A majority of Hispanics say they are dissatisfied with the way things are going in the country, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center.
U.S. Officials ‘Harden’ Border With Mexico To Prepare For Migrant Caravan
Several lanes of northbound traffic from Tijuana will be closed to install “port hardening infrastructure equipment.” U.S. Customs and Border Protection says drivers should expect delays.
2 Electric Utilities Reported Problems Minutes Before Deadly Wildfires Began
Both Pacific Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison had warned customers that the companies might need to shut off power because of heightened fire risks.
U.K. And EU Finally Agree On Brexit Text, But It’s Already Getting Slammed
Negotiators for the U.K. and the European Union have a draft agreement laying out how the U.K. will leave the EU next March, but the agreement still needs to be ratified by both parties.
Watch The Leonid Meteor Shower This Weekend
Hopefully you don’t have anything planned between midnight Saturday and 3 a.m. Sunday because with a clear calendar and clear skies you should be able to catch a glimpse of a few meteors.
CNN Sues Trump Administration To Restore Jim Acosta’s Press Credentials
The White House suspended the reporter’s credentials following a contentious news conference last week during which President Trump called him a “rude, terrible person.”
U.K. Reaches Draft Brexit Deal With EU — But It May Be A Tough Sell
The British prime minister’s office confirmed the deal Tuesday without offering details. But that did not silence Theresa May’s critics at home, many of whom have already expressed opposition.
Cases Of Mysterious Paralyzing Condition Continue To Increase, CDC Says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating 252 cases of acute flaccid myelitis and has confirmed 90 cases. One or more viruses is suspected, but CDC says the cause is unknown.
There’s No Copyrighting Taste, Rules EU Court In Dutch Cheese Case
Unlike literary or musical works, the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled, the taste of a food depends on who’s tasting it.
Do You Know Someone Missing As The Camp Fire Burns?
Authorities estimate hundreds could still be missing in Northern California’s Camp Fire. Are you searching for a friend or loved one, or do you know someone who is?
In Tight Race, Maine Republican Sues To Block State’s Ranked-Choice Voting Law
Rep. Bruce Poliquin’s lawsuit claims the state’s ranked-choice voting law violates the U.S. Constitution because the candidate who gets the most votes may not ultimately be declared the winner.
Janelle Monáe Is The 21st Century’s Time Traveler
Monáe’s work reminds us that we don’t need to be tied to one vision of the future: We can create worlds that help us process current hierarchies and others that try to break out of those structures.
China’s Building Spree In Poor Nations: Does It Really Help The Local Economy?
There are a lot of state secrets when it comes to the billions of dollars worth of roads, hospitals and more. Satellite images of night lights may offer some insights into their value.
Sri Lankan Supreme Court Blocks President’s Bid To Dissolve Parliament
Controversy has roiled Sri Lanka since Maithripala Sirisena fired his prime minister and suspended Parliament. He also aims to replace lawmakers entirely — but Tuesday’s ruling has stayed that plan.
How Big Is Amazon? Its Many Businesses In One Chart
Amazon means shopping. It also makes movies and smart locks, publishes books, operates stores, and helps other companies deliver packages and run websites. How many Amazon brands will you recognize?
California’s Camp Fire Becomes The Deadliest Wildfire In State History
At least 42 people have died in the Northern California blaze that burned through the town of Paradise with shocking speed.
CHART: Election Recounts Are Rare, Reversals Almost Unheard Of
The fact that Florida currently has three statewide recounts underway is exceptional in American politics. Between 2000-2015, only three races flipped after statewide recounts.
Firearms And Dementia: How Do You Convince A Loved One To Give Up Their Guns?
It’s estimated that nearly half of all Americans over 65 own a gun or live with someone who does. And 7 million in the U.S. have dementia, a number that’s expected to double within two decades.
Rep. Steve King Denied Comparing Immigrants To ‘Dirt’ — Audio Says Otherwise
The Weekly Standard reported last week that the Iowa Republican had publicly made the comparison, but King accused the magazine of lying and challenged it to release audio — so the Standard did.
How Schools Can Reduce Sexual Violence
Teaching teens what their peers are really up to is a new evidence-based way to promote less risky behavior around sex and alcohol.
A Third Rail No More: Incoming House Democrats Embrace Gun Control
Dozens of Democratic candidates who ran in competitive suburban House districts this election year bluntly called out the need for more gun control. And many of them won.
Police Fatally Shoot Black Security Guard Who Detained Suspected Shooter
A police officer arriving on the scene shot and killed Jemel Roberson, a uniformed security guard who had detained a suspect after a shooting in a suburban Chicago bar.
Maryland Says Matthew Whitaker Appointment As Acting Attorney General Is Unlawful
As part of an ongoing lawsuit over the Affordable Care Act, Maryland requested a preliminary injunction that would declare Rod Rosenstein the acting attorney general instead.
Democrat Kyrsten Sinema Wins Arizona Senate Race, Flipping Second GOP Seat
Sinema is the first woman Arizona has elected to the Senate ever, and the first Democrat the state elected to the chamber in 30 years. She’ll make history as the first openly bisexual senator.
Alexander Hamilton’s Heirlooms Loaned To Philadelphia Museum
Personal artifacts of a Founding Father will be on display in Philadelphia through March 2019. They were loaned by a fifth great-grandson.
Want A Private Jet? Mexico’s Next President Has One Up For Sale
Andrés Manuel López Obrador, known as AMLO, vowed that if elected he would fly commercial — not on the presidential jet. As his inauguration approaches, he’s looking for a buyer.
Close Elections: Fla. Judge Calls Out Fraud ‘Rhetoric’; Georgia Nears Deadline
Recounts are underway in the close Florida races for governor and Senate. Georgia counties have to report results by Tuesday evening, which could move the race for governor closer to a final result.
Stocks Start The Week With A Plunge, Dragged Down By Tech Shares
The Dow fell more than 600 points, or 2.3 percent, Monday. Investors are said to be worried about signs that the global economy may be slowing, even though the U.S. economy is faring well.
Commercial Satellites Reveal North Korean Missile Base
The previously undisclosed base contains networks of tunnels used to hide and fuel mobile missiles. Intelligence agencies believe there are some 20 similar bases scattered throughout North Korea.
Violence Flares After Israeli Operation In Gaza Turns Deadly
Sunday’s operation in the Gaza Strip left one Israeli and seven Palestinians dead. A day later, Israel and militants in Gaza traded hundreds of rockets and mortar shells.
Megafires More Frequent Because Of Climate Change And Forest Management
Dry weather and strong winds mean that what would have been small blazes in the past are now monster fires. And more people live in harm’s way.
Vatican Insists U.S. Bishops Put Off Vote On Their Response To Sexual Abuse Crisis
“At the insistence of the Holy See, we will not be voting” on a standard of conduct and other actions, said Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Counting The Bugs And Bacteria, You’re ‘Never Home Alone’ (And That’s OK)
Ecologist Rob Dunn’s new book describes the tiny life forms, helpful and risky, that live in different parts of the home, including on floors and in water faucets, basements and heating systems.
Rohingya Repatriation Set To Begin, As Amnesty Revokes Award To Aung San Suu Kyi
A long-planned deportation of refugees from Bangladesh back to Myanmar is set to begin this week. Rohingya are reportedly fleeing refugee camps to avoid being sent back to the country they escaped.
Canada Has Heard Recordings Of Khashoggi’s Death, Trudeau Confirms
“Canada has been fully briefed up on what Turkey had to share,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in Paris, becoming the first Western leader to acknowledge the audio recordings.
Sourdough Hands: How Bakers And Bread Are A Microbial Match
In Robert Dunn’s new book, Never Home Alone, he explores our symbiotic relationship with food: Not only do we impact the bacteria in our food, but the microbes in our food imprint our bodies.