The sound of motorcycles rumbling through the nation’s capital has been a staple of Memorial Day weekend since 1988.
In Pennsylvania, People Lined Up For Free Naloxone
Across the state, volunteers in Pennsylvania distributed naloxone on Thursday. The drug reverses the effects of opioid overdose. The giveaway was part of a state plan to combat the opioid epidemic.
South Korean Company Sells Kim Jong Un Beauty Masks, Spurring Criticism
The product promises to moisturize skin with mineral water from North Korea, but some say it trivializes tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Lin-Manuel Miranda On ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ And Writing His Way Onstage
Though best-known for his auteur work, the mastermind of Hamilton and In the Heights says it was his dream to be offered a part in someone else’s musical.
Facebook Says Some Users’ Private Photos Were Accidentally Shared With Developers
In September, a Facebook “bug” allowed developers to access images people shared with friends on Facebook Stories — or images users had not even posted. Up to 6.8 million users may have been affected.
Swahili Speakers Debate Disney’s Trademark of ‘Hakuna Matata’ For T-Shirts
The song title from the film The Lion King has been trademarked by Disney since 2003. In recent weeks, Africa media has launched a discussion on whether that’s cultural appropriation.
The Education Department Is Canceling $150 Million Of Student Loan Debt
The money goes back to borrowers whose colleges shut down, in many cases because of fraud and mismanagement.
Video Catches Delivery Man In India Sampling Food He Is Delivering
At first people were annoyed at his food skimming. Then he got fired — and a debate began about whether workers in the billion dollar “to go” biz are treated fairly.
‘Beale Street’ Is A Heart-Stopping, Beautiful Story Of Love And Injustice
Moonlight director Barry Jenkins returns with a new drama about young lovers in 1970s Harlem whose lives are thrown into turmoil when one of them is falsely accused of a crime.
University Of Ghana Removes Gandhi Statue After Faculty Outcry
Early in his career, iconic Indian reformer Mohandas Gandhi made remarks demeaning black Africans. After the statue was unveiled two years ago, professors started a petition calling for its removal.
Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl To Step Down, Leaving McCain’s Seat Vacant Again
Kyl previously retired from the Senate in 2013 and indicated his return would be temporary after Sen. John McCain’s death. Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey will appoint a replacement to serve until 2020.
Iranians Are Converting To Evangelical Christianity In Turkey
Changing faith from Islam to Christianity is not allowed in Iran, but more and more Iranians in Turkey are going to church.
Michael Cohen On Trump In TV Interview: ‘The Man Doesn’t Tell The Truth’
President Trump’s former lawyer says in a new interview that he is being forced to take responsibility for Trump’s “dirty deeds” — and that the president directed Cohen to commit crimes.
Scientists Are Fighting For The Stricken Pickle Against This Tricky Disease
Downy mildew, once just a nuisance, has evolved into a devastating adversary to the pickle, as it now quickly adapts to fungicides and pickle hybrids, and can lay waste to crops in a matter of days.
‘It’s Preventable’: Sandy Hook Parents Promote App For Reporting School Threats
“We just keep knocking head against wall, [saying] ‘the warning signs are there,'” says Mark Barden, who lost his son in the Sandy Hook shooting six years ago.
Health Costs Bear Down On Families Who Don’t Qualify For ACA Subsidies
Rising costs have driven millions who don’t get a subsidy for their Affordable Care Act health plan to drop the coverage or turn to cheaper, less comprehensive — and sometimes inadequate — insurance.
Nancy Wilson, Legendary Vocalist And NPR ‘Jazz Profiles’ Host, Dies At 81
Wilson, who won three Grammy awards and recorded more than 60 albums, died at her California home Thursday after a long illness. From 1996-2005, she hosted NPR’s documentary series Jazz Profiles.
ACA Sign-Ups Have Lagged For 2019. But What Does That Mean?
The pace of enrollment in Affordable Care Act plans is slower than in past years. That could mean fewer people will have health coverage — or that more people are getting insurance via their work.
Here Are The ‘Outside The Box’ Progressive Ideas 2020 Democrats Are Pitching
The likely Democratic presidential pack is embracing ambitious economic policies, like Medicare for all and a $15 minimum wage. Those policies could drive the big debates during the 2020 primaries.
Florida Executes Inmate As Report Cites ‘Continuing Erosion’ Of Death Penalty
Both executions and death sentences have declined dramatically since their peak in the late 1990s, according to the Death Penalty Information Center.
7-Year-Old Migrant Girl Dies Of Dehydration And Shock In U.S. Border Patrol Custody
The girl’s death underscores the crisis precipitated by large groups of families seeking asylum where there are inadequate facilities to detain them.
Man Who Sexually Assaulted Woman On Plane Sentenced To 9 Years In Prison
Prabhu Ramamoorthy cried after the sentencing in Detroit on Thursday. His lawyers had called for leniency from the judge arguing, “He will suffer long after this sentence is done.”
A Trans Man Steps Into The Ring – And Wins His Debut As A Professional Boxer
After an injury forced Patricio Manuel to withdraw from the women’s Olympic boxing trials, the fighter faced a reckoning. He decided to start living publicly as a man — and rebuild his boxing career.
Yum and Yuck: The Psychology Of What We Eat…And What We Spit Out
This week on the Hidden Brain radio show, we dig into the culture and psychology that determines the foods that make us salivate and the scents that make us squirm.
‘An Indescribable Feeling’: Virgin Galactic Makes Historic Trip To Edge Of Space
Four years after another test flight ended tragically, the company is celebrating a milestone: Its manned spacecraft reached an altitude of more than 51 miles.
Suspected Strasbourg Shooter Killed By Police, French Authorities Say
The suspect had been the target of a massive manhunt since Tuesday’s deadly assault on a Christmas shopping market.
Trump Defends Hush-Money Payments In Fox News Interview
The president says he never directed his onetime personal attorney Michael Cohen to do anything wrong. Cohen pleaded guilty Wednesday to making illegal payments before the 2016 election.
Kotex Recalls Some Tampons After Reports Of Unraveling Inside Body
Some boxes of U by Kotex Sleek Tampons, regular absorbency, have a “quality-related defect” that left pieces of the tampon inside the bodies of some consumers — in some cases causing infection.
Scientists Say Gene-Edited Babies Claim Is ‘Wake-Up Call’ For World
U.S. National Academy of Medicine, U.S. National Academy of Sciences, and Chinese Academy of Sciences call for international gene-editing standards. Critics blast statement as inadequate.
As ‘Springsteen On Broadway’ Closes, Its Excellent Film Welcomes A New Audience
Springsteen has performed his one-man show over 230 times since its debut last year. But, just as the Boss bids adieu to Broadway, a new film documenting the show is set to premiere on Netflix.
Kentucky Supreme Court Strikes Down Pension Law That Sparked Teacher Protests
The decision is a major victory for state employees, as well as for state Attorney General Andy Beshear as he runs to unseat Gov. Matt Bevin, who championed the controversial law.
Voting Equipment Goes Up In Flames In Congo’s Capital As Election Approaches
The blaze destroyed voting machines and booths for 19 of Kinshasa’s 24 polling stations. But with 10 days to go, the Democratic Republic of the Congo plans to proceed with its presidential election.
Maria Butina Pleads Guilty In Foreign Agent Case, Admits Clandestine Influence Scheme
The Russian gun rights activist had sought to establish back-channel ties between the Russian government and leading U.S. conservative groups, including the Trump campaign and the NRA.
‘Congo Does Not Take Any Orders From Anybody’: Interview With President Joseph Kabila
Joseph Kabila is barred from seeking a third consecutive term as president of Congo, where elections are scheduled later this month. But he doesn’t rule out running again in the future.
A Virus Can Eavesdrop On Bacterial Communication
A researcher had an idea about viruses that was wild. And it turned out to be true.
Warring Sides In Yemen Agree To Cease-Fire In Key Port City
After week-long peace talks at a castle in Sweden, the Yemeni government and Houthi rebels have agreed to a cease-fire in Hodeidah, a strategically significant city held by the rebels.