Crops that have had their DNA tweaked with new gene-editing tools are entering the food supply. But governments are struggling to figure out how — or even whether — to regulate them.
Retired Justice John Paul Stevens Talks History, His New Book And Ping-Pong
At 99, the retired Supreme Court justice — author of The Making of a Justice — says “the world is changing much faster than I anticipated. ” And it’s changing, he says, “for the worse.”
New Round Of Tariffs Takes A Bigger Bite Of Consumers’ Budget
The latest round of tariffs on Chinese imports is expected to hit more products U.S. consumers actually buy, and businesses say they have no choice but to pass the added costs on to consumers.
Amid Chaos, Alabama Senate Postpones Vote On Nation’s Strictest Abortion Ban
Shouting broke out on the floor when a rape and incest exemption was removed without a roll call vote. “I want the people of the state of Alabama to know how we vote,” said a Democratic state senator.
Severe Weather And Storms Pummel Southern States
Residents of southeastern Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi are bracing for a multiday barrage of dangerous heavy rain and flash flooding.
U.S. Takes Control Of North Korean ‘Sanctions-Busting’ Ship
U.S. authorities say it is the first-ever seizure of a North Korean cargo vessel for breaking international sanctions. The coal ship has been detained in Indonesia for the past year.
U.S. Hikes Tariffs On Chinese Imports, As Tense Trade Talks Continue
U.S. tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese consumer and business products increased to 25% from 10% on Friday morning, raising the stakes between the world’s two largest economies.
At $82 Billion, Uber’s Market Debut To Be The Biggest In Five Years
Months ago, there was speculation the company could be valued as high as $120 billion. Instead, the company is taking a more conservative approach — relatively speaking, anyway.
FCC Blocks Chinese Company’s Bid For International Phone Services In The U.S.
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said it would “seriously jeopardize” national security, law enforcement and economic interests. The agency is also looking into authorizations granted to other Chinese firms.
With Some Players Bowing Out, Trump Hosts Red Sox At The White House
The 2018 World Series Champion Red Sox were honored at a White House ceremony on Thursday. Most players of color stayed away, leading one sportswriter to comment, “its the white Sox who’ll be going.”
Experimental Drug For Huntington’s Disease Jams Malfunctioning Gene
More than 600 people will take part in study to test a promising treatment for Huntington’s disease, a fatal inherited condition. The experimental drug interferes with defective genetic machinery.
Trump To Nominate Patrick Shanahan As Defense Secretary
Shanahan has served as acting defense secretary since former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis resigned last December over President Trump’s decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria.
Trump Throws Support Behind Fix For Surprise Medical Bills, But Hurdles Remain
A bipartisan group of senators has been working on a plan to protect patients from unexpected medical bills. Disagreements within the health care industry could thwart those efforts.
Trump Administration’s ‘Remain In Mexico’ Program Tangles Legal Process
Immigrant advocates say the policy, known as Migrant Protection Protocols, is not protecting migrants. It is difficult for lawyers to reach clients and puts migrants in danger.
Pope Francis Issues Rules Requiring Priests And Nuns To Report Abuse
The papal decree also sets up new procedures to hold more-senior church authorities such as bishops accountable for committing abuse or for covering up the crimes of others.
What’s Behind A Rise In Conscience Complaints For Health Care Workers?
A new rule expands protection for health care workers who refuse to provide certain care on moral grounds. The rule cites a sudden rise in religious discrimination complaints. What’s fueling the rise?
U.S. Charges Former Intelligence Analyst With Leaking Classified Data To Reporter
Daniel Everette Hale of Nashville, Tenn., could face up to 50 years in prison if he’s convicted. He’s accused of printing dozens of documents — including 11 that were marked as secret or top secret.
Freed By ISIS, Yazidi Mothers Face Wrenching Choice: Abandon Kids Or Never Go Home
Women kidnapped by ISIS five years ago are now being freed. But the Yazidi community does not allow children born in captivity of militant fathers to return with them.
North Korea Launches 2 Suspected Short-Range Missiles In A New Test
The apparent missiles were launched from the northwest, far from the border that divides the Korean Peninsula.
Trump Administration Considering Changes That Would Redefine The Poverty Line
The possible change involves a different inflation measure to adjust the poverty threshold annually. Anti-poverty groups worry that many low-income people would be pushed off assistance programs.
38 Attorneys General Ask Congress To Bring Marijuana Money Into Banking System
Most states have legalized marijuana in some form. But federal law still considers it an illegal drug, which exposes banks to legal risk if they handle weed-related money or transactions.
Debate Over Voting Rights For Prisoners Divides 2020 Candidates
Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders said he believes inmates should be able to vote. President Trump and some Democrats have pushed back against the idea.
More Guns In Cars Mean More Guns Stolen From Cars
Tennessee is caught in a vicious cycle: Fear of gun crime in traffic has caused more people to carry guns in their cars, which has created a new supply of stolen guns for criminals.
Uber’s Eye-Popping IPO Approaches. Is It Really Worth $90 Billion?
Uber has never been profitable, yet the ride-hailing company may be valued at as much as $90 billion when it goes public Friday. It will be one of the largest tech IPOs ever.
Senior Opposition Leader Allied With Guaidó Is Arrested In Venezuela
Edgar Zambrano, vice president of the National Assembly, was detained by intelligence agents Wednesday night. Nicolás Maduro has increased pressure on the opposition since last week’s failed uprising.
In Close Vote, Denver Becomes 1st U.S. City To Decriminalize Psychedelic Mushrooms
The action doesn’t legalize psilocybin mushrooms, but it effectively bars the city from prosecuting or arresting adults 21 or older who possess them.
Migrants Apprehended At Southern Border Top 100,000 For Second Consecutive Month
The head of the U.S. Border Patrol said her agents are spending more and more of their time dealing with families with children who need food and medical care.
South Africans Vote As Mandela’s Governing Party Strives To Retain Power
The governing African National Congress saw its reputation tarnished in the wake of scandals and high unemployment. The election is largely seen as a referendum on the political party.
FBI Is Investigating 850 Cases Of Potential Domestic Terrorism
The large number of cases prompts some members of Congress to ask: does the U.S. need new laws to prosecute domestic terrorism?
Senate Intelligence Committee Issues Subpoena For Donald Trump Jr. To Testify Again
The president’s eldest son testified in 2017 about his participation in a June 2016 meeting at Trump Tower with Russians offering dirt on Hillary Clinton. The panel wants him back, a source says.
Will Displaying Drug List Prices In Ads Help Lower Costs?
The government wants consumers to have sticker shock about drug prices. A new rule requires list prices be displayed in TV ads. Patients advocates are not sure it will do much to lower prices.
Sanders Campaign, Workers Ratify Union Contract
The campaign says this is the first union contract for a presidential campaign, providing full health insurance premiums and limits on work hours for some campaign employees.
Asia Bibi, Pakistani Christian Woman Acquitted Of Blasphemy, Arrives In Canada
After years of death threats, Bibi and her husband left their home country for Canada. She spent years on death row on charges of insulting the prophet Muhammad before her sentence was voided.
Uber And Lyft Caused Major Traffic Uptick In San Francisco, Study Says
Researchers compared data from fall 2010 — before the companies made inroads in the city — and fall 2016. They found that the companies are to blame for more than half of a big increase in traffic.
When ‘1-In-100-Year’ Floods Happen Often, What Should You Call Them?
The term “100-year flood” can be confusing and misleading, scientists, local emergency officials and homeowners all agree. Experts say there’s a better way to communicate about flood risk.
‘This Is Not Who We Are,’ Colorado Officials Say After Deadly School Shooting
One student, identified as Kendrick Ray Castillo, was killed when he reportedly tried to tackle one attacker. The shooting came weeks after the 20th anniversary of the shooting in nearby Columbine.