Democrats want to cap the number of beds ICE may use to detain people arrested for overstaying their visas or committing minor crimes. President Trump says the idea is “crazy.”
Rep. Ilhan Omar Apologizes ‘Unequivocally’ For Remarks Condemned As Anti-Semitic
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other House leaders had called on the Minnesota Democrat to apologize for comments on social media about Israel.
The ‘Strange Science’ Behind The Big Business Of Exercise Recovery
Does exercise recovery work? Science writer Christie Aschwanden examines the physiology and effectiveness of sports drinks, protein powders and other products and services in her new book, Good to Go.
‘Hartford Courant’ Journalists Petition To Unionize
Members of the Hartford, Conn., newsroom said they are petitioning for a union election while also asking Tribune Publishing, the paper’s parent, to voluntarily recognize the union.
Asian Markets Close Higher Reflecting Optimism Ahead Of U.S.-China Talks
Indexes climbed on Monday as Washington and Beijing officials continue to try to hash out a deal and avoid an escalation of a trade war.
California Gov. Newsom Mostly Ends State’s National Guard Border Deployment
“The border ’emergency’ is a manufactured crisis,” Newsom is expected to say at his State of the State address this week. “And California will not be part of this political theater.”
Denver Teachers Strike Over Base Pay
After more than a year of negotiations, the teachers union and the school district still can’t agree on a base pay increase. The district’s plan depends too much on incentive bonuses, the union says.
For Chilly February, 3 Romances To Warm Your Heart
February is High Holiday season in Romancelandia — and what better time to recommend some great romances? From Victorian jewel thieves to modern-day road trips, we’ve got something for everyone.
California Chef Aims To Help Restaurant Workers Prevent Suicide
The restaurant business can be tough on your mental health, and has led some chefs to suicide. Chef Patrick Mulvaney is helping Sacramento kitchen workers learn the warning signs and ask for help.
Turks Examine Their Muslim Devotion After Poll Says Faith Could Be Waning
Despite a rise in religious doctrine from the government, a recent survey shows a dip in the portion of people identifying as religious, compared with a poll in 2008.
Giving Medicine To Young Children? Getting The Dose Right Is Tricky
In a recent survey, 1 in 5 parents said they thought using a household spoon was OK for measuring their child’s medicine. It’s not. Here’s how to help little kids without overdosing them.
American Travelers Seek Cheaper Prescription Drugs In Mexico And Beyond
Faced with high U.S. prices for prescription drugs, some Americans cross the border to buy insulin pens and other meds. At least 1 insurer reimburses flights to the border to make such purchases easy.
In A Measles Outbreak, Demand For Vaccine Spikes
Clinics in the Pacific Northwest are ordering 10 times the vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella as they normally do because some who have avoided vaccines are changing their minds.
If Trump Declares An Emergency To Build The Wall, Congress Can Block Him
President Trump has threatened to declare an emergency to go around Congress and build a border wall. The same law that gives him that power also gives Congress the ability to push back.
GOP Rep. Walter Jones, Who Spent Years Seeking Redemption For Iraq Vote, Dies At 76
Jones helped add “freedom fries” to the Congressional cafeteria menu. Since then, he came to deeply regret his vote for the war in Iraq, and wrote thousands of letters to families of fallen soldiers.
Kacey Musgraves And Childish Gambino Win Top Awards At 2019 Grammys
No single artist dominated, but over the course of a night in which a handful of artists won major awards, a thread became clear: The Academy was attempting to make amends for past mistakes.
Virginia State Leaders Hold On Tight To Office After More Than A Week Of Turmoil
Gov. Ralph Northam says he’s “not going anywhere.” Attorney General Mark Herring has no plans to leave either. And while Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax may face impeachment hearings, he’s pushing back too.
The Historic Chapel At The Heart Of A Legal Fight Over The Border Wall
The town of Mission, Texas grew up around La Lomita chapel. Last week, the local Catholic diocese tried and failed to stop the government from surveying the chapel’s land.
Border Security Funding Talks Stalled, Government Shutdown Looms
If an agreement isn’t reached by Friday at midnight, the government could partially shut down again, just three weeks after the end of a 35-day partial government shutdown.
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar Launches 2020 Presidential Bid
“We are tired of the shutdowns and the showdowns, of the gridlock and the grandstanding,” said Klobuchar, who was reelected to her third Senate term in 2018.
To Honor Parkland Victims, David Best Is Building A Temple, Then Setting It On Fire
The artist whose massive wooden structures have become a fixture at the annual Burning Man festival is now constructing a Temple of Time to help mark the first anniversary of the shooting.
Virginia Scandals Draw Attention To The Dehumanizing History Of Blackface
Virginia’s governor and attorney general face calls to resign amid revelations they appeared in blackface decades ago. That’s reviving a conversation around the history of blackface in our culture.
Lindsey Vonn Retires As The Winningest Female Skier In History
“I have always pushed the limits of ski racing and it has allowed me to have amazing success but also dramatic crashes,” Vonn said, summarizing a storied career.
School Shooters: What’s Their Path To Violence?
Psychologists and the FBI say they are getting a better understanding of the mix of factors that lead some kids to open fire on a classroom. The shooting can be an act of desperation fueled by anger.
Why We Can’t Break Up With Big Tech
Gizmodo’s Kashmir Hill spent six weeks trying to cut Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Apple out of her life completely. “Spoiler,” she says. “It’s not possible.”
How To Get Meat Eaters To Eat More Plant-Based Foods? Make Their Mouths Water
Vegetable-based dishes may be better for the Earth but don’t always sound seductive on menus. Marketers, researchers and food chains think they know how to get meat lovers to make the swap more often.
Yellow Vest Unrest Leaves Protester Severely Injured In Paris
Violence broke out Saturday as yellow vest protesters kept the pressure on French President Emmanuel Macron’s government, for the 13th straight weekend of demonstrations.
Seattle’s Unusually Frigid Temperatures And Heavy Snowfall To Stretch Into The Week
A rare winter storm in Washington state prompted its governor to declare a state of emergency. More than 200 flights were canceled on Friday and drivers are being urged to stay off the roads.
On The Hill, A Rare Gun Violence Hearing; In Denver, A Looming Teacher Strike
Also this week, Sen. Lamar Alexander proposed a new system for keeping colleges accountable and simplifying the application for federal student aid.
Defying Parents, A Teen Decides To Get Vaccinated
Ethan Lindenberger had never received vaccines for diseases like polio or measles because his mom is anti-vaccine. Now he’s 18, he’s finally getting his shots.
How To Demand A Medical Breakthrough: Lessons From The AIDS Fight
When the AIDS crisis started in the 1980s, the official response was tepid. Then activists channeled their anger into into one of the most effective protest movements in recent history.
Stay Or Go? Ortega’s Crackdown Pushes Nicaraguans To Make Hard Choices
The Central American country has been in turmoil since last April, when President Daniel Ortega launched a brutal crackdown on protesters and other opponents.
‘Watch What We’re Doing’: Could Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Challenge Trump In 2020?
The well-liked Republican leading a deep-blue state is an outspoken critic of President Trump and has denounced the “debilitating politics of Washington.”
In Northern Minnesota, ‘Snow Farmers’ Make Sure A Ski-Racing Tradition Endures
For the past few years, there hasn’t been enough natural snow in Mora, Minn. to carpet the forests for a famed cross-country ski race. Local farmers now volunteer to make snow for the trails.
U.S. Envoy For Peace In Afghanistan Sees ‘Long Road’ Ahead For Final Deal
“What we’ve achieved so far is significant. But these are small, two or three small steps in a long journey,” Zalmay Khalilzad said in a hoarse voice, the result of 42 hours of talks with the Taliban.
Southwest Border Apprehensions Show Small Decline In January
Government data reflect a slight dip in arrests even as authorities see more Central American families trying to enter the U.S.