The panel released its findings a day after former special counsel Robert Mueller warned of ongoing threats.
Pabst Blue Ribbon Seeks Buzz With Hard Coffee
Americans are buying less beer from big breweries, so companies are getting creative to attract customers. Pabst is testing what one customer describes as a “Frappuccino” — with an alcoholic kick.
Muslims Over-Represented In State Prisons, Report Finds
Muslims make up about 9% of state prisoners, though they are only about 1% of the U.S. population, a new report from the civil rights organization Muslim Advocates finds.
Trump Administration Considering ‘Travel Ban’ On Guatemalans After Asylum Snub
The possible travel ban against Guatemala comes after the Central American nation said it couldn’t sign a deal with the Trump administration to force migrants to claim asylum there instead of the U.S.
A Warm Bedtime Bath Can Help You Cool Down And Sleep Better
Research suggests a warm bath or shower an hour or two before bedtime can help you unwind and fall asleep faster. Why? It will help lower your core temperature, and that’s a circadian sleep signal.
Federal Government To Resume Capital Punishment After Nearly 20-Year Hiatus
“The Justice Department upholds the rule of law — and we owe it to the victims and their families to carry forward the sentence imposed by our justice system,” Attorney General William Barr said.
Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi Dies; Was Country’s 1st Freely Elected Leader
Essebsi rose to power in 2014 after the Arab Spring protests. But his political career spanned 70 years.
‘The Rot Starts From The Top’: Russians Protest Over Problems Big And Small
As President Vladimir Putin approaches his 20th year in power, anger over bread-and-butter issues is sparking demonstrations across the country.
Small Towns Fear They Are Unprepared For Future Climate-Driven Flooding
The central U.S. just experienced the most widespread river flooding ever recorded there. Flood defenses in major cities largely performed well, but many smaller communities were simply overwhelmed.
Holy Guacamole! Avocados Are Pricey And It’s The Pits
Increased U.S. demand (thanks a lot, avocado toast) and a decreased California crop have nearly doubled the price of the green fruits. Restaurants are feeling the shortage; some are faking the guac.
Rainbows, Frogs, Dogs, And ‘The Muppet Movie’ Soundtrack At 40
The Muppet Movie is an unusually silly and unusually profound musical. At 40 years old, the music still astounds, provokes, and entertains.
Meaning Well And Making A Mess In ‘We Love Anderson Cooper’
R.L. Maizes’ new story collection is a quirky mix of humor, gravity and warmth. She’s drawn to outsiders who yearn for connection and who display behaviors and feelings they’re not proud of.
In A Bitterly Divided Nation, Will Robert Mueller’s Testimony Change Any Minds?
Democrats reeled in their white whale at last, but he fought against being the prize they wanted.
The Green New Deal: Where Spotify Stands, And Where Artists Wish It Would
Since launching stateside in 2011, the green logo of Spotify has come to be, almost like Kleenex, synonymous with the weird new world of streaming. So, dozens of billions of dollars later, what’s up?
Rapper A$AP Rocky Charged With Assault In Sweden
The high-profile incident, which the musician and record producer insists is a case of self-defense, has seen celebrities and even President Trump rally to his cause.
Threats To U.S. Elections Aren’t Going Away. What Have The 2020 Democrats Proposed?
FBI Director Christopher Wray and former special counsel Robert Mueller both warned this week about the perils to the 2020 presidential race. What would the candidates do about it?
PHOTOS: America’s Separate And Unequal Schools
NPR sent photographers across the country to document the differences between school districts.
Mistrust And Lack Of Genetic Diversity Slow Gains In Precision Medicine
Scientists hoping to get more diversity of ancestry among medical research volunteers need to grapple with the history of medical exploitation, says a Columbia University bioethicist.
This Supreme Court Case Made School District Lines A Tool For Segregation
Today, “inequality is endemic” in America’s public schools, according to a new report.
North Korea Conducts Missile Tests While Bolton Meets With Officials In Seoul
The test of short-range missiles — one of which may be a new design — is seen as a pressure tactic on Washington as Pyongyang warns against a resumption of U.S.-South Korea military exercises.
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló Resigns In Wake Of Text Message Scandal
His resignation comes after nearly two weeks of street protests. On Monday, hundreds of thousands of people shut down a large highway.
Actor Rutger Hauer Dies At 75, Played Complex Android In ‘Blade Runner’
He was best known for his portrayal of Roy Batty, who is hunted down by a cop played by Harrison Ford, and expires with a sad soliloquy ending “Tears in the rain. Time to die.”
Allergan Recalls Textured Breast Implants Linked To Rare Type Of Cancer
The Food and Drug Administration, which requested the recall, is not recommending that people who already have Allergan’s Biocell implants get them removed unless there are symptoms or problems.
Pa. School District Reverses Course And Will Now Accept Donations To Cover Lunch Debt
The financially struggling school district that threatened foster care over unpaid lunch debt is now apologizing for dozens of letters officials sent this month to parents.
Photo Of Mother Pleading With Mexican Soldier Draws Attention To Migrant Patrol
In what a former Mexican official called the “pic du jour,” a Mexican National Guard member stands in the way of a Guatemalan woman and her son who are trying to reach the U.S. border.
Opinion: Trump Gave Pakistan What It Wanted, But Afghan Peace Is Far From Guaranteed
In his Washington visit, Prime Minister Imran Khan secured a legitimate role for Pakistan in shaping Afghanistan’s future, writes Shamila N. Chaudhary, a former National Security Council director.
South Korea Has Run-In With Russian Jet During Its Patrol With China
The skirmish occurred over disputed islands in the East China Sea during a joint China-Russia air patrol Tuesday morning.
Rapper Meek Mill Is Granted Retrial After Years-Long Legal Fight
Evidence that arose after Meek’s trial is “of such a strong nature and character that a different verdict will likely result at a retrial,” a three-judge panel in Pennsylvania says.
Improved Prosthetic Hand Has A Lighter Touch And Easy Grip
There’s still much research to be done before the device is routinely useful. But one man was able to use it to gently grasp his wife’s hand and feel her touch — an emotional moment, he says.
Sharks Have Few Places To Hide From Fishing, Study Shows
Many shark species tend to congregate in the same areas as industrial fishing ships, a study finds. As a result, tens of millions of sharks in the open ocean end up caught either as food or bycatch.
‘The Time Has Come To Act’: Boris Johnson Takes The Helm As U.K. Prime Minister
The polarizing and showboating new prime minister has vowed to deliver on the U.K. leaving the European Union in October, whether or not a deal is reached.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s New Asylum Rule
Just hours earlier, another judge ruled that the change could take effect because it was “in the greater public interest to allow the administration to carry out its immigration policy.”
READ: Robert Mueller’s Opening Statements Before Congressional Hearings
The former special counsel is set to testify before two House committees. Read his full opening remarks.
FTC To Hold Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Liable For Any Future Privacy Violations
Under a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, the company will pay $5 billion and its co-founder could be subject to penalties if Facebook doesn’t comply with the agreement.
Mueller On Election Interference: ‘They’re Doing It As We Sit Here’
Former special counsel Robert Mueller didn’t want to appear in Wednesday’s hearings, but lawmakers insisted that he tell his story in public to the House judiciary and intelligence committees.
As 737 Max Grounding Drags On, Boeing’s Bottom Line Takes A Hit
Four months after its top-selling 737 Max airliner was grounded worldwide, Boeing announced a 35% drop in revenues and a loss of $2.9 billion in the second quarter.