Beachside in Santa Monica, Calif., Earl Sweatshirt spoke with NPR’s Ari Shapiro about memorializing his father, working through anger and his latest album, Some Rap Songs.
Not So Sweet: Climate Change Means Slow-Growing Sugar Maples, Study Finds
If the snowpack keeps dwindling around northeastern maple trees, it’s possible that by the end of the century, proper conditions for making maple syrup might no longer exist, a new study suggests.
With An Eye On Oscars, Netflix Sent ‘Roma’ To Theaters First
Alfonso Cuarón’s acclaimed movie has been part of an ongoing battle over who gets to premiere movies: streaming services like Netflix, or theaters?
Outrage Intensifies Over Claims Of Gene-Edited Babies
Concerns over a Chinese scientist’s claim that he created the first gene-edited babies grow with more questions about whether it worked and the possible harm he may have inflicted on the twin girls.
Poll: Republicans Are Only Group That Mostly Sees Mueller Probe As A ‘Witch Hunt’
Most Americans see the special counsel’s Russia investigation as fair, but 7 in 10 Republicans don’t — and are using the president’s terminology to dismiss it, an NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll finds.
Melbourne Vehicle Attack Suspect Pleads Guilty To Murder
Saeed Noori killed one person and injured 16 others in the Australian metropolis last year when he rammed an SUV into a throng of pedestrians. Now, nearly a year later, he has admitted his guilt.
Kevin Hart Bows Out As Oscars Host Amid Backlash Over Past Tweets
“I’m sorry that I hurt people,” the comic said, referring to anti-gay tweets he had posted years earlier. He had initially refused to apologize, only to announce hours later that he was stepping down.
New Southwest Border Arrests Jump 78 Percent In November
The Trump administration blames unfavorable judicial rulings for encouraging an increase in illegal crossings.
Trump Picks Heather Nauert, Former Fox News Anchor, As U.N. Ambassador
From Fox & Friends to the State Department, and now possibly to the United Nations. President Trump says he will nominate the former journalist to be America’s next U.N. ambassador.
No New Trial For Border Agent Acquitted Of Killing Mexican Teen, U.S. Prosecutors Say
Two separate juries deadlocked on charges stemming from an October 2012 cross-border shooting by a border agent.
Native Americans On Tribal Land Are ‘The Least Connected’ To High-Speed Internet
New Census Bureau estimates underscore the digital divide facing Native Americans living on reservations or other American Indian land in the U.S.
New Congresswoman Will Pay Her Interns $15 An Hour. Is That A Big Deal?
“Time to walk the walk,” Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted. “Very few members of Congress actually pay their interns. We will be one of them.” With new appropriations, other members may soon join her.
Baltimore’s New Police Commissioner Would Be City’s 5th In 4 Years
The Baltimore Police Department’s reputation is in tatters with the community after a series of scandals ranging from officer misconduct to corruption.
Trump Administration Aims to Boost Energy Production, Cut Protections for Sage Grouse
The Interior Department is moving forward on revisions to Obama-era conservation plans for the greater sage grouse. The changes would ease restrictions on energy development.
Robot Punctures Can Of Bear Repellent At Amazon Warehouse, Sickening Workers
The can contained capsaicin – the chemical that makes chili peppers fiery. The incident comes amid scrutiny of conditions at the sprawling warehouses used to deliver goods at ever-faster speeds.
John Bolton: U.S. Won’t ‘Turn A Blind Eye’ To China’s Trade Practices
The arrest and possible extradition of a Chinese business executive highlights trade practices that national security adviser Bolton says will be a major focus of U.S.-China trade talks.
Buzzcocks’ Pete Shelley Dies At 63
The British singer and guitarist was one of the punk rock’s first stars and perhaps its greatest songwriter.
Trump’s EPA Plans To Ease Carbon Emissions Rule For New Coal Plants
The Trump administration wants to reverse a rule that would have required new coal plants to have expensive technology to capture their carbon dioxide emissions.
Job Market Looks Healthy Despite Other Signs Of Trouble For The Economy
Private analysts forecast that the U.S. unemployment rate remained at a nearly 50-year low of 3.7 percent in November and that the economy added 190,000 jobs. That’s below October’s gain of 250,000.
N.C. GOP Leader Open To New Election As Fraud Investigation Continues
The head of North Carolina’s Republican Party says he would “not oppose” a new election in the state’s 9th Congressional District if allegations of fraud by a GOP operative prove true.
U.S. Catholic Priest Charged With Sexually Abusing Boys In Philippines
The Rev. Kenneth Hendricks faces charges in Ohio — where he was previously based — of engaging in illicit sexual conduct in foreign places, a federal crime.
Prosecutors File First U.S. Charges Stemming From 2016 Panama Papers Leak
U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman says the defendants “had a playbook to repatriate un-taxed money into the U.S. banking system.”
Census Bureau To Test How Controversial Citizenship Question Affects Responses
The bureau wants to know if it should hire more workers and adapt marketing for the 2020 national head count because of any negative impact from a citizenship question.
Senate Confirms Kathy Kraninger As CFPB Director
The White House official has been confirmed as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new chief over objections by critics who highlighted her lack of experience in consumer protection.
On Netflix, Chef Samin Nosrat Goes Global To Demystify ‘Salt Fat Acid Heat’
In her four-part show, James Beard award-winning food writer and chef Samin Nosrat travels the globe, talking to home chefs to learn more about the four essentials of great food.
Report: Facts About Migrants Don’t Always Match What The Headlines Say
‘The Lancet’ looks at everything from the potential spread of infectious diseases to the impact on the economy of the country where migrants and refugees have arrived.
George H.W. Bush Receives Final Funeral In Houston
Bush’s grandson George P. Bush remembered his grandfather as gracious, decent and humble, in the final public memorial ceremony for the 41st president.
Yemen Peace Talks Begin In Sweden, As Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
Houthi rebels and the Yemeni government agreed to a prisoner swap, setting a positive note for the start of the talks. These are the first peace talks in more than two years.
Congress Punts Shutdown Fight Deep Into December
Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill are still fighting over President Trump’s demand to include $5 billion for a border wall in the annual spending bill and have until Dec. 21 to get a deal.
George H.W. Bush’s Mixed Legacy In A Reagan-Era Scandal
Bush, as Ronald Reagan’s vice president, was deeply knowledgeable about the Iran-Contra scandal, yet insisted he played “no operational role.” As president, he pardoned some involved.
When And Where Fruit Flies First Bugged Humans
Drosophila melanogaster is a mainstay of genetics labs, but its wild origins have been mysterious. Scientists have now traced the pesky fly to a particular fruit — a human favorite 10,000 years ago.
The Golden Globe Nominations: Still Weird, But Not Tipsy Quite Yet
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the nominees for the Golden Globes on Thursday morning. There were strong showings for FX, HBO and Amazon, and for films not even out yet.
California Gives Final OK To Require Solar Panels On New Houses
Single and small multi-family homes must include solar panels starting in 2020. Recent extreme weather events such as wildfires and drought make the need clear, a state official says.
Dow Drops 750 Points Amid Worries Over U.S.-China Tensions
U.S. stock markets plunged again Thursday after a Chinese technology executive was arrested in Canada, escalating U.S.-China tensions. The Dow’s dive followed a fall of 799 points Tuesday.
Aboard The 4141 Train, Bush To Get Final Ride Through Texas Countryside
Union Pacific Locomotive 4141 will take Bush’s body to College Station, Texas on Thursday. He will be laid to rest at the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library Center at Texas A&M University.
Chicken Diplomacy: How President Bush Went For The Gut In The Former USSR
The first Bush administration left the former Soviet Union with a taste for dark meat American chicken. It’s all because of a Soviet food shortage, a U.S. surplus, and a deal with President Gorbachev.