Bohemian Rhapsody, a biopic about Queen’s late frontman Freddie Mercury, is up for five awards. Two surviving band members will play at Sunday’s ceremony, joined by Adam Lambert singing lead.
Facebook Has Behaved Like ‘Digital Gangsters,’ U.K. Parliament Report Says
“The age of inadequate self-regulation must come to an end,” says Damian Collins, chair of the committee behind the report, which is often scathing on Facebook’s practices and corporate conduct.
Massive Loss Of Thousands Of Hives Afflicts Orchard Growers And Beekeepers
Honey bees deal with many stressors: chemicals, climate change and viruses. But this year, a tiny mite has wiped out colonies, causing worry over whether there are enough bees left to do their jobs.
Graham Vows To Investigate ‘Administrative Coup’ In FBI, Justice Department
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe told CBS and NPR that officials had discussed invoking the 25th Amendment, a procedure which takes power away from the president.
7 Lawmakers Quit U.K. Labour Party Over Alleged Anti-Semitism And Brexit Approach
The seven politicians said that persisting anti-Semitism and leader Jeremy Corbyn’s “complicit” role in Brexit led to their resignations. They say the party “has changed beyond recognition.”
Can You Guess The Meaning Of These Humanitarian Icons?
They’re used in infographics, maps, charts and signs to help make crisis-related information easier to understand. See if you can understand what they convey.
Tiny Homes For Homeless Get The Go-Ahead In The Wake of California’s Worst Wildfire
California’s deadliest wildfire worsened an already bad housing crisis in rural Butte County. But the fire has jump-started a local effort to build a tiny home community for area homeless.
Ex-Congressman Anthony Weiner Finishes Prison Term
The New York congressman was sentenced to 21 months after he sent an explicit photo of himself to a 15-year-old girl.
Scientific Duo Gets Back To Basics To Make Childbirth Safer
Remarkably little is known about the fundamentals of how a woman carries a baby inside her. Two Columbia University researchers aim to change that, to reduce the number of kids born too soon.
Officials Describe ‘Coordinated, Unlawful’ Scheme In Disputed N.C. Election
A key witness described how a political operative hired by the Republican candidate flouted the state’s election laws as part of an absentee ballot operation.
Trump Will ‘Protect’ Emergency Declaration If Congress Disapproves, Miller Says
The president is prepared to veto any congressional resolutions of disapproval on his declaration of a national emergency over border security, White House adviser Stephen Miller says.
Andrew McCabe, Ex-FBI Deputy, Describes ‘Remarkable’ Number Of Trump-Russia Contacts
The former acting director of the bureau also tells NPR that he and Justice Department leaders were so rattled following the dismissal of James Comey they struggled with how to respond.
Facing Loss Of Accreditation Over Finances, Women’s HBCU Raises Millions
Bennett College, a historically black women’s college, could lose accreditation due to financial instability. President Phyllis Worthy Dawkins tells NPR’s Michel Martin how the school raised millions.
German Town Sees A Smurf Invasion, As Thousands Gather To Break World Record
Almost 3,000 people painted their bodies blue and gathered in Germany in hopes of setting a world record on Saturday.
More Than 300 Chemical Attacks Launched During Syrian Civil War, Study Says
Researchers say this number could be much higher, and that Syrian President Bashar Assad’s regime carried out 98 percent of them, dropping chlorine gas, sarin and sulfur mustard gas on civilians.
An Italian Town Fell Silent So The Sounds Of A Stradivarius Could Be Preserved
The mayor of Cremona, Italy, blocked traffic during five weeks of recording and asked residents to please keep quiet so master musicians could play four instruments — note by note — for posterity.
‘Every Day Is A Good Day When You’re Floating’: Anne McClain Talks Life In Space
Kindergartners from Georgetown Day School in Washington D.C., help NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro field questions to McClain, who’s an astronaut serving on the International Space Station.
Interior Dept.’s Push To Limit Public Records Requests Draws Criticism
Public records requests to the office of the Secretary of the Interior have increased by over 200 percent since 2016. Critics say that proposed rule changes to limit those requests will hamper access.
Their Home Survived The Camp Fire — But Their Insurance Did Not
The Camp Fire in November 2018 incinerated roughly 90 percent of the homes in Paradise, Calif. Owners of the few remaining homes may find it more difficult to keep their home insured.
It’s Survivor: College Edition, As Students Create Their Own Reality Shows
College students across the country have re-created campus versions of CBS’ Survivor — all while juggling classes and homework. The challenges are popular online and have earned a devoted following.
Colonial Williamsburg Serves Up The Past So You Can Try A Taste Of History
The living-history museum in Virginia re-creates 18th-century recipes in its restaurants using ingredients grown in the traditional way onsite. But some modern palates aren’t too keen on the taste.
Sept. 11 Victim Compensation Fund Cuts Payouts By As Much As 70 Percent
The fund is reducing awards as it faces a surge in claims before the fund’s 2020 expiration date.
Actor Bruno Ganz, By Turns An Angel And A Tyrant, Dies At 77
Ganz portrayed more than 100 film roles starting when he was 19. His most notable were as an angel in Wings of Desire and Adolf Hitler in Downfall.
Munich Security Conference Reveals A Growing Rift Between U.S. And Its Allies
German Chancellor Angela Merkel received a standing ovation for a speech that critiqued U.S. foreign policy. Meanwhile, U.S. Vice President Pence defended U.S. global leadership.
Vatican Defrocks Former Cardinal McCarrick, Finds Him Guilty Of Sex Abuse
Theodore McCarrick rose to power as a cardinal and archbishop of Washington, D.C. He became the most senior Catholic Church official in modern times to lose clerical status.
U.S. Masses Aid Along Venezuelan Border As Some Humanitarian Groups Warn Of Risks
Some aid workers are being denounced as opposition activists and there are fears that all aid could be blocked. The situation could soon resemble a “medieval siege,” warns an analyst in Caracas.
Denver Teacher Strike Ends; Chicago Designer Revamps School Uniforms
Also in this week’s education roundup, a new study suggest that a high-crime neighborhood can have an effect on student attendance.
Virginia Democrats Now Look To Women Of Color For Leadership
The recent controversies embroiling some of Virginia’s top Democratic officials have the party reconsidering their leadership.
Academy Awards Live Broadcast To Include 4 Cinematography Categories After All
In its latest reversal, the Academy Awards restores four awards to its live broadcast. It had tried to shorten the program by handing them out during commercial breaks.
Tribune Publishing Recognizes ‘Hartford Courant’ Newsroom Union
The parent company of the Hartford, Conn., newspaper has agreed to recognize a new union representing nearly 60 journalists. The move comes just four days after they petitioned to unionize.
U.S. Agency Tightens Immigration Rules To Spotlight Child Marriage
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services released new rules for officers to identify visa petitions in which spouses are minors. No minimum age requirement for such requests currently exists.
Senate Panel Launches Bipartisan Probe Into Think Tank Linked To Butina, Torshin
Leaders of the Senate Finance Committee sent letters to the Center for Public Interest, the Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department asking for information about meetings with Russians in 2015.
Federal Judge Imposes Gag Order In Roger Stone Case
Judge Amy Berman Jackson said that lawyers and others in the case must refrain from statements that risk creating “material prejudice” but neither they nor Stone must keep completely silent.
Gunman Kills 5, Wounds At Least 5 More At Industrial Facility In Aurora, Ill.
Five civilians and the shooter were killed, officials said Friday. The incident occurred at the Henry Pratt Co., about 40 miles outside Chicago, where the man apparently was fired.
This City Told Amazon And Google: No Incentives For You
Amazon canceled plans for a New York City HQ after meeting stiff opposition over big tax breaks and other incentives. A California mayor refused to offer similar incentives but landed Google anyway.
Many Presidents Have Declared Emergencies — But Not Like Trump Has
When President Trump declared a national emergency on the Southern border on Friday, he claimed the move was routine — even as he acknowledged the administration is likely to face legal challenges.