Horwitz’s publisher says he died of apparent cardiac arrest. A Pulitzer Prize winner for covering the hardships of low-wage workers, the peripatetic writer sought truths obscured by history’s cliches.
After Tumult Over Nassar Scandal, Michigan State University Gets A New President
Two former presidents of MSU have resigned since January 2018. Each were caught up in the trial and sentencing of former university sports doctor Larry Nassar, who sexually abused his female patients.
When Tea Reaches Its Boiling Point In Fiction, So Too May The Story
Across tea-drinking cultures, writers have milked hot tea for all its worth to add a splash of narrative panache to comic or erotic scenes or to build mood, momentum and character.
Supreme Court Upholds Indiana Provision Mandating Fetal Burial Or Cremation
The court did not take up the part of the law that banned abortions because of fetal abnormality or race or sex of the fetus, which a lower court had knocked down in addition to the burial provision.
Lonnie Bunch III Set To Become Smithsonian Institution’s First Black Secretary
Bunch, the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, will assume the mantle of leadership — and in so doing, make history at the 173-year-old organization
‘Range’ Argues That Specialization Should Not Be The Goal For Most
David Epstein’s book, though it doesn’t rely heavily on science, is an engaging survey of research and anecdotes supporting that a thoughtful, collaborative world is a better and more innovative one.
Instagramming Crowds Pack National Parks
Social media is helping drive more people to visit national parks. While it’s getting folks out there, it’s also causing traffic jams and congestion in places valued for solitude and reflection.
California, Rich In Delegates, Takes On New Importance For Crowded Democratic Field
Fourteen presidential candidates will descend on San Francisco this weekend, underscoring California’s new role as a key early primary state.
‘We Need To Evolve’: Police Get Help To Improve Hate Crime Tracking
Bias-motivated crimes are rising, but few police departments are trained to identify them. A group of prosecutors is traveling from city to city, warning officers that ignoring hate crimes is risky.
2 Killed, At Least 17 Others Injured In Japan Mass Stabbing
A knife-wielding man attacked a group of elementary school children as they were boarding a school bus at about 7:45 a.m. local time in the city of Kawasaki, according to news reports.
‘Tornado Outbreak’ Devastates Ohio Communities With Winds Up To 140 MPH
The dangerous twisters, which began late Monday night, caused considerable damage. Dayton is now under a boil-water advisory.
Cities And States Look To Big Pharma To Cover Costs Of The Opioid Epidemic
The pharmaceutical industry is facing hundreds of lawsuits around the country from state and local officials, who want the industry to help pay to tackle the opioid epidemic.
Former Red Sox First Baseman Bill Buckner Dies At 69
The former All-Star and Gold Glove winner spent 22 years in the Major Leagues, but his career was overshadowed by a fateful mistake in the 1986 World Series.
‘This Case Will Set A Precedent’: First Major Opioid Trial To Begin In Oklahoma
Oklahoma’s trial is the first in a wave of litigation attempting to bring claims against opioid manufacturers. The state is seeking millions of dollars in damages and penalties.
‘American Soil’ Is Increasingly Foreign Owned
The number of acres of U.S. farmland held by foreign-owned investors has doubled in the past two decades, raising alarm bells in farming communities.
4 Takeaways From The European Parliament Election Results
Europe’s traditional centrist coalition lost its majority, with far-right populist parties and liberal, pro-European Union parties gaining ground. The results suggest a complicated future for the EU.
A U.S. Army Tweet Asking ‘How Has Serving Impacted You?’ Got An Agonizing Response
In response to the May 23 tweet, thousands of veterans and their loved ones shared stories of trauma, depression, illness, sexual assault and suicide.
In Trump’s Japan Visit, Golf, Sumo Wrestling — And A Raft Of Policy Differences
A Monday press conference with President Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe showed the two countries struggling to manage differences over issues including Iran, North Korea and trade.
Tylenol For Infants And Children Is The Same. Why Does 1 Cost 3 Times More?
Infants’ Tylenol is the same strength as Children’s Tylenol. Turns out, the price difference has to do with packaging and safety features.
I Went Through My Pregnancy With Strangers. It Was The Best Decision I Could’ve Made
Group prenatal visits are catching on — they can save money and reduce the risk of premature births. For one mother, it turned out to be the best decision she made during her pregnancy.
Former Colorado Governor And 2020 Candidate Urges Distance From ‘Socialism’
John Hickenlooper says Democrats are at risk of losing the next presidential election if they do not “stand up and say that we Democrats don’t stand for socialism.”
A NatGeo TV Drama Is ‘Inspired’ By A 1989 Ebola Crisis In The U.S. How Accurate Is It?
‘The Hot Zone,’ a miniseries on the National Geographic Channel, was “inspired” by a 1989 Ebola crisis in the U.S. We asked virologist Thomas Geisbert, who was on the scene.
Delegates For Maduro, Guaidó To Meet For Talks On Ending Venezuela’s Political Crisis
Representatives for President Nicolás Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaidó are slated to hold direct talks in Norway this week aimed at breaking months of political gridlock.
Taiwan Celebrates Same-Sex Marriage With A Mass Wedding Banquet
More than 1,000 people participated in the banquet, where 20 couples were married. Taiwan passed legislation this month recognizing same-sex marriages on the island.
Teva Pharmaceuticals Agrees To $85 Million Settlement With Oklahoma In Opioid Case
Oklahoma’s attorney general had filed a lawsuit against the Israel-based company for its alleged role in fueling the opioid crisis.
Bart Starr, Green Bay Packers Quarterback And ‘Ice Bowl’ Hero, Dies At 85
Starr, a hall-of-famer, was the first quarterback in history to win five NFL championships. He died Sunday in Birmingham, Ala.
Likely Tornado Kills At Least 2 In Oklahoma
The storm struck the city of El Reno late Saturday night, causing severe damage to a motel and mobile home park.
Study Shows Freezing Office Temperatures Affect Women’s Productivity
Do you often hear your colleagues complain that the office is too cold or that they have to bundle up? A new study shows that women are more productive when their surrounding temperatures are higher.
Tired Of Being ‘Dope Sick,’ A Drug User Gets Help From Police To Get Sober
“Just continually putting people in jail, that’s not doing anything for them,” says an Everett, Wash. police officer who connected with one drug user, Shannon McCarty, and helped her get off drugs.
‘God, Please Help Her’: Indian Parents Agonize Over Radicalization Of Their Children
ISIS has radicalized people around the world. But even with one of the world’s largest Muslim populations, India has had very few cases of radicalization — until recently. Most cases are in the south.
Beer Archaeologists Are Reviving Ancient Ales — With Some Strange Results
From pre-Incan to Viking-inspired to a George Washington porter, these beer scientists devote their resources toward re-creating age-old flavors. And sometimes that leads to some sticky situations.
Why Suburban Moms Are Delivering Your Groceries
After two master’s degrees and three children, Hilary Gordon is one of the women who now make up more than half of the contractors at food delivery apps like Instacart. NPR spent a day with her.
47 States Call On Betsy Devos To Forgive Student Loans For Disabled Veterans
Attorneys general from 47 states, three U.S. territories and the District of Columbia have asked the Department of Education to make loan discharge for permanently disabled veterans automatic.
President Trump Arrives In Japan For Inaugural State Visit Under New Emperor
Trump will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, attend a sumo wrestling match and go to an imperial banquet hosted by Emperor Naruhito.
Rolling To A Halt: Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally Ends 30-Year Tradition
Motorcyclists with the veterans advocacy group Rolling Thunder Inc. will gather in Washington, D.C., for the last time this weekend. The group cites financial issues as its main reason for quitting.
In Rural West Texas, Illegal Border Crossings Are Routine For U.S. Citizens
In some remote border towns in Texas along the Rio Grande, U.S. citizens cross back and forth for medical care in Mexico. It’s a technically illegal reality that local Border Patrol acknowledges.