“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.
For One Ohio Town, Trump’s Trade Policies Bring Uncertainty And Hope
In Ashtabula, hometown of U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, people are hoping the president’s agenda brings renewed vigor to manufacturing.
Roger Stone Pleads Not Guilty In D.C. Federal Court Following Florida Arrest
The longtime GOP consultant and self-described “dirty trickster” was indicted on charges of obstruction, making false statements to Congress and witness tampering. He says he has done nothing wrong.
Analysis: Why A Chinese Leader Told The Story Of ‘A Devil And A Demon’
China’s Vice President Wang Qishan likes parables. In Davos he told a story to answer a question on U.S.-China trade relations.
Why Howard Schultz’s Independent Bid For President Is A Radical Idea
The former Starbucks CEO has a better chance than most because of his wealth, but there are reasons George Washington was the nation’s only independent president.
Working Through Shutdown Backlog, NTSB Warns Accident Evidence May Be Lost
Twenty-two accidents, including 15 plane crashes, weren’t investigated during the partial government shutdown. Instead of visiting the site of the crash, examiners might just examine stored wreckage.
4 Houston Police Officers Shot, Another Injured In Drug Raid
Police were serving a search warrant on a house where residents were suspected of selling heroin. Two suspects were found dead after a gun fight.
Polar Vortex Hits The Midwest With Life-Threatening Cold Temperatures
The arctic air will stretch from Illinois west through the Dakotas until Thursday.
Mueller Investigation ‘Close To Being Completed,’ Acting Attorney General Says
Matthew Whitaker said that he’s been fully briefed on the Russia investigation and that he was looking forward to a final report from special counsel Robert Mueller.
Trump’s State Of The Union Rescheduled For Feb. 5 After New Pelosi Invite
The initial Jan. 29 date was postponed amid the record 35-day partial government shutdown. With the government reopened, for at least three weeks, Trump is sure to push for the border wall he wants.
Trump Administration Begins Production Of A New Nuclear Weapon
The submarine-launched missile is a smaller variant of an existing weapon. The administration says it’s needed to deter Russia.
California Wildfire Insurance Claims Total $11.4 Billion For November 2018
This week the state’s largest utility, PG&E Co., is expected to file for bankruptcy protection due to its potential liabilities.
U.S. Imposes Sanctions On Venezuelan State Oil Monopoly
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says payments from U.S. refiners will go into an escrow account until Juan Guaidó or another leader replaces President Nicolás Maduro.
U.S. Charges Chinese Telecom Giant Huawei, Asks Canada For CFO Extradition
The administration appears to have decided to make an example of the company’s CFO. She is the daughter of Huawei’s founder, and the company is seen as an arm of China’s power around the world.
Ex-Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz Says He Wouldn’t Be A Spoiler In Race For White House
Schultz said that his intention would be to stop the president from winning re-election. “Nobody wants to remove and, in a sense, fire President Trump more than me,” the billionaire businessman said.
Tech Industry Confronts A Backlash Against ‘Disruptive Innovation’
Silicon Valley is rethinking the implications of technology that disrupts entire industries, while the man who coined the term “disruptive innovation” stands by its basic goodness.
Funeral Held For 2-Year-Old Boy Who Fell Into Borehole In Spain
Julen Roselló disappeared on Jan. 13 near the village of Totalán in Málaga province. “All of Spain shares in the infinite sadness of Julen’s family,” Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said.
Does The World Need A New Buzzword — ‘Syndemic’ — To Describe 3 Big Crises?
A new report in ‘The Lancet’ uses a not-too-familiar term to describe looming global problems that appear to be interconnected.
Government Shutdown Cut Into Economic Growth, CBO Says
A report says the shutdown reduced federal spending by $18 billion, although most of that will be recouped now that the government has reopened.
After Hearing U.S. Veteran Had No Family, Huge Crowd Attends His Funeral In Texas
Scores of people turned up for Joseph Walker’s funeral Monday — not because they knew him, but because they knew the Vietnam-era veteran was at risk of being buried without anyone attending.
‘Merci Suárez’ Wins Newbery Medal, and ‘Hello Lighthouse’ Draws Caldecott
The world of children’s books gave out its most prestigious prizes Monday at the American Library Association’s conference in Seattle. Works by Meg Medina and Sophie Blackall won the headline honors.
A Fainting Spell After A Flu Shot Leads To $4,692 ER Visit
A 39-year-old man fainted after getting a flu shot at work, so his colleagues called 911. The man turned out to be fine, but the trip to the emergency room cost him his annual deductible.
The Mountain Goats Announces Dungeons & Dragons-Inspired Album
The album’s lead single “Younger” reads like a mini-epic, and ends on an unexpected, but wholly awesome saxophone outro — the sort of instrumental backing you’d want to commence a hero’s journey.
Out-Of-Work Appalachian Coal Miners Train As Beekeepers To Earn Extra Cash
In West Virginia, mining jobs have been declining for years, and there have been few other options to make a living. The Appalachian Beekeeping Collective is hoping to help turn that around.
South Korea Will Interview Thousands Of Athletes After Rape And Abuse Allegations
A recent wave of physical and sexual abuse accusations reveals entrenched problems in the competitive training culture of one of Asia’s rising sports powers, sports and rights experts say.
Brazil Dam Disaster: 60 People Are Dead, With Hundreds More Missing
The dam that collapsed last week held more than 3 billion gallons of mud and mine waste. A mine worker says he heard a loud sound — and when he turned, he saw a “mountain of mud” sweeping toward him.
How California’s Worst Oil Spill Turned Beaches Black And The Nation Green
In 1969, oil from an offshore well left beaches in Santa Barbara, Calif., coated with crude and littered with dead birds. The country’s reaction helped create the modern environmental movement.
Mailing Just Got More Expensive: Forever Stamps See Biggest Price Increase Ever
The cost of a stamp is up 10 percent as the U.S. Postal Service tries to offset billions of dollars in losses. Some packages will cost more to send too.
Got Anger? Try Naming It To Tame It
While many people believe that how we feel and express anger is hard-wired, some scientists suggest our experience and culture help shape it. One way to get a handle on it may be to personalize it.
Be Mine? Nope. SweetHeart Candies Hard To Find This Valentine’s Day
The popular SweetHearts will be tougher to find this Valentine’s Day. The company that used to make the candy went out of business. Its new owners aren’t ready to start making new batches yet.
Federal Employees Return To Work, But Fears Of Another Shutdown Loom
While the reopening of the government is welcome news for many federal workers, some express trepidation that they’ll face the same predicament after Feb. 15.
Dyslexia Made Henry Winkler Feel ‘Stupid’ For Years. Now, He’s A Best-Selling Author
The Emmy-winning actor is lesser known for his work writing for children. But he calls his book series, about the adventures and struggles of a dyslexic child, his proudest accomplishment.
Survivors Mark Holocaust Remembrance Day On 74th Anniversary Of Auschwitz Liberation
Former prisoners gathered at the site of the former concentration camp to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Police Arrest Louisiana Man Suspected Of Killing Parents, Girlfriend And 2 Others
Dakota Theriot allegedly killed three people near Baton Rouge before later killing his parents. A local sheriff called the rampage “one of the worst domestic violence incidents I’ve seen.”
Amid Renewed Violence In Myanmar’s Rakhine State, Arakan Army Returns To Spotlight
Since December, clashes between Myanmar security forces and the insurgency group have been on the rise. At least 30 have died and thousands have been displaced.