Testing by Consumer Reports found “concerning levels” of cadmium, arsenic and lead in 21 samples of apple and other juices. But the FDA has yet to issue a guideline on arsenic limits in juice.
Opinion: Growing Up In Kenya Really Does Not Prepare You For Chicago’s Deep Freeze
Esther Ngumbi’s dad back home had no idea what advice to give her about surviving the historic low temperatures. And he definitely wanted to know what that kind of cold feels like.
Jury Hears Closing Arguments As Dramatic ‘El Chapo’ Trial Nears Its End
Prosecutor Andrea Goldbarg said in her closing arguments that Joaquín Guzmán led the Sinaloa drug cartel. Dozens of witnesses said he tortured and killed people and that he bribed officials in Mexico.
Why Is It So *&%# Cold? Come Warm Up In The Answer Vortex
The polar vortex has brought air so incredibly cold it may set low-temperature records. Will it ever be warm again?
Texas Officials Begin Walking Back Allegations About Noncitizen Voters
Just a few days after alleging nearly 100,000 Texas voters may not be citizens, officials now concede their list may not have been accurate.
Massive Starfish Die-Off Is Tied To Global Warming
Sea stars along the Pacific Coast are dying in the largest disease epidemic ever documented in a wild marine species. New research suggests warmer water is making the disease even more deadly.
Toronto Gardener Pleads Guilty To Killing 8 Men, Some Of Whom Were Buried In Planters
Bruce McArthur, 67, admitted to killing the men between 2010 and 2017 and disposing of their bodies on or near a client’s property. Nearly all the victims had ties to Toronto’s LGBT community.
Fed Says U.S. Growth Is ‘Solid,’ Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged
The labor market continues to get stronger and the economy is growing at a solid rate, the Federal Reserve said. The central bank also said it will be patient as it decides on future rate increases.
Several Democrats Eyeing A Presidential Run Embrace ‘Medicare-For-All’
The idea, they say, would be to eliminate the health insurance industry and replace it with government-run health insurance. The industry is already gearing up to oppose any moves in that direction.
U.S. Opens Trade Talks With China
President Trump has threatened to increase and expand on about $250 billion in tariffs, but he agreed to hold off until early March, while negotiators try to hammer out a deal.
Benefits For Navy Victims Of Agent Orange – Just 50 Years Later
Navy veterans who served off the coast of Vietnam were long denied benefits for exposure to Agent Orange. A federal appeals court now has ruled that service at sea was the same as service on land.
Survey Finds Higher Risk Of Stroke Among E-Cigarette Users
New findings about the health effects of e-cigarettes add to a small but growing body of research that undercuts the widely presumed safety of the alternative to conventional cigarettes.
Trump Faults Spy Bosses As Break Widens Between What They Advise And What He Does
The president complained that his chiefs of the intelligence services were too “passive” and “naive” after a Senate hearing that underscored how often the White House rejects their assessments.
Border Security Talks Begin On Capitol Hill
House and Senate lawmakers formally kick off negotiations today. They are facing a Feb. 15 deadline to come up with a spending bill the president will sign to avoid another shutdown.
Pressure On Maduro Intensifies As Venezuela Braces For More Protests
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó has called for nationwide rallies a week after he declared himself interim president and demanded Nicolás Maduro step down or call new elections.
When The Principal Cancels School … With A Song-And-Dance Number
As temperatures plummet, school administrators from Michigan to Mississippi are finding creative ways to announce snow days. Some of their music videos have gone viral.
USPS Suspends Mail Delivery In Parts Of 10 States Due To Dangerous Polar Vortex
“Some places could see wind chill readings as low as 60 below zero,” the postal service said as it halted delivery for a day in parts of the Great Plains and Midwest.
Opinion: Foreign Forces Did Not Start Venezuela’s Transition. Venezuela Did
Venezuela’s government and opposition triggered the political standoff that’s drawing an international response. Latin America expert Javier Corrales explains how.
Award-Winning R&B Singer James Ingram Dies At 66
The Grammy-winning artist rose to prominence in the 1980s and enjoyed several successful collaborations with other artists. He had two No. 1 hits on the Billboard charts.
Polar Vortex Causes Midwest States Of Emergency As Cold Pushes Farther South
Wind chill warnings stretch from the Dakotas into Western Pennsylvania. Airlines have canceled thousands of flights, and the governors of Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois have declared emergencies.
Patients Suffer As Insurers And Big Health Systems Spar For Market Share
As hospital chains and insurers across the U.S squeeze each other, hoping to increase their market share, many patients are suddenly finding the doctors and hospitals they prefer are out of network.
‘Does It Have To Be Him?’: N.H. Progressives Split By Another Sanders Bid
The Vermont senator’s 2016 presidential campaign took off in New Hampshire. But in 2020, some progressive voters in the state say there are plenty of other alternatives.
FBI Finds No Motive In Las Vegas Shooting, Closes Investigation
“Throughout his life, [Stephen] Paddock went to great lengths to keep his thoughts private, and that extended to his final thinking about this mass murder,” officials said on Tuesday.
Trump Administration Begins ‘Remain In Mexico’ Policy, Sending Asylum-Seekers Back
The new procedure is designed to prevent applicants from remaining in the U.S. while they await a hearing before an immigration judge.
United States Warns Americans Not To Travel To Venezuela As Tensions Rise
The U.S. supports the main opposition leader who has been barred by Venezuela’s Supreme Court from leaving the country.
Brazil Arrests 5 In Dam Collapse As Death Toll Rises To 65
Reports say three of those arrested were involved in getting the mining project licensed, and two were consultants with a company that certified the dam for safety.
Police Say ‘Empire’ Actor Jussie Smollett Attacked In Possible Hate Crime
The star of the Fox drama was reportedly assaulted Tuesday in downtown Chicago. His attackers are said to have poured a chemical substance on him and wrapped a rope around his neck.
A Robot Named ‘Tappy’: Huawei Conspired To Steal T-Mobile’s Trade Secrets, Says DOJ
In an indictment that reads like a spy caper gone awry, the Justice Department alleges that the Chinese device maker urged its employees to sneak intel about T-Mobile’s brilliant testing robot.
‘Life-Threatening Arctic Blast’ Surges Into Midwest, Barreling Toward Eastern U.S.
The National Weather Service warned of a “very dangerous” cold air mass, prompting governors to declare emergencies and school districts to shut down.
Democrats Pick Georgia’s Stacey Abrams To Give Response To Trump’s State Of The Union
Abrams tried last year become the nation’s first African-American woman to win a governor’s race but fell short. She was an outspoken voice during the race against voter suppression tactics.
Pakistan’s Supreme Court Upholds Christian Woman’s Blasphemy Acquittal
Asia Bibi, a mother and illiterate farmhand of Christian faith, spent eight years on death row, until a higher court acquitted her in October. The reversal sparked huge protests by Islamic extremists.
From Fruit Fly To Stink Eye: Searching For Anger’s Animal Roots
Scientists say comedian Lewis Black has a lot in common with fruit flies. They’re both really good at acting angry, probably because human anger has roots in animal aggression.
U.S. Slips In Annual Global Corruption Rankings
The latest Corruption Perceptions Index shows the U.S. dropped six spots, to No. 22 out of 180 countries and territories. It’s listed right after France and before the United Arab Emirates.
Russia Proposes Easing Laws On Corruption, Saying It’s Unavoidable Sometimes
The proposed rule from the Justice Ministry says officials and public figures could be exempt if “objective circumstances” made it impossible for them to comply with corruption laws.
‘The Invisibles’ Reveals How Some Jews Survived Nazi Germany By Hiding In Plain Sight
“You just had to ignore the fear in your gut and push it away, become someone else,” recalls one Jewish survivor, now 94. “I had to act like a regular Berliner. And this is what saved me in the end.”
California Power Provider PG&E Files For Bankruptcy In Wake Of Fire Lawsuits
The utility is facing billions of dollars in legal liability for fires caused by its equipment. PG&E filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which would let it restructure its debts.