Harold Martin committed the massive theft of government documents over decades, storing files in his car and Maryland home. “My methods were wrong, illegal and highly questionable,” Martin said.
Does Facebook Need A Humanitarian Partner For Its New Digital Currency?
The aid group Mercy Corps believes that the new Libra currency could help funnel aid to the poor. But critics wonder why the charity has teamed up with a controversial company.
Thousands Freed From Prison Custody As DOJ Implements Sentencing Reform Law
More than 3,100 are moving out of the Bureau of Prisons system on Friday and the Justice Department is making other changes to comply with a law passed by Congress last year.
A Young Jeffrey Epstein Made An Impression On His High School Students
Former students at the Dalton School in Manhattan remember Epstein as a young, charismatic teacher. More than four decades later, Epstein stands accused of sexually abusing dozens of underaged girls.
Rogue Weedkiller Vapors Are Threatening Soybean Science
Scientists at four leading universities have seen their soybean experiments injured by a stealthy vandal: drifting fumes from a weedkiller called dicamba, now popular among farmers.
USS Boxer Used Electronic Jamming To Take Down Iranian Drone, Pentagon Sources Say
President Trump says the U.S. Navy ship shot an Iranian drone down. That statement conflicts with those of Pentagon officials who say the Boxer used electronic jamming to take it down.
Trump’s ‘Go Back’ Rhetoric Is Sign Of A Racially Divisive And Turbulent Year To Come
President Trump has used white grievance to fuel his candidacy since he first came onto the political scene. So what he’s doing now with four congresswomen of color is hardly a surprise.
Dutch Troops Were 10% Liable In Srebrenica Massacre, Supreme Court Says
The case centers on the deadly days after the city of Srebrenica fell on July 11, 1995, when some 25,000 refugees sought safety with Dutch U.N. peacekeepers.
Hoping For Improved U.S. Ties, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Set To Visit White House
Tensions have beset the U.S.-Pakistan relationship for years. The planned July 22 meeting between President Trump and Imran Khan comes as the U.S. tries to finalize Afghanistan peace negotiations.
Listen: Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, Amanda Shires, Natalie Hemby Are The Highwomen
The country supergroup will release its self-titled debut on Sept. 6. Hear the first single, “Redesigning Women.”
Hollywood Shoots The Moon: 117 Years Of Lunar Landings At The Movies
Motion pictures went to the moon long before Apollo 11 did, and they keep going back. Critic Bob Mondello reflects on the many films, from 1902 to today, that have made the journey.
Beyoncé Enlists Hip-Hop A-List And Global Artists For ‘The Lion King: The Gift’
The musical superstar continues to challenge herself while elevating global artists for an album inspired by the new remake of The Lion King, in theaters now.
‘Engagement Is Losing Credibility’: Iranian Foreign Minister
Iran would commit to permanent nuclear inspections in exchange for a permanent lifting of U.S. imposed-sanctions, Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tells NPR.
25 Years After Scoring ‘The Lion King,’ Hans Zimmer Returns To Pride Rock
Twenty five years after he scored the original The Lion King, which won an Oscar, Hans Zimmer returns to Pride Rock to revisit the classic musical themes for a re-imagined tale.
Comic-Con 2019, Day 1: Sleepless In San Diego
San Diego Comic-Con kicked off Thursday, with more than 130,000 attendees expected. Big draws of the day were Lin-Manuel Miranda and Arnold Schwarzenegger — and a surprise appearance from Tom Cruise.
Committee Democrats Prepare For Highly Anticipated Robert Mueller Hearings
Members of Congress and their staffs are studying old film, reviewing the special counsel report and preparing for a lot of terse responses, they told reporters.
How A 10-Year-Old-Boy Helped Apollo 11 Return To Earth
Greg Force was just a boy when his father, the director of a NASA tracking station in Guam, called home with an important mission for him: to help the crew of Apollo 11 return safely to Earth.
Do You Need That Surgery? How To Decide, And How To Pick A Surgeon If You Do
When you have a serious health problem that calls for surgery, the last thing you need is the stress of navigating the health care system to find a skilled surgeon. We have tips to make it easier.
Rep. Ilhan Omar Receives Resounding Welcome Home Amid Trump Attacks
“We are going to continue to be a nightmare to this president,” she said into a megaphone, “because his policies are a nightmare to us. We are not deterred, we are not frightened, we are ready.”
Toys R Us Is Coming Back But With A Different Approach
More than a year after filing for bankruptcy, the chain is relaunching in Texas and New Jersey. Its new stores will feature spaces for toy demonstrations and events.
2nd Democratic Primary Debate Matchups Set: Sanders Vs. Warren And Biden Vs. Harris
The debates will be held from 8 to 10 p.m. ET on July 30 and 31 in Detroit. Moderators will be CNN’s Dana Bash, Don Lemon and Jake Tapper.
Heat Wave Blankets Much Of The U.S. This Week
It is bringing dangerous, record-breaking temperatures to the Central and Eastern states.
Border Protection Disputes Account Of 3-Year-Old Asked To Choose Between Parents
Customs and Border Protection officials are denying an NPR report that a Border Patrol agent asked the girl to choose which of her parents would be sent back to Mexico.
Trump To Nominate Eugene Scalia, Late Supreme Court Justice’s Son, As Labor Secretary
The president offered the Washington attorney the job, and he accepted. He’s 55 and a partner at a firm where he handles labor and employment cases.
Acting Head Of Customs and Border Protection Says New Asylum Rule In ‘Pilot’ Phase
“Although the new federal regulation allows us to apply that all 2,000 miles along the Southwest border, we’re not going to do that,” Mark Morgan told NPR.
U.S. Overdose Deaths Dipped In 2018, But Some States Saw ‘Devastating’ Increases
Provisional overdose data for 2018 show a note of hope in an overall bleak picture. But in some states, the numbers actually got worse. What explains the disparities?
‘I’m Drowning’: Those Hit Hardest By Student Loan Debt Never Finished College
Some of the people struggling the most to pay back their debt are the millions of students who took out student loans but never finished a degree.
Rare New Zealand Parakeet Population Doubles After ‘Epic’ Breeding Season
The orange-fronted parakeet, known locally as the kākāriki karaka, is in the midst of a prolonged mating season due to a beech seed boon. So far, more than 150 chicks have been born in the baby boom.
Is Aerobic Exercise The Right Prescription For Staving Off Alzheimer’s?
Researchers are testing exercise in people at high risk for Alzheimer’s. The goal of a federally funded study is to learn whether aerobic physical activity can protect the brain.
U.S. Navy Ship Destroys Iranian Drone Over Strait Of Hormuz
President Trump says that after the drone closed to within approximately 1,000 yards of the U.S. warship and ignored calls to stand down, it was “immediately destroyed.”
‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli Loses Appeal, Will Stay In Prison
In addition to ordering Shkreli to stay in prison, a federal appeals court also affirmed that he must forfeit more than $7.3 million and pay restitution of $388,336.
New Documents Reveal How Trump, Cohen, Aides Worked To Seal Hush Money Deals
Official records describe Trump’s direct involvement with negotiations that led to a $130,000 payment to an adult film star to buy her silence about her alleged extramarital affair with Trump.
Jeffrey Epstein Is Denied Bail In Sex Trafficking Case
U.S. District Judge Richard M. Berman ordered the 66-year-old multimillionaire to remain in jail until trial. Federal prosecutors had called Epstein a flight risk.
New ‘Lion King’ Remake Is More Creative Dead End Than Circle Of Life
Disney’s Lion King is so realistic-looking that, paradoxically, you can’t believe a moment of it. The computer-generated blockbuster feels like the world’s most expensive safari-themed karaoke video.
Kennedy Center Announces 2019 Honorees
Earth, Wind & Fire, Sally Field, Linda Ronstadt, Sesame Street and Michael Tilson Thomas will be recognized for their lifetime contributions to the performing arts at a gala in December.
Brother Of Suicide Bomber In Manchester Concert Attack Faces Murder Charges
Hashem Abedi has denied involvement in the 2017 bombing at the end of an Ariana Grande concert that killed 22 people in Manchester, England. He was charged with murdering all of them.