When the Hungarian prime minister meets with President Trump on Monday, it will mark a coming together of two leaders known for their nationalist worldviews and hard-line immigration policies.
In Arizona, It’s No Longer A Felony To Own Nunchucks
A 1970s ban on nunchucks was lifted in Arizona on Friday. Nunchucks were taken off the state’s list of deadly weapons, making it no longer a felony risk to carry them in public.
World War II Veteran and Navajo Code Talker Fleming Begaye Sr. Dies At 97
Begaye was one of hundreds of Navajos recruited to develop a miltary code based on their native language during World War II.
Royals Show Off New Baby Archie’s Arches In Honor Of Mother’s Day
Meghan Markle celebrated her first Mother’s Day since giving birth six days ago. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared a photo of their new baby, with a nod to the late Princess Diana.
The Decelerator: How Do You Shutdown A Startup?
By one measure, between 30% to 40% of all startups fail. So how do you actually go about closing down shop?
Peggy Lipton, Star Of ‘The Mod Squad’ And ‘Twin Peaks’, Dies At 72
The singer and actress was best known for her roles in the 1960s counterculture police show and the 1990s crime drama. She died Saturday from cancer, “with her daughters and nieces by her side.”
How You (And Your Dog) Can Avoid Snake Bites — And What To Do If You Get Bitten
It was a warm, wet winter this year across much of the U.S., which means more snakes and a higher risk of bites. Here are some tips for avoiding vipers and their venom.
Rihanna Disrupts Luxury Fashion World, Joining LVMH With ‘Fenty’ Brand
The singer will become the first woman to start a new fashion line with the luxury group, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, and the first woman of color to lead one of its fashion houses.
‘A Million Elephants’ No More: Conservationists In Laos Rush To Save An Icon
The Laos government and conservationists estimate there are only about 800 elephants left in all of Laos, just half of them living in the wild.
Penguins and Seals Create Invertebrate Hotspots On Antarctica…With Poop
In Antarctica, researchers have found patches of life, sustained in large part by droppings from seals and penguins. Changes in those populations could have ripple effects down the ecosystem.
How Did Chickpea Flour, A Staple Of Indian Cuisine, Become A Health Food Sensation?
Indians, along with the Nepalese, Pakistanis and many others, have been cooking with it for centuries. As Americans now embrace this ingredient with gusto, will its culinary heritage get blurred?
Houthi Rebels In Yemen Say They Have Begun Withdrawing From 3 Strategic Ports
The move would be the first step towards implementation of a ceasefire agreed to by the Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces in December. The ports serve as a lifeline for humanitarian aid.
Lawyer Made Famous In O.J. Simpson Trial Steps Away From Nipsey Hussle Case
Christopher Darden prosecuted O.J. Simpson. Until Friday, he had been defending the man accused of killing rapper Nipsey Hussle. Darden cited threats to his family adding: “Cowards never change.”
In Largely Catholic Philippines, A Muslim Woman Shakes Up Senate Campaign
Samira Gutoc, a women’s rights advocate, is fighting an uphill battle in Monday’s election. But she has already won a loyal following.
South African President Ramaphosa And ANC Hold On To Power In National Elections
President Cyril Ramaphosa will argue that he has a mandate to unify the country and turn around the struggling economy. South Africa’s stagnant unemployment rate is hovering at 27%.
In ‘The British Are Coming,’ Rick Atkinson Turns His Gaze To The American Revolution
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian says there are lessons from the Revolution that hold true even today, 244 years after the shot heard ’round the world.
6 Months After Paradise Burned, Trauma Endures For Kids And Adults
Mental health specialists working in the area of the deadly Camp Fire are seeing a second wave of trauma from survivors. But counseling services are in short supply.
Congress’ Showdown With The Executive Branch: Here’s What You Need To Know
Democrats in the House want documents, records and testimony. The Republican administration won’t play ball. Here is how we got here — and what’s coming next.
Cuban Immigrants Were Given A Haven In The U.S.; Now They’re Being Deported
Sixty-four Cuban nationals were deported in fiscal year 2016. Two years later, the number was 463, a more than sevenfold increase, as U.S. policies have toughened toward Cuban immigrants.
After Backlash, Rhode Island School District Rolls Back ‘Lunch Shaming’ Policy
Warwick Public Schools reversed its decision to bar students with delinquent debt from access to hot lunch meals after it was met with anger. An outpouring of donations has since erased the debts.
U.S.-China Trade Talks End For Now, As Higher Tariffs Take Effect
Trade negotiators from the U.S. and China wrapped up two days of “candid and constructive” talks Friday but failed to reach agreement. The Trump administration imposed higher tariffs on Chinese goods.
House Democrats Subpoena Trump Tax Returns
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal argues the Treasury secretary is in violation of U.S. tax code that states the department must turn over tax returns requested by the panel.
How A Shirt From Target Helped A Survivor Of Deadly Amtrak Crash Heal
Four years ago, on May 12, Janie Dumbleton was on her first business trip when Amtrak 188 derailed in Philadelphia, killing eight. The shirt she was wearing that day has helped her overcome PTSD.
Palestinian Artists Call For Eurovision Boycott; Israel Responds With PR Campaign
The Eurovision Song Contest starts next week in Tel Aviv. A cultural collective in Gaza is calling for a boycott of the competition; Israel has responded with PR videos and a “BDS” website of its own.
Mexico’s Star Race Walker Lupita González Hit With 4-Year Ban For Doping
González, 30, won a silver medal at the Rio Summer Olympics. With the threat of suspension hanging over her, she had been training in hopes that she could compete in next year’s Tokyo Games.
Proposed Rule Could Evict 55,000 Children From Subsidized Housing
Under the Housing and Urban Development change, immigrants in the county illegally would be prevented from receiving federal housing aid. The result could be thousands of families evicted.
Makers Of Sam Adams And Dogfish Head Beer Announce Merger Deal
The companies’ founders say the merger is going to help the craft brewers compete in an industry that is seeing rapid consolidation.
Threats By Text, A Mob Outside The Door: What Health Workers Face In The Ebola Zone
Threats to health workers are prompting a radical rethink of the Ebola strategy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Why Racial Gaps In Maternal Mortality Persist
Black and Native American women die of pregnancy-related causes at a higher rate than white women. Researchers say the gaps are driven by unequal access to health care and the experience of racism.
2 French Commandos Die In Operation To Free 4 Hostages In Burkina Faso
France’s military says it’s mourning the men who died during the rescue of two French tourists, an American and a South Korean.
A Very Happy Viral Video With A Sad Backstory
Thousands of people are enjoying the dance of a 5-year-old Afghan boy who was thrilled with a new prosthetic leg. The ongoing story of civilian (and child) casualties doesn’t get the same attention.
Opinion: Keep Limits Intact On Medical Residents’ Work Hours
Caps on shift lengths for medical residents were implemented to improve patient safety. Given the effects of sleep deprivation on emotional capacity and residents’ well-being, why risk longer hours?
Millions In India Face Uncertain Future After Being Left Off Citizenship List
The northeastern state of Assam left some 4 million people, mostly Muslims, off its citizenship register last year. At the same time, India is seeking to offer citizenship to non-Muslim foreigners.
Former U.S. Diplomat Convicted Of Threatening Arab American Group
A former U.S. diplomat, Patrick Syring, sent threatening emails to members of the Arab American Institute for more than a decade. On Thursday, he was found guilty of seven federal hate crime charges.
Chelsea Manning Is Freed From Jail, Faces New Subpoena In WikiLeaks Case
Manning is due to return to federal court on May 16. Despite an offer of immunity, she has refused to answer questions about WikiLeaks, saying she already has shared everything she knows.
Conan O’Brien Settles Joke Theft Lawsuit — And Makes Fun Of NPR’s New Music
“Short of murder, stealing material is the worst thing any comic can be accused of,” O’Brien writes. The case was due to go to a jury trial within weeks.