Despite protests from voters, Republican legislators in Wisconsin have voted to curb the authority of Gov.-elect Tony Evers, a Democrat who will take office in January. The list of changes is long.
Trump Emoluments Case: A Blast Of Subpoenas And A Politically Risky Schedule
A lawsuit involving President Trump and his D.C. hotel could hit the headlines in the fall of 2019, prime time in the next presidential campaign.
Sex Offender Jeffrey Epstein Settles Defamation Suit, Silencing Women’s Testimony
Epstein took a plea deal that was negotiated by now-Labor Secretary Alex Acosta in 2008 for two cases. Other alleged victims, however, have not had their accusations heard in court.
Satanic Sculpture Installed At Illinois Statehouse, Just In Time For The Holidays
There’s a Nativity scene for Christmas, a menorah for Hanukkah, and something a little different: an arm holding an apple, with a snake coiled around it.
Pentagon Will Train Recruits Holding Green Cards Following Court Order
A federal judge ruled that the Pentagon provided no rationalization for recruiting immigrants and then delaying their military service.
Catholic News Service’s Hanukkah Tweet Shows Ancient Jewish Temple’s Destruction
A relief showed Roman soldiers carrying the spoils of the war, including a menorah from the destroyed ancient Temple of Jerusalem. Observers noted the problematic image.
Senators: Saudi Crown Prince Was Behind Killing Of Jamal Khashoggi
The lawmakers emerged from a CIA briefing and said they were convinced that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was responsible. One said if there was a trial, he would be convicted “in 30 minutes.”
Anti-Immigrant Party Breaks Socialist Stronghold In Spain
The Vox Party had remained on the fringes since its founding four years ago but on Sunday, its right-wing anti-immigration platform lead to a 12-seat victory that could shift the balance of power.
French President Holds Security Meeting On Yellow Vest Protests
The demonstrations have drawn hundreds of thousands of people across the country who say the cost of living in France has risen too high.
Neil DeGrasse Tyson Rejects Claims Of Sexual Misconduct
Three women have accused the astrophysicist of inappropriate behavior. One says she quit her job on his TV show Cosmos because of it.
Dolce & Gabbana Ad (With Chopsticks) Provokes Public Outrage in China
In response to the three controversial videos, many Chinese are calling for a boycott of the brand — although Chinese ads aren’t always respectful of other cultures, either.
Trump Administration Says Companies Can ‘Incidentally Harass’ Marine Mammals
It’s a decision opposed by environmental groups, who say the blasts could harm marine animals, and some coastal communities, who fear it could be a precursor to offshore drilling.
Blac Chyna Came To Nigeria To Launch A Skin-Lightening Cream At $250 A Jar
The product comes in a crystal-adorned container. Amid the hoopla, Nigerians weighed in on the subject of skin lightening.
Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Shakes Alaska, Damaging Roads, Buildings
The earthquake, with its epicenter just a few miles off Anchorage, has been followed by a series of aftershocks. The Trans Alaska Pipeline System has been shut down.
Hope, Agency, Mastery, And Other Terms Educators Are Redefining
Here are some of the latest key words driving teachers in their work.
St. Louis Police Officers Indicted For Beating An Undercover Colleague
The September 2017 acquittal of a white police officer charged with killing a black suspect led to protests during which the beating outlined in the indictment occurred.
Starbucks Moves To Block Porn From Free Wi-Fi Networks
Patrons have always been banned in theory from viewing pornographic content over the company’s Wi-Fi, but there was no technological filter in place. Starbucks will have one in 2019.
Trump Judicial Nominee Set To Fail Amid Voter Suppression Charges
Sen. Tim Scott, the lone black Republican in the Senate, said he would not support Thomas Farr. The nominee came under scrutiny over possible voter suppression efforts in North Carolina.
Magnus Carlsen Retains His Title As World Chess Champion
Carlsen, a 27-year-old Norwegian, has held the title since 2013. He defeated Fabiano Caruana, who would have been the first U.S. citizen to win the world title since Bobby Fischer.
Fed Chief’s Remarks On Economy And Interest Rates Cheer Investors
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said that the outlook for the U.S. economy remains solid and that interest rates are nearly within a “neutral” range, touching off a surge in stock prices.
Mexican Government Gives Jared Kushner Highest Honors, Angering Critics
The country’s government said the Order of the Aztec Eagle goes to the White House senior adviser for his role in trade talks, a move some Mexicans are calling a “humiliation.”
Margaret Atwood Is Writing A Sequel To ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’
Atwood said that she was inspired by readers’ questions about the dystopian world of Gilead — and, she says, by “the world we’ve been living in.” It’s set to be released next September.
Stephen Hillenburg, Creator Of ‘SpongeBob SquarePants,’ Has Died At 57
The underwater world of Bikini Bottom, where the action takes place, reflects Hillenburg’s deep interest in marine life. The show has been highly successful over nearly 20 years.
Silent Discos Are Not Silent Enough, Residents Of Edinburgh Complain
Critics say silent discos aren’t as quiet as the name implies, and that they can be a public menace when crowds rove the sidewalks, belting out lyrics to classic songs.
FACT CHECK: What’s Happening On The U.S.-Mexico Border?
On Sunday, U.S. agents fired tear gas at migrants trying to cross into San Diego from Tijuana, Mexico. The migrants were protesting the slow pace with which the U.S. has been processing asylum claims.
88 Dead, 203 Still Unaccounted For After Camp Fire Contained
Officials increased the toll when a forensic lab determined that previous remains thought to be from two individuals were actually from three.
Hot Pot, Curry And Sushi: How America Celebrated Thanksgiving
More than 1,500 NPR readers responded to our call out for photos and stories about their multicultural Thanksgiving meals.
Family Demands Video Release After Alabama Mall Shooting Death
Police initially said Emantic “EJ” Bradford Jr., who died Thanksgiving night, shot a teenager during a fight. But officials later retracted, saying it was unlikely he fired the shots that injured two.
Understaffed And Overworked: Firefighters Exhausted By Severe California Fires
As major wildfires increase in California, some firefighters are being pushed to the point of exhaustion — and overtime costs are soaring.
Search For The Missing In California Wildfires Continues
Dozens of disaster workers from across the country are coming to Paradise, Calif., to help search for the missing in the aftermath of a wildfire that devastated the town.
Why Are So Many Election Ballots Confusing?
Poor ballot design can confuse voters and slow down election results. What makes a well-designed ballot and why are they so hard to come by?
Many California Farmworkers Forced To Stay Behind During The Wildfires
Farmworkers workers in Ventura County toiled through the wildfires despite the risks. NPR’s Scott Simon talks to Juvenal Solano, a former farmworker and community organizer, about why workers stayed.
Colombia Tries To Get Farmers Out Of The Cocaine Biz. How’s That Going?
If farmers uproot coca plants, whose leaves are used to make cocaine, the government has promised money, seeds and technology to help raise everything from peppercorns to pigs.
Samsung Apologizes To Ill Workers, Promises To Compensate Them
Dozens of workers have reportedly developed cancer and other afflictions at the world’s largest chipmaker. The company stopped short of saying it directly caused the illnesses.
Milwaukee Girl Who Condemned Gun Violence Is Killed By Bullet
In 2016, 13-year-old Sandra Parks won an award for her essay condemning gun violence. This week, she was killed when a gunman open fired on her home.
Second Head Of Russian Intelligence Dies Within Two Years
The head of Russian military intelligence, Igor Korobov, 62, died after his agency was accused of activities against the U.S. His predecessor also died at age 58 from unclear circumstances.