Here’s what to know about key issues during this extraordinary and chaotic moment in British politics. The U.K.’s deadline to leave the European Union is March 29.
Trump Postpones Pelosi Trip To War Zone After She Postpones State Of The Union
“In light of the 800,000 great American workers not receiving pay, I am sure you would agree that postponing this public relations event is totally appropriate,” the president wrote to the speaker.
You Don’t Look A Day Over 100 Million, Rings Of Saturn
A new study shows that Saturn’s rings are only 10 million to 100 million years old, much younger than the planet itself.
Scientists Find Brain Cells That Make Pain Hurt
Researchers have pinpointed the neurons that give pain its unpleasant edge. By turning these neurons off in mice, the scientists relieved the unpleasantness of pain without numbing sensation.
Federal Immigration Agents Separated More Migrant Children Than Previously Thought
Before family separation became an official and controversial policy of the Trump administration, federal immigration agents separated “thousands” of migrant children from their parents.
In ‘Why We Fight,’ One Man Searches For Self-Knowledge Through Mixed Martial Arts
Josh Rosenblatt’s personal meditation on fighting and selfhood is replete with engaging literary and historical excursions — giving the idea of fighting a dignity it might be harder to grant without.
ICE Tried To Deport This U.S. Citizen And Marine Veteran
Last month federal immigration authorities took Jilmar Ramos-Gomez into custody to face possible deportation. He was born in Grand Rapids, Mich., served in the Marines and saw combat in Afghanistan.
Trump’s Ex-Lawyer Michael Cohen Acknowledges Scheme To Rig Polls In Presidential Race
Cohen tweeted about what appeared to be another example of questionable actions he had taken in order to help Trump’s presidential ambitions. He already has pleaded guilty to others.
Crews Race To Save 2-Year-Old Spanish Boy Who Fell Down 300-Foot Hole
The toddler fell into the hole on Sunday. Rescue efforts so far have been unsuccessful, but workers are drilling new tunnels in hopes of reaching him alive.
What’s Driving Low Gas Prices? A Global Oil Glut
Gasoline prices have been dropping steadily for months; they’re averaging right around $2.25 per gallon nationally. Enjoy, but don’t get used to them, analysts say.
Selling Food From Your Kitchen Is Legal In California, But There’s A Catch
Home cooks who sell meals made in their own kitchens are technically breaking the law in most states, but in California, a new law may change that. However, counties have to get on board first.
Verdict Expected For Chicago Cops Charged In Cover-Up Of Laquan McDonald Shooting
The three officers were charged with conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and official misconduct for allegedly exaggerating the threat the 17-year-old posed to officers.
25 Years After The Northridge Earthquake, Is LA Ready For The Big One?
On Jan. 17, 1994, a 6.7 magnitude quake rocked the suburbs north of Los Angeles, leaving 57 dead and causing more than $43 billion in damage. Officials worry LA isn’t ready for the next big quake.
Women’s March Divisions Offer Lessons For Democrats On Managing A Big Tent
The third annual Women’s March is Saturday. The first march, held the day after Donald Trump’s inauguration, was a moment of unity. But now there are questions about keeping the united front together.
First Listen: Leyla McCalla, ‘The Capitalist Blues’
On her bustling third album, the former Carolina Chocolate Drops member maps her vision of the Afro-Caribbean diaspora while gently taking Anglocentricism (and capitalism) down a notch.
Backlash Erupts After Gillette Launches A New #MeToo-Inspired Ad Campaign
Gillette’s new ad campaign is trending on YouTube but has more than twice as many dislikes than likes. Some are threatening a boycott, offended by the company’s call for a new kind of masculinity.
Poll: Trump Approval Down, Slips With Base
During the longest shutdown in history, key parts of Trump’s base — from suburban men to white evangelicals to white men without a college degree — have slipped in their support for the president.
House Intel Chairman Schiff Vows To Get Trump Jr. Phone Records — And More
The California Democrat says to expect new activity from the House intelligence committee this year. Read the transcript of his interview with NPR.
Shutdown Threatens To Stall Recovery In Wildfire-Ravaged Paradise, Calif.
A federal grant for basic infrastructure projects is stalled. There is concern that, if fire survivors don’t see evidence that recovery has begun, they could give up hope and leave the region.
Matchmaking Scientists Find Romeo The Frog His Own Juliet
It’s been a 10-year quest but researchers have discovered a female Sehuencas water frog that could help save the species from extinction.
Louisville Renames Airport After Late Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali
The renowned boxer and humanitarian advocate traveled the world but always credited his hometown in Kentucky. He died in 2016.
State Department Identifies American Killed In Nairobi Terror Attack
Jason Spindler was in Nairobi working for a firm he co-founded that promoted business partnerships in emerging markets.
‘Next Round’s On Me’: Buy A Federal Worker A Beer In New D.C. Initiative
As businesses and government employees feel the impact of the partial shutdown, one website lets anyone buy a beer for an unpaid worker.
For 7th Consecutive Year, Visa Overstays Exceeded Illegal Border Crossings
A study also finds that the unauthorized population from Mexico has declined by 1.3 million people since 2010.
Barr’s Record On Mass Incarceration Comes Under Scrutiny In Confirmation Hearing
The heads of two influential national civil rights organizations challenged William Barr’s suitability to be attorney general, citing his record in the early 1990s when he previously led the DOJ.
Jack Bogle, Father Of Simple Investing, Dies At 89
Bogle, the founder of Vanguard who created the first index mutual fund, died Wednesday, the firm said. He said investors should own a mix of bonds and stocks but shouldn’t pay managers to pick them.
Airline Cabin Crew Accused Of Acting As Couriers In International Drug Syndicate
Eight people arrested in Australia are linked to an international crime syndicate that police say is responsible for smuggling heroin and methamphetamine.
‘I’m A Survivor Of Violence’: Portraits Of Women Waiting In Mexico For U.S. Asylum
Photographer Federica Valabrega photographed Central American women who fled domestic violence and joined a migrant caravan to seek asylum in the U.S.
When A Trip To The Doctor Leads To A Chat About Antibiotics
The latest NPR-IBM Watson Health Poll finds that medical visits for symptoms of infections are common and that many people get an antibiotic under those circumstances. But a talk is in order first.
Daily Movement — Even Household Chores — May Boost Brain Health In Elderly
Whether it’s exercise or housework, older Americans who move their bodies regularly may preserve more of their memory and thinking skills, even if they have brain lesions and other signs of dementia.
Federal Watchdog Finds Government Ignored Emoluments Clause With Trump Hotel
The Inspector General for the General Services Administration said agency lawyers decided to ignore the constitutional issues when they reviewed the lease after Donald Trump won the 2016 election.
MSU Interim President Resigns Amid Anger Over Remarks About Sexual Assault Victims
Interim President John Engler’s efforts to try to shepherd the school through a turbulent time had been undercut by a year of scandal.
Amid Brexit Chaos, Theresa May’s Government Survives Confidence Vote
Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of the Labour Party, had called for the vote in Parliament after the resounding defeat of the Brexit deal that the prime minister had negotiated with the EU.
Bacteria In Worms Make A Mosquito Repellent That Might Beat DEET
An insect-killing bacteria that lives inside a parasitic worm might hold the key to developing a powerful new repellent.
Shutdown Will Be Worse For Economy Than First Thought, White House Says
White House officials reportedly say that each week of the shutdown will subtract 0.1 percentage point from growth — double the administration’s original estimate.
Real Fake News: Activists Circulate Counterfeit Editions Of ‘The Washington Post’
The phony paper, distributed in Washington, D.C., “reported” that President Trump had resigned under pressure from female political activists.