Total migration to Europe has gone down substantially since its peak in 2015. Meanwhile, migration patterns have shifted, as Italy closes its ports amidst an increase in anti-immigrant populism.
Judge Hands Setback To Conspiracy Theorist Corsi In His Suit Against DOJ
A federal judge declined to assign himself to a case as sought by Jerome Corsi as part of a lawsuit against Robert Mueller. Corsi has said he rejected a guilty plea with prosecutors.
Scientists Have ‘Hacked Photosynthesis’ In Search Of More Productive Crops
Scientists have re-engineered photosynthesis, a foundation of life on Earth, creating genetically modified plants that grow faster and bigger. They hope it leads to bigger harvests of food.
How The Federal Shutdown Is Affecting Health Programs
As the partial closure of the government continues, here’s a look at the affected programs that have a bearing on health and health care.
Troops To Be Deployed To Border To Build And Upgrade 160 Miles Of Fencing
The Department of Homeland Security has asked the Pentagon to provide additional active-duty troops to work on barriers in Arizona and California.
‘An Irony’: Shutdown Fight Over Border Security Takes Toll On Immigration Enforcement
The president has demanded billions for a border wall, but the ensuing standoff is taking a growing toll on immigration enforcement, including the online database that lets employers screen workers.
Pelosi Retakes Gavel As House Speaker With New Session Of Congress
A significant power shift begins in Washington with Democrats taking control of the House of Representatives. The incoming speaker plans votes on bills to reopen the government and new rules.
Death Toll Rises As New Details Emerge In Danish Train Accident
Investigators believe the passenger train hit an empty truck trailer that was being carried on a freight train going in the opposite direction.
Bernie Sanders Responds To Allegations Of Sexism, Harassment By Aides During 2016 Race
“We will do better next time,” the U.S. senator from Vermont and former presidential candidate said. As Sanders considers whether to run in 2020, new allegations from his 2016 campaign have emerged.
Introducing ‘The Masked Singer,’ Featuring Television’s Hottest Peacock-Hippo Battle
Fox’s The Masked Singer, based on a South Korean show, is a little like American Idol — if all the contestants were celebrities hidden inside college mascot costumes.
If A Worm Makes You Sick, Can This Cup Of Tea Cure You?
The parasitic infection schistosomiasis affects 200 million people a year but is deemed a “neglected tropical disease.” A new study pays attention, comparing drug treatment with cups of wormwood tea.
Sailboat From U.S. Teen’s Doomed Round-The-World Attempt Found Drifting Off Australia
“My heart skipped a beat. It brought back many memories — good and not so good”: Seeing her boat Wild Eyes brought back a flood of emotions, says Abby Sunderland, who’s now 25.
North Korean Diplomat In Italy Goes Into Hiding, Says Intelligence Agency
South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers in Seoul on Thursday that Ambassador Jo Song Gil escaped the North Korean embassy in Rome with his wife in early November.
Trial Begins For 11 Suspects In Killing Of Saudi Journalist Khashoggi
Saudi Arabia’s Public Prosecutor says it is seeking the death penalty for five of the suspects in the grisly killing of Jamal Khashoggi last year in Turkey.
Zinke’s Handwritten Resignation Note: A Bear To Read, A Bone To Critics
The outgoing interior secretary wrote his resignation letter in thick red ink. Now critics are piling on for his handwriting and his policies.
The New Congress Has A Record Number Of Women — But Very Few Republican Women
While Democratic women are smashing records for serving in office, the GOP is grappling with how — and how much — to work on boosting its women candidates.
‘Captain’ Daryl Dragon Of Musical Duo Captain & Tennille Dead At 76
The ’70s pop group was known for hits including “Love Will Keep Us Together,” “Lonely Night” and “Muskrat Love.” Dragon and musical partner Toni Tennille were married for almost 40 years.
China Becomes First Country To Land On Far Side Of Moon, State Media Announces
China’s lunar lander, Chang’e 4, successfully touched down on the far side of the moon Thursday morning.
Senate Sets Mid-January Confirmation Hearings For Attorney General Nominee
William Barr, nominated by President Trump to become attorney general, will face the Senate Jan. 15 and 16. If confirmed, Barr will replace acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker.
Senate Confirms Trump’s Census Bureau Director Nominee Steven Dillingham
In a unanimous voice vote on Wednesday, the Senate confirmed a new permanent head of the Census Bureau who will oversee the 2020 census and inherit seven lawsuits over a new citizenship question.
Mexican Archaeologists Discover Pre-Hispanic Temple of ‘The Flayed Lord’
Stone carvings dating back 1,000 years suggest gruesome rituals tied to beliefs about fertility and long life.
China Takes Wind Out Of Apple iPhone Sales
Apple cut billions from its revenue estimates amid slower sales in China. In August, Apple became the first firm worth $1 trillion, but its stock is down more than 30 percent in the past three months.
Despite Huge Backlogs, The Government Shutdown Halts Most Immigration Court Hearings
Hundreds of thousands await hearings in the already-congested system. Those delays could help some cases but hurt many others.
Search Continues For Suspect in 7-Year-Old Houston Girl’s Shooting
Jazmine Barnes was driving with her family early Sunday morning when they were fired upon by a man in a reddish pickup truck, according to police.
Images Reveal A ‘Snowman’ At The Frigid Outer Reaches Of Our Solar System
Scientists say Ultima Thule, a newly explored world out beyond Pluto, is a relic from our solar system’s earliest days.
Was Something In The Water? Cleveland Seeks Answers After Air Passengers Fall Ill
Six passengers were stricken on the Tampa-bound flight, prompting Cleveland airport officials to shut down and clean water fountains.
Judge Dismisses San Bernardino Shooting Lawsuit Against Facebook, Google, Twitter
Family members and victims of the 2015 mass shooting in California had accused the tech companies of knowingly supporting ISIS and helping the group spread its radical beliefs.
To Get Mental Health Help For A Child, Desperate Parents Relinquish Custody
Doctors told Toni and Jim Hoy their young son needed intensive, specialized care away from home — institutional services that cost at least $100,000 a year. Insurance wouldn’t cover the cost.
With $73 Million Deal, Christian Pulisic Is Most Expensive U.S. Soccer Player Ever
Chelsea Football Club will pay Borussia Dortmund millions to acquire the 20-year-old U.S. national team standout and Pennsylvania native.
The New Acting Interior Secretary Is An Agency Insider And Ex-Oil Lobbyist
As Ryan Zinke steps down amid a string of ethics investigations, his deputy David Bernhardt — a former oil-industry lobbyist and a polarizing figure — will take over at the Department of the Interior.
U.S. Ambassador Visits American Who Was Arrested In Russia On Suspicion Of Spying
Russia’s Federal Security Service says it arrested Paul Whelan last week. Family members say he was visiting Moscow to attend a wedding, not to steal secrets.
Romney Promises To Speak Out Against Trump On Matters Of ‘Significance’
On the eve of his swearing-in, the incoming senator from Utah sharply criticized the president in a Washington Post op-ed.
Activists Brace For 2019 Abortion-Rights Battles In The States
The stakes are higher with a newly configured U.S. Supreme Court. Abortion-rights opponents say they’re ultimately hoping to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Democrats Unveil Changes To House Rules On Debt Ceiling, Ethics
The new rules include automatically increasing the debt ceiling when a new budget is passed and setting up a committee on climate change.
Climate Change Is Bad For Peru’s Pastures … But There’s A 1,200-Year-Old Fix
Climate change has shrunk the wetlands in the Andes where livestock graze. Could reviving ancient water systems bring back the grass?
Train Accident Kills At Least 6 People In Denmark
“Ordinary Danes on their way to work or heading home from the Christmas holidays have had their lives smashed,” Prime Minister Lars Loekke Rasmussen said.