The president called for measures to close what he calls the asylum “loophole” amid a spike in border crossings. Critics say the proposal is an attack on vulnerable migrants.
As Artificial Intelligence Moves Into Medicine, The Human Touch Could Be A Casualty
Will AI in health care create a two-tiered system in which poorer people will be seen by a computer instead of a doctor? That’s one concern about the burgeoning technology.
Is Measles Here To Stay?
Vaccination eliminated measles from the U.S. nearly 20 years ago. But with this year’s record-setting outbreak, are we close to measles making a sustained comeback?
Trump And Democrats Agree On $2 Trillion For Infrastructure, But Not On How To Pay
Democratic congressional leaders called the White House meeting “very constructive,” but the big question remains unanswered. The parties will reconvene in a few weeks to discuss funding options.
Tony Awards Nominations 2019: ‘Hadestown’ And ‘Ain’t Too Proud’ Lead The Count
Tootsie, Beetlejuice and The Prom round up the Tony category for best musical, while The Ferryman, Gary, Ink, Choir Boy and What the Constitution Means to Me are all up for best play.
U.S. Measles Outbreaks Are Driven By A Global Surge In The Virus
The World Health Organization tallied over 112,000 measles cases in the first quarter of 2019 — up more than 300% compared with the same period in 2018.
Trump Sues 2 Banks To Block Democrats From Investigating His Finances
The lawsuit seeks to prevent Deutsche Bank and Capital One from responding to subpoenas from two House panels seeking personal financial documents related to the president, his family and his company.
Juan Guaidó Says ‘The Moment Is Now!’ To Remove Maduro, Sparking Clashes In Venezuela
Saying, “We are making history,” Venezuela’s opposition leader makes his boldest attempt yet to oust President Nicolás Maduro. On Tuesday, Juan Guaidó declared that “Operation Freedom” has begun.
Alleged California Synagogue Shooter ‘Part Of The History Of Evil,’ His Parents Say
The parents of the man accused in the attack on the Poway synagogue in San Diego have condemned the attack as shocking and evil. A family attorney says they will not pay for his legal defense.
Emperor Akihito, Japan’s ‘Surprising Pacifist,’ Steps Down After 30 Years
Japan’s defeat in World War II “produced in him strong feelings against war and its chaos,” says a childhood friend. Akihito has expressed deep remorse at home and abroad for Japan’s wartime actions.
Donkeys Are Dying Because China Wants Their Hides For A Traditional Remedy
China reportedly needs 4 million donkey hides a year for the traditional medicine ejiao. They’re importing hides from poor countries — and dealing a blow to people whose livelihood depends on donkeys.
Japanese Emperor Akihito Abdicates Throne; New Crown Prince To Ascend
The 85-year-old emperor is the first to retire in more than 200 years. His son, the Crown Prince Naruhito, will become emperor on Wednesday.
Is Buying A House Overrated?
The Nobel laureate who co-created the way our nation measures home prices says that over the long run, they don’t increase much. And when they do, it can mean a bubble. Are we in one now?
Teen Suicide Spiked After Debut Of Netflix’s ’13 Reasons Why,’ Study Says
Boys ages 10-17 killed themselves at a much higher rate in the month after Netflix’s show about suicide was released in 2017. Researchers attribute an extra 195 deaths that year to the series.
Abortion In The Third Trimester: A Rare Decision Often Made In Tragic Circumstances
Concerned about the makeup of the Supreme Court, abortion-rights advocates are pushing for state legislation to protect abortion rights throughout pregnancy, in some cases into the third trimester.
Air Force Academy Abruptly Removes Its Commandant Of Cadets
A Pentagon official said there were “climate and leadership issues” at the academy. Brig. Gen. Kristin Goodwin was already scheduled to move on from the job next month.
Biden, Calling Himself A ‘Union Man,’ Kicks Off Campaign With Pennsylvania Rally
The former vice president said Monday, “We need a president who works for all Americans.” A key labor union hosted the event, which focused on economic issues of concern to middle-class voters.
FBI Says It Thwarted A Planned Terrorist Attack By A Man In Los Angeles Area
A U.S. Army veteran discussed online his desire to avenge the New Zealand mosque attacks and professed to be inspired by martyrdom. He allegedly intended to strike a planned white supremacist rally.
Wayne LaPierre Re-Elected As NRA Leader Amid Internal Turmoil And Outside Probe
The gun rights group faces pressure to address allegations of financial mismanagement. The New York attorney general is investigating and the president said it needs to “get its act together quickly.”
Religious Freedom Report Offers Grim Review Of Attacks On Faith Groups
The 20th annual report identifies 16 countries that engaged in or tolerated egregious violations. It also names five entities as violators of religious freedom, including ISIS and the Taliban.
Site’s Ties To Shootings Renew Debate Over Internet’s Role In Radicalizing Extremists
8chan is a site where like-minded people gather to talk about cartoons, Game of Thrones and neo-Nazi ideology. Suspects in shootings at a U.S. synagogue and New Zealand mosques had used the site.
Rod Rosenstein, Face Of Russia Probe, To Step Down As Deputy Attorney General
The departure of the Justice Department’s number two leader has been expected for months. Rosenstein has described himself as someone dealt a bad hand, one he played the best he could.
John Singleton, Pioneering Director Of ‘Boyz N The Hood,’ Dies At 51
The 1991 film earned him two Oscar nods and a spot in history as the youngest person and first African American ever nominated for best director. Singleton died in Los Angeles after a stroke.
Photos: Picking Up A Million Pieces After A Rare And Angry Storm
A photojournalist pictures of the toll of Cyclone Kenneth in Mozambique reveal moments of despair — and yet a quiet determination to rebuild.
ISIS Leader Apparently Releases Video For First Time In 5 Years
The man who is purportedly Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi acknowledges the recent major defeat of ISIS in Baghouz, Syria.
Boeing CEO Faces Tough Questions On 737 Max Plane’s Design
Speaking to shareholders and the press, Dennis Muilenburg defended Boeing’s planes and processes. But he admitted a software system and its activation were a “common link” in two recent crashes.
Summer Bummer: A Young Camper’s $142,938 Snakebite
The snake struck a 9-year-old hiker at dusk on a nature trail in Illinois. Expensive antivenin and a helicopter ride to the hospital led to big bills that struck her parents a few weeks later.
WATCH: March For Our Lives Releases PSA As 2020 Gun Debate Heats Up
The PSA from March For Our Lives comes as the gun debate gains momentum in the 2020 presidential campaign and days following a shooting motivated by hate at a synagogue in Poway, Calif.
Indonesia Plans To Move Its Capital Out Of Jakarta, A City That’s Sinking
It’s not clear when this will happen, or where the new capital will be located. The idea has been out there for decades, though previous leaders have been unable to accomplish the ambitious plan.
Woodstock 50 Canceled By Its Investors
The Dentsu Aegis Network, which had been funding the ambitious, three-day 50th-anniversary music festival with headliners including Jay-Z and Santana, says that the August event will not happen.
This Week, NASA Is Pretending An Asteroid Is On Its Way To Smack The Earth
A fictitious asteroid is the focus of a realistic exercise, as experts at the Planetary Defense Conference run through how they would respond to news of a looming asteroid strike.
Why Is China Placing A Global Bet On Coal?
China has taken dramatic steps to fight climate change, including shutting major coal power plants. But now it plans to build hundreds of coal plants abroad.
Insurance Coverage Drying Up As California Wildfire Recovery Drags On
Chris Keys worries his family will run out of the insurance coverage that’s paying for their rental home as they rebuild. “We’re going to have to split the family apart,” he says.
How The Pennsylvania Dutch Turned A Rural Town Into A Snack Food Empire
In a food landscape dominated by multinational conglomerates like Frito-Lay and PepsiCo, the small town of Hanover, Pa., has produced homegrown snacks for a century and is still thriving today.
Sri Lanka Bans Face Coverings After Easter Sunday Attacks
The move by President Maithripala Sirisena was meant to help authorities identify people, part of a new security push after a wave of bombings left the country reeling.
Socialists Win In Spanish Election; Far-Right Party Gains Seats For First Time
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s party took 123 seats Sunday, short of the 176 needed to form a government. It’s uncertain what a coalition government will look like.