The president met privately with family members Saturday morning. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan also traveled to the ceremony.
More Than 60 Dead, Dozens Injured In Mexican Pipeline Explosion
Residents of Tlahuelilpan, north of Mexico City, had gathered around an illegally tapped pipeline to collect fuel when it burst into flames.
Opinion: Leaving Syria Is Far Less Risky Than Staying
ISIS may not be defeated, but the U.S. is right to withdraw from Syria, argue Aaron David Miller of the Woodrow Wilson Center and Richard Sokolsky of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
She Wanted To Be The Perfect Mom, Then Landed In A Psychiatric Unit
Postpartum psychosis is rare but very real, doctors say. And, unlike in some countries, U.S. moms who need inpatient psychiatric care can’t bring along their babies, adding to the trauma.
Video: Giant Great White Shark Frolics With Divers
“What some don’t realize is that sometimes sharks seek touch,” Ocean Ramsey said after the unforgettable encounter in Oahu. She and her team swam beside a 20-foot-long shark they say is Deep Blue.
After Days Of Silence, Court Says Detained Iranian-American Is Testifying
Marizeh Hashemi, a TV anchor in Iran, was arrested Sunday in the U.S. and is testifying before a grand jury in Washington. This is the first time U.S. authorities have commented on her case.
R. Kelly Has Been Dropped By RCA Records, ‘Billboard’ Reports
Amid increasing protests following the broadcast of the Surviving R. Kelly documentary series, RCA Records has reportedly dropped the singer, who has been accused by multiple women of sexual abuse.
2 People Dead In S.C. Public Housing Complex, 411 Evacuated After Gas Leaks
Police haven’t yet confirmed that the deaths of the men, who were found Thursday morning in separate apartments in Columbia, are tied to the leaks.
‘The Forward,’ Storied Jewish Paper, Shutters Print Edition After 121 Years
The newspaper, founded in 1897, says it is shifting the focus of its Yiddish and English content to digital — and laying off nearly 30 percent of its staff in the process.
Defense Department Releases Names Of Three U.S. Casualties In Syria Attack
The Americans died in a suicide bombing near a restaurant in Manbij, in northern Syria. Analysts say the attacker may have targeted a spot that had become a favorite for U.S. troops.
President Trump, North Korean Leader Kim Agree To Second Meeting Next Month
Trump first met with Kim in June 2018 in Singapore, and the two appeared to form an unlikely bond after Trump had previously criticized Kim on Twitter, slamming him as “Little Rocket Man.”
Zimbabwe Orders Second Internet Shutdown In A Week Of Deadly Protests
Critics accuse the government of constricting Internet use to stop the circulation of images showing a security forces responding violently to protests over increased gas prices.
Shutdown Pressures Freshman Democrats To Deliver On Promise To Break Gridlock
Many newly elected Democrats vowed to work with Republicans and avoid partisan posturing. But they are sticking behind House Speaker Pelosi’s position not to give in on the demand for wall money.
Fleeing Crisis, Some Venezuelans Are Recruited By Rebel Forces Fighting In Colombia
Venezuelan migrants come into contact with Colombian guerrillas after crossing the river border. The migrants have turned up among captured and killed rebels, a Colombian military commander tells NPR.
Tesla Cuts 3,000 Jobs As Elon Musk Aims To Make More Cars For Less Money
The electric automaker is eliminating 7 percent of its workforce in a cost-cutting measure. “The road ahead is very difficult,” Musk told employees in an email.
BuzzFeed: Trump Directed Cohen To Lie To Congress About A Trump Tower In Moscow
The report, citing two law enforcement sources, says Michael Cohen told the special counsel that Trump “personally instructed him to lie” to lawmakers about negotiations for a Trump Tower in Moscow.
Tribune Publishing CEOs Are Out After A Series Of Controversies
Justin Dearborn, Tribune Publishing’s chairman and CEO, and Ross Levinsohn, CEO of the company’s interactive division, are leaving after a series of controversies and a failure to sell the company.
Pelosi Says Trump Administration Leaked Plans To Fly Commercially To War Zone
The speaker’s office says a congressional delegation was prepared to take a commercial flight to Afghanistan after Trump revoked a military flight.
Defying Trump Administration, Calif. Offers Federal Workers Unemployment Benefits
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called the Department of Labor’s guidance that states not allow furloughed workers to collect unemployment “jaw-dropping.”
Former Chicago Cop Jason Van Dyke To Be Sentenced For Laquan McDonald Murder
The 2014 shooting was captured on an infamous video that showed McDonald, who was carrying a knife with a three-inch blade, walking away from Van Dyke just before the officer shot him 16 times.
Attempts To Make Shutdown ‘Painless’ May Stretch Limits Of Federal Law
The Trump administration is trying to minimize the impact of the government shutdown by bringing furloughed workers back to work without pay. Critics say this may run afoul of the law.
Federal Shutdown Has Meant Steep Health Bills For Some Families
An air traffic controller is just one employee locked into the terms of a health plan because of the ongoing federal shutdown. It’s meant his child’s hospital bills are “out-of-network.”
With Higher Stakes In The Abortion Debate, Activists March On Washington
Anti-abortion rights activists gather once again for the March for Life in Washington, D.C., Friday. This year, they are fresh off the swearing in of conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
Police Seek Volunteers To Drink To Excess
The Kutztown, Pa., Borough Police Department was overwhelmed with volunteers after turning to Facebook to ask for help with its sobriety test training.
Microsoft Pledges $500 Million Investment To Tackle Affordable Housing Crisis
Most of the money will help preserve and build new homes for low and middle-income residents. A smaller portion will go toward homeless services and programs to keep people from being evicted.
Politics Stay Off The Soccer Field As Qatar Plays Saudi Arabia
Qatar beat its larger neighbor 2-0. In the background was a boycott organized by Saudi Arabia, which has accused Qatar of funding terrorism.
Trump Administration Appeals Ruling Blocking Citizenship Question On 2020 Census
The Trump administration is asking the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to review the first major court ruling over plans to add a question about U.S. citizenship status to the 2020 census.
State Department Brings Employees Back To Work Despite Shutdown
The department said it “is taking steps to make additional funds available to pay employee salaries.” State has 75,000, including nearly 50,000 local hires, most of whom have been receiving pay.
Heads-Up For Sunday, A Super ‘Blood Moon’ Is On The Way
Not only will the moon be particularly close to Earth, but it will also be bathed in a reddish light just before midnight Eastern time.
Deadly Explosion At Bogotá Police Academy Stokes Fears Of Return To Dark Past
The attack, which left several people dead, was a reminder of the Colombian capital’s violent history with guerrilla groups and drug cartels. No group claimed responsibility for Thursday’s attack.
China Tried To Grow Cotton On The Moon, But It Didn’t Work
The cotton seeds aboard a lunar lander had encouraged hopes that plants could grow on the moon. But days after China boasted of the experiment’s success, the tender shoots died.
How Strong Is The Islamic State In Syria?
ISIS has lost almost all its territory, but it claimed a suicide bombing that killed four Americans. The extremist group is still believed to have thousands of fighters who have gone underground.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Lame-Duck Changes To Wisconsin Voting Laws
The bills were passed after Republican Gov. Scott Walker was defeated but before Democratic Gov. Tony Evers was sworn in.
‘McJesus’ Sculpture To Be Pulled From Israeli Museum After Violent Protests
Jani Leinonen’s artwork, which depicts Ronald McDonald slumped on the cross, drew the ire of local Christians. Now, the piece is getting taken down — just as the artist himself had requested.
Iran Says U.S. Has Detained ‘Press TV’ Journalist And Calls For Her Release
Marzieh Hashemi’s son tells The Associated Press that his mother was detained on Sunday at Lambert International Airport in St. Louis. U.S. law enforcement agencies have declined to comment.
Trump Unveils Ambitious Missile Defense Plans
The strategy, reminiscent of the Cold War-era Star Wars program, calls for new sensors in space, updated missile interceptors and advanced weapons, including lasers.