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House impeachment managers concluded their opening presentation with a call to remove Trump or risk more of what they called lawlessness. Trump's lawyers get the floor next.

Fans of the beloved television show don't want the symbol to live long or prosper. Instead, they're calling the design a knockoff.

Art Lien, a courtroom artist who normally covers the Supreme Court, has been sketching the Senate proceedings. "I'm looking for color," he says — such as sleeping senators and fidget spinners.

As the State Department faces ongoing questions over Marie Yovanovitch's treatment as U.S. envoy to Ukraine, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tells NPR, "I've defended every single person on this team."

More than half the American troops diagnosed with concussions were transferred from the Iraqi base that was attacked to Germany or the U.S.

Residents in Wuhan and other Chinese cities affected by the Wuhan coronavirus are using platforms like Weibo to share their fears and frustrations.

In 2005, journalist Laurence Rees described the inner workings of the Nazi death camp in his book, Auschwitz: A New History, and Elie Wiesel spoke in 1988 about his experience at Auschwitz.

Today, more than 170 colleges and universities offer esports. And there's money on the table — more than $16 million in college scholarships. Naturally, high schools have followed suit.

Health officials said the state has 30 days to repeal the requirement or some of its federal funds might be in jeopardy. The threat comes on the same day Trump addressed an anti-abortion rights march.

The blast was felt more than 30 miles away, knocking homes off their foundations and casting debris about half a mile. A criminal probe is underway, though it's not clear what caused the explosion.

An expert panel convened by the FDA says the drug Makena should be withdrawn from the market because a review of its effectiveness shows it doesn't work. But OB-GYNS who prescribe the drug disagree.

Critics love to hate the World Economic Forum's annual meeting for elites. But people who work in global health and development say it has helped do some good.

Health officials announced that a second person in the United States is infected with the dangerous new coronavirus and that 50 more possible cases in the U.S. are under investigation.

Learn about why and how the U.S. census is conducted through five short lessons delivered to your inbox every other day. The post Want to understand the 2020 census? Take our new email course appeared first on Pew Research Center.

Our director of journalism studies explains how we determined what media outlets Americans turn to and trust for their political news. The post Q&A: How Pew Research Center evaluated Americans’ trust in 30 news sources appeared first on Pew Research Center.

Asked in spring 2019 which country or group poses the greatest threat to their country in the future, just 6% of Americans named Iran. The post Before Soleimani’s death, concerns about Iran had fallen in many countries – including the U.S. appeared first on Pew Research Center.

Of those surveyed, 33% said it should be harder for someone to obtain an abortion near them than it is currently. The post Partisanship a bigger factor than geography in views of abortion access locally appeared first on Pew Research Center.

Police officers in the United States still make more arrests for marijuana offenses than for any other drug, according to FBI data. The post Four-in-ten U.S. drug arrests in 2018 were for marijuana offenses – mostly possession appeared first on Pew Research Center.

Majorities in four of the seven states that enacted strict new abortion laws in 2019 say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases. The post Do state laws on abortion reflect public opinion? appeared first on Pew Research Center.

About half of Democratic and Democratic-leaning registered voters describe their own political views as liberal. The post Liberals make up the largest share of Democratic voters, but their growth has slowed in recent years appeared first on Pew Research Center.

Over half of Latino registered voters who are Democrats or lean toward the party have a good or excellent impression of the party's candidates. The post Latino Democratic voters place high importance on 2020 presidential election appeared first on Pew Research Center.

In 1965, America’s verdict on Selma was clear: Polling showed the public clearly siding with the demonstrators, not with the state of Alabama. The post From the archives: 50 years ago: Mixed views about civil rights but support for Selma demonstrators appeared first on Pew Research Center.

Solar and wind power use has grown rapidly in the past decade, but as of 2018 those sources accounted for under 4% of all energy used in the U.S. The post Renewable energy is growing fast in the U.S., but fossil fuels still dominate appeared first on Pew Research Center.

Fifteen more people have been killed by the virus in China, as the country celebrates Lunar New Year.

One year on from the dam collapse at Brazil's Corrego de Feijao mine, many are still seeking answers.

At least 18 people are killed with more trapped under collapsed buildings after the 6.8 quake.

Content moderators review hundreds of disturbing images each day for social media sites.

Representation of China's LGBT community is improving but many still struggle during Lunar New Year.

Meijer Nieweg was murdered in August 1942. It has taken decades for details of his death to emerge.

Wuhan is building a new hospital that will be finished within six days, according to China's state media.

Journalist Sajid Mir trekked for hours to reach villagers cut off in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

Chinese overseas are concerned for their own health and that of their families back home.

The Pentagon announcement comes after President Trump dismissed the injuries as "headaches".

Understanding the events of 1979 is crucial for those trying to figure out a better future for today’s Middle East.

They are racing to finish Trump’s Senate trial before new evidence of his wrongdoing can emerge.

China’s attempt to curb a viral outbreak is a radical experiment in authoritarian medicine.

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“I was always in a fishbowl. I felt like I was not just Alex, but Alex the RA.”

The United Nations agency responds to a critique of its 2018 compact and affirms its obligation “to protect and assist all people fleeing war and persecution.”

Why the two early states could be on the cusp of losing their privileged positions. Plus: About that Joe Rogan endorsement.

Equality premised on the power to end life is not true equality at all.

Crude, emoji-based chain texts are an internet-indigenous art form, and a viral menace. But where do they come from?

“We are opening a Pandora’s Box,” Dwight Eisenhower warned when he ordered the first U.S. combat mission in the region. Little did he know how right he would be.

Lev Parnas told the New York Times that he had turned over to congressional Democrats a recording from 2018 of President Trump ordering the dismissal of Marie Yovanovitch, the United States ambassador to Ukraine at the time. The recording emerged as Democrats are pressing the Senate to call more witnesses and seek additional evidence for […]

House manager Jerry Nadler closed out his remarks at the impeachment trial with some of the most fiery language that’s been heard so far directed at President Trump, calling him “a dictator,” CNN reports. Nadler said Trump is the “first and only president ever to declare himself unaccountable and to ignore subpoenas backed by the Constitution’s impeachment power.”  He continued: […]

“Oh jeez. No one’s watching!” — Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT), quoted CNN, when told there would be six more hours of House manager arguments in President Trump’s impeachment trial.

President Trump revealed the logo for the new Space Force branch of the military. CNBC notes it looks a lot like the Star Trek logo for the fictional Starfleet from the iconic science fiction television and film franchise.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo abruptly ended an NPR interview when he refused to answer questions from Mary Louise Kelly about whether he owed former Ukraine ambassador Marie Yovanovitch an apology. “Immediately after the questions on Ukraine, the interview concluded. Pompeo stood, leaned in and silently glared at Kelly for a period of several seconds […]

NBC News: “The app will be used in Iowa and Nevada by caucus managers — local registered Democrats who sign up to organize and run the caucus process in each location — to expedite the process, calculate and assign delegates and report results back quickly. The app will also be used in satellite voting locations […]

“House Democrats will rest their case on Friday and, despite bipartisan praise for their presentation, it does not appear to have accomplished its chief objective of persuading enough Republicans that they need to hear from live witnesses and see withheld documents,” the New York Times reports. Said Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL): “Mr. Schiff was phenomenal, […]

Fox News host Sean Hannity is set to interview President Trump during the Super Bowl pregame show, Mediaite reports.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) told The Hill that she is considering throwing her support behind Michael Bloomberg for president. Lightfoot told the Chicago Sun-Times that she wasn’t leaning towards endorsing Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren.

Washington Post: “Pouring attention on regional talk-radio hosts is a classic Trumpworld move: giving relatively unknown characters proximity to the White House has paid off with a disproportionate amount of attention and praise lavished on the president and his agenda.” “The strategy has been particularly powerful as Trump and his team have engaged in what […]

Friday will be the last chance for House Democrats to make their case for the removal of President Donald Trump. How have Republicans pushed back, and what can we expect as the president's lawyers get ready to launch their defense? Friday's "March for Life" rally is a chance for President Trump to shore up an […]

Democrats will take the stage again on Thursday in the impeachment trial against President Donald Trump. Are any of their arguments winning over Republicans? China has stopped all transportation within the city of Wuhan and canceled all outgoing flights and trains. At least 17 people have died so far from a new strain of coronavirus. […]

The impeachment trial of President Donald Trump will continue Wednesday afternoon. The first day of the trial was dominated by partisan fighting over the rules of the trial. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had to make some last-minute changes. How will these changes affect the process? A new virus thought to have originated in China […]

The impeachment trial of President Donald Trump starts on Tuesday. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., released his trial rules late on Monday, and Democrats are incensed. How is McConnell limiting the trial? A new virus is causing international concern. Health authorities say the disease can spread from person to person. How dangerous is this […]

The Senate impeachment trial against President Donald Trump starts on Tuesday. Democrats argue it won't be a fair trial unless new witnesses are being called to testify. What's the White House's response? Virginia's capital is under a state of emergency because of who might come to a pro-gun rally Monday. What's the mood in Richmond? […]

With the President's impeachment trial in the Senate set to begin next week, Trump assembles his legal team. Also, a scandal over stealing signs is roiling Major League Baseball. And Taal Volcano in the Philippines may be in a lull but it's still dangerous.

With 10 days left before Iowa voters, uh, vote, former Vice President Joe Biden is trying to close the deal with this message: I'm the safe pick.

While the 2020 Democratics endlessly strive to out-progressive each other on abortion, a new poll reveals bipartisan support for abortion restrictions.

They are willing to gamble away their futures if it helps preserve their home

Joe Biden gives addled, incoherent answers about his troubling record a€” and most in the media just let it slide

Republican lawmakers have routinely dodged responsibility for the president's misdeeds by playing dumb. That path is no longer available.

The anti-abortion cause will ultimately suffer for its alliance with the president

When the Cleveland Browns fired rookie head coach Freddie Kitchens after the 2019 season, he became the fourth one-and-done NFL skipper in the past five seasons. Kitchens’s departure led to that of general manager John Dorsey, who himself was brought in when the Browns’ tank-and-rebuild plan didn’t pay off after one full offseason. It’s not […]

The NHL’s annual All-Star weekend is upon us, and that means fast skaters, blistering shots, mascot hijinks and even a new trick-shot competition. For the fifth-straight year, it also means a heavy focus on the 3-on-3 format, including a women’s All-Star Game on Friday night and the four-team men’s tournament on Saturday. The NHL seldom […]

If John Isner could start the year like he finishes it, he would have hundreds of thousands of dollars more in prize money, a new shelf of trophies and a better chance all year of challenging the Big Three of Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. But despite his best efforts, Isner still hasn’t […]

Welcome to The Riddler. Every week, I offer up problems related to the things we hold dear around here: math, logic and probability. Two puzzles are presented each week: the Riddler Express for those of you who want something bite-size and the Riddler Classic for those of you in the slow-puzzle movement. Submit a correct […]

Back in the 1970s, we changed how we choose presidential nominees. Those changes supposedly made our primary system more democratic by allowing voters to cast a ballot in a primary or caucus rather than having party leaders pick a candidate. But there is more to a well-functioning democracy than just being able to vote. In […]

Welcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly polling roundup. Poll(s) of the week It was a historic week in the U.S. Senate, as the impeachment trial of President Trump got underway. We got opening arguments, fights over decorum, dealmaking and more. We also got a bunch of new polls measuring how Americans felt about all this, and […]

Tennis fans are receiving a treat early at the 2020 Australian Open, in the form of a match between two of the sport’s rising stars. Naomi Osaka, the 22-year-old who won Melbourne last year, will take on 15-year-old Cori “Coco” Gauff on Friday at 3 a.m. EST. The best part? The two players couldn’t be […]

Not all democracies are the same. Sure, the bedrock principle — governing according to the will of the people — is consistent, but there are lots of structural decisions that influence who “the people” are and how their diverse wishes are tallied. Those decisions have consequences, influencing who runs for office, how they campaign and […]

A brokered convention is not a likely occurrence, exactly. But it’s not unlikely, either. It’s roughly as likely as the Tennessee Titans beating the Baltimore Ravens earlier this month, or Donald Trump winning the Electoral College despite losing the popular vote. According to the FiveThirtyEight primary model, there’s a 15 percent chance that no Democrat […]

Graphics by Sakshi Jain Once more, with feeling: People are a lot more apt to change their mind in primaries than in general elections. That’s because, when all the candidates in the race are members of the same party, voters often like several of them, and the 2020 presidential primary is no exception. High favorability […]