On Friday evening, a gunman in Tallahassee, Fla., opened fire at a yoga studio, killing two people and injuring five others before killing himself, police said.
Nigerian Army Cites Trump In Its Defense Of Killing Protesters
The U.S. president’s words encouraging soldiers to open fire at rock-throwing migrants appeared in a tweet from Nigeria’s military, which has reportedly shot at Shiite demonstrators.
FACT CHECK: Migrants Are Not Overwhelming The Southwest Border
Days before the midterm elections, President Trump threatened to close the Southwest border to asylum-seekers. Immigration experts say his remarks were filled with false and misleading statements.
5 Questions About Rocks And Guns
Asked on Thursday if active duty soldiers being sent to the border with Mexico would fire on migrants who throw rocks, Trump said he hoped not. On Friday, he said soldiers would arrest them instead.
House Democrats Push Harder On Trump’s Role In Locating New FBI Headquarters
After meeting with Trump last January, FBI officials agreed to rebuild on their current site, a tract near the Trump hotel, precluding any potential private sector competition.
U.S. Is About To Reinstate Iran Sanctions. Here’s What That Means
Come Monday, the Trump administration plans to restore the full measure of sanctions that were lifted with the Iran nuclear deal. You probably have questions about the situation. We have answers.
NFL Cheerleader Kneels During National Anthem
The cheerleader may be the first NFL squad member to take a knee, a move that football players have used to protest racial inequality and police brutality.
Despite Warnings, FDA Approves Potent New Opioid Painkiller
Critics, including some leading anesthesiologists, say the drug is unnecessary, and they worry it will be diverted and abused. The Food And Drug Administration says it is addressing safety concerns.
Judge Rules Native Americans In North Dakota Must Comply With Voter ID Law
The judge said allegations made by Native Americans seeking a waiver from the law gave the court “great cause of concern.” But he was not willing to change election laws at the 11th hour.
As Spain’s Immigration Rises, More Women Arrive With Experiences Of Sex Abuse
Experts say nearly every woman migrating to Spain from Africa is sexually abused along the way. They sometimes arrive pregnant or with infants conceived on their journey, often a result of rape.
She Chose To ‘Go Flat’ And Wants Other Breast Cancer Survivors To Know They Can Too
After her double mastectomy, writer Catherine Guthrie came to embrace her new body, without breast reconstruction. But, she has learned, women have to push the medical system to support this choice.
Protesters Delay Release Of Pakistani Woman Acquitted For Blasphemy
Asia Bibi’s sentence was overturned this week, prompting protests by hard-line religious groups. They are calling for Bibi to be killed, along with the three judges who issued the verdict.
Jamal Khashoggi’s Fiancee Calls For Saudis To Return His Body At Memorial In D.C.
Jamal Khashoggi’s fiancée, Hatice Cengiz, was the main speaker at the memorial, which ended with a prayer for the slain Washington Post columnist.
When Boys Can’t Be Boys
Black men don’t get seen as adults. Black boys don’t get treated like kids. Meanwhile, a certain class of men can float in and out of either category as the need arises.
Mario Segale, Inspiration For Nintendo’s Hero Plumber, Has Died
Mario Segale never sought the spotlight, despite inspiring one of the most recognizable characters in the world: Super Mario.
How A Dog Could Stop The Global Spread Of Malaria
One scientist is training the ultimate disease watchdogs — canines that can smell the disease’s parasites living inside a person’s blood.
Chinese Bus Plunged Into River After Passenger Assaulted Driver
State media says a brawl between a passenger and driver in Chongqing caused the bus to crash into the Yangtze River, killing 15 people.
Harvard Discrimination Trial Is Ending, But Lawsuit Is Far From Over
An opinion could come in early 2019. Both sides say they plan to appeal, which means the fate of affirmative action policies could once again end up in the hands of the Supreme Court.
Democrats Say House Majority Would Mean Investigative Barrage, Not Impeachment
The leadership of key committees, including those on intelligence, the judiciary and oversight, might flip from Trump-friendly Republicans to Democrats less sympathetic to the president.
In Governors’ Elections This Year, Republicans Have A Lot To Lose
We tapped our network of political reporters and editors across the country to bring you an analysis of every one of the 36 gubernatorial races in 2018. Here’s what they said.
Big Tobacco Spends Big To Block A Tax And Medicaid Expansion In Montana
If the state’s ballot initiative to fund Medicaid’s expansion passes, it will mean a $2-per-pack increase in taxes on cigarettes and a new tax on electronic cigarettes.
Tennessee Inmate Executed After Choosing The Electric Chair
The inmate had challenged the constitutionality of lethal injection execution. His lawyer said he chose electrocution because he expected it to be less painful than the drug method.
U. Of Maryland Board Of Regents Chair Resigns, Fallout Continues From Athlete’s Death
“My continued presence on the board will inhibit its ability to move Maryland’s higher education agenda forward,” James Brady said, after outrage over the decision not to fire the football coach.
Citizenship Question May Be ‘Major Barrier’ To 2020 Census Participation
In focus groups for the U.S. census, some participants identified the citizenship question as a significant reason why they would avoid taking part in the head count.
GOP Closing Arguments For 2018: Four Ways To Handle Trump
President Trump is not on the ballot but the midterm elections are a referendum on him. GOP candidates are using four strategies to discuss their close, not so close or nonexistent ties to Trump.
Trump Escalates Immigration Issue Days Ahead Of Elections With White House Remarks
President Trump addressed what the White House called a “crisis” of illegal immigration on Thursday, underscoring what has become the central focus of his midterm election campaign.
How Long Should Older Moms Wait Before Getting Pregnant Again?
As a woman ages, choosing when to try for a second or third child means weighing fertility odds against the risks of getting pregnant again too soon. A new study provides more data to help decide.
What To Look For In The Last Jobs Report Before The Elections
The midterm elections are days away, and Friday’s jobs report will give voters a final glimpse of the strength of the economy. A key recurring question: Is wage growth finally picking up?
Waiting For Opportunity To Get In Touch
NASA mission managers haven’t heard from the Martian rover Opportunity since June. A dust storm interfered with communication but the storm is over now and engineers hope to hear from the rover soon.
A Call For A Cease-Fire In Yemen Makes News. Its Catastrophe Doesn’t
Observers offer three key reasons why the world isn’t paying heed to what a UNICEF official calls a “living hell for its citizens and their children”
Ethiopia Swears In First Woman Supreme Court Chief
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has appointed several women to senior government posts, part of a wave of reforms since he came into office last April.
Oregon Voters To Decide Fate Of Sanctuary Law
A bipartisan sanctuary law that Oregon lawmakers passed easily in 1987 is now subject to a repeal vote.
‘Combative, Tribal, Angry’: Newt Gingrich Set The Stage For Trump, Journalist Says
Atlantic journalist McKay Coppins says Gingrich “set a model for future Republican leaders” by engaging in extreme partisanship while serving as speaker of the House.
The EPA Says Farmers Can Keep Using Weedkiller Blamed For Vast Crop Damage
The Environmental Protection Agency has given farmers the OK to continue to spray the controversial weedkiller dicamba. The chemical is prone to blowing in the wind and damaging other vegetation.
Immigrating To The U.S.? Get Ready For A New Gut Microbiome (And Maybe More Pounds)
Hmong immigrants began losing native bacteria in their guts soon after arriving in the U.S., a change associated with more obesity. Eating an American diet plays a role but doesn’t explain everything.
Suspect Pleads Not Guilty In Deadly Pittsburgh Synagogue Attack
Setting up the case for a jury trial, Robert Bowers pleaded not guilty to all 44 counts against him in connection with Saturday’s massacre at the Tree of Life Synagogue that resulted in 11 deaths.