Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., the committee’s chairman, said the White House appeared “to have disregarded established procedures for safeguarding classified information” — and he wants to know more.
Jonas Mekas, Underground Filmmaker Who Cast A Long Shadow, Dies At 96
The Lithuanian-born director, poet, archivist and critic, who died Wednesday, not only made dozens of experimental films — he helped carve a place for countless other filmmakers to do the same.
California Doctors Alarmed As State Links Their Opioid Prescriptions to Deaths
The Death Certificate Project aims to weed out doctors who are overprescribing opioids, but some physicians say the investigations are having a chilling effect on the legitimate treatment of pain.
Should Young Americans Be Required To Do Public Service? Federal Panel Says Maybe
The National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service says it is considering how the nation could implement a universal service program and whether it should be mandatory or optional.
Pelosi To Trump: House Won’t Host State Of The Union Until Shutdown Ends
President Trump promised to find an alternative setting for his State of the Union speech after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared the House chamber off limits during the partial government shutdown.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Guaidó Declares Himself President, With U.S. Backing
President Trump recognized Juan Guaidó over Nicolás Maduro as Venezuela’s president as protesters flooded the streets. Maduro said U.S. diplomats have 72 hours to leave.
Arizona Police Arrest Nurse Suspected Of Impregnating Incapacitated Woman
Nathan Sutherland, 36, a licensed practical nurse who police say worked at the Hacienda HealthCare facility in Phoenix, has been charged with sexual assault and vulnerable adult abuse.
‘I Figured It Was Going To Be A Horrible Death, And It Probably Will Be’
Thousands of coal miners across Appalachia are grappling with complicated black lung, a disease that has drastically changed their lives, their communities and their families.
Why Burundi Is Kicking Out Aid Groups
The African nation is one of the poorest in the world. But it’s driving out some aid groups that are offering help.
China Arrests Democracy Advocate Yang Hengjun Following Flight From New York
Friends say they’re worried for the safety of the Chinese-Australian writer and former diplomat whose push for political change earned him the nickname “the democracy peddler.”
Denver Teachers Vote To Authorize A Strike
After more than a year of negotiating with the school district, Denver teachers could begin a strike as soon as Jan. 28. It would be the city’s first teacher strike in almost 25 years.
Mexico Reports Highest Ever Homicide Rate In 2018, Tops 33,000 Investigations
The grim news was expected as the number of open homicide cases continued to climb month after month, making the last 12 months the deadliest on record — an average of 91 deaths per day.
‘The Snow Leopard Project’ Puts Spotlight On Afghanistan’s Wildlife
For many, Afghanistan does not at first conjure up images of black bears and musk deer. But that’s just what Alex Dehgan found when his team went there in hope of establishing the first national park.
Zimbabwe Forces Accused Of ‘Systematic Torture’ After Protests Over Fuel Prices
The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission says the Zimbabwe army severely beat protesters upset over a spike in fuel prices. President Emmerson Mnangagwa condemned what he called violence on both sides.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Columnist Russell Baker Dies At 93
Baker made his name as a columnist for The New York Times, where he wrote thousands of columns over more than 30 years. He won one Pulitzer Prize for commentary, and another for his autobiography.
Native American Leader: ‘A Wall Is Not The Answer’
Verlon Jose, vice chairman of the Tohono O’odham Nation, says President Trump’s proposed border wall would cut through the reservation, with negative impacts.
From Cover-Ups To Secret Plots: The Murky History Of Supreme Justices’ Health
Justice Ginsburg’s recent surgery recalls more than two centuries of Supreme Court encounters with aging, nervous breakdowns, vanity, and triumphs over adversity.
The Border Wall Isn’t The Only Reason Democrats Oppose Plan To End The Shutdown
Democrats and immigrant rights advocates say the president’s proposal to end the shutdown contains big changes to asylum law that they’re calling a “poison pill.”
Planned Attack On Muslim Community In Upstate New York Disrupted, Police Say
Three men and a 16-year-old youth have been arrested and authorities say 20 weapons and three improvised explosive devices were seized. The alleged target was Islamberg, near the Pennsylvania border.
Rivera, Halladay, Martinez, Mussina Elected To Baseball’s Hall Of Fame
Relief pitcher Mariano Rivera’s unanimous selection is an honor that eluded the game’s greats such as Babe Ruth, Ted Williams and Willie Mays.
Killings Of Guatemala’s Indigenous Activists Raise Specter Of Human Rights Crisis
Indigenous groups and human rights activists worry that the violence that raged through their communities in the 1970s and 1980s is making a comeback.
Angry With NFL After No-Call, Saints Fans Resort To Lawsuits, Billboards
“We’ll probably never get over it,” Saints coach Sean Payton said after Sunday’s championship game. The team’s fans aren’t over it, either — and they’re getting creative in their outrage.
Trump Administration To Ask Supreme Court To Decide Citizenship Question’s Fate
In a court filing, the Justice Department says it plans to ask for a speedy review by the Supreme Court of a lower court’s ruling blocking plans to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census.
Senate Sets Votes On 2 Bills That Could End Shutdown — But Both Expected To Fail
Democrats say they won’t accept Trump’s offer of three-year protections for those under DACA and TPS in exchange for full funding of his border wall. Republicans say Democrats should accept the offer.
Journalist Recounts The Absurdity And Torture Of 544 Days In Iran’s Evin Prison
After being accused of spying, Jason Rezaian was held in Iran’s notorious prison for a year and a half. Throughout it all, he never considered giving up writing and reporting.
Concern About Global Warming Among Americans Spikes, Report Says
The proportion of those polled who say global warming is “personally important” to them jumped from 63 to 72 percent last year.
Report Says 1 In 3 U.N. Staffers Has Been Sexually Harassed
The organization surveyed over 30,000 respondents. The findings reflect a disturbing trend of inappropriate behavior in the humanitarian world.
Tokyo’s Metro Is Betting Free Soba Noodles Can Help Ease Congestion
Passengers who get on the train before the morning rush hour will also qualify for free tempura. The offer is an attempt to reduce overcrowding on the city’s most jam-packed route.
WhatsApp Tries To Curb Misinformation, And Annoying Aunts And Uncles
WhatsApp has been accused of being used to spread rumors — with serious consequences. Now the ubiquitous messaging app is moving to limit how many people users can forward messages to.
Harris Wofford, Former Senator, Civil Rights Activist, Dies At 92
In a long public career, Wofford played a key role in JFK’s election, marched alongside the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and led AmeriCorps.
American Held In Russia Unwittingly Got Thumb Drive With State Secrets, Lawyer Says
When a Russian citizen handed him a memory stick, Paul Whelan thought it contained travel snapshots, his lawyer told reporters. Whelan was denied bail at his first court appearance.
A Tentative Deal In The LA Teachers Strike — Now, Union Members To Vote
Teachers remain on strike Tuesday, and the tentative deal won’t become official until union members approve it.
House Democrats’ Focus On Abortion Could Stymie Work With Senate
Members of the new Democratic majority in the House vow to reverse restrictions that Republicans have imposed on abortions. But the efforts could lead to titanic fights that imperil other legislation.
White House Moves Forward With State Of The Union Plans After Pelosi Urged Delay
It’s unclear whether House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will allow the president to address Congress amid the government shutdown. Trump was originally invited by the speaker to make the speech next Tuesday.
Supreme Court Takes 1st Gun Case In Nearly A Decade, Possibly With Big Consequences
Depending on how narrowly or broadly the court rules, it has a majority now to affect gun rights and restrictions in a dramatic way.
Chris Brown Arrested On Charges Of Rape In Paris
The R&B artist, along with two unnamed men, has been arrested on charges of “aggravated rape” and multiple narcotics offenses.