Women’s rights groups have welcomed the declaration, but are concerned whether the new policies can impact the lives of the country’s women and girls.
Colin Kaepernick Reaches Deal With The NFL To Settle Collusion Allegations
An attorney for the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback tweeted that after discussions, the “parties have decided to resolve their pending grievances.” The terms are not public.
Americans Who Were Detained After Speaking Spanish In Montana Sue U.S. Border Agency
“I saw that you guys are speaking Spanish, which is very unheard of up here,” an agent told two women in a convenience store. The two friends were born in California and Texas.
Supreme Court To Decide Whether 2020 Census Will Include Citizenship Question
The high court agreed to a speedy review of a lower court’s ruling that stopped Trump administration plans to use the census to ask whether every person living in the country is a U.S. citizen.
Nigerian Election Has 70 Candidates, Just 2 Front-Runners
In Africa’s most populous country, current President Muhammadu Buhari is trying to hold on to his position, and opposition leader Atiku Abubakar is his fiercest challenger.
India Vows ‘Befitting Reply’ After Attack On Security Forces In Kashmir
The government says it is taking steps to isolate Pakistan, which it blames for Thursday’s fatal bombing. Pakistan calls the violence a result of “brutalities of Indian occupied forces in Kashmir.”
Former Gov. Bill Weld Considers A Republican Primary Challenge To Trump
Weld, the former governor of Massachusetts, told an audience in New Hampshire that he is launching a 2020 exploratory committee.
Venezuela’s Health Crisis Spills Over To Neighboring Countries
Refugees are fleeing to try and get health care. And disease outbreaks across Latin America are being linked back to Venezuela.
Trump Wants To Use Iraqi Base To Watch Iran. Now Iraqi Parties Want U.S. Forces Out
Parliamentary groups are pushing for a vote on the U.S. military presence in Iraq after President Trump said its Ain al-Asad base would serve as an Iran watch post.
‘Do Not Travel To Haiti,’ U.S. Tells Citizens, Citing Violent Unrest
The advisory comes after anti-corruption protests exploded over allegations about billions of dollars in development money. Haiti’s President Jovenel Moise is refusing to resign.
Journalist’s Arrest In Philippines Sparks Demonstrations, Fears Of Wider Crackdown
Maria Ressa, the CEO of the news outlet Rappler, which has been critical of President Rodrigo Duterte, was arrested earlier this week and charged with violating the country’s cybercrime law.
Gunmen Sentenced In The Death Of Myanmar Democracy Advocate Ko Ni
Ko Ni pushed for reform of the country’s military-drafted constitution. A Muslim in the predominantly Buddhist country, he had just returned from a Jakarta visit to study interfaith peace.
Man Who Suffocated An Attacking Mountain Lion Describes Fight For His Life
Travis Kauffman, 31, was halfway through his run in the foothills outside Fort Collins, Colo., when he heard rustling behind him. He soon found himself in a struggle to survive.
Investigators For Diocese Say Kentucky Students Did Not Initiate Confrontation
A detective agency hired by the Covington Catholic school found students blameless in the standoff with a Native American man near the Lincoln Memorial that went viral on social media last month.
Trump Declares National Emergency To Help Fund Southern Border Wall
Almost-certain legal challenges and likely pushback from some within his own party await the president in the next phase of the ongoing national political battle over border security and immigration.
Racial Disparities In Cancer Incidence And Survival Rates Are Narrowing
African-Americans still have the highest death rate and the lowest survival rate of any U.S. racial or ethnic group for most cancers. But the “cancer gap” between blacks and whites is shrinking.
Emergency Declaration For Border Wall Could Tap Military Funds
A 1982 law empowers the secretary of defense to redirect military construction funds during a presidentially declared national emergency.
Third Suspect In Poisoning Of Former Russian Spy Named By Investigative Group
The suspect is a high-ranking officer in Russia’s military intelligence agency, Bellingcat says. The group accuses the Russian government of expunging documents to conceal the man’s identity.
Academy Defends Decision Not To Present 4 Awards Live
Some Hollywood luminaries have criticized truncating the broadcast of awards for best cinematography, film editing, live action short, and makeup and hairstyling. Some parts will be shown later.
McCabe’s ‘The Threat’ May Be Darkest Vision Of Trump Presidency Yet
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe said Thursday that top Justice Dept. officials discussed invoking the 25th Amendment. But his new book is about far more than that.
Florists Fear A ‘No Deal’ Brexit Would Wilt The Flower Business
U.K. flower shop owners who rely on shipments from the Netherlands are concerned about how leaving the European Union without a withdrawal agreement will affect them.
A U.S. Hunter Paid $110,000 To Shoot A Pakistani Goat
A trophy hunting program aims to protect the national animal, a goat called the markhor. Local social media was full of protests. But there’s another side to the story.
Initial Democratic Primary Debates Will Accommodate Up To 20 Candidates
The DNC plans to host 12 sanctioned debates during the 2020 primary cycle. The first one will be in June on back-to-back weekday nights. The format changes follow criticism from the 2016 campaign.
VIDEO: In A Post-Parkland America, Teens Talk About Gun Culture
Last spring, NPR traveled across the country to speak with teenagers about their many different relationships with guns.
Attorney General William Barr Swears Oath Of Office After Senate Confirmation
The prominent Republican lawyer, confirmed by the Senate Thursday, will lead the Justice Department for a second time. He first served as attorney general under George H.W. Bush in the early ’90s.
The Heartbreaking Plight Of Zimbabwe’s Doctors
Inflation in Zimbabwe is sky-high — marked by ill-equipped hospitals and long lines for fuel. NPR talks with two doctors who say they don’t have the supplies to keep patients, and themselves, safe.
‘We Live With It Every Day’: Parkland Community Marks 1 Year Since Massacre
Following a year of outraged activism, some survivors went silent Thursday. Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School invited students to participate in community service projects.
Greeting Cards Are Still A Thing In The Digital Age. Thanks, Millennials
Greeting card companies have weathered some tough times as more people send good wishes online. But millennials are purchasing more cards, which has helped stabilize the industry.
With Constitution Changes, Egypt’s President Could Stay In Power Until 2034
The parliament overwhelmingly approved the changes, which require a referendum to enter into force. Human rights groups are expressing alarm, saying they “sanction lifelong presidency.”
Amazon Drops Plans For New York Headquarters
An Amazon spokeswoman told NPR that this decision is not reversible, and the company plans no further negotiations. The company will not search for a new HQ location.
Federal Watchdog Issues Scathing Report On Ed Department’s Handling Of Student Loans
The department’s own inspector general says student loan companies aren’t following the rules, and that the government isn’t doing enough to hold them accountable.
Anger, Confusion Over Dwindling Refunds. Is Trump’s Tax Plan To Blame?
Tax refunds so far have been smaller than last year’s. Some taxpayers kept a bigger share of their income, but for others it reflects an overhaul that rewarded high earners the most.
Despite Prevention Programs, Sexual Assaults Rise At Military Academies
An anonymous survey found 747 students suffered unwanted sexual contact in the last school year at the Army, Navy and Air Force academies. That’s up nearly 50 percent from a survey two years earlier.
Denver Teachers Reach Tentative Deal To End Strike
“This agreement is a win, plain and simple: for our students; for our educators; and for our communities,” said Denver Classroom Teachers Association President Henry Roman.
Congress Sprints To Pass Border Security Package With Trump’s Support Unclear
Congressional leaders are prepared to vote Thursday on a $333 billion bipartisan spending package to avoid the threat of a partial government shutdown.
Texas Man With 3D-Printed Gun And ‘Hit List’ Of Lawmakers Sentenced To 8 Years
The man printed the gun after a background check stopped him from purchasing a firearm legally. His sentencing comes as lawmakers around the country are trying to expand background check requirements.