Navalny, a longtime critic of President Vladimir Putin, was recently arrested after calling for a mass protest in Moscow.
Leaders In Baltimore And Maryland Denounce Trump Tweets Attacking Elijah Cummings
Tweets characterizing the Maryland congressman’s district as “rodent infested” sparked outrage among Baltimore residents and lawmakers, who accused the president of racism.
Few German Mothers Go Back To Work Full Time. These Are The Challenges They Face
German women have achieved top political positions, but in the business world, progress has lagged. Until 1977, married women had to receive their husbands’ permission to work outside the home.
Did Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Intend To Deceive?
Regulators missed a chance to find out if deceptive practices at Facebook came from the top when they decided to enter into a settlement with Zuckerberg instead of questioning him, an FTC member says.
A Photographer’s Vision Of The Magical Masks Of Mexico
On festivals that range from Day of the Dead to Easter, Mexicans hide their true identity behind fantastic masks that conjure up both indigenous — and European — traditions.
Does Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Have Any Regrets? Hardly
“I do think that I was born under a very bright star,” Ginsburg said recounting her career and legacy as a woman who beat the professional odds.
Can Fast Fashion And Sustainability Be Stitched Together?
Spanish retailer Zara pledges to use nearly all sustainable materials by 2025. But is it possible for a fast-fashion brand, that churns out 500 new designs per week, to truly be sustainable?
Russian Police Arrest Hundreds Of Demonstrators At Moscow Protest
Demonstrators are demanding fair elections for the City Duma and for opposition candidates to be allowed on the ballot.
Isolated And Struggling, Many Seniors Are Turning To Suicide
The golden years are thought to be a well-earned, carefree time in life. But adults 65 and older now account for almost 1 in 5 suicides in America.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg On Love And Other Things
“I miss him every morning,” the Supreme Court justice said of her late husband and booster, Marty, in an interview with NPR’s Nina Totenberg.
Genetic Counselors Of Color Tackle Racial, Ethnic Disparities In Health Care
They work with patients to decide when genetic testing is appropriate, interpret test results and counsel families on the ways hereditary diseases might impact them. A trusting relationship is key.
Red Summer In Chicago: 100 Years After The Race Riots
100 years ago this week, some of the bloodiest race riots this country has ever experienced erupted in more than two dozen cities, including Chicago. It was known as the Red Summer.
Supreme Court Lets Trump Border Wall Move Forward, But Legal Fight Still Looms
A lower court had initially frozen the $2.5 billion in defense funds Trump had sought to use amid his emergency declaration earlier this year. Now liberal groups are seeking an expedited hearing.
Lethal Injection Drugs’ Efficacy And Availability For Federal Executions
The Justice Department’s announcement that the federal government will resume its use of capital punishment has raised questions about the drugs it plans to use.
College Student Discovers 65-Million-Year-Old Triceratops Skull
Harrison Duran, a 23-year-old college student at University of California, Merced, spent his summer internship hunting for dinosaur fossils.
Trump Signs Agreement With Guatemala To Limit Asylum Seekers
The agreement comes after Trump threatened to take “very severe” action against Guatemala, possibly including tariffs and a travel ban.
Hong Kong Protesters Occupy The City’s Airport In ‘Summer Of Discontent’
Demonstrators flooded the arrivals terminal, taking their demands for protection of Hong Kong’s freedoms to an international audience.
Judge Quashed Warrant For Journalist’s Phone After Police Downplayed His Occupation
Police searched Bryan Carmody’s phone and raided his home and office this spring. A San Francisco judge has now quashed the warrant and ordered supporting court documents to be unsealed.
150 Migrants Feared Dead In Mediterranean’s Worst Loss Of Life This Year
“Our death rate is rising alarmingly,” a U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees spokesperson says. Aid agencies continue rescue efforts off the shore of Libya, hoping to save anyone else who survived.
What We Know: ‘Mass Arrest’ Of Marines Over Alleged Human Smuggling
As some 800 Marines gathered in formation at Camp Pendleton in California, 16 people were pulled out and put under arrest. An NCIS spokesperson said a total of 18 Marines have been apprehended.
Dialysis Firm Cancels $524,600.17 Medical Bill After Journalists Investigate
This week, NPR profiled a Montana man who was billed nearly half a million dollars for 14 weeks of dialysis, after being caught in a dispute between insurer and the dialysis provider. Now he owes $0.
In Lebanon, Palestinians Protest New Employment Restrictions
The protests were spurred by the closure of two Palestinian-owned businesses amid a larger government crackdown on Syrian refugees. Palestinians make up about 10% of Lebanon’s population.
How To Bring Cancer Care To The World’s Poorest Children
For children in developing countries, cancer care is largely out of reach. But new research is challenging assumptions that it’s too costly and complicated.
T-Mobile And Sprint Merger Finally Wins Justice Department’s Blessing
A deal years in the making is getting federal regulatory approval to move forward. The $26 billion merger is subject to court approval, and state attorneys general are seeking to block the deal.
Birds Are Trying To Adapt To Climate Change — But Is It Too Little, Too Late?
By breeding and migrating earlier, some birds are adapting to climate change. But it’s probably not happening fast enough for some species to survive, according to new research.
In U2’s ‘I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,’ A Restless Search For Meaning
Inspired by gospel, the standout from U2’s American experiment, The Joshua Tree, has become a rock ‘n’ roll hymn, even finding its way into real-life church services.
U.S. Economy Slows: Trump’s 3% Growth Pledge Now In Rearview Mirror
The U.S. growth rate fell to 2.1% in the second quarter amid a slowdown in exports. The Trump administration has targeted a growth rate of 3% or above, citing the Republican tax cuts passed in 2017.
At Just For Laughs, A Joke — Or Three — On Every Block
Montreal’s Just For Laughs festival has countless comedy performances at indoor venues — but organizers say it’s important that the fun spills out onto the streets, with clowns, dancers and puppets.
The Practical Reasons Candidates Talk About Improbable Policies
Congress is unlikely to pass ambitious policies like “Medicare for All” or the Green New Deal, even if a Democratic proponent of them were elected. But there are plenty of reasons to run on them.
Want To Feel Happier Today? Try Talking To A Stranger
Happiness, says one researcher, is the sum of many positive moments throughout the day. Something as simple as a friendly chat in the elevator can boost your mood. So put down your phone and try it.
California Signs Deal With Automakers To Produce Fuel-Efficient Cars
The agreement is different from plans expected to be announced by the Trump administration that would weaken national emissions standards.
U.S. Citizen Detained For Weeks, Nearly Deported By Immigration Officials
“He said the conditions were horrible, inhumane. And he was about to sign a deportation order … even though he was born here,” Francisco Galicia’s lawyer told NPR.
Trump Vetoes Bills Intended To Block Arms Sales To Saudi Arabia
Bipartisan lawmakers have criticized Saudi Arabia’s actions in the Yemen conflict where thousands of civilians have died, and Saudi Arabia’s role in the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Franky Zapata Falls In English Channel Trying To Cross It On High-Speed Hoverboard
“It was like flying in a dream,” Franky Zapata said, after his trip across the Channel from northern France ended with a crash into the water.
Economists Say Trump Administration Is Overpaying Farmers For Trade Losses
The Trump administration has released details of a $16 billion plan to compensate farmers who’ve lost money as a result of the trade dispute with China. Some economists say it’s too generous.
Nissan Is Cutting 12,500 Jobs; Latest Sign Of Trouble For The Auto Industry
Battered by a drop in sales and profits, Nissan plans cuts around the world — including more than 1,400 jobs in the United States. It’s the latest sign of tumultuous times for the car industry.