Most people who struggle with depression and anxiety have heard that exercise is a mood-booster. But exercising with friends, especially playing a team sport may help even more.
Australian Prime Minister Apologizes To Victims Of Institutional Child Sex Abuse
It is the first national apology on behalf of the federal government since a major report published last year showed the problem was rampant in Australia’s Catholic Church and other institutions.
‘Extremely Threatening’ Hurricane Willa, Now Category 5, Heads For Mexico’s Coast
The storm, with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph, is expected to make landfall on the southwestern coast of Mexico sometime on Tuesday or Wednesday.
He Witnessed A Rape In 1969. He’s Finally Ready To Talk About It
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Don Palmerine, who witnessed a rape as a teenager. After keeping silent for 50 years, he wrote about it in The Washington Post.
Thousands Swell Ranks Of U.S.-Bound Migrant Caravan In Mexico
A growing crowd of Central American migrants in southern Mexico is resuming its advance toward the U.S. border on Sunday.
Congo Rebels Kill 15, Threaten Ebola Containment Efforts Again
The rebels also abducted a dozen children, Congo’s military said. The attack comes after two medical workers were killed Saturday while manning a port of entry to try to control the spread of Ebola.
White House Counsel’s Exit Brings Attention To An Office With A Past
Don McGahn’s tenure was capped by shaping Brett Kavanaugh’s fight-back rebuttal against allegations of sexual assault. The office has been a perch for major figures from John Dean to Alberto Gonzales.
What’s Cookin’, Kiddo? America’s Test Kitchen Unveils Book For Young Chefs
NPR’s Lynn Neary drops in on a cooking session with America’s Test Kitchen Kids editor in chief and an 8-year-old chef to try one of more than 100 recipes for foods that kids love to eat — and make.
In Hurricane Michael’s Wake, Florida Panhandle Faces Steep Path Back To Normal
More than a week after Hurricane Michael made landfall as a Category 4 storm, cities and towns are facing the daunting task of trying to rebuild.
Meet The Jews Of The German Far Right
Fellow Jews in the country are baffled by a small Jewish faction within the Alternative for Germany, a party accused of racism and of downplaying the Nazis.
U.S. To End Cold War-Era Nuclear Arms Treaty With Russia, Trump Says
The 1987 INF treaty banned ground-launched ballistic and cruise missiles with an intermediate range. For years, U.S. officials have accused Russia of violating the treaty.
Report: Women Everywhere Don’t Know Enough About Ovarian Cancer
A new study shows that slow rates of diagnosis and delayed access to treatment are the norm around the world.
LA Dodgers Defeat Milwaukee Brewers To Reach World Series
Los Angeles held off Milwaukee 5-1 in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series. The Dodgers will go to the World Series for the second year in a row, this time facing the Boston Red Sox.
As Border Restrictions Tighten, Some Experts See Migrant Caravans Growing In Size
Mexico has begun allowing members of a mass migrant caravan to cross its border, following violent clashes between the migrants and Mexican police on Friday.
Crowdsourcing To Find Survivors Of Hurricane Michael
According to one website, at least 300 people are still unaccounted for on the Florida panhandle in the wake of Hurricane Michael.
At $1.6 Billion, Mega Millions Jackpot Becomes Largest In Lottery History
After no one won the jackpot in a drawing on Friday night, the winnings surpassed the record $1.586 billion for the Powerball prize in January 2016. The next drawing will be on Tuesday night.
Nation’s Only Independent Gov. Drops Re-Election Bid In Alaska And Backs Democrat
Three days after his lieutenant governor resigned for an “inappropriate overture,” Bill Walker, polling far behind the Republican candidate, dropped out of the race to endorse Democrat Mark Begich.
Trump Sticks To Trump Country As He Pushes For GOP Wins In The Midterms
The president goes to places where he can make the biggest impact for Republicans, which has largely meant avoiding suburban swing districts and focusing his attention on places he won in 2016.
Opinion: A President In Praise Of Strongmen And Dictators
NPR’s Scott Simon reflects on the praise that President Trump heaps on authoritarian leaders.
The Viral Obituary Of An Opioid Addict: ‘She’s Just One Face’ Of The Epidemic
An obit for a young mother who died after struggling with addiction gained national attention this week. Her sister wants to remind readers: “So many people with addiction don’t resemble the photo.”
Nixon’s Saturday Night Massacre Casts Shadow As Trump Considers Fate Of DOJ Leaders
President Nixon 45 years ago precipitated the departure of the attorney general, deputy attorney general and Watergate special prosecutor as the criminal investigation of his administration escalated.
A Great African Kingdom Tells Its History In Fabulous Royal Clothes
An exhibition at the Baltimore Museum of Art finds political power in dizzying patterns from the Kuba Kingdom — located in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The Russia Investigations: Why Are Democrats Avoiding The Russia Imbroglio?
Democrats have placed their chips as they try to unseat Republicans — but not on Russia red. Meanwhile, a liberal billionaire outsider has built a massive organization intent on impeaching Trump.
ICE Appears To End Use Of Federal Prisons For Immigrant Detainees
In June, Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced they would house 1,600 immigrant detainees in federal prisons. But now nearly all detainees have been moved elsewhere, deported, or released.
Harvard Admissions Secrets Emerge; Defrauded Borrowers Can Now Seek Loan Forgiveness
Also this week, dozens of lawmakers ask Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to look into the troubled Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
‘It Will Be Years’ Before Life At Tyndall Air Force Base Returns To Normal
Home to 11,000 airmen and their families, the base sustained catastrophic damage when Hurricane Michael came through Florida earlier this month. Residents don’t know if they will ever go back.
Top EU Court Blocks Polish Supreme Court Law Forcing Judges To Retire
Since going into effect in July, nearly a third of Poland’s judges have been ousted. Friday’s ruling orders officials to reinstate justices and raise the mandatory retirement age from 65 back to 70.
Jamal Khashoggi’s Complicated History With The Saudi Royal Family
For generations, the Khashoggi family has had close ties to the Saudi royals. Over a long career, Jamal Khashoggi was a loyalist who worked for the monarchy — and a critic who urged reform.
USC Reaches $215 Million Settlement Over Gynecologist Abuse Allegations
The tentative deal would compensate current and former female students who were patients of former USC gynecologist George Tyndall. He has been accused by about 500 women of sexual misconduct.
South Korean Women Fight Back Against Spy Cams In Public Bathrooms
Microcameras installed in public bathrooms for surreptitious filming are an everyday concern for women. Police say the number of “illegal filming” crimes sharply increased between 2011 and 2017.
Spy Bosses Warn Of Foreign Interference As Feds Unseal New Russia Charges
The intelligence agencies said the threat of foreign interference persists; DOJ unsealed a criminal case against a Russian accused of being the top accountant for Moscow’s disinformation effort.
Paul Manafort To Be Sentenced In February; Lawyers Cite His Health Woes In Jail
President Trump’s former campaign chairman continues cooperating with the Justice Department after his plea agreement, but it isn’t clear when prosecutors might be finished with him.
Dozens Feared Dead As Train Plows Through Crowd Of Revelers In India
One official said the local response was on par with a “war footing” as emergency workers tended to the dead and injured among crowds celebrating a Hindu festival.
A Slow Trip To A Hot Planet: Spacecraft Launches For Mission To Mercury
The European Space Agency’s BepiColombo will take seven years to reach the innermost planet in our solar system, where temperatures at the surface can reach 800 degrees Fahrenheit.
Legal Battle Over Missouri Clinic Could Foretell Abortion Fights In Other States
Two rules have forced closure of all but one Planned Parenthood center in the state. Abortion-rights supporters say it is an example of an “abortion desert” that could result if Roe is overturned.
The TB That Afflicts Much Of The World Was Likely Spread By Europeans
A new study looks at how tuberculosis has traveled the world — and the lessons that can be learned about treatment of drug-resistant forms.