Sacramento, Calif., is one of the first U.S. cities to have 5G wireless service, and its mayor sees 5G giving the city an edge in attracting businesses and autonomous-vehicle technology.
Former New York Mayor Bloomberg Decides Against 2020 Presidential Bid
The billionaire businessman — who has been a Republican, a Democrat and an independent — is not running for president in a field growing more crowded by the day.
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Announces He Will Resign
Gottlieb, who will resign in a month, stood out in the Trump administration for his efforts to regulate the tobacco and pharmaceutical industries. The reasons for his resignation are not yet clear.
California AG Says Officers Who Shot Stephon Clark Will Not Face Criminal Charges
Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced the findings of the state’s independent criminal investigation into the police shooting death of Clark nearly a year ago.
India Becomes Trump’s Latest Trade Target
The president announced he is removing preferential trade status for India because he says that country does not provide the U.S. with reasonable access to its own markets.
‘Unfounded’ Bullying Accusations Sidelined Head Of Grand Canyon For 5 Months
Park Superintendent Christine Lehnertz has been cleared of allegations of creating a hostile work environment in a report by the Inspector General of the Interior Department.
Nobel Foundation Confirms It Will Award 2 Literature Prizes In 2019, With Changes
A year after the Swedish Academy faced a crisis, the body “no longer includes any members who are subject to conflict of interest or criminal investigations,” the Nobel Foundation says.
Michael Jackson: A Quarter-Century Of Sexual Abuse Allegations
The documentary Leaving Neverland has revived allegations of sexual abuse against Michael Jackson. As early as 1993, young boys and their families were accusing the megastar.
‘This Is Not The Way’: Afghan Women Push Back On U.S.-Taliban Peace Talks
Afghan women and young people say the peace negotiations exclude their wants and needs. “The U.S. is negotiating with a group that’s notorious for denying women basic human rights,” says one activist.
After Alabama Tornado, Search For Missing Continues As Recovery Begins
The death toll from the storm stands at 23, with victims ranging in age from 6 to 93. One family, connected by marriage and living in two homes along the same road, lost seven members.
Tokyo Court Grants Bail To Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn
The executive could be freed from jail soon after a Tokyo court set his bail at nearly $9 million. Ghosn was arrested in November for alleged financial crimes, including understating his income.
Google Pay Study Finds It Underpaid Men For Some Jobs
The tech company disbursed almost $10 million to more than 10,000 employees to try to standardize pay. Google says it will continue studying structural issues to ensure compensation is fair.
Paid Family Leave Gains Momentum In States As Bipartisan Support Grows
Paid time off for illness and family caregivers has substantial bipartisan support. Several states are expected to consider proposals, but there are disagreements over how to structure and pay for it.
Paid Family Leave Gains Momentum In States As Bipartisan Support Grows
Paid time off for illness and family caregivers has substantial bipartisan support. Several states are expected to consider proposals, but there are disagreements over how to structure and pay for it.
Paid Family Leave Gains Momentum In States As Bipartisan Support Grows
Paid time off for illness and family caregivers has substantial bipartisan support. Several states are expected to consider proposals, but there are disagreements over how to structure and pay for it.
As Elite Campuses Diversify, A ‘Bias Towards Privilege’ Persists
Many elite colleges have committed to enrolling more low-income students. But, a new book argues, their efforts at inclusivity still fall short.
As Elite Campuses Diversify, A ‘Bias Towards Privilege’ Persists
Many elite colleges have committed to enrolling more low-income students. But, a new book argues, their efforts at inclusivity still fall short.
Search The Thousands of Disaster Buyouts FEMA Didn’t Want You To See
NPR analyzed records from a Federal Emergency Management Agency database of more than 40,000 buyouts and found that most went disproportionately to whiter communities.
Search The Thousands of Disaster Buyouts FEMA Didn’t Want You To See
NPR analyzed records from a Federal Emergency Management Agency database of more than 40,000 buyouts and found that most went disproportionately to whiter communities.
Elderly Trump Critics Await Mueller’s Report — Sometimes Until Their Last Breath
Mitchell Tendler, a 93-year-old WWII vet, died recently. According to his son, one of his last statements was about the special counsel: “‘I’m not going to see the Mueller report, am I?'”
Arizona Legislature Mulls Bills To Weaken Vaccination Requirements
Against the advice and pleas from doctors and medical associations, some Arizona lawmakers are pushing bills that would make it easier for parents to get exemptions for their kids from vaccinations.
Russia Wants Access To Ex-Spy In U.K.
Former double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia survived an assassination attempt last year, which U.K. authorities blamed on Russia. Russian officials want to know where the two are now.
Nazi-Saluting Teens Provoke Outrage In California After Photos Flood Internet
The teens partying around a large swastika appeared online over the weekend, sparking investigations by school officials and law enforcement.
Anonymous Mega Millions Lottery Winner Claims $1.5B Jackpot In South Carolina
Lottery winners can elect to remain anonymous in fewer than a half-dozen states.
Good Day Sunshine: 1968 Beatles ‘Life’ Magazine Finally Returned To Library
A spokesman for Ohio’s Cuyahoga County Public Library said there are no hard feelings about the extreme delay and the return sets a good example. “We just want our stuff back,” Robert Rua said.
Democrats Planning Another Public Rebuke Of Rep. Ilhan Omar
Senior Democratic lawmakers are again criticizing the freshman Minnesota Democrat for rhetoric that plays on anti-Semitic tropes. This time, the congresswoman is refusing to apologize.
Canada Set To Go Ahead With Arms Deal, Saudi Arabia Says
A senior Saudi official told journalists Monday he believes that Canada will honor its $13-billion agreement, contrary to the Canadian prime minister’s comments in December.
A Large Study Provides More Evidence That MMR Vaccines Don’t Cause Autism
A study of more than 600,000 Danish children finds no evidence of any link between autism and the vaccine that protects against mumps, measles and rubella.
Disability Rights Group Sues San Diego Over Scooters On Sidewalks
A lawsuit claims that San Diego has failed to keep rental scooters off the sidewalks, and that makes sidewalks unusable for people with disabilities.
Woman’s Family Said She Was Stabbed By A Panhandler. Now They’re Charged With Murder
City officials said the woman’s husband and his daughter took advantage of Baltimore citizens’ fear of violence to cover up their crime.
Is Your Child An Orchid Or A Dandelion? Unlocking The Science Of Sensitive Kids
Some kids seem resilient from the start — readily able, like dandelions, to cope with stress and adversity. But pediatrician Thomas Boyce says biologically reactive kids need more support to thrive.
Opinion: Haiti’s Troubles Must Not Be Forgotten
Haitians are angry about rising costs, austerity measures and corruption. Haiti’s democracy needs improvement, argue researchers Athena Kolbe and Robert Muggah.
Remembering Luke Perry, Who Made An Unreal Fantasy Boyfriend Real Enough
Luke Perry, who played Dylan McKay on Beverly Hills, 90210 for most of the series’ 10 seasons, died Monday at 52. His iconic high-school rebel never went out of style.
In ‘Absolute Miracle,’ Girls Found Safe After 2 Days In California Woods
The sisters, ages 5 and 8, chose to stay put and drink water from leaves, officials said. Their disappearance in a rugged region launched a 250-person-strong search operation.
New Election Date Set In North Carolina’s 9th District Following Fraud Investigation
A new primary in the district is set for May. Republican Mark Harris, who held a narrow lead in the unofficial vote tally, won’t run again. An operative his campaign hired has been indicted.