Jim McGrath, spokesman for the Bush family, tweeted out a photo on Sunday night showing the service dog Sully lying before the former president’s flag-draped coffin.
Store, Warehouse And Delivery Workers: NPR Wants To Hear From You
Is your job associated with shopping? Calling all retail, warehouse, customer service and delivery workers. Please fill out our survey to help NPR understand the changing retail workforce.
Soyuz Rocket Launches, Docks Successfully To Relief Of NASA, Russia Space Agency
A Russian, an American and a Canadian were aboard the spacecraft when it lifted off from Russia’s Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazkahstan. It’s the first launch since a failed mission in October.
Qatar Will Pull Out Of OPEC, As Rift With Saudi Arabia Deepens
Qatar made the announcement early Monday — the same day it informed OPEC it is withdrawing from the group. The country says it wants to focus on producing natural gas.
Anti-Immigrant Party Breaks Socialist Stronghold In Spain
The Vox Party had remained on the fringes since its founding four years ago but on Sunday, its right-wing anti-immigration platform lead to a 12-seat victory that could shift the balance of power.
How Much Protein Do You Really Need?
Protein snacks and supplements are popular, but unless you’re an extreme athlete or recovering from an injury, you may already get enough protein in your diet. Here’s how to tell how much you need.
Remembering George H.W. Bush’s Lighter Sides
The nation’s 41st president loved horseshoes, went skydiving, and of course, was a self-proclaimed “sock man.”
Kids With Concussions Can Phase In Exercise, Screen Time Sooner Than Before
No longer do kids with concussions need to sit in dark rooms for days on end. For the first time in nearly a decade, the nation’s pediatricians have loosened their guidance on concussion recovery.
George H.W. Bush’s Life Has Plenty Of Lessons For Today’s Politics
People who worked with Bush valued his character, manners and experience. That, they said, led him to be successful in managing the end of the Cold War — and current leaders could learn from that.
Paul Sherwen, Renowned Cycling Commentator, Dies At 62
Sherwen’s voice became almost inextricable from the Tour de France for English speaking fans after a stellar career as a competitor. He covered the world’s most famous cycling event for 33 years.
James Comey To Testify Privately To The House Judiciary Committee
The committee will release a transcript of Comey’s deposition, during which he is expected to answer questions about the FBI’s investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server.
NYPD Finds ‘Wanted’ Man: Clumsy Proposer Who Lost Engagement Ring
New York City police used social media to reunite an engagement ring with the couple (so far publicly unidentified) who dropped it in a grate in Times Square.
What We All Forget (If We Ever Knew) About The Political Career of Bush 41
Even with a public figure this durable, many facets of the story fade with time. That’s a pity, because the greater meaning of anyone’s life is often contained in the things others forget.
NFL’s Chiefs Cut Player Seen Attacking Woman — After Video Becomes Public
“Earlier this year, we were made aware of an incident involving running back Kareem Hunt. … The video released today confirms that fact. We are releasing Kareem immediately,” the Chiefs said Friday.
French President Holds Security Meeting On Yellow Vest Protests
The demonstrations have drawn hundreds of thousands of people across the country who say the cost of living in France has risen too high.
Trump Leaves G-20 With China Trade Truce, Plans To Cancel NAFTA Ahead Of New Pact
The deal pauses a tariff increase that had been planned to take effect New Year’s Day. President Trump called the meeting with China’s president “amazing and productive.”
Office Real Estate Is A Game Of Chance For New House Members
Incoming House freshmen drew numbers for where their new offices would be in January. Luck determined whether they’d get a room with a view or one in the rafters.
How A Corporation Convinced American Jews To Reach For Crisco
On Hanukkah, many Jews fry potato pancakes called latkes in oil or maybe schmaltz. But a century ago, one company saw an opportunity to make the Jewish fat of choice truly American: Crisco.
Neil DeGrasse Tyson Rejects Claims Of Sexual Misconduct
Three women have accused the astrophysicist of inappropriate behavior. One says she quit her job on his TV show Cosmos because of it.
Meet Greece’s Marine Trash Collectors Diving To Keep Their Sea Beautiful
Ocean litter is a global problem. These Greeks are acting locally to clean up the Aegean.
‘Well-Read Black Girl’ Turns Books Into Community
With her new anthology, Glory Edim says she wants to “capture the energy and vibrancy of what it means to be a black woman in the literary space.”
George H.W. Bush To Lie In State At The Capitol And Be Buried In Texas
Ceremonies and services for the former president will be held through Thursday, concluding in College Station, Texas, where he’ll be buried at his presidential library.
Amid Fraud Allegations, State Election Board Won’t Certify North Carolina House Race
In question are thousands of absentee ballots that were never mailed back, largely affecting black and American Indian voters. The board cited “claims of irregularities and fraudulent activities.”
President George H.W. Bush’s Choice Of Bold, Whimsical Socks Made Him A Style Icon
The former president’s choice of socks were often a colorful counterpoint to his conservative suits and attire.
Utah Voters Approved Medical Marijuana, Now State Lawmakers Want A Rewrite
Voters in Utah voted to legalize medical marijuana this year. Now state lawmakers are meeting to rewrite the provisions, but supporters of the initiative say lawmakers are overstepping.
Presidents And Former Colleagues React To George H.W. Bush’s Death
While politicians praised his service to the country, former President George W. Bush called him “the best dad a son or daughter could ask for.”
DeVos’ New Sexual Assault Guidelines Are Open For Public Comment
In this week’s roundup: News from the Ed Department; more parents are taking out loans for their kids in college; and two lawsuits were also filed this week.
At G-20 And At Home, A Test For Saudi’s Crown Prince: Can He Survive Khashoggi Fallout?
The summit marks a test of how far world leaders will seek to distance themselves from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the wake of the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Know Your Washington Buzzwords
Deficit? Debt? Shutdown? Debt ceiling? NPR offers a guide to some of the political and economic terms you’re likely to hear.
Medicare To Cut Payments To Nursing Homes Whose Patients End Up Back In The Hospital
Medicare’s incentive program to discourage nursing homes from discharging patients too quickly will also give bonuses to facilities that have fewer rehospitalizations.
Dolce & Gabbana Ad (With Chopsticks) Provokes Public Outrage in China
In response to the three controversial videos, many Chinese are calling for a boycott of the brand — although Chinese ads aren’t always respectful of other cultures, either.
George H.W. Bush’s Wartime Experience Shaped His Approach To Politics
The World War II generation had a sense of serving the country together and also shared a belief in professionalism, one historian says. Still, Bush was not afraid to get personal with campaign foes.
Ex-Dallas Officer Charged With Murder Of Unarmed Black Neighbor
Amber Guyger is believed to be the second Dallas police officer charged with murder in the past 45 years. She faces up to life imprisonment if convicted.
7 Convicted In Assassination Of Honduran Environmental Activist
Berta Cáceres was killed in western Honduras in 2016 and her murder brought renewed attention to the dangers environmentalists face in Central America.
New Mexico Resident’s ID Temporarily Rejected as ‘Foreign’ By D.C. Clerk
A spokeswoman for the Washington courts system apologized for a failure to recognize New Mexico as a state.
Trump Administration Says Companies Can ‘Incidentally Harass’ Marine Mammals
It’s a decision opposed by environmental groups, who say the blasts could harm marine animals, and some coastal communities, who fear it could be a precursor to offshore drilling.