A broad executive order issued Monday is supposed to help consumers get better estimates of health care costs. But whether it will be a game-changer depends on the details, health care analysts say.
Migrant Children Moved From Border Patrol Center After Outcry
Reports of children detained in crowded and unsanitary conditions long beyond the maximum legal limit have created a new controversy over the administration’s immigration policies.
Treasury Department Launches Investigation Into Delays Behind Harriet Tubman $20 Bill
Prompted by a request by Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., the department’s acting inspector general said he will look into what led to a postponement of the abolitionist’s appearance on the note.
Another American Tourist Death Reported In The Dominican Republic
At least eight Americans vacationing on the island have died since summer 2018. Vittorio Caruso of Glen Cove, N.Y., is reported to have died there this month.
Monarch Butterflies Born In Captivity Have Trouble Migrating South, Study Says
A researcher made the discovery after ordering monarchs from a breeder. To help them, experts recommend planting milkweed.
Oregon Republicans Are On The Lam Over A Climate Bill
Senate Republicans in Oregon have refused to come to the Capitol, denying the legislature the quorum needed to vote on a cap-and-trade bill. The state police has been sent to retrieve them.
Instagram Advertising: Do You Know It, When You See It?
“Micro-influencers” work with big companies to sell products on social media. Consumer groups are increasingly concerned that many posts on Instagram and platforms aren’t clearly marked as ads.
What Are Iran’s Options In The Standoff With The U.S.?
Iran shot down a U.S. drone. The U.S. launched a cyberattack and put new sanctions on Iran. Here is a look at the deepening crisis from Iran’s standpoint.
How Georgia Became A Surprising Bright Spot In The U.S. Solar Industry
Solar is booming in Georgia, and it’s not because of state mandates supporting renewable energy or concerns about climate change. Instead, powerful market forces are driving the growth.
Trump Administration Pushes To Make Health Care Pricing More Transparent
President Trump is issuing an executive order intended to force hospitals to disclose prices. A lot of work remains to turn this order into a regulation, and the industry is resisting the move.
Thousands Of ISIS Fighters Must Be Tried Or Let Go, U.N. Rights Chief Says
Also, the family members of suspected fighters “should be repatriated, unless they are to be prosecuted for crimes” according to international standards, Michelle Bachelet said.
‘I Couldn’t Continue On’: A Former Jehovah’s Witness On Leaving The Faith
“I felt like everything that had mattered to me was gone,” Amber Scorah says of her decision to leave the Jehovah’s Witness community she grew up in. Her new memoir is Leaving the Witness.
Trump Levels New Economic Sanctions On Iran’s Leaders
Trump said that “hard-hitting” sanctions will cut off the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his office from certain financial assets.
Imagining A Dismal Future, ‘Years And Years’ Says Plenty About The Present
The six-part BBC series airing on HBO follows one British family over the course of 15 years of upheaval, beginning in 2019. The unsettling show imagines the dismal future that liberals fear.
Elite Runners’ Gut Microbe Makes Mice More Athletic — Could It Help The Rest Of Us?
Researchers identified a strain of bacteria that flourishes in the guts of athletes after exercise. When transferred to mice, it gave a big boost in endurance. Could runners’ probiotics be on the way?
How The Chow Mein Sandwich Claimed A Small Slice Of New England History
This quirky concoction, which traces its decades-old roots to Fall River, Mass., took off when Chinese restaurants adapted their menus to appeal to European textile workers. And people still love it.
Supreme Court Orders Documents Unsealed In Death Penalty Case
The blacked-out material involves the drugs used in an Alabama execution. The release of the material was ordered after a motion filed by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and NPR.
U.S. Border Patrol Finds 4 Bodies, Including 3 Children, Near Rio Grande In Texas
An FBI agent calls it “an incredibly heartbreaking situation.” Three of the deceased were children — one toddler and two infants — and the other was a 20-year-old woman.
They Thought This HIV Strategy Couldn’t Work. But It Did
An unprecedented five-year study aimed to find out whether the treatments to stop the spread of HIV in the West would work in sub-Saharan Africa.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban On Trademarking ‘Immoral,’ ‘Scandalous’ Words, Symbols
The decision paves the way for a clothing line, FUCT, to get its trademark. But the justices were split on how far is too far and which words they would find to be the most vulgar and profane.
Eldorado Resorts Buys Caesars For $17.3 Billion
To acquire the venerable Caesars name and properties, Eldorado will part with $7.2 billion in cash and around 77 million stock shares.
Win Or Go Home: U.S. Takes On Spain In Women’s World Cup
The United States opens its round of 16 in the Women’s World Cup with a game against Spain. It’s only the second time the two teams have ever met.
At Sunday School, Jimmy Carter Extends Praise To Trump For Restraint On Iran
“I agree with President Trump on his decision not to take military action against Iran” Carter said. The former president said peace was a choice.
A New Hope: Seal Learns To Sing Star Wars Theme
Researchers say teaching seals to copy melodies might help inform speech therapy for humans.
Ethiopia Army Chief Killed In Attempted Coup, Government Says
Two attacks have left at least four officials dead, authorities say. They accuse a brigadier general who was given amnesty and released from prison.
Dave Bartholomew, A Father Of Rock And Roll, Dead At 100
The Louisiana native became a mentor to Fats Domino, transitioning from well-regarded horn player to producer and arranger of some of rock and roll’s bedrock artists.
Meet The Residents Of A Norwegian Island Who Want To Kill Time — Literally
Can time become a thing of the past? An island that sits north of the Arctic Circle enjoys 70 days of unending sunlight, and its residents argue that time is meaningless there.
Opposition Candidate Wins Again In Rerun Of Istanbul’s Mayoral Election
After results of the March election, in which the opposition party won, residents voted again on Sunday in what is widely being seen as a referendum on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Doctors Learn The Nuts And Bolts Of Robotic Surgery
Robot-assisted surgery is minimally invasive and recovery time is shorter. Those are a few reasons why more medical schools are training students how to be better robotic surgeons.
Bolton Defends Trump’s Canceled Iran Strike: Don’t Mistake Prudence For Weakness
In Jerusalem, where he’s meeting with Israeli and Russian security officials, the national security advisor says the U.S. military is “ready to go” as he warns Iran against seeking a nuclear weapon.
Tsampa: The Tibetan Cereal That Helped Spark An Uprising
This roasted barley flour has been a Tibetan staple for centuries. When China annexed Tibet in the 1950s, tsampa became a rallying point for the resistance. But will it catch on in America?
Breaking The Booze Habit, Even Briefly, Has Its Benefits
Tens of thousands of Instagram followers can’t be wrong: Curiosity about the sober life is trending. Scientists say cutting out alcohol can improve your sleep and blood pressure, and help your liver.
Politics Shape The Debate Over What To Call Far-Right Extremism
Federal authorities say far-right violence is the deadliest and most active form of domestic extremism. Now, a debate is heating up about how to define a threat the White House barely acknowledges.
‘It Hurt. And It Was Against My Will’: Trump Accuser Stands By Her Story
Advice columnist E. Jean Carroll repeats her claim that President Trump assaulted her in the 1990s, even as he tells reporters her story is “a total false accusation.”
Trump Delays Immigration Raids, Giving Democrats ‘Two Weeks’ To Change Asylum Laws
A source familiar with the president’s decision told NPR that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., called Trump on Friday night and urged him to back off the raids.
Amazon Explores Having Its Drones Provide ‘Home Surveillance’ For Customers
The tech giant is moving closer to a future in which customers order drones to hover around a home and scan for things like a garage door left open, a broken window, graffiti or a fire.