NPR News
- U.S. Navy Sends Hospital Ship To Colombia To Treat Venezuelan Migrants December 11, 2018The USNS Comfort spent a week in the Caribbean caring for ailing Venezuelans who couldn't get treatment in their troubled home country.
- Trump EPA Proposes Big Changes To Federal Water Protections December 11, 2018The Trump administration wants to substantially limit which waterways are protected under the Clean Water Act. Farmers and developers have long lobbied against the current rule as too expansive.
- Scramble For Shingles Vaccine: How To Cope With Shingrix Shortage December 11, 2018This holiday season the must-have item for people of a certain age is a vaccine to protect against shingles, the painful skin condition caused by a reawakening of the chickenpox virus.
- U.S. Marines Declare 5 Service Members Dead, Ending Search After 'Aviation Mishap' December 11, 2018The decision Tuesday follows five days of search and rescue efforts off the coast of Japan, following an accident last week that involved seven crew members. Only one Marine ultimately survived.
- 'Time' Person Of The Year For 2018: Journalists Under Attack In 'War On Truth' December 11, 2018Time calls them "guardians" in a struggle against lies and misinformation that has pit news agencies against political groups and governments.
- Google CEO Says He Leads 'Without Political Bias' In Congressional Testimony December 11, 2018Sundar Pichai, in his public debut in Congress, is expected to address privacy, allegations of anti-conservative bias, a censored search tool for China and a scuttled Pentagon contract.
- Farm Bill Compromise Reached With SNAP Changes Out, Industrial Hemp In December 11, 2018While much of the farm bill draft mirrors current law, there is a major change coming for farmers: Industrial hemp will be legalized. Forestry and food stamps became sticking points.
- Google Accelerates Google+ Shutdown After 52.5 Million Users' Data Exposed December 11, 2018Users' names, birth dates, email addresses, work history and other data were exposed for nearly a week in November, Google says. It will now close the social network four months earlier than planned.
- For December, 3 Romantic Holiday Escapes December 11, 2018Get away from holiday stress and crummy weather with our romance picks for December. We've got great contemporary stories and a charming inversion of that classic Regency trope, the forced engagement.
- Often Quiet On Wars, Congress Challenges White House Over Yemen December 11, 2018Something rare is stirring in Congress. There's growing sentiment to force the president to end U.S. involvement in a war, in this case Yemen, where the U.S. military has been aiding Saudi Arabia.
BBC-World
- France Gilets Jaunes: Macron promises divide protest leaders December 11, 2018A woman at the forefront of the "yellow-vest" movement wants a "truce" but others are unimpressed.
- Brazil shooting: Five dead as gunman opens fire in cathedral December 11, 2018A Mass was reportedly being held in the cathedral in Campinas when the attack happened.
- ISS: Spacewalk cosmonauts investigate mystery hole December 11, 2018The mystery hole in a Soyuz capsule docked to the International Space Station caused a pressure leak.
- Egypt restricts sales of yellow vests to stop protests December 11, 2018Sales of the vests are restricted to stop copycat protests on the anniversary of the 2011 uprising.
- Michael Kovrig: Canadian ex-diplomat 'held in China' December 11, 2018Reports of Michael Kovrig's arrest come days after a top Huawei executive was detained in Canada.
- Google chief denies political bias claims December 11, 2018US lawmakers accused firm of "programming" bias against conservative views into its algorithms.
- Time Magazine Person of the Year 2018 recognises journalists December 11, 2018Jamal Khashoggi and others "in pursuit of greater truths" are named Time's Person of the Year.
- US-Russian spat over bombers landing in Venezuela December 11, 2018Two Russian bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons land in Venezuela, angering US officials.
- Congo's President Kabila on elections, corruption and his future December 11, 2018President Joseph Kabila discusses free elections, corruption and his future in a rare BBC interview.
- Mystery of Germany's festive gold bar donations December 11, 2018Three associations in a small town receive anonymous donations of gold bars on Saint Nicholas Day.
The Atlantic
- A Guarantee of Tuition-Free College Can Have Life-Changing Effects December 11, 2018A mailer sent to low-income students with that promise led to a major jump in enrollment at the University of Michigan, according to a new study.
- The 23 Best Albums of 2018 December 11, 2018Selections from Megan Thee Stallion, Florence + the Machine, Metallica, and more
- Santa Is Nothing but Stress for Families Who Don’t Believe in Him December 11, 2018Trying to keep other kids from finding out the truth can cause a holiday-season-long headache.
- Did Free Pens Cause the Opioid Crisis? December 11, 2018What Big Pharma knows about people’s hardwired instinct to reciprocate when given a gift
- This Is Your Brain on Puppies December 11, 2018There’s a scientific reason you want to squeeze a cute animal’s little face.
- Showering Has a Dark, Violent History December 11, 2018In the 19th century, cold rinses and days-long baths became a way to treat—and control—psychiatric patients.
- The Speech That Facebook Plans to Punish December 11, 2018The company may cede control of what it censors outright while restricting the reach of “borderline” content.
- A Nonbinding Migration Pact Is Roiling Politics in Europe December 11, 2018Why is a relatively straightforward multilateral agreement that has no legal standing causing such controversy?
- Lessons From a Failing Company December 11, 2018Leigh Radford is now a vice president at Procter & Gamble, but she started her career at companies in turmoil.
- The Language the Poet Knows December 11, 2018A new collection of essays attempts to lend some objective shape to a timeless-seeming challenge: the ongoing balance of voice and form.
Real Clear Politics
- Republicans, Don't Break Our Democracy December 11, 2018Tom Perez, CNNDemocrats won big in this year's midterm elections. We put hope on the ballot and voters across the country embraced our message, turning out in droves to elect the most diverse slate of candidates in history. It was a powerful repudiation of Donald Trump and the Republican politicians who march in lockstep behind […]
- Build the Wall--Do What We Said We'd Do December 11, 2018Reps. Jordan & Meadows, FOX NewsWe have three weeks to help him deliver on his biggest promise: securing the border and building the wall.
- Why Democrats Need Nancy Pelosi as Speaker December 11, 2018Jill Lawrence, USA TodayEverything that happens next year in the House amounts to a Democratic audition — and platform — for the 2020 presidential, Senate and House elections.
- McConnell's Making a Big Mistake by Refusing to Let 1st Step Pass December 11, 2018
- What's Next, Mrs. May? December 11, 2018
- The Net Closes on Donald Trump December 11, 2018
- Campaign Finance Case Against Trump Is Laughably Weak December 11, 2018
- Will the Leakers in the Flynn Case Escape Justice? December 11, 2018Julie Kelly, American GreatnessTwo years ago this month, the set-up of Lt. General Michael Flynn began. And now that Special Counsel Robert Mueller has recommended the lightest sentence possible for Flynn’s crime of lying to the FBI in 2017, Americans are reminded that the real criminals—top officials at our nation’s most trusted agencies—have yet to […]
- What Has the President Been 'Smocking'? December 11, 2018Eugene Robinson, Washington PostPresident Trump was up early Monday morning, tweeting falsely that investigators have found "No Smocking Gun" that proves he did anything wrong. He meant "smoking," of course. His vision must be clouded by the haze.
- From Russia, Russia, Russia to...Campaign Finance? December 11, 2018Byron York, Washington ExaminerBut despite various revelations in the Russia probe, the case for collusion remains as sketchy as ever.
NPR Podcast Feed
- Tuesday, December 11th, 2018 December 11, 2018As a partial government shutdown looms, Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi meet the president to discuss border wall funding. Britain seeks changes to the Brexit deal. U.N. climate talks continue in Poland for a second week.
- Monday, December 10th, 2018 December 10, 2018Prosecutors say Michael Cohen gave illegal campaign contributions at the direction of the president. Yellow vest protests continue in France. And teachers get relief from unfair debts.
- Friday, December 7th, 2018 December 7, 2018Robert Mueller faces two deadlines regarding close former associates of President Trump. Trade tensions continue after the US requested the arrest of a Chinese tech exec. And France's yellow vest movement demands more concessions.
- Thursday, December 6th, 2018 December 6, 2018Canadian authorities arrest the CFO of one of China's largest companies. The organization overseeing U.S. gymnastics files for bankruptcy. A Puerto Rico cemetery closed after Hurricane Maria hasn't reopened.
- Wednesday, December 5th, 2018 December 5, 2018The president's former national security adviser Michael Flynn should not get jail time, prosecutors say. President George H. W. Bush is mourned in Washington. And Les Moonves misled investigators, according to a CBS report.
Pew Research Fact Tank
- Young adult households are earning more than most older Americans did at the same age December 11, 2018The median adjusted income in a household headed by a Millennial was $69,000 in 2017. The previous peak for households headed by people ages 22 to 37 was in 2000. The post Young adult households are earning more than most older Americans did at the same age appeared first on Pew Research Center.
- Social media outpaces print newspapers in the U.S. as a news source December 10, 2018One-in-five U.S. adults often get news via social media, slightly higher than the 16% who often do so from print newspapers. The post Social media outpaces print newspapers in the U.S. as a news source appeared first on Pew Research Center.
- Many worldwide oppose more migration – both into and out of their countries December 10, 2018As the number of international migrants reaches new highs, people around the world show little appetite for more migration – both into and out of their countries. The post Many worldwide oppose more migration – both into and out of their countries appeared first on Pew Research Center.
- House Republicans who lost re-election bids were more moderate than those who won December 7, 2018Among GOP House incumbents who lost their re-election campaigns, 23 of 30 were more moderate than the median Republican in the chamber. The post House Republicans who lost re-election bids were more moderate than those who won appeared first on Pew Research Center.
- How asking about your sleep, smoking or yoga habits can help pollsters verify their findings December 6, 2018Pew Research Center uses benchmarking questions to ensure our surveys are accurate. Learn why and how we use these questions. The post How asking about your sleep, smoking or yoga habits can help pollsters verify their findings appeared first on Pew Research Center.
- How do European countries differ in religious commitment? Use our interactive map to find out December 5, 2018Within Europe, there are sometimes sizable differences in levels of religious commitment. A new interactive lets you explore these differences. The post How do European countries differ in religious commitment? Use our interactive map to find out appeared first on Pew Research Center.
- Views of national identity differ less by age in Central, Eastern Europe than in Western Europe December 4, 2018Central and Eastern Europeans of different ages are about equally likely to say that Christianity, birthplace and ancestry are important to national identity. The post Views of national identity differ less by age in Central, Eastern Europe than in Western Europe appeared first on Pew Research Center.
- What we know about illegal immigration from Mexico December 3, 2018There were 12.0 million immigrants from Mexico living in the United States in 2016, and fewer than half of them were in the country illegally. The post What we know about illegal immigration from Mexico appeared first on Pew Research Center.
- Americans unhappy with family, social or financial life are more likely to say they feel lonely December 3, 2018While the share of Americans who say they are lonely all or most of the time is small, the share rises significantly for some groups. The post Americans unhappy with family, social or financial life are more likely to say they feel lonely appeared first on Pew Research Center.
- Americans leery of China as Trump prepares to meet Xi at G20 November 30, 2018Americans have less positive views of China, with a growing share concerned about China’s economic strength instead of its military capabilities. The post Americans leery of China as Trump prepares to meet Xi at G20 appeared first on Pew Research Center.
Political Wire
- Trump Would Be ‘Proud’ to Shut Down Government December 11, 2018Prior to his meeting with Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Chuck Schumer, President Trump brought reporters into the Oval Office and — in an extended, heated exchange before the cameras — clashed with the two Democratic leaders over congressional support for funding for his border wall, declaring that he is “proud to shut down the […]
- Trump Suggests Military Will Build Border Wall December 11, 2018President Trump suggested the U.S. military would construct a wall at the U.S. border with Mexico if Democrats refused to agree to provide funding for one, hours ahead of a critical meeting at the White House with Democratic leaders to negotiate a year-end spending bill, the Wall Street Journal reports. Said Trump on Twitter: “I […]
- Quote of the Day December 11, 2018“Jesus loves Michael Cohen, but everybody else thinks he’s an idiot. He’s obviously a sleaze-oid grifter. And if I were a prosecutor, I wouldn’t base a prosecution on evidence given to me by Mr. Cohen.” — Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA), quoted by CNN.
- O’Rourke Tops MoveOn Straw Poll December 11, 2018An early straw poll of members of the progressive group MoveOn.org shows a wide-open competition for liberal voters in the forthcoming 2020 Democratic presidential contest, with Beto O’Rourke narrowly beating out Joe Biden, NBC News reports. The most popular potential candidate was O’Rourke at 15.6%, followed by Biden at 14.9%, and then Sen. Bernie Sanders […]
- McConnell Agrees to Vote on Criminal Justice Reform December 11, 2018Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said that the Senate will vote this month on a sweeping overhaul of the criminal justice system that has proven deeply controversial within the Senate Republican ranks, the Washington Post reports. McConnell said the decision to put the bill — which eases some mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent offenders […]
- McConnell Warns Senate Could Work Through Christmas December 11, 2018Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) warned that the Senate will be in session between Christmas and New Years to finish their work for the year unless senators agree to fast-track some items on their to-do list, The Hill reports.
- Trump Denies Troubles Finding Chief of Staff December 11, 2018“President Trump insisted on Tuesday that he’s having no trouble finding a new chief of staff, despite having already burned through two such top aides and being turned down by his reported first choice,” Politico reports. Said Trump: “Fake News has it purposely wrong. Many, over ten, are vying for and wanting the White House […]
- Top Warren Operative Talking to O’Rourke December 11, 2018Washington Post: “Mindy Myers, who was one of the primary architects of Warren’s political rise and has remained one of her close advisers, had been expected to play a senior role in the senator’s campaign. But she has been in talks with several rival campaigns and is planning to meet soon with Rep. Beto O’Rourke […]
- How Cohen Could Help Feds Get the Trump Organization December 11, 2018CNN: “He toyed with, but wouldn’t commit to, ‘full cooperation’ with prosecutors, according to court filings. He refused to tell them about crimes for which he hadn’t been charged. He wouldn’t meet with them about ‘other areas of investigative interest.’ With officials in the state attorney general’s office, he provided only corroboration for what they […]
- How the IRS Was Gutted December 11, 2018ProPublica: “Had the billions in budget reductions occurred all at once, with tens of thousands of auditors, collectors and customer service representatives streaming out of government buildings in a single day, the collapse of the IRS might have gotten more attention. But there have been no mass layoffs or dramatic announcements. Instead, it’s taken eight […]
Five Thirty Eight
- Brexit Could Drastically Change English Soccer December 11, 2018As debate has intensified over the plan for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union, industries across Britain are preparing for a post-Brexit world. Along with the agriculture, automotive, pharmaceutical and financial services fields, there’s another prosperous British business that could feel the brunt of Brexit: the English Premier League. From March 29 onward, […]
- Is California Failing Its Most Vulnerable Adults? December 11, 2018As she waited for her meal during a routine trip to a fast-food restaurant in Northern California’s Bay Area in July of last year, a woman with a developmental disability was lured away from her adult day care group. The staffer overseeing the group ordered food, but it wasn’t until after he ordered that he […]
- Significant Digits For Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018 December 11, 2018You’re reading Significant Digits, a daily digest of the numbers tucked inside the news. $18,000 fine In South Korea, where video gaming is something of a national sport, the National Assembly passed an amendment outlawing “boosting” — a gaming practice whereby skilled players are hired to play matches for someone else, thereby boosting that person’s […]
- Have Republicans Given Up On Winning Black Voters? December 11, 2018George W. Bush was president when I first started covering national politics. He had come into office with barely any support from black voters. He won re-election with almost as little. But Bush still paid some heed to the interests of black Americans. When then-Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott praised the pro-segregation 1948 presidential campaign […]
- Politics Podcast: Trump’s Turbulent Week December 10, 2018The FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast crew tries to make sense of the recent turbulence in Trump world, including possible campaign finance violations and another staffing shake-up. The team also checks back in on potential election fraud in North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District. You can listen to the episode by clicking the “play” button in the audio […]
- A Weird NFL Weekend Leaves Us Even More Confused December 10, 2018gfoster: (Geoff Foster, sports editor): NFL Week 14 was very odd in many respects (and the week isn’t over) with the Raiders, Niners and Giants winning and the Rams, Texans, Steelers and Patriots all losing. It all went a long way to making the playoff picture even murkier. What was your biggest takeaway from the […]
- We Have Ways To Stop Rogue Scientists. They Don’t Always Work. December 10, 2018How do you stop a mad scientist? We’ve been doing it in fiction for centuries. Doctor Faustus was carried off to hell. Pneumonia and an Arctic ice flow ended Victor Frankenstein. Doctor Moreau’s own creations ultimately did him in, which is a more poetic way of saying that he ended up on the wrong end […]
- Significant Digits For Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 December 10, 2018You’re reading Significant Digits, a daily digest of the numbers tucked inside the news. 330 feet long and 200 feet across Despite the internet and Wikipedia and satellites and ubiquitous smartphones and video cameras, we don’t know everything. And the list of things we didn’t know included, until recently, the existence of a very large […]
- Why It Might Be Impossible To Overturn A Presidential Pardon December 10, 2018If the American president has a superpower, it might be the ability to grant pardons. With the stroke of a pen, the president can wipe away the consequences of a federal criminal conviction, without having to ask permission from Congress or prepare for a battle in the courts. In the past, presidents have used this […]
- The U.S. Draws An Easy Group At The 2019 World Cup. France? Not So Much. December 8, 2018It was fitting that Didier Deschamps drew the first lottery ball for the 2019 Women’s World Cup, which placed France in Group A. He’s lifted the FIFA World Cup trophy for France on two occasions, as team captain in 1998 and as team manager of France’s men’s team in 2018. But what first felt poetic […]
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