President Trump holds a campaign rally in Florida on Wednesday — the first of 11 he is planning in the next six days. His immigration message may help GOP Senate candidates but hurt in House races.
Louis Cha, Who Wrote Beloved Chinese Martial Arts Novels As Jin Yong, Dies
He’s been called China’s Tolkien, its Martin, its Rowling — all in one. With his adventure stories rooted in ancient China, Louis Cha gave life to decades’ worth of martial arts films.
‘It Is Time To End This Conflict’: U.S. Calls For Cease-Fire In Yemen
Top Trump administration officials said they’re seeking a halt to hostilities in the war-torn country — and that they’d like to see it within 30 days, to open the door for more permanent peace talks.
Inside Gaza’s Factory Making Prosthetic Legs For Palestinian Protest Amputees
As many as 75 Palestinians have needed a leg amputation after suffering Israeli gunshot wounds at Gaza border protests, according to the Artificial Limbs and Polio Center in Gaza City.
How Yellow Fever Turned New Orleans Into The ‘City Of The Dead’
Some years the virus would wipe out a tenth of the population, earning New Orleans the nickname “Necropolis.” The gruesome disease killed thousands, scapegoated immigrants and upheld white supremacy.
Voters In 4 States Set To Decide On Medicaid Expansion
Ballot initiatives in Utah, Nebraska and Idaho will determine whether to expand Medicaid, after legislators refused to do so. Montanans will vote on whether to keep the state’s expansion intact.
Indonesian Rescuers Detect ‘Ping,’ Believe They’ve Located Crashed Plane
Remains of dozens of people have been recovered in the aftermath of the crash of the plane with 189 aboard. Searchers have located a large object underwater that could be the plane’s fuselage.
This Maine District Went For Obama, Then Trump. Now It’s A Toss-Up
Maine’s mostly rural 2nd Congressional District was won by President Trump, and Republican Bruce Poliquin currently holds the House seat. But former Marine Jared Golden hopes to flip it to Democrats.
VIDEO: NFL Protests Stir Culture War For Voters In Southeastern Texas
By weighing in on the NFL protests, President Trump transformed football fields across America into the front lines of a culture war. Three Texans explain how the debate will inform their votes.
On #MeToo, Americans More Divided By Party Than Gender
One year after the #MeToo movement took off, new NPR-Ipsos polls show the nation deeply divided on the issue of sexual assault and harassment. The fissures run more along party lines than gender.
Pakistan’s High Court Acquits Asia Bibi, Christian Woman On Death Row For Blasphemy
The woman, a 51-year-old illiterate farmhand, was convicted in 2010 after an argument with her Muslim co-workers. The country’s religious right has called for her execution.
Southern California Edison Says Its Equipment May Have Helped Start Thomas Fire
Witnesses say that the fire started at two different places — with one of the points of origin near an SCE power pole, according to the utility company.
Government Lawyer Says Puerto Rico’s Hurricane Response Plan ‘Does Not Exist’
For months, Puerto Rican officials have said their government is ready for another hurricane. But the part of its emergency response plan dealing specifically with hurricanes hasn’t been completed.
Heavy Rains, Wind Blamed For 11 Deaths In Italy
Venice saw an unusually high tide leaving three-quarters of the city covered in water. Officials in large areas of the country closed schools and urged residents to stay indoors.
Fact Check: 14th Amendment On Citizenship Cannot Be Overwritten By Executive Order
President Trump is floating a new tactic in his immigration crackdown — he wants to end the right to citizenship for babies born in the U.S. to noncitizens. Few legal experts believe it can be done.
Voters Could Clamp Down On Ethics, Campaign Finance At The Ballot Box
More than a dozen states have ballot measures aimed at putting stricter rules on candidates and officeholders. One activist says even Watergate didn’t ignite such interest in enacting ethics rules.
After Player’s Death, U. Of Maryland President Will Retire But Football Coach Remains
The university system’s board of regents said it would implement all the recommendations from an independent commission’s study that found problems in the culture of its football program.
Why Are People So Angry At Ebola Responders In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo?
Health workers and other responders are threatened as often as three or four times a week in the country. And efforts to bring security are proving difficult.
Pittsburgh Shooting And Other Cases Point To Rise In Domestic Extremism
The U.S. endured three bouts of domestic extremism last week. American-born men with far-right beliefs have been charged in all of them, in keeping with a long-standing pattern.
The Tinder-Bumble Feud: Dating Apps Fight Over Who Owns The Swipe
The companies are battling over whether Bumble swiped Tinder’s features. Their dispute sheds new light on how the patent system is grappling with invention on the Internet.
How Do You Move A Bookstore? With A Human Chain, Book By Book
Shoulder to shoulder, they formed a line 500 feet long: from the stockroom of the old shop, down the sidewalk, and onto the shop floor of the new store.
An Apparent Scheme To Discredit Mueller May Have Backfired. He Referred It To The FBI
It isn’t clear whether the intention was to embarrass Robert Mueller or to try to embarrass reporters who reported on the purported allegations against the special counsel.
Klay Thompson Breaks NBA’s 3-Point Record Held By Teammate Stephen Curry
Known for their 3-point shooting acumen, the Golden State Warriors’ teammates collectively own the nickname “the Splash Brothers.” Thompson broke Curry’s record for most 3-pointers made in a game.
U.S. Agency Investigates ‘Taxpayer-Funded Anti-Semitism’ Against George Soros
A federally funded Spanish-language broadcaster called Soros — among other things — a “non-practicing Jewish financial speculator with flexible morals.” Now, its parent agency wants answers.
Trump Says He Will Void Birthright Citizenship Law Through Executive Order
“It was always told to me that you needed a constitutional amendment. Guess what? You don’t,” Trump said in a recent interview. House Speaker Paul Ryan disagreed: “Well, you obviously cannot do that.”
Trump To Visit Pittsburgh Despite Objections From Mayor, Jewish Leaders
“President Trump, you are not welcome in Pittsburgh until you fully denounce white nationalism,” an open letter from progressive Jewish leaders read.
Rescuers Continue Search After Deadly Indonesia Plane Crash
Rescue teams are searching for Lion Air Flight 610’s black box and trying to recover bodies and wreckage. Finding survivors “would be a miracle,” a search and rescue spokesman said.
Doctors Test Bacterial Smear After Cesarean Sections To Bolster Babies’ Microbiomes
After a C-section, does swabbing a baby with the mother’s microbes reduce the risk of obesity and other health problems later in life? An ambitious study to help answer the question is underway.
Muslims Are Having A Hollywood Moment
More and more sitcoms and dramas on TV and online feature Muslim characters and storylines. That is due, in part, to a new crop of Muslim writers, comedians and actors creating the shows themselves.
Funerals Begin For Pittsburgh Shooting Victims
For many in Pittsburgh’s Jewish community, Tuesday’s funeral services start the formal period of mourning for victims — a process carefully guided by Jewish tradition.
Mail Bomb Suspect Reportedly Had List Of More Than 100 Potential Targets
Cesar Sayoc, accused of mailing explosive devices to a number of prominent Trump critics, reportedly had a list of potential targets including an editor at The New York Times.
‘Is Our Life Just Worth One Photo?’ Wrote Woman Who Fell To Death In Yosemite
Meenakshi “Minaxi” Moorthy and her husband, Vishnu Viswanath, fell about 800 feet from a scenic overlook at Taft Point. Park rangers recovered their bodies Thursday and are still investigating.
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court To Delay Census Citizenship Question Trial
The first trial over the controversial question on the 2020 census is scheduled to start Nov. 5. But the Trump administration is now asking for a delay.
Russians Honor Victims Of Stalin’s Purges Outside Moscow Security Headquarters
A lawyer attending the “Return of the Names” event said it was a rare occasion to express discontent with Russia’s present government.
‘One Of The Darkest Hours’: Sri Lanka Roiled By Prime Minister’s Abrupt Dismissal
President Maithripala Sirisena fired and replaced his former ally with a controversial former leader, Mahinda Rajapaksa. But lawmakers have rejected what they call a subversion of the constitution.
Pentagon: 5,000 Troops Will Be Deployed To U.S.-Mexico Border
The troops are likely to be active-duty Army personnel. As U.S. troops are prohibited from performing law enforcement activities within the United States, they will be in support roles only.