Officials have been “thinking a lot about voter access and democracy,” says City Manager Eric Wobser, “and so we thought it was a really natural switch.”
Va. Democrats Call For Fairfax’s Resignation After 2nd Accuser Comes Forward
The sexual assault claim released Friday comes days after the first surfaced against the state’s lieutenant governor. Now, state lawmakers in Justin Fairfax’s party say it’s time for him to step down.
Amid Blackface Backlash, Ralph Northam Tells Staff He Has No Plans To Step Down
The Virginia governor’s declaration comes roughly a week after the state Capitol was thrown into disarray by the revelation he appeared in blackface decades ago.
Dogs Have Their Day: AKC Dog Museum Opens In New York City
From the educational to the artful, the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog is reopening in New York City, featuring lots of artifacts about our furry, four-legged friends.
Your Questions About Plastic Waste, Answered
How can I find out if my plastic waste is really being recycled What makes some plastic recyclable and some not? Here are answers from the NPR correspondents working on “The Plastic Tide” series.
Former Rep. John Dingell Left An Enduring Health Care Legacy
During the 1980s and early 1990s, Rep. John Dingell was instrumental in expanding the Medicaid program, reshaping Medicare and modernizing the Food and Drug Administration. He died Thursday night.
Why Period Activists Think The ‘Drop Of Blood’ Emoji Is A Huge Win
The nonprofit group Plan International UK has been lobbying for an emoji to represent menstruation since 2017. And now they have one — although not everyone is a fan of the design.
Measles Cases Mount In Pacific Northwest Outbreak
So far this year, 55 measles cases have been confirmed in Washington state, most of them in unvaccinated children. The outbreak’s epicenter is Clark County, Wash., just north of Portland, Ore.
Humanitarian Aid Arrives For Venezuela — But Maduro Blocks It
The military, which backs President Nicolás Maduro, has barricaded a bridge from Colombia. Opposition leader Juan Guaidó, along with the U.S., is demanding that the aid convoy be allowed to pass.
Thai Princess Registers To Run For Prime Minister, And Thai King Moves To Stop Her
Princess Ubolratana Mahidol hoped to shatter a long-observed division between royalty and politics. But the king, her brother, says her candidacy is “inappropriate.”
Justices Let Alabama Execute Death Row Inmate Who Wanted Imam By His Side
Domineque Ray said the state was violating his constitutional rights by only offering a Christian chaplain. The high court ruled 5-4 that the execution could go ahead as planned.
A Water Crisis Is Growing In A Place You’d Least Expect It
The Great Lakes are one of the world’s largest sources of fresh water, but many Americans in surrounding cities face a dark irony: They can’t afford their rising water bills.
Utah Voters Approved Medicaid Expansion, But State Lawmakers Are Balking
Political fights over health care continue to flare. In Utah, angry voters say lawmakers are disregarding their wishes by trying to limit the scope of a ballot referendum that expanded Medicaid.
To Halt HIV, Advocates Push For PrEP Outreach To Black Women
After gay and bisexual men, black women are the group at highest risk for HIV transmission. Here’s how women are teaching each other about the most effective ways to prevent infection.
Democratic Governors Pitch Pragmatism On Sidelines Of 2020 Presidential Campaign
The early days of the 2020 Democratic primary are being dominated by progressive candidates in Congress, but a crop of governors considering bids would run on records of bipartisan governing.
Ahead Of 2020 Election, Voting Rights Becomes A Key Issue For Democrats
Whether the party’s focus on voting issues has an effect on the nuts and bolts of the next presidential election remains to be seen.
Despite Few Details And Much Doubt, The Green New Deal Generates Enthusiasm
The proposal to address climate change is short on specifics and wildly ambitious. Seasoned energy experts doubt it can work, but give it credit for energizing young activists.
Arizona Facility Where Incapacitated Woman Was Raped And Gave Birth Is Shutting Down
The board of directors made the decision to close the facility after state officials ordered third-party oversight of daily operations, following the unexpected pregnancy of a patient.
Canadian Diplomats Suing Government For $28 Million Over Mysterious Illness
The lawsuit alleges the government knowingly exposed them to “extremely serious and debilitating attacks” in Cuba that have resulted in brain injuries and that it was slow to remove them.
Supreme Court Stops Louisiana Abortion Law From Being Implemented
The high court effectively blocked the restrictive law pending a decision on whether the court will hear the case. Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the liberal justices for the temporary stay.
Former Rep. John Dingell, Longest-Serving Member Of Congress, Dies At 92
Undefeated in 30 elections, Dingell served for 59 years in the House. He was a champion for nationalized health care and in retirement became known for his playful and pointed tweets.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Accuses ‘National Enquirer’ Of Extortion Over Personal Photos
In purported emails posted online by Bezos, executives for National Enquirer parent company AMI threaten to publish intimate photos of Bezos if The Washington Post publishes a story about the tabloid.
Baseball Hall Of Famer And Pioneer Frank Robinson Dies At 83
Robinson, the only player to win the Most Valuable Player award in both major leagues, was the game’s first African-American manager.
Transcript: Former New York Times Editor Jill Abramson Addresses Book Allegations
The former New York Times executive editor and author of Merchants of Truth tells NPR’s Michel Martin: “I will do everything within my power to correct anything that is imperfect in my book.”
Holocaust Survivors And Victims’ Families Receive Millions In Reparations From France
Survivors, who were deported via French trains to German death camps, are getting around $400,000 in compensation.
‘I Fell Short’: Jill Abramson Responds To Charges Of Plagiarism, Inaccuracies
The former New York Times executive editor finds herself embroiled in controversy after passages in her new book Merchants of Truth were found to echo work written by others.
‘Racism … Just Gets A New Face’: Virginians React To Leadership Controversies
As scandal piles on in their state, some residents feel betrayed and are now questioning the credibility of their politicians. Others are not surprised by their actions.
‘NYT’ Reporter Covering Trump: We’ve Almost ‘Lost The Ability To Be Shocked’
New York Times journalist Michael Schmidt has helped break major stories concerning special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into connections between President Trump, his associates and Russia.
Living Near Your Grandmother Has Evolutionary Benefits
Humans are evolutionary oddballs for living long past our reproductive prime. New research explains how grandmothers might be the reason why.
Avoiding The Ouch. Scientists Are Working On Ways To Swap The Needle For A Pill
A lot of vaccines and some medications need to be delivered by injection. Two groups of researchers are designing ways of delivering these medications by putting them in pill form.
Gucci Apologizes And Removes Sweater Following ‘Blackface’ Backlash
The luxury brand said it would work toward turning the incident into a “learning moment.” It coincides with Black History Month as well as another blackface controversy roiling Virginia’s leadership.
William Barr, Attorney General Nominee, Gets Nod From Key Senate Committee
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted on Thursday to recommend that the full chamber confirm President Trump’s choice to take over the leadership of the Justice Department.
Facebook Can’t Gather Users’ Data From Other Websites, German Antitrust Office Says
Facebook “was able to build a unique database for each individual user and thus to gain market power,” says Andreas Mundt of Germany’s Federal Cartel Office.
Scientists’ ‘Craziest Experiment Possible’ Actually Works On Mosquitoes
What if human diet drugs curb the appetite of bloodthirsty mosquitoes? That’s the question a new study set out to investigate.
Zimbabwe Remains In Turmoil After Unrest And Reports Of Heavy Crackdown
Anger against the state is palpable, and with the rising cost of goods and a drawn-out cash shortage, there could be more civil unrest ahead for the southern African nation.
BB&T And SunTrust To Merge, Forming 6th-Largest Bank In The U.S.
The new bank is set to have its headquarters in Charlotte, N.C. Both of the banks are calling it a “merger of equals,” but the deal is weighted toward BB&T, whose CEO will be in charge.