LaRouche was connected to bizarre conspiracy theories and ran for president eight times between 1976 and 2004.
Same-Sex Couples Sue For The Right To Marry In Japan
They say the constitution’s language on marriage should be reinterpreted. It’s the first lawsuit challenging the country’s rejection of same-sex marriage.
When Your Shared Netflix Account Outlasts The Relationship
Sharing of online streaming video and music passwords among sweethearts is a territorial marker, like wearing a boyfriend’s sweater. But what happens to custody of the accounts when the love is gone?
You May Be Surprised To Learn Which 2 Countries Are Making The Globe A Lot Greener
Satellite images show the amount of green vegetation on Earth increasing, despite deforestation. But some of the added greenery has a downside.
Poll: A Year After Parkland, Urgency For New Gun Restrictions Declines
A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds the percentage of Americans who think laws covering the sale of firearms should be stricter has dropped 20 points from immediately after the Parkland shooting.
Airbus To Stop Production Of A380 Superjumbo Jet
The European company says it has no reason to continue production after its biggest customer cut back its orders. Despite much fanfare, the double-decker plane has struggled to find a market.
NRA Facing Most Formidable Opposition Yet, A Year After Parkland
The gun rights group says it has more dues-paying members than any other grassroots organization, but shifting power in Congress and changing public opinions on gun laws may present challenges.
3 Syrian Ex-Intelligence Officials Arrested On Charges Of Torture
Two former members of President Assad’s intelligence agency were arrested in Germany for allegedly participating in the abuse of captive dissidents. A third Syrian national was apprehended in Paris.
Military Families In Privatized Housing ‘Afraid To Come Forward,’ Survey Says
The Military Family Advisory Network gathered responses from families in 46 states. It concluded that residents’ complaints were ignored and fear of retaliation on service members’ careers persisted.
When Teens Threaten Violence, A Community Responds With Compassion
After years of being beaten up, this teen decided to take justice into his own hands. A school district in Oregon showed him a better way to solve his problems.
Manafort Intentionally Lied To Special Counsel, Judge Says
The ruling from Judge Amy Berman Jackson means the prosecutors led by Robert Mueller are no longer bound by their plea deal with Manafort, onetime chairman of Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.
Rare, Elusive Black Leopard Caught On Camera In The Wild
There have been lots of stories about the unique animal in central Kenya’s Laikipia County. Now cameras have captured multiple high-quality photos and video.
Medical Anthropologist Explores ‘Vaccine Hesitancy’
Families learn to be skeptical about vaccines in communities where incomplete vaccination is the norm. A researcher into the phenomenon found that people are ready to listen, if they’re heard, too.
Ivanka Trump Launches $50 Million Program To Empower Women In The Workplace
She wants to make it help 50 million women around the world get jobs and start their own businesses. Critics are waiting for more details.
Nearly 2 Dozen Iranian Revolutionary Guards Reportedly Killed In Bomb Attack
The Guards were killed in a restive region bordering Pakistan. Without providing evidence, Iran blamed the U.S. for the attack.
FEMA Administrator Brock Long Says He Will Step Down
In a surprise announcement, Long says it is time to go home to his family. An internal government watchdog said he had improperly used government vehicles to travel to his home in North Carolina.
Congress Awaits Final Border Bill With Shutdown Deadline Looming
House and Senate leaders aim to vote by the Friday deadline on a seven-bill spending package that includes a $1.375 billion in funding for 55 miles of fencing along the U.S. border with Mexico.
Lufthansa Airlines Sues Customer Who Skipped Part Of His Return Flight
The Lufthansa passenger paid around $741 to fly business class from Oslo to Seattle and back. But on his return trip, he got off in Germany — and the airline wants him to pay more than $2,000.
Former Apple Executive Accused Of Insider Trading By SEC
The agency says Gene Levoff used prior knowledge of earnings to buy and sell millions of dollars in Apple stock, even as he was responsible for overseeing compliance with rules on insider trading.
NASA’s Mars Rover Opportunity Is Officially Declared Dead
NASA’s six-wheeled rover landed on the red planet in January 2004 for what was billed as a 90-day mission. The plucky robot was still going until a dust storm on Mars last summer killed it.
Hungry Deer May Be Changing How Things Sound In The Forest
Sound travels differently through open fields than the woods. When deer eat up bushes, small trees and other forest plants, it affects the transmission of bird calls and other natural sounds.
Prominent Journalist And Duterte Critic Maria Ressa Arrested In Philippines
Ressa, who runs Rappler, is being charged with cyber libel. Police arrested her Wednesday at the news website’s headquarters in Manila.
As Brexit Deadline Looms, Billboards Call Out Politicians’ ‘Quick And Easy’ Claims
The protest group Led By Donkeys wants to remind citizens of what it considers to be misleading pledges by pro-Brexit leaders, as political chaos continues ahead of the March 29 exit date.
Harley-Davidson Embraces A New Sound As It Enters The Electric Era
The LiveWire, Harley’s first electric bike, was first announced more than four years ago. It’s finally hitting the streets this summer — for a hefty price. But will Harley fans be along for the ride?
New York City Police Detective Killed By Apparent ‘Friendly Fire’
Police said they found an imitation gun at the scene of the reported armed robbery. The 19-year-veteran of the force was not supposed to report to work on the day he died.
Bugs Vs. Superbugs: Insects Offer Promise In Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance
With the rise of antibiotic-resistant infections, scientists are exploring nature to find new disease-fighting compounds. They’re finding them in surprising new places: the microbiomes of insects.
A High-Crime Neighborhood Makes It Harder To Show Up For School
A new study suggests living in a high-crime area, or simply passing through one on the way to school, can lead to more absences.
No Civilians Were Shot By Law Enforcement During Pulse Shooting, Investigation Finds
The question of friendly fire had plagued law enforcement since the June 2016 shooting left 49 dead during Latin Night at the predominantly gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla.
Ex-Air Force Counterintelligence Agent Charged With Giving Secrets To Iran
Monica Witt has been indicted after allegedly providing classified Pentagon information to Tehran. She defected years six ago, the Justice Department says.
Parkland Student Survivors Brace For 1st Anniversary Of School Shooting
Since the shooting, young Parkland survivors have emerged as the driving force in calling for stricter gun laws in the U.S., through a series of marches, school walkouts and voter registration drives.
U.S. National Debt Hits $22 Trillion — A New Record That’s Predicted To Fall
Federal deficits are now expected to average $1.2 trillion, or 4.4 percent of gross domestic product — far higher than the average over the past 50 years.
Inside The Largest And Most Controversial Shelter For Migrant Children In The U.S.
A temporary shelter has been contracted south of Miami to house more than 2,000 migrant children. It is the nation’s only corporate, for-profit migrant youth shelter.
Blackface Didn’t End In The 1980s
Two top Virginia lawmakers have admitted to wearing blackface in the 1980s. But blackface didn’t stop then.
Butterflies Vs. Border Wall: National Butterfly Center Seeks Restraining Order
The center says government officials have already cut down trees on its private property in anticipation of a border wall. The planned wall would split its property in two.
Americans Lost $143 Million In Online Relationship Scams Last Year
The Federal Trade Commission says Americans who fell for online romance scams reported losing a median $2,600 each — far more than other types of scams.
It’s Good To Be King: Wire Fox Terrier Wins Westminster Dog Show
It’s the 15th time a wire fox terrier has won the top prize. “As good as it gets,” the best in show judge said.