Robert Habeck says he left Twitter after he was hacked, but he also says the platform has made him more “polemic”.
Los Angeles Teacher Strike Could Be Days Away
If no deal is reached, more than 30,000 union members wouldn’t go to work, affecting roughly 480,000 public school students.
Ben Stiller Unlocks An ‘Old-Fashioned’ Prison Break In ‘Escape At Dannemora’
Stiller’s seven-part Showtime series centers on the true story of two convicted murderers who used tools provided by a prison employee to break out of a maximum security prison in 2015.
New Sleater-Kinney Album, Produced By St. Vincent, Confirmed For This Year
Guitarist Carrie Brownstein tells NPR, “We always planned on getting back in the studio — it was just a matter of when.”
Russian Lawyer At Trump Tower Meeting Charged In Connection To Money Laundering Case
Federal prosecutors in New York have charged Natalia Veselnitskaya with obstruction of justice. The indictment suggests she has close ties to the Russian government.
After Botching 2020 Census Contract, Officials Pick New Printer For $115 Million
The original contract awarded by the Government Publishing Office was cancelled after the printer filed for bankruptcy. An internal watchdog plans to investigate the new contracting process.
Erdogan Cancels Meeting With Bolton, As U.S. Seeks To Reassure Allies On Syria
The meeting was canceled moments before it was to begin, reflecting Turkish anger over U.S. insistence that a Kurdish militia fighting in Syria be protected after American troops withdraw.
Missouri Voters Backed An Anti-Gerrymandering Measure; Lawmakers Want To Undo It
Like voters in Colorado, Utah and Michigan last year, Missouri’s voters decided to alter the redistricting process. But lawmakers argue it could create bizarre districts that are hard to represent.
DOJ, Largely Shut Down, Nonetheless Issued Statements On Southern Border Cases
The department’s public affairs apparatus is mostly idle for lack of funding, but that hasn’t stopped it from making announcements in support of the administration’s messaging about immigrants.
Meet The Granary Weevil, The Pantry Monster Of Our Own Creation
Granary weevils are different from similar species: They can’t fly. That’s because they figured out how to use humans to get around the globe, and we are getting tired of this clingy relationship.
Old Florida Clemency System Was Unconstitutional, Racially Biased
More than a million felons will be able to vote in Florida. Previously, the system lacked ‘any constraints, guidelines, or standards’ for restoring voting rights, a judge ruled last year.
Where U.S. Battles Over Abortion Will Play Out In 2019
Expect more aggressive regulatory action from the Trump administration while skirmishes continue in Congress and statehouses across the U.S. Many of these policies will ultimately land in court.
Norway Embarks On Its Most Ambitious Transport Project Yet
Norway’s rugged west coast features glaciers, waterfalls and fjords that are beautiful — but take a long time to navigate. A major infrastructure plan could cut travel time in half.
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Goes To China
Chinese president Xi Jinping invited Kim for the 4-day visit. The two leaders could use the visit to coordinate ahead of a second summit between the U.S. and North Korea.
Sen. Kamala Harris Considers ‘A Collection Of Factors’ Related To Possible 2020 Bid
As her memoir The Truths We Hold hits shelves, the California senator tells NPR that family and the country’s need for “real leadership” will weigh into her decision whether to run for president.
Kamala Harris’s ‘The Truths We Hold’ Demonstrates What’s Wrong With Campaign Books
Though not a literary masterpiece, the California senator’s book is effective as a campaign tool: She makes an argument for a chance at the presidency — like the prosecutor she is.
Nevada Death Row Inmate Found Dead In Apparent Suicide
Scott Dozier, 48, twice bypassed death by lethal injection against his own wishes. On Saturday afternoon, he was found hanged from an air vent in his cell.
George, Reclusive Hawaiian Snail And Last Of His Kind, Dies At 14
While he was but one very lonely Achatinella apexfulva, his death takes place amid a crisis for Hawaii’s native snails, whose populations have been decimated by invasive species.
Former Uber Driver Pleads Guilty To 2016 Killing Rampage In Michigan
“I’ve wanted to do this for quite a while,” Jason Dalton explained in court on Monday, putting an end to jury selection. He faces life without parole for killing six people between transporting fares.
Despite 70,000 Furloughed IRS Workers, White House Vows Refunds Will Be Issued
The tax collecting agency is one of those affected by the partial government shutdown, but the White House says it will issue refunds, reversing previous government policy.
Childbirth Injury Led A New Mom To Start A Parenting Podcast ‘To Feel Less Alone’
Hillary Frank struggled after a childbirth injury left her in chronic pain for months. Her podcast The Longest Shortest Time, and her book Weird Parenting Wins aim to give other parents a voice.
Venezuelan Supreme Court Judge Denounces Maduro Government, Flees To U.S.
Judge Christian Zerpa fled with his wife and daughter and denounced President Nicolás Maduro’s re-election. Venezuela’s highest court said Zerpa left to avoid an investigation into sexual misconduct.
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Israel Arrests 5 Teenage Suspects In Fatal Stoning Of Palestinian Woman
The arrests in the fatal attack on a Palestinian woman last year has highlighted a rift between Israel’s security establishment and hawks in the settler community.
Cyntoia Brown, In Prison For Murder, Is Granted Clemency By Tenn. Governor
Brown’s supporters say she was a victim of human trafficking who has remade herself while in prison — and on Monday, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam agreed.
Why This Charity Has Stopped Asking For Money
In 2017, No Lean Season raised nearly $12 million to help farmhands in Bangladesh travel to the city to find jobs when fields lay fallow. Now they’re saying “no” to donations. What happened?
Spacey Appears In Court Over Sexual Assault Case Involving Busboy In Nantucket
“A not guilty plea was entered on the defendant’s behalf,” the district attorney’s office says. Spacey is accused of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old man in the summer of 2016.
Ginsburg Misses Supreme Court Arguments For First Time After Cancer Surgery
The 85-year-old liberal justice underwent surgery for cancer last month and also recently broke several ribs after a fall.
Gabon Says Coup Attempt Is ‘Under Control’ After Soldiers Seized Radio Station
Armed soldiers took control of a state radio station early Monday morning and broadcast a statement saying the nation was under their control and that a new leader would be chosen.
U.S.-China Trade Talks Restart Ahead of March Deadline
The U.S. has imposed a quarter trillion dollars in tariffs on Chinese goods since the trade war started last year.
Saudi Woman Seeks Asylum, Fears Family Will Kill Her
Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun’s real-time Twitter pleas for help go viral as she begs for refugee status, citing domestic abuse. Thai lawyers have filed an injunction to prevent her deportation.
What Iowa Democrats Want In A 2020 Candidate: Someone Who Can Beat Trump
Older voters and younger voters, former Clinton supporters and Bernie Sanders fans, all say they want a candidate who is electable. “I want somebody to get Trump out of there,” said Marilynn Leggio.
CBS Names Legendary Producer Susan Zirinsky As Head Of News
The president of CBS News, David Rhodes, is stepping down and will give way to the CBS producer and documentary-maker. Zirinsky will be the first woman to head CBS News.
Extreme Temperatures May Pose Risks To Some Mail-Order Meds
Loretta Boesing is on a mission to make sure prescription drugs delivered by mail are safe and effective. The life of her son — and others who order medicine by mail — could depend on it, she says.
White House Adds To List Of Border Demands As Shutdown Continues
The White House has sent its latest offer of a new border security package to the Democratic-controlled House, and the price tag has grown even larger.
Golden Globes: ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ And ‘Green Book’ Win Big
Andy Samberg and Sandra Oh hosted an upbeat Golden Globes ceremony, but several of the winning films raised uncomfortable questions about race and responsibility.