The court’s decision allows the Pentagon to bar transgender people from joining the military while two lower-court rulings that had blocked the policy are appealed.
Wilbur Ross To Testify On Census Citizenship Question At House Oversight Hearing
The commerce secretary has agreed to be questioned by lawmakers on March 14, after a federal judge ruled that his decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census was based on “sham” reasons.
U.S. Will Seek To Extradite Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou, Canadian Diplomat Says
In response, China warns it will retaliate if Canada tries to send Meng to the U.S., where she is suspected of committing bank fraud while trying to circumvent U.S. sanctions on Iran.
Opinion: What I Learned Leading America’s 1st Nuclear Inspection In North Korea
Joel Wit, a former State Department official who played a key role in negotiating and implementing the 1994 denuclearization deal with North Korea, writes about important lessons.
‘Roma’ And ‘The Favourite’ Lead Oscar Nominations
Linda Holmes takes a look at the list of this year’s nominees, which includes some heartening nods and surprising snubs.
‘Prisoner’ Is An Intimate Portrait Of One Journalist’s Captivity In Iran
Writer Jason Rezaian is unsparingly personal throughout the telling of his arrest, imprisonment and trial, writing of his childhood, family, visits with his wife — and fears and insecurities.
Calls For Change Follow NPR/Frontline Black Lung Investigation
Federal regulations for silica dust in coal mines haven’t changed in decades. But since an NPR/Frontline report into black lung, some are calling for a new response.
With Amazon’s Arrival, A New York Community Pushes To Be Included
Many residents of the Queensbridge public housing complex feel they have not benefited much from the area’s booming development. With Amazon, activists are trying to change that story.
Suicide Attackers Kill Dozens In Assault On Afghan Base
A suicide bomber rammed a Humvee loaded with explosives into a compound of the nation’s primary intelligence agency, clearing a path for insurgents who started firing on personnel inside.
‘Another Week Of Can-Kicking.’ Theresa May Faces Wary Lawmakers On Brexit Deal
British lawmakers urged Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday to make changes to her Brexit plans days after they defeated a previous offer.
Leading Journalist Flees Nicaragua, Citing ‘Extreme Threats’ From The Government
Carlos Fernando Chamorro’s newsroom was raided by police in December. International observers say President Daniel Ortega’s government has grown increasingly repressive.
These 3 Former Kansas Republicans Say They No Longer Felt At Home In The GOP
As lawmakers returned to the Kansas state capitol this year, three seats won by Republicans are now in the hands of Democrats. That’s after three suburban Republican women left the GOP.
Differing Narratives After Standoff Between Native American Man, High School Student
The interaction between the man and the teen caused an outcry. But a more complicated picture has emerged of the day when several groups of protesters converged at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington.
Analysis: How The Rise Of The Far Right Threatens Democracy Worldwide
From Turkey and Hungary, to India and the Philippines, the voices of nationalism have become dominant forces that begin with the election of a charismatic, influential and powerful man.
Martin Luther King Jr. National Park Reopens For Holiday, Thanks To A Private Grant
Without money from the Delta Air Lines Foundation, Atlanta’s Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park would have been closed for the King holiday, a National Park Service spokesman told NPR.
Researchers Find A Web Of Factors Behind Multiple Sclerosis
It’s looking like MS strikes when a variety of triggers gang up to impair neurons in the brain and spinal cord. Researchers are using their new knowledge to search for treatments.
Sen. Kamala Harris Announces 2020 Presidential Candidacy
The California Democrat’s career as a prosecutor, as well as economic and racial equality, are the focus of her campaign. Harris is the third senator to announce a presidential run.
Once Centers Of Soviet Propaganda, Moscow’s Libraries Are Having A ‘Loud’ Revival
“A library can be a loud place,” says a city official in charge of Moscow’s 400-plus public libraries, which have begun attracting visitors with coffee shops, theater rehearsals and lectures.
You Don’t Have To Go No-Carb: Instead, Think Slow Carb
Ditching carbs can led to quick weight loss, but can you really stick with it? Here’s the science on eating carbs smarter to keep you sated and healthy.
For 2020 Democrats, The Race Is On To Win Over Black Voters
Democrat candidates are talking about race and racism in a more nuanced way than they have before, thanks in part to the desire to gain support from black voters in early primary states.
Why The U.S. Census Starts In Alaska’s Most Remote, Rural Villages
The 2020 census is set to begin in Toksook Bay, Alaska, continuing the tradition of counting the most remote parts of the most northern state before the rest of the U.S.
The Rams And The Patriots Will Face Off For Super Bowl LIII
The Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots both needed overtime in their conference games to reach the Super Bowl, where they’ll meet for the first time in 17 years.
Republican Congresswoman Warns GOP Leaders Of Gender ‘Crisis’
New York Rep. Elise Stefanik is leading a new PAC to recruit Republican women candidates. Congressional leaders are taking notice, but President Trump’s impact is a matter of dispute in the party.
Winter Storm Grounds Flights, Delays Trains And Knocks Out Power
The storm barreled through New England after hitting the Midwest, creating havoc along some transportation routes.
Pray With The Pope, From Your iPhone
The pope brought a tablet to his usual Sunday address, as he announced the ClickToPray app for communal prayer around the world, with a call for young Catholics to engage.
Video Of Kentucky Students Mocking Native American Man Draws Outcry
Videos show students associated with Covington Catholic High School chanting and laughing as they encircle Nathan Phillips, an Omaha Elder, at the Indigenous Peoples March in Washington last Friday.
Shutdown Makes Government Websites More Vulnerable To Hackers, Experts Say
The longer the federal shutdown lasts, the more likely security breaches of government websites become, cyber specialists say. And it could lead to security problems long after the government reopens.
Family Of American Jailed In Syria Goes Public In An Appeal To Trump
The family of Majd Kamalmaz, 61, is making his story public for the first time, spurred by President Trump’s plans to remove U.S. troops from the country.
Medical Students Push For More LGBT Health Training To Address Disparities
One in 5 LGBT adults has avoided medical care for fear of discrimination, according to a recent survey, and 80 percent of physicians surveyed say they feel “not competent” to treat LGBT patients.
Welcome To The World’s Largest Gathering Of Humans
It’s India’s Kumbh Mela festival, which is expected to draw a record 15 million pilgrims this year, all looking to take a dip in the sacred Ganges and Yamuna rivers.
Could The 10-Year Challenge Be Putting Your Data At Risk?
The viral 10-Year Challenge on social media could train facial recognition technology on how we age, and potentially be used against us, argues author and tech consultant Kate O’Neill.
Progress Report: President Trump’s Campaign Promises, 2 Years Later
At the midpoint of his four-year term, President Trump has delivered on some campaign promises and ignored others, while many are still works in progress.
Tony Mendez, The ‘Argo’ Spy Who Rescued Americans In Iran, Dies At 78
Mendez slipped into revolutionary Iran in 1980 and brought out six American diplomats who were granted refuge by the Canadian Embassy. He didn’t receive full acclaim until Hollywood made a 2012 movie.
Photos: The Women’s March In Washington
Started in 2017, the protest movement advocates for the rights of women, immigrants, people of color and the LGBTQ community.
Democrats Reject Trump Border Wall Proposal, Calling It A ‘Non-Starter’
The proposal would temporarily extend deportation protections for some immigrants in exchange for funding for a border wall. But Democrats say the offer doesn’t amount to much.
Powerful Winter Storm Sweeps East After Blanketing The Midwest
The storm is bringing snow, ice, freezing rain and arctic air to much of the East Coast.