Lawsuits over the way drugmakers have marketed opioids are already putting a dent in companies’ reputations. Litigation has forced the release of internal documents that are shifting the narrative.
Targeting Online Privacy, Congress Sets A New Tone With Big Tech
In a rare area of bipartisan agreement, and after years of little regulation, lawmakers in both chambers say the tech industry needs to do more to protect its users’ personal information.
Gov. Gavin Newsom Suspends Death Penalty In California
California voters are the only ones who can repeal the death penalty, something they’ve rejected twice in recent elections. The governor’s moratorium will spare the lives of more than 700 inmates.
Cardinal George Pell, Former Vatican Official, Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison
He had been convicted of sexually abusing two choir boys in Melbourne, Australia, two decades ago. He is 77 and will be eliglble for parole in three years and eight months.
U.S. Lawmakers Call To Ground The Boeing 737 Max 8. FAA Says ‘No’ For Now
Sens. Warren, Cruz and Romney among lawmakers who want the FAA to ground Boeing’s series of jets involved in recent crashes. Dozens of other countries already have.
Trump Administration Seeks To Close International Immigration Offices
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is in “preliminary discussions” to shutter 23 field offices around the world to save millions. Critics say it will exacerbate a processing bottleneck.
Georgia Woman Arrested And Accused Of Aiding ISIS Cyber Group That Made ‘Kill Lists’
Kim Anh Vo, 20, was charged Tuesday with conspiring to provide material support for the terrorist organization. Prosecutors say she recruited online members, including a minor.
Dozens Of Countries Ground Boeing’s 737 Max 8 Following Deadly Crash In Ethiopia
Sunday’s deadly crash of a Boeing 737 Max 8 in Ethiopia is spurring dozens of countries and airlines to ground the plane. In the U.S., the FAA is demanding design changes for the fleet.
CEO Says Wells Fargo Has Transformed After Scandals; Lawmakers Are Skeptical
Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers question whether Wells Fargo has changed its culture away from fraud and mismanagement that have led to billions in fines and penalties against the bank.
In These Divided Times, Is Civility Under Siege?
Civility is about more than simple politeness. It’s a line of respect in public life. It’s a comfort to some and repressive to others. And a majority of Americans believe it’s in a state of crisis.
Ton And A Half Of Cocaine Seized At Port Of New York/Newark
Authorities say 60 packages of the drug worth about $77 million on the street were found in a shipping container.
Refugee Soccer Player Hakeem al-Araibi Granted Australian Citizenship
He fled his native country of Bahrain after being imprisoned. Then he was jailed in Thailand and faced extradition charges. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison called him “our newest Australian.”
Paul Manafort, After Receiving 47 Month Sentence, To Learn Punishment In D.C. Case
Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman has pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges and admitted that he tried to tamper with potential jurors. Wednesday’s sentencing could lengthen his time in prison.
‘Remain In Mexico’ Immigration Policy Expands, But Slowly
The Trump administration is expanding a hard-line immigration policy that forces asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico for their day in immigration court. But the program itself faces a legal challenge.
Speaker Pelosi Revokes Vice President Pence’s House Office Space
Under Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., the vice president enjoyed ceremonial office space on the House side of the U.S. Capitol. He still has an office on the Senate side as president of the Senate.
Adam Schiff: Evidence Available Already Shows That Trump Should Be Indicted
The chairman of the House intelligence committee says he supports House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s high bar for impeachment but also argued there’s already a strong case against the president.
Under Pressure, Algeria’s Leader Won’t Seek 5th Term — But Delays Upcoming Election
“I particularly understand the message given by youth, in terms of anxiety and ambition for their own future and that of the country,” said 82-year-old President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
U.S. Accuses Actresses, Others Of Fraud In Massive College Admissions Scandal
Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin are among dozens of parents who paid large sums of money to cheat admissions standards at prestigious schools, federal prosecutors say.
Hal Blaine, ‘Most Recorded Drummer In History,’ Dies At 90
The session musician’s ubiquitous drums beat a path through rock history. As a member of the Wrecking Crew, Blaine can be heard backing everyone from Frank Sinatra to Neil Diamond and the Beach Boys.
Biden Speaks To Chants Of ‘Run, Joe, Run’ As 2020 Decision Nears
Former Vice President Joe Biden addressed a friendly crowd of union firefighters as he appears on the verge of launching a campaign for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
Measles Is Spiking Around The Globe. How Worried Should We Be?
There are outbreaks in rich countries and poor countries, from the United States to Madagascar. And the World Health Organization says vaccine hesitancy is a top 10 threat to global health.
Are Doctors Overpaid?
It’s Match Week, when med students apply for residencies. An economist argues this residency system is a key reason why U.S. doctors are paid around twice much as doctors in other rich nations.
‘Pocahontas And The English Boys’ Bridged 2 Wildly Different Cultures
Historian Karen Ordahl Kupperman shines a new light on Pocahontas, showing how she made her way as a go-between for her two cultures, and introducing us to her long-forgotten English counterparts.
Do You Work In Retail? Share Your Experience With Us
NPR’s Morning Edition wants to hear from retail workers across the country as part of an upcoming series.
Former Royal Marine Becomes 1st Amputee To Row Solo Across Atlantic
Lee Spencer is not only the first amputee to make the journey solo, he also crushed the able-bodied record by 36 days. “No one should be defined by disability,” he said.
‘I Need A Degree In Order To Move Forward’: Why Some Adults Choose College
About 7.6 million adults 25 and over attended college in 2018. Among them are a mother of four, a Navy vet and a grandmother finishing what she started more than four decades ago.
U.S. To Pull Diplomats Out Of Embassy In Venezuela
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the U.S. plans to withdraw all remaining embassy personnel this week. The country has been wracked with power outages, and President Nicolás Maduro blamed the U.S.
Tiny Tech Tips: Why You Need Earplugs At Concerts
It may be the last thing on your mind when you’re seeing an artist, but sound pressure levels at a live show can seriously impact long-term hearing. Tiny Desk engineer Josh Rogosin is here to help.
Fresh Challenges To State Exclusions On Transgender Health Coverage
Although federal law prohibits health insurance plans from discriminating against transgender individuals, a Georgia county specifically excludes trans-related health care from coverage.
Russians, Fearing Internet Isolation, Protest Government Plan
The rallies follow a bill to cut Russia off from the global Internet. Demonstrators on Sunday chanted, “Hands off the Internet.” About two dozen people were arrested.
Coast Guard Officer Pleads Not Guilty To Gun, Drug Charges In Alleged Terrorism Plot
The charges against Christopher Hasson focus on his stockpiling of weapons and possession of drugs. Authorities say he holds extremist views and he planned violence.
Selfie-Taking Woman Apologizes After Jaguar Attack At Arizona Zoo
“The person involved met privately with zoo officials to acknowledge her regret for her role in the past weekend’s events,” park officials said. The woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Study Finds Racial Gap Between Who Causes Air Pollution And Who Breathes It
Blacks and Hispanics are exposed to higher levels of air pollution than whites, yet whites consume more of the goods and services that cause it, according to new research.
Olympic Cycling Medalist Kelly Catlin Dead At 23
She was found in her dorm at Stanford University last week. Her family says it was suicide. “She saw herself as a warrior, and it was do or die,” her sister, Christine Catlin, tells NPR.
Netanyahu Says Israel Is ‘Nation-State Of The Jewish People And Them Alone’
The remark made less than a month before Israeli legislative elections prompted many people — including Israel’s president and the star of Wonder Woman — to defend Israel’s Palestinian Arab minority.
Milwaukee’s The One For Democrats
The decision to hold the 2020 Democratic National Convention in Wisconsin is a symbolic choice for a party that’s been working to reverse its 2016 losses in the industrial Midwest.