President Trump signed a bipartisan legislative package that will take steps to combat and prevent drug use and overdoses in America.
Saudi Crown Prince Calls Khashoggi Killing ‘A Heinous Crime’
Discussing a killing that has caused some to view him with suspicion, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said at the “Davos in the Desert” investment forum that it “cannot be justified.”
Gibson Guitars Names New Leadership And Exit From Bankruptcy
On Tuesday, Gibson Brands — maker of those iconic guitars — announced a new leadership team who will guide the company through its planned exit from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
‘They Deserve Justice’: Mother Of India’s #MeToo Speaks Out
Women across India have recently been going public about sexual assault and harassment. Many say they draw strength from the struggle of one woman: Bhanwari Devi.
D.C. Attorney General Launches Civil Investigation Into Catholic Archdiocese
Karl Racine ordered the probe after the archdiocese released a list of priests “credibly” accused of child sex abuse over a decades-long period.
Japanese Journalist Is Freed After 3 Years As Captive In Syria
Jumpei Yasuda was taken hostage by al-Nusra Front, the al-Qaida affiliate in Syria, in 2015. Japanese officials say he was freed on Tuesday and is now in Turkey.
What Is A Nationalist In The Age Of Trump?
“America First” has been a Trump mantra for years. The suggestion that the U.S. has been fleeced by foreigners has been his appeal to all those who find talk of “globalism” unsettling or threatening.
Democrats Vow To Rein In Trump Administration If They Win The House
Democrats plan to launch oversight investigations of the Trump administration — a congressional duty that House Republicans resisted.
Nevada GOP Sen. Heller — Once A Trump Critic — Now Embraces President In Tight Race
Heller is considered the most vulnerable Republican in the 2018 midterms. He’s defending his vote on the GOP health care bill and touting a close relationship with the president.
Opioid Deaths May Be Starting To Plateau, HHS Chief Says
Overdose deaths started to level off near the end of 2017 and are “finally bending in the right direction,” says Alex Azar, secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, citing early data.
Willa Weakens To Tropical Depression, Moves Inland Over Western Mexico
The storm has been rapidly downgraded after making landfall as a Category 3 hurricane. It is forecast to dissipate by Wednesday afternoon.
A Winning Ticket In S.C. For $1.6 Billion, The Largest Jackpot In Lottery History
The drawing was Tuesday at 11 p.m. ET. The odds for holding the winning ticket are about 1 in 302 million.
Dodgers’ Bullpen Collapses, Giving Red Sox 1-0 World Series Lead
Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi got whatever he wanted Tuesday night, going 4-5, and pinch-hitter Eduardo Nunez cracked a three-run home run in the seventh inning, putting the Dodgers away.
In Florida And Georgia, Heated Campaigns For Governor Boil Over In Controversies
Two of the most closely watched races in the country have been roiled over alleged voter suppression, racist ads and newly ignited controversies over the Confederate flag and even Hamilton tickets.
U.S. Apprehended Record Number of Migrant Families At Southwest Border
A record number of migrant families arrived at the Southwest border over the last year, despite the Trump administration’s effort to deter illegal immigration by separating families at the border.
What’s Going On With That Bizarre Rectangular Iceberg?
It’s getting a lot of attention because of its unexpected angles and straight lines. A sea ice specialist explains why it formed this way.
FACT CHECK: President Trump’s False Claims On Migrant Caravan, Tax Cuts
President Trump has been keeping fact-checkers busy with his campaign claims of Middle Eastern migrants and a 10 percent middle-class tax cut.
How One Colorado Town Is Tackling Suicide Prevention — Starting With The Kids
Eight of the top ten states with the highest suicide rates are in the Mountain West. Grand Junction, Colo. has launched an ambitious effort starting in the schools to try and address the problem.
Bolton Affirms U.S. Intent To Pull Out Of Arms Treaty With Russia
The national security adviser said the U.S. will leave the INF Treaty “in due course” — and that President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin would like to speak directly again next month.
Republican Voter Suppression Efforts Are Targeting Minorities, Journalist Says
Ari Berman of Mother Jones warns that a Republican strategy to tighten access to the ballot box could have a major impact on the 2018 elections. “It could be tainted by voter suppression,” he says.
California Judge Cuts Award To $78.5 Million In Monsanto Weedkiller Case
The jury had awarded $250 million in punitive damages and $39.25 million in compensatory damages to a groundskeeper who contracted cancer after spraying a powerful version of the weedkiller Roundup.
Man Sentenced In Germany For Poisoned Baby Food Scheme
The 54-year-old got more than a dozen years after confessing to poisoning baby food with an antifreeze ingredient, putting the jars on store shelves and then trying to extort money from supermarkets.
A 24-Year-Old Midwife Was Taken Hostage In March — And Killed This Month
The International Committee of the Red Cross has announced this latest killing of one of their employees in the unsettled northeast of Nigeria.
Sandra Day O’Connor Says She Has Dementia, Withdraws From Public Life
O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, says she has been diagnosed with “the beginning stages of dementia, probably Alzheimer’s disease.”
‘Glimmer Of Hope’ Provides A Blueprint For Launching Social Change
With a new collection of essays, the 25 founders of March For Our Lives return the subject of the Parkland shooting and gun violence to national consciousness just in time for midterms elections.
Evidence Shows Khashoggi Was ‘Brutally Murdered,’ Turkish President Erdogan Says
Turkey’s leader rejected Saudi Arabia’s claim that the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was an accident. He said 18 suspects under arrest in Saudi Arabia should face justice in Turkey.
Republican Gun Store Owner And Legislator Campaigns For Medicaid Expansion In Idaho
Idaho is one of three conservative states where voters will decide in November whether to buck the GOP’s resistance to the Affordable Care Act and implement its Medicaid expansion for adults.
Uber’s Online-Only Restaurants: The Future, Or The End Of Dining Out?
Uber has helped create about 800 “virtual restaurants” in the U.S. — eateries that only exist online. Uber says its delivery service helps restaurants grow, but some in the industry see downsides.
Here’s How Russia Runs Its Disinformation Effort Against The 2018 Midterms
Court documents, intelligence reports and other official accounts have now created the most comprehensive picture yet of one key aspect of the “active measures” targeting the West.
Florida’s Governor Race Could Be A Test For Trump
Democratic candidate for governor Andrew Gillum has been polling just ahead of Republican Rep. Ron DeSantis in Florida. While DeSantis has full Trump support, Gillum draws progressive enthusiasm.
Explosive Device Mailed To Liberal Philanthropist George Soros’ New York Home
The device was safely detonated by a bomb squad. The case has been handed over to the Joint Terrorism Task Force Division of the FBI.
Supreme Court Blocks Commerce Secretary Questioning In Census Lawsuits For Now
The Supreme Court granted the Trump administration’s request to temporarily shield Wilbur Ross from facing questioning under oath in challenges to the 2020 census citizenship question.
From ‘Lyin’ Ted To ‘Beautiful’: How Trump And Cruz Found Political Love
Donald Trump once accused Ted Cruz’s father essentially of being linked to the assassination of John F. Kennedy. On Monday, he flew to the Texas senator’s hometown and gave him his full endorsement.
A.I. Produced ‘Portrait’ Will Go Up For Auction At Christie’s
The print, called Edmond de Belamy, is a blurry depiction of what could be a “a man of the church” floating within a gilt frame. In place of the artist’s signature is a math equation.
What Trump’s Threat To End A U.S.-Russia Nuclear Arms Treaty Means For Putin
The 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty marked the end of the Cold War. The Kremlin may want to leave the agreement, too.
Microplastics Are Turning Up Everywhere, Even In Human Excrement
A very small study shows that microplastics are in human waste in many parts of the world. While it’s not entirely clear what that means for our health, it might be a sign that we need to pull back.