Environmental groups and the state of California had argued that the Trump administration overstepped its authority when it waived the environmental laws to build border barriers. A court disagrees.
Lawsuit Claims Denver Teacher Strike Could Harm Special Needs Students
The lawsuit alleges that children with severe disabilities might hurt themselves without trained teachers and caregivers present. The school district says the suit is based on “speculation.”
Former Attorney General Eric Holder Close To 2020 Decision As He Heads To Iowa
The former Obama AG will decide whether he’s running in the next two weeks. The speech he plans to give certainly sounds like the building blocks of a possible campaign to challenge President Trump.
‘Church Of Safe Injection’ Offers Needles, Naloxone To Prevent Opioid Overdoses
The group says it has 18 chapters in eight states, all of them funded by private, anonymous donations. Members distribute free and clean drug-use supplies even at the risk of being arrested.
Soul-Searching After Parkland, Dick’s CEO Embraces Tougher Stance On Guns
Ed Stack is a gun owner who was a longtime Republican donor. A year after Dick’s Sporting Goods became an unlikely corporate face of gun control, it sees the fallout from its policy and lobbying.
Trump Took Fight For Border Wall To El Paso — Where O’Rourke Was Ready For Him
In a near-showdown that seemed to mirror the ongoing dispute over the border, Trump was greeted by a counter-rally led by Democrat Beto O’Rourke, who has criticized the president on immigration.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Optimistic About U.S.-China Trade Talks
“Both sides are talking and I always think that is always the essential thing to reaching an agreement,” Cook tells NPR. The U.S. has set a March 1 deadline for the talks, which resume this week.
California Judge Orders Planned Parenthood Workers’ Names To Remain Sealed
Two anti-abortion activists are being prosecuted for secretly recording Planned Parenthood workers. The group wants their names to remain confidential out of fear for their safety.
‘Agreement In Principle’ Reached On Border Security Funding, Top Republican Says
Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., told reporters that he believes Congress can approve the legislation and send it to the president before the Friday night deadline to avert another partial shutdown.
Bankrupt Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. Will Replace Half Of Its Board Of Directors
The company signaled its leadership change last month even before filing for bankruptcy. The utility giant faces billions of dollars in liability claims due to California’s wildfires.
Racist Med School Yearbook Photos? Medicine’s Racism Problems Go Even Deeper
The media attention around a racist photo on Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s medical school yearbook page sheds light on the larger problem of how racism affects medical care for African-Americans.
Days From Another Shutdown, Here’s What The Negotiators Are Facing
Bipartisan negotiators are working on a border security funding deal — but both sides are still sorting out what kind of “wall” or “barrier” is in and whether President Trump will sign it.
Russia Is Considering An Experiment To Disconnect From The Internet
Authorities recommended conducting the test so that the country can assess its cyberdefenses in case of aggression, Russian media report.
Sweden’s Cashless Experiment: Is It Too Much Too Fast?
In Sweden, few people use cash anymore. Most people pay by card, online or with digital apps, and that trend is spurring a new debate on whether going cashless is fair for everyone.
What It Will Take For Trump To End AIDS ‘Beyond’ America
The president’s State of the Union address made a bold pledge. But his 2019 budget proposal calls for massive cuts to foreign assistance programs that address AIDS.
Bootleg Liquor Kills 100 In India’s Worst Outbreak In Years
The deaths from the homemade booze, known to many Indians as “hooch” or country liquor, have sparked protests, accusations and finger-pointing.
Human Rights Activists Hail Dissident Bahraini Soccer Star’s Release From Thai Prison
International supporters, who had rallied around Hakeem al-Araibi under the hashtag #SaveHakeem, rejoiced over the news. But Bahrain said it “reaffirms its right” to pursue legal action against him.
ICE Detention Beds New Stumbling Block In Efforts To Prevent Another Shutdown
Democrats want to cap the number of beds ICE may use to detain people arrested for overstaying their visas or committing minor crimes. President Trump says the idea is “crazy.”
Rep. Ilhan Omar Apologizes ‘Unequivocally’ For Remarks Condemned As Anti-Semitic
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other House leaders had called on the Minnesota Democrat to apologize for comments on social media about Israel.
The ‘Strange Science’ Behind The Big Business Of Exercise Recovery
Does exercise recovery work? Science writer Christie Aschwanden examines the physiology and effectiveness of sports drinks, protein powders and other products and services in her new book, Good to Go.
‘Hartford Courant’ Journalists Petition To Unionize
Members of the Hartford, Conn., newsroom said they are petitioning for a union election while also asking Tribune Publishing, the paper’s parent, to voluntarily recognize the union.
Asian Markets Close Higher Reflecting Optimism Ahead Of U.S.-China Talks
Indexes climbed on Monday as Washington and Beijing officials continue to try to hash out a deal and avoid an escalation of a trade war.
California Gov. Newsom Mostly Ends State’s National Guard Border Deployment
“The border ’emergency’ is a manufactured crisis,” Newsom is expected to say at his State of the State address this week. “And California will not be part of this political theater.”
Denver Teachers Strike Over Base Pay
After more than a year of negotiations, the teachers union and the school district still can’t agree on a base pay increase. The district’s plan depends too much on incentive bonuses, the union says.
For Chilly February, 3 Romances To Warm Your Heart
February is High Holiday season in Romancelandia — and what better time to recommend some great romances? From Victorian jewel thieves to modern-day road trips, we’ve got something for everyone.
California Chef Aims To Help Restaurant Workers Prevent Suicide
The restaurant business can be tough on your mental health, and has led some chefs to suicide. Chef Patrick Mulvaney is helping Sacramento kitchen workers learn the warning signs and ask for help.
Turks Examine Their Muslim Devotion After Poll Says Faith Could Be Waning
Despite a rise in religious doctrine from the government, a recent survey shows a dip in the portion of people identifying as religious, compared with a poll in 2008.
Giving Medicine To Young Children? Getting The Dose Right Is Tricky
In a recent survey, 1 in 5 parents said they thought using a household spoon was OK for measuring their child’s medicine. It’s not. Here’s how to help little kids without overdosing them.
American Travelers Seek Cheaper Prescription Drugs In Mexico And Beyond
Faced with high U.S. prices for prescription drugs, some Americans cross the border to buy insulin pens and other meds. At least 1 insurer reimburses flights to the border to make such purchases easy.
In A Measles Outbreak, Demand For Vaccine Spikes
Clinics in the Pacific Northwest are ordering 10 times the vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella as they normally do because some who have avoided vaccines are changing their minds.
If Trump Declares An Emergency To Build The Wall, Congress Can Block Him
President Trump has threatened to declare an emergency to go around Congress and build a border wall. The same law that gives him that power also gives Congress the ability to push back.
GOP Rep. Walter Jones, Who Spent Years Seeking Redemption For Iraq Vote, Dies At 76
Jones helped add “freedom fries” to the Congressional cafeteria menu. Since then, he came to deeply regret his vote for the war in Iraq, and wrote thousands of letters to families of fallen soldiers.
Kacey Musgraves And Childish Gambino Win Top Awards At 2019 Grammys
No single artist dominated, but over the course of a night in which a handful of artists won major awards, a thread became clear: The Academy was attempting to make amends for past mistakes.
Virginia State Leaders Hold On Tight To Office After More Than A Week Of Turmoil
Gov. Ralph Northam says he’s “not going anywhere.” Attorney General Mark Herring has no plans to leave either. And while Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax may face impeachment hearings, he’s pushing back too.
The Historic Chapel At The Heart Of A Legal Fight Over The Border Wall
The town of Mission, Texas grew up around La Lomita chapel. Last week, the local Catholic diocese tried and failed to stop the government from surveying the chapel’s land.
Border Security Funding Talks Stalled, Government Shutdown Looms
If an agreement isn’t reached by Friday at midnight, the government could partially shut down again, just three weeks after the end of a 35-day partial government shutdown.