Jazz 966 is a senior center by day, but, on Friday nights, it transforms into a swinging jazz club catering to seniors who love to hear live music.
‘We’re Fighting For Our Lives’ — Patients Protest Sky-High Insulin Prices
The price of insulin keeps going up. For people with Type 1 diabetes, high prices can be a life and death issue. Now a grassroots movement is pushing for change.
Exercise Wins: Fit Seniors Can Have Hearts That Look 30 Years Younger
Why develop an exercise habit now? Because 75-year-olds who’ve been doing it for decades may have the cardiovascular systems of people in their 40s and the muscles of 20-somethings, researchers found.
The Russia Investigations: Maybe The End Is In Sight. Maybe It Isn’t
Suggesting that special counsel Robert Mueller is tightening the net has become a fashionable take lately. But last week’s developments may not mean Mueller’s investigation is winding up.
China Summons U.S. Ambassador Over Arrest Of Huawei CFO
Meng Wanzhou was detained during a layover in Vancouver. The U.S. government says a subsidiary of Huawei violated U.S. sanctions with Iran, and that the company deceived financial institutions.
Not Time To ‘See The Winter Wonderland’: N.C. Governor Says To Stay Off Roads
Up to a foot of snow is expected to fall across the southern Appalachians and nearby foothills in North Carolina and Virginia through Sunday night.
How A Shorter Sea Ice Season Is Changing Life In The Arctic
Climate change is so dramatic in northern Alaska that the effects on hunting and erosion are very real to people who’ve lived their whole lives there.
For One Rural Community, Fighting Addiction Started With Recruiting The Right Doctor
While opioids get all the attention, rural communities struggle with substances like meth and alcohol too. One clinic is building up capacity to treat all of them, using both medicine and counseling.
All The Criminal Charges To Emerge So Far From Robert Mueller’s Investigation
President Trump has called the Russia investigation a “witch hunt,” but more than 30 people have been charged. Many of those who’ve been accused, however, may never go to trial.
‘Absolutely Brutal’: Why White House Runs Aren’t For Everyone
Deval Patrick passed on running for president this week, saying the campaign process is too “cruel.” He’s right — there are a lot of downsides to running for president.
Meet Mark Milley, Trump’s Pick For Joint Chiefs Chairman
The Army general has a voracious appetite for history — and Boston sports teams. If approved by the Senate, the 60-year-old Massachusetts native will take the helm next summer.
Cargo Ship Saves 29-Year-Old Sailor In South Pacific After Her Boat Flips
On Wednesday, Susie Goodall was 2,000 miles west of South America when her boat capsized in heavy wind, breaking its mast and knocking her unconscious.
Police Deploy Armored Vehicles, Tear Gas Against Paris Protesters; Hundreds Detained
Protesters took to the streets of the French capital on Saturday in the fourth demonstration since unrest began in November.
Chief Of Staff John Kelly To Leave White House At The End Of The Year
The retired Marine Corps general sought to bring discipline and process to a chaotic White House but ultimately could not put a check on President Trump’s desire to go unmanaged.
Stampede At Italian Nightclub Leaves At Least Six People Dead And Many Injured
Most of those killed were minors attending a rap concert. Officials have not determined what caused the stampede, but there are reports of pepper spray being used inside of the club.
Trump Appoints Gen. Mark Milley Chairman Of The Joint Chiefs Of Staff
Milley, currently the Army Chief of Staff, will succeed Gen. Joseph Dunford.
Will Ethiopia’s Democratic Awakening Catch On Next Door In Eritrea?
Ethiopia has stunned the world with its reforms. Eritreans face steep challenges if they want to follow suit.
Dear Internet: Goats In Sweaters Are Cuter Than Kittens In Mittens
A woman from Iowa began taking pictures of goats in sweaters in Bangladesh and India. The owners thought she was crazy. But her work has made a difference in the lives of the locals, in a good way.
What You Need To Know About The New Manafort And Cohen Court Documents
Prosecutors have revealed a little more about cases involving Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman and his former lawyer. Both men are looking at prison time, but there’s more to the story.
Voting By Mail Is On The Rise, But Could Alleged N.C. Election Fraud Change That?
Election fraud happens, but not the kind President Trump talks about with people voting twice. It’s most common with mail votes. Experts are warning of a backlash to a method 1 in 5 voters now uses.
What The Ebbs And Flows Of The KKK Can Tell Us About White Supremacy Today
With the spate of racist mass violence in recent years, it’s helpful to consider past waves of white supremacist activity in the United States and what, exactly, caused those ebbs and flows.
China Scholars Demand Protection For Threatened New Zealand Academic
Anne-Marie Brady is a professor at the University of Canterbury, and says she has been the victim of a campaign of intimidation in her home country after publishing research critical of China.
A Gentle, Agonized Response To Trump’s Rage About Journalists
Joshua McKerrow is a photojournalist at Capital Gazette in Annapolis, Md.; five of his colleagues where shot and killed this summer. After an angry presidential tweet, he shared a story of loss.
Angela Merkel’s Party Elects A Successor As She Begins Her Exit From German Politics
On Friday, the Christian Democratic Union chose its general secretary, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, a strong Merkel supporter.
Charlottesville Jury Convicts ‘Unite The Right’ Protester Who Killed Woman
James Alex Fields rammed his car into counterprotestors in 2017, killing Heather Heyer and injuring several other people. He was convicted of first degree murder and other charges.
Ex-Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen Should Get ‘Substantial Prison Term,’ Feds Say
Prosecutors acknowledged that Cohen has been cooperating with cases in New York City but nonetheless said the crimes he has admitted committing are serious enough to warrant prison.
Friendly Fire Killed Sheriff’s Sergeant At Thousand Oaks, Calif., Shooting Scene
Sgt. Ron Helus was struck by five bullets from the suspect’s weapon. But it was a sixth shot, fired by another law enforcement officer, that proved fatal.
Pakistan Ousts 18 Aid Agencies. Human Rights Minister Tweets ‘They Must Leave’
The groups asked to close down operations include Catholic Relief Services, World Vision and Plan International.
Trump Golf Club Allegedly Employed Undocumented Immigrants
Two employees worked with falsified papers at the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey, their lawyer said. The president has visited the club more than 70 times since taking office.
World’s First Insect Vaccine Could Help Bees Fight Off Deadly Disease
American foulbrood is an infectious disease that devastates honeybee hives. Scientists say they’ve created a vaccine for it, despite a big hurdle: Bees don’t have antibodies.
UNAIDS Report: 9 Million Are Likely HIV Positive And Don’t Know It
That’s why public health officials are urging people to “know your status.” But if they learn they are HIV positive, there isn’t always a clear path to treatment.
Foreign Wives And Children Of ISIS Are Held In Syria With Uncertain Future
Kurdish officials in northeastern Syria say they are holding 550 foreign women whom they captured after defeating ISIS, as well as about 1,200 foreign children.
More Salt, Fewer Whole Grains: USDA Eases School Lunch Nutrition Rules
Advocates say the Trump administration’s rollback of nutrition requirements could lead to school meals that are inconsistent with federal dietary guidelines.
Wisdom The Albatross, World’s Oldest Wild Bird, Lays Another Egg
Wisdom is known to be at least 68 years old and nests each year at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. She survived a tsunami and is believed to have laid nearly 40 eggs over her life.
Oil Prices Jump After OPEC Agrees To Bigger-Than-Expected Production Cut
Ignoring pressure from President Trump to keep the oil flowing, OPEC, Russia and other producers have agreed to cut production. They hope to stem a 30 percent drop in oil prices in recent weeks.
Trump Picks William Barr, Attorney General Under H.W. Bush, To Return To DOJ Helm
The Justice Department veteran served as attorney general under President George H.W. Bush and now serves as a corporate lawyer. He’s said to hold an expansive view on executive power.