Demonstrations, Fears Of Wider Crackdown
Maria Ressa, the CEO of the news outlet Rappler, which has been critical of President Rodrigo Duterte, was arrested earlier this week and charged with violating the country’s cybercrime law.
Gunmen Sentenced In The Death Of Myanmar Democracy Advocate Ko Ni
Ko Ni pushed for reform of the country’s military-drafted constitution. A Muslim in the predominantly Buddhist country, he had just returned from a Jakarta visit to study interfaith peace.
Man Who Suffocated An Attacking Mountain Lion Describes Fight For His Life
Travis Kauffman, 31, was halfway through his run in the foothills outside Fort Collins, Colo., when he heard rustling behind him. He soon found himself in a struggle to survive.
Investigators For Diocese Say Kentucky Students Did Not Initiate Confrontation
A detective agency hired by the Covington Catholic school found students blameless in the standoff with a Native American man near the Lincoln Memorial that went viral on social media last month.
Trump Declares National Emergency To Help Fund Southern Border Wall
Almost-certain legal challenges and likely pushback from some within his own party await the president in the next phase of the ongoing national political battle over border security and immigration.
Racial Disparities In Cancer Incidence And Survival Rates Are Narrowing
African-Americans still have the highest death rate and the lowest survival rate of any U.S. racial or ethnic group for most cancers. But the “cancer gap” between blacks and whites is shrinking.
Emergency Declaration For Border Wall Could Tap Military Funds
A 1982 law empowers the secretary of defense to redirect military construction funds during a presidentially declared national emergency.
Third Suspect In Poisoning Of Former Russian Spy Named By Investigative Group
The suspect is a high-ranking officer in Russia’s military intelligence agency, Bellingcat says. The group accuses the Russian government of expunging documents to conceal the man’s identity.
Academy Defends Decision Not To Present 4 Awards Live
Some Hollywood luminaries have criticized truncating the broadcast of awards for best cinematography, film editing, live action short, and makeup and hairstyling. Some parts will be shown later.