The popular British cartoon character ushers in the Lunar New Year with a new movie. But it’s the live-action trailer — and its story of a loving and lonely grandpa — that everyone’s talking about.
ISIS Hostage, Captured In 2012, Is Thought To Be Alive, U.K. Minister Says
British Security Minister Ben Wallace told reporters on Tuesday that the government has reason to believe photojournalist John Cantlie is still being held by the terrorist group.
Oscars Will Not Be Hosted For The First Time Since 1989
Questions about who would host the Academy Awards lingered ever since the scheduled host, comedian Kevin Hart, dropped out in December.
Collapse Of Health System Sends Venezuelans Fleeing To Brazil For Basic Meds
The once impressive medical system has crumbled dramatically in Venezuela’s ongoing crisis. Measles is resurgent; HIV patients aren’t getting drugs. Even catheters are in short supply.
Proud Boys Founder Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Southern Poverty Law Center
SPLC has labeled the far-right Proud Boys a hate group. Gavin McInnes denies that and says the designation has ruined his reputation and caused him and the group to be barred from online platforms.
Report: Global Warming Could Melt At Least A Third Of Himalayan Glaciers
If temperatures continue to rise, glaciers would begin to disappear, with a serious impact on the area’s water resources.
Pope Francis Delivers First Papal Mass On Arabian Peninsula
His three-day trip was intended to promote religious fraternity and diversity, at a time when long-established Christian communities in the Middle East are dwindling.
Gene-Editing Scientist’s ‘Actions Are A Product Of Modern China’
Chinese experts say the country’s economic, social and political environment played a major role in shaping He Jiankui, the scientist who led controversial research altering the DNA of human embryos.
What To Know Ahead Of Trump’s State Of The Union Address
President Trump is expected to deliver a speech themed around “choosing greatness.” Democrats will offer a rising party star in response.
From Federal Workers To A 6th-Grader Named Trump: State Of The Union Guests To Know
Immigrants, Border Patrol agents and the first beneficiary of a new criminal justice law will be among those attending President Trump’s prime-time address.
Colorado Runner Kills Mountain Lion In Self-Defense
The man heard something behind him as he was jogging alone on a trail. As he turned, the lion lunged.
Woman Alleging Sexual Assault By Virginia’s Lt. Gov. Hires Washington Law Firm
The woman will be represented by the same firm that assisted Christine Blasey Ford in her allegations against then-Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
At Least 10 Killed, Dozens Injured In Paris Apartment Fire
Officials say arson is to blame in the fire that swept through an apartment building in the French capital early Tuesday. It took hundreds of firefighters several hours to put out the blaze.
In The Shadow Of The Wall, Trump Will Deliver The State Of The Union
The border wall fight has swamped all else on President Trump’s agenda for weeks. Tuesday night’s address could be a chance for him to reset the conversation. But will it?
Bipartisan Support Builds For Limits On Surprise Medical Bills
President Trump said that taming unexpected medical bills would be a top priority for his administration. The sentiment found support from many in Congress.
Neomi Rao, Picked For D.C. Circuit Court, Faces Scrutiny Over Earlier Views On Rape
Rao has been nominated for a spot on that prestigious court opened by the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh. She has drawn criticism for an argument she aired as an undergraduate decades ago.
Stacey Abrams, Voting Rights Activist, To Deliver Democrats’ Response To Trump
While Abrams lost the Georgia governor’s race last fall, her activism around voting rights and strong performance at the polls made her an attractive choice for Democratic congressional leaders.
Charges Against Chinese Hackers Are Now Common. Why Don’t They Deter Cyberattacks?
Skeptics wonder whether the Justice Department’s strategy of indicting foreign cyberattackers is a failure given the continued problem of cybertheft. Boosters say it’s still the right move.
Trump Inaugural Committee Hit With Subpoena
The federal inquiry seeks information about who donated to events connected to the inauguration and what they were promised in return.
As Magnetic North Pole Zooms Toward Siberia, Scientists Update World Magnetic Model
The magnetic north pole has been drifting away from the Canadian Arctic at a brisk 55 kilometers — about 34 miles — per year, with ramifications for military and civilian travelers.
Growing List Of European Nations Endorse Venezuela Opposition Leader Guaidó
More than a dozen nations in the Western Hemisphere, known as the Lima Group, also admitted Guaidó’s interim government as a full member.
Ralph Northam Is Just A Small Piece Of The Shift In Race Politics In The Trump Era
The Virginia governor is a man on an island, and people in both parties are calling for him to step down. But how the parties have handled race in the Trump era is very different.
Last 4 Children Detained On Nauru Are Heading To The U.S.
The transfer is part of a deal between Australia and the U.S., under the Obama administration, in which the U.S. agreed to accept some 1,250 refugees. President Trump has called it a “dumb deal.”
El Salvador Elects New President, Breaking Decades-Long Control By 2 Parties
Nayib Bukele, the 37-year-old former mayor of San Salvador, promises to fight the country’s rampant corruption and crime.
A First: Women Take The Majority In Nevada Legislature And Colorado House
Monday, Nevada’s Legislature becomes the first in U.S. history to have a majority of female lawmakers. In Colorado, also a first, women hold the majority in the House of Representatives.
Va. House Speaker: ‘Rightful Hesitation’ Over Removing Gov. Northam
As lawmakers returned to the Capitol on Monday morning, they renewed calls for Gov. Ralph Northam to resign.
Have You Taken Remedial College Classes?
If your college required you to take classes that didn’t count for your degree, we want to hear from you. These are often called remedial or developmental courses.
Gov. Northam Is Finding Himself Increasingly Alone In Once-Supportive Virginia
Residents who were once the governor’s allies are now wrestling with what to make of a racist yearbook photo and his insistence on remaining in office.
5 Die As Plane Breaks Apart, Crashes Into Neighborhood In Southern California
Several witnesses described a dramatic scene in which the aircraft, a 1981 twin-engine Cessna 414, burst into flames and began breaking apart. Four people were killed in a house in Yorba Linda.
Pentagon Deploying 3,750 Troops To Southern Border
U.S. service members will install wire barriers and help monitor the border. However, some in Congress have questioned whether it’s a good use of active-duty troops.
Oregon Bottle Deposit System Hits 90 Percent Redemption Rate
The expanded program includes more types of containers and benefits from a cleaner mix of recyclable materials, which is easier to sell than the mishmash of waste that ends up in curbside bins.
Rapper 21 Savage Arrested By ICE For Allegedly Overstaying Visa
Immigration and Customs Enforcement says the rapper, long associated with Atlanta, is actually a U.K. citizen who came to the U.S. in 2005 and overstayed his visa.
If You’re Often Angry Or Irritable, You May Be Depressed
Physicians have been taught to look for signs of hopelessness, sadness and lack of motivation to help them diagnose depression. But anger as a depression symptom is less often noticed or addressed.
Eyes On Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax To Heal Va. As Northam Resists Calls To Resign
With Gov. Ralph Northam’s future in doubt over a racist photo on his yearbook page, many are looking to the next in line.
For State Of The Union’s Responders, The Warm Glow Often Fades Fast
Who could turn down what may be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to speak to the entire nation right after the president?
House Democrats Play Catch-Up On Agenda After Shutdown
Democrats say they plan to follow through on the campaign pledges to protect health care and close the gender pay gap. With the shutdown over, they plan to push legislation and prove they can govern.