Representatives for President Nicolás Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaidó are slated to hold direct talks in Norway this week aimed at breaking months of political gridlock.
Taiwan Celebrates Same-Sex Marriage With A Mass Wedding Banquet
More than 1,000 people participated in the banquet, where 20 couples were married. Taiwan passed legislation this month recognizing same-sex marriages on the island.
Teva Pharmaceuticals Agrees To $85 Million Settlement With Oklahoma In Opioid Case
Oklahoma’s attorney general had filed a lawsuit against the Israel-based company for its alleged role in fueling the opioid crisis.
Bart Starr, Green Bay Packers Quarterback And ‘Ice Bowl’ Hero, Dies At 85
Starr, a hall-of-famer, was the first quarterback in history to win five NFL championships. He died Sunday in Birmingham, Ala.
Likely Tornado Kills At Least 2 In Oklahoma
The storm struck the city of El Reno late Saturday night, causing severe damage to a motel and mobile home park.
Tired Of Being ‘Dope Sick,’ A Drug User Gets Help From Police To Get Sober
“Just continually putting people in jail, that’s not doing anything for them,” says an Everett, Wash. police officer who connected with one drug user, Shannon McCarty, and helped her get off drugs.
Study Shows Freezing Office Temperatures Affect Women’s Productivity
Do you often hear your colleagues complain that the office is too cold or that they have to bundle up? A new study shows that women are more productive when their surrounding temperatures are higher.
‘God, Please Help Her’: Indian Parents Agonize Over Radicalization Of Their Children
ISIS has radicalized people around the world. But even with one of the world’s largest Muslim populations, India has had very few cases of radicalization — until recently. Most cases are in the south.
Beer Archaeologists Are Reviving Ancient Ales — With Some Strange Results
From pre-Incan to Viking-inspired to a George Washington porter, these beer scientists devote their resources toward re-creating age-old flavors. And sometimes that leads to some sticky situations.
Why Suburban Moms Are Delivering Your Groceries
After two master’s degrees and three children, Hilary Gordon is one of the women who now make up more than half of the contractors at food delivery apps like Instacart. NPR spent a day with her.
47 States Call On Betsy Devos To Forgive Student Loans For Disabled Veterans
Attorneys general from 47 states, three U.S. territories and the District of Columbia have asked the Department of Education to make loan discharge for permanently disabled veterans automatic.
President Trump Arrives In Japan For Inaugural State Visit Under New Emperor
Trump will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, attend a sumo wrestling match and go to an imperial banquet hosted by Emperor Naruhito.
Rolling To A Halt: Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally Ends 30-Year Tradition
Motorcyclists with the veterans advocacy group Rolling Thunder Inc. will gather in Washington, D.C., for the last time this weekend. The group cites financial issues as its main reason for quitting.
European Elections Will Be A Test For Nationalist Parties Hoping To Remake The EU
“I believe this is the first time since the beginning of European integration that this European Union could actually break apart,” center-left Dutch politician Frans Timmermans warned this month.
In Rural West Texas, Illegal Border Crossings Are Routine For U.S. Citizens
In some remote border towns in Texas along the Rio Grande, U.S. citizens cross back and forth for medical care in Mexico. It’s a technically illegal reality that local Border Patrol acknowledges.
What’s Your Purpose? Finding A Sense Of Meaning In Life Is Linked To Health
Researchers found that people who did not have a strong life purpose were more likely to die than those who did — specifically more likely to die of cardiovascular diseases.
On The Campaign Trail, These Are Hot Spots Candidates Can’t Resist
In early primary and caucus states, there are well-known places — diners, fairs, union halls — where candidates connect with voters. Here are some of the classics and a few new spots.
Theresa Burroughs, Voting Rights Activist, Dies At 89 In Alabama
“Disappear? We’re not going to do that,” she said. She went 10 times to the courthouse before the registrar would sign her up to vote. Then she worked to guard the right and never missed an election.
San Francisco Police Union Demands Chief’s Resignation Over Raid Of Journalist’s Home
The union said San Francisco Police Chief William Scott knew of the journalist’s press status, and deceived the author of the search warrant.
Judge Blocks Trump Use Of Emergency Power To Build Border Barrier With Military Funds
Judge Haywood Gilliam in Northern California granted a preliminary injunction against moving $1 billion in Defense Department funds intended for anti-drug activities.
Colorado Caps Insulin Co-Pays At $100 For Insured Residents
A new law, signed by the governor earlier this week, is aimed at helping diabetics afford the lifesaving medication.
Police Say They Have ‘Subway Brake Bandit,’ Who Stopped Trains Without Reason
New York transit officials think he would surf on top of a train, get into the operating cabin, and then yank the emergency brake. The train would be delayed, along with others on that line.
Wisconsin Man Sentenced To 2 Life Terms For Kidnapping Teen, Murdering Her Parents
The case drew national attention as a search for 13-year-old Jayme Closs ended when she escaped captivity and led authorities to her kidnapper.
Trump Orders An Additional 1,500 Troops To The Middle East
The Pentagon would not say where the troops would be sent, other than that they would not be heading to Iraq and Syria. Some of the forces have already arrived in the region.
At $2.1 Million, New Gene Therapy Is The Most Expensive Drug Ever
The Food and Drug Administration approved a new gene therapy for a rare but devastating genetic disorder. The drugmaker says the cost is worth it because it’s a one-time treatment that saves lives.
Threat Of Nationalist Wins In EU Vote Tests Germany, A Country Built On Alliances
The worldview that nations should promote their interests over those of the international community poses a challenge for Germany, a country built on partnerships.
Kenya’s Judges Uphold Laws That Criminalize Gay Sex
A three-judge panel made a unanimous ruling on Friday that outraged the LGBTQ community. People convicted of homosexual acts will continue to face the threat of up to 14 years in prison.
How Disney Princesses Influence Girls Around The World
A researcher wanted to see how girls of different nationalities perceived the idea of a princess.
Chef Mario Batali Pleads Not Guilty In Boston Assault And Battery Case
Batali stepped away from his restaurants and TV appearances after accusations of sexual harassment. He’s now facing a charge he forcibly kissed and groped a woman at one of his restaurants in 2017.
Barr Is Investigating The Investigators: Will He Find Wrongdoing Or Political Fuel?
Attorney General William Barr may reveal what he discovers as he looks into the origins of the Russia investigation, the president says. Democrats complain about information being “weaponized.”
$19.1 Billion Disaster Aid Bill Stalled After Republican Blocks House Vote
Rep. Chip Roy objected to a procedural vote on a bipartisan $19.1 billion disaster aid bill, forcing Congress to wait until June to finish work on the legislation.
Missouri Governor Signs Ban On Abortion After 8 Weeks Of Pregnancy
The bill makes no exception for cases of incest or rape and follows the approval of similar restrictions in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and Ohio.
Optimism After Daylong Meeting On Efforts To Fix Boeing 737 Max
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration hinted it could recertify the plane to fly passengers again by as soon as late June, but he would not commit to a timetable.
In Midst Of Opioid Crisis, FDA May Block New Addiction Drug From Market
A quirk in the law gives an older opioid addiction treatment “orphan drug” status — and a period of exclusive market access. That may prevent some new therapies from reaching patients for years.
Harvey Weinstein ‘Reaches $44 Million Deal’ With Accusers
About $30 million would compensate women who have accused him of sexual misconduct as well as former employees of Weinstein Co. and studio creditors, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Biden, Sanders Highlight Familiar Split In Democratic Party
The former vice president is calling for unity and compromise, a restoration, of sort, of what Democrats view as normalcy. For Bernie Sanders and his supporters, that’s hardly enough.