The White House adviser disregarded the Hatch Act by repeatedly criticizing Democratic candidates while speaking in her official capacity, the Office of Special Counsel finds.
Chris Froome’s 6-Hour Surgery ‘A Success,’ Team Says; Cyclist Crashed At 34 MPH
“First things first, the surgery was a success,” Team INEOS doctor Richard Usher said a day after Froome, the four-time Tour de France winner, suffered multiple fractures during a training ride.
‘Giants Of The Monsoon Forest’ Explores The Lives Of Working Elephants In Asia
With details at once compelling and disturbing, geographer Jacob Shell describes the lives of the elephants of mountainous Myanmar and northeastern India that haul timber or transport people.
Tankers On Fire In Gulf Of Oman After Suspected Attack
All 44 crew members from both vessels were reportedly rescued and sustained only minor injuries. The incidents come weeks after reports of attacks on four tankers that the U.S. has blamed on Iran.
WHO Weighs Declaring Global Health Emergency As Ebola Spreads In Africa
The latest outbreak has killed nearly 1,400 people in Democratic Republic of the Congo, but new cases in neighboring Uganda have raised further concern at the World Health Organization.
Ban On Abortion Funding Stays In House Bill As 2020 Democrats Promise Repeal
Presidential candidates oppose the Hyde Amendment, which bars federal funding for abortion services. But House Democrats kept it in a spending package that’s expected to pass in the coming days.
Federal Grants Restricted To Fighting Opioids Miss The Mark, States Say
The U.S. government has doled out at least $2.4 billion in state grants since 2017, specifically targeting the opioid epidemic. Yet drug abuse problems seldom involve only one substance.
As Legal Battle Persists, Census Citizenship Question Is Put To The Test
Close to a half million households in most of the U.S. are receiving letters for a last-minute experiment gauging how adding a citizenship question could affect how people respond to the 2020 census.
A Tense Calm Settles Over Hong Kong After Violence Between Police And Protesters
Most people appear to have abandoned the protests after riot police moved in with tear gas and rubber bullets to break up demonstrations against a proposed extradition law.
FBI Probing Why Some U.S. Tourists Have Died Mysteriously In The Dominican Republic
There are similarities in the rash of deaths. Most are described as happening suddenly, and several after an alcoholic drink.
Trump: If Offered Dirt By Foreign Government On 2020 Rival, ‘I Think I’d Take It’
President Trump dismissed such outreach as “oppo research” and contradicted his own FBI director, saying he would “maybe” notify the bureau — “if I thought there was something wrong.”
6 Suspects Detained In Shooting Of Former Baseball Star David Ortiz
Dominican Republic authorities say security video footage indicates a plot to kill the popular retired slugger. Ortiz is reported to be recuperating in a Boston hospital where he was flown.
The Swap: Less Processed Meat, More Plant-Based Foods May Boost Longevity
A new study of 80,000 people finds that those who ate the most red meat — especially processed meats such as bacon and hot dogs — had a higher risk of premature death compared with those who ate less.
Spain’s Top Soccer League Fined For Using App To Spy On Fans In Fight To Curb Piracy
The country’s data protection agency said La Liga’s popular app was systematically accessing phones’ microphones and geolocation data to find out which bars were showing unlicensed match broadcasts.
The St. Louis Blues Beat The Boston Bruins 4-1 In Stanley Cup Final
The Blues were a last place team in January. Now they are NHL champions for the first time in their franchise history.
House Panel Votes For Contempt For Barr, Ross As Justice Dept. Holds Back Documents
As Congress was holding a hearing on contempt for two Cabinet secretaries, the Justice Department said that it would not surrender materials sought by oversight committee Chairman Elijah Cummings.
Trump Will Play Ball With MLB On Cuban Players If League Helps With Venezuela
The White House tells NPR it is willing to talk with MLB about letting Cuban players play in the U.S. without defecting, but the administration wants the league’s help with the crisis in Venezuela.
As Polar Ice Cap Recedes, The U.S. Navy Looks North
The Pentagon has long acknowledged climate change has broad implications for national security. That is especially clear in the Arctic, where melting ice is opening new shipping lanes.
Trump Administration Seeking To Overhaul Forest Management Rules
The U.S. Forest Service is proposing changes to a landmark environmental law that would allow it to fast-track some forest management projects, including logging and prescribed burning.
‘One Giant Leap’ Explores The Herculean Effort Behind The 1969 Moon Landing
Fifty years after Apollo 11’s historic moon landing, journalist Charles Fishman tells the story of the 410,000 men and women who helped make the mission a success.
Ex-MSU Dean Who Oversaw Larry Nassar Is Found Guilty Of Multiple Charges
A jury convicted William Strampel, who led the College of Osteopathic Medicine, on three charges, including two counts of willful neglect. He was cleared of second-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Rural Health: Financial Insecurity Plagues Many Who Live With Disability
Having to come up with $1,000 unexpectedly can be a challenge for anyone. NPR’s recent poll on rural health found that especially true for one group: people with disabilities.
N.C. Man Pleads Guilty To Killing 3 Muslim College Students; Video Is Played In Court
Prosecutors played a cellphone video from the night of the killings. Two of the victims were a married couple, hoping to work in dentistry; the third was attending N.C. State.
5-Year-Old Dies In Uganda As Ebola Spreads From Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Uganda’s Ministry of Health says the dead boy’s brother, 3, and grandmother, 50, also tested positive for Ebola. The 5-year-old and his mother had been in Democratic Republic of the Congo days ago.
New William S. Burroughs Book Sheds Light On The Literary Legend’s Influence On Music
Relying on a wealth of research and documents, Casey Rae deftly maps out how one of America’s most controversial literary figures transformed the lives of many notable rock musicians.
‘Unraveling’ Sings A Cohesive, Unsettling Song
Brian Evenson’s new collection brings together stories that have appeared in literary fiction, speculative fiction and horror publications — and yet they flow together into a disturbing whole.
Report: Russia Exploits Western Legal Systems, Institutions To Its Advantage
The U.S.-based Free Russia Foundation accuses Russia of “infiltrating the fabric of democracy,” using international law and accounting firms, think tanks and institutions.
Why Food Reformers Have Mixed Feelings About Eco-Labels
Grocery stores are full of food with labels that appeal to a consumer’s ideals, like organic, cage-free or Fair Trade. But there’s often a gap between what they seem to promise and what they deliver.
Newer Democrats Oppose Plan To Give Lawmakers A Raise
Members of Congress have not had a pay increase in 10 years, and supporters of the raise argue their salaries need to keep up with the cost of living. Opponents say that should not be a priority.
More Wildfires Bring Focus On How All That Smoke May Harm Firefighters
Wildland firefighters face a growing danger from smoke, as wildfires become more frequent and intense. It’s a hazard that scientists and fire agencies are only beginning to understand.
Southern Baptists Vote To Hold Churches More Accountable For Mishandling Abuse Claims
At their annual meeting held in Birmingham, Ala., the Southern Baptist Convention approved changes making it clear that individual churches can be expelled for covering up abuse cases.
Hong Kong Police Use Tear Gas, Rubber Bullets In Clash With Protesters
In a continuation of mass demonstrations that began over the weekend, thousands of mostly young protesters blocked lawmakers, forcing a delay on debate over a controversial extradition bill.
Cleveland Area Rattled By 4.0 Magnitude Earthquake
Nearly 9,000 Ohio residents reported feeling tremors because of an earthquake centered under Lake Erie. Since 1823, the northeastern Ohio seismic zone has had “moderately frequent earthquakes.”
International Protests Mount As Peru Moves Ahead With New Airport Near Machu Picchu
The government is banking on more tourism after it replaces the outdated airport in Cuzco with a gleaming new facility near the mouth of the Sacred Valley. And that’s what conservationists fear.
U.S. Women’s Soccer Sets 13-0 FIFA Record In First Game, Beating Thailand
No World Cup team, men or women, had ever scored 13 goals before. Alex Morgan of the U.S. scored five.
Democrats Introduce Bill Allowing Shooting Victims To Sue Gun Industry
The Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act aims to repeal federal a 2005 law known the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act but faces long odds of becoming law.