Al Jazeera, the Qatar-funded media company, wants to build a new audience among American conservatives, as it prepares to launch a news platform called Rightly. The digital venture pairs the Arab company with political commentators such as Stephen Kent, who will host an interview-based show on the platform. “Onward and upward,” tweeted Yaser Bishr, digital executive director for Al Jazeera Media Network, as he shared a […]
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One week after winter storms triggered boil-water notices in Texas, more than 8.7 million people are still affected. Here, a volunteer loads food and bottled water at a mass distribution site in Del Valle, Texas. Thomas Ryan Allison/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Thomas Ryan Allison/Bloomberg via Getty Images One week after winter storms triggered boil-water notices in Texas, more than 8.7 million people […]
Cristian Pavon’s family says negligence caused his death last week at age 11. Their home had been without power for two days as extreme cold hit Texas, a relative says. Here, an electrical substation is seen in Houston on Sunday. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Cristian Pavon’s family says negligence caused his death last week at age 11. Their home had […]
Italian Ambassador Luca Attanasio was killed in a violent attack on an aid convoy in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday. Two other people also died, including an Italian national police officer and a driver, Italy’s foreign ministry said as it announced Attanasio’s death. The attackers struck near Goma, as Attanasio rode in a U.N. World Food Program convoy near the DRC’s eastern borders with […]
Charlotte Charles, the mother of teenage motorcyclist Harry Dunn, who was killed in a collision with an SUV driven by U.S. citizen Anne Sacoolas, stands beside her husband, Bruce Charles, as they discuss the case. Dunn’s family is suing Sacoolas, who has claimed diplomatic immunity in the case. Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP via Getty Images Charlotte Charles, the mother […]
People carry groceries from a local gas station on Monday in Austin, Texas. The winter storm has brought historic cold weather to the state, causing traffic delays and millions of customers without power. Montinique Monroe/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Montinique Monroe/Getty Images People carry groceries from a local gas station on Monday in Austin, Texas. The winter storm has brought historic cold weather to the […]
Gina Carano is no longer part of the cast of “The Mandalorian,” with Lucasfilm calling her recent social media posts “abhorrent.” Jean Baptiste Lacroix/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jean Baptiste Lacroix/Getty Images Gina Carano is no longer part of the cast of “The Mandalorian,” with Lucasfilm calling her recent social media posts “abhorrent.” Jean Baptiste Lacroix/Getty Images Lucasfilm has fired Gina Carano from her job […]
Chicago teachers have voted to accept an agreement for returning to in-person classes in the coming weeks. Here, a woman holds a sign at a car caravan in support of teachers’ call for more safety precautions. Max Herman/NurPhoto via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Max Herman/NurPhoto via Getty Images Chicago teachers have voted to accept an agreement for returning to in-person classes in the coming […]
It was supposed to be a secret, a quiet way to support people who desperately need help. But word got out about what North Charleston High School Principal Henry Darby was doing – and the state has now presented him with its highest civilian honor. Darby took on a part-time at Walmart, stocking shelves from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., three nights every week. He’s been […]
The U.S. will reengage “immediately and robustly” with the U.N. Human Rights Council, the State Department says, citing an order from President Biden. The move reverses the position of the Trump administration, which withdrew from the council in 2018. The change is part of Biden’s plan to reshape U.S. foreign policy to center “on democracy, human rights, and equality,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in […]
The U.S. Capitol is seen earlier this week during ceremonies in honor of Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick who suffered fatal injuries during the Jan. 6 attack on the building. Michael Reynolds/AP hide caption toggle caption Michael Reynolds/AP The U.S. Capitol is seen earlier this week during ceremonies in honor of Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick who suffered fatal injuries during the Jan. 6 attack on […]
A former typist and secretary at the Stutthof concentration camp in Poland is charged with being complicit in mass murder. The camp, seen here in 2016, has become a museum. Michal Fludra/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Michal Fludra/Getty Images A former typist and secretary at the Stutthof concentration camp in Poland is charged with being complicit in mass murder. The camp, seen here in 2016, […]
Sidney Powell, center, and Rudy Giuliani, left, are defendants in a new lawsuit filed by the electronic voting systems maker Smartmatic. The company is seeking more than $2.7 billion over what it says was a “disinformation” campaign about its role in the 2020 election. Image from Smartmatic lawsuit/Screengrab by NPR hide caption toggle caption Image from Smartmatic lawsuit/Screengrab by NPR Sidney Powell, center, and Rudy Giuliani, […]
Women in Lukodi, Uganda, celebrate after hearing on a radio that the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, found Dominic Ongwen guilty of war crimes, including a massacre in their village back in 2004. Sumy Sadurni /AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Sumy Sadurni /AFP via Getty Images Women in Lukodi, Uganda, celebrate after hearing on a radio that the International Criminal Court […]
Public Safety Canada is calling the Proud Boys a terrorist group, noting that last month, its members “played a pivotal role in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.” Here, Proud Boys members join Donald Trump supporters at a protest outside the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images Public Safety Canada is calling the Proud Boys a terrorist […]
European medical officials say that authorizing the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will “help to bring the pandemic under control and protect the citizens of the EU.” Ulrich Baumgarten/via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Ulrich Baumgarten/via Getty Images European medical officials say that authorizing the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will “help to bring the pandemic under control and protect the citizens of the EU.” Ulrich Baumgarten/via Getty Images […]
A Robin Hood society in the U.K. is welcoming new followers online, even if some of them found the group while looking for the Robinhood stock app. Here, Errol Flynn portrays Robin Hood alongside Olivia de Havilland as Maid Marian in a film about the famously generous bandit. FilmPublicityArchive/United Archives via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption FilmPublicityArchive/United Archives via Getty Images A Robin Hood society […]
Protesters and police face off in Wauwatosa, Wis., in October, after the district attorney refused to charge Officer Joseph Mensah in the shooting death of Alvin Cole early last year. Morry Gash/AP hide caption toggle caption Morry Gash/AP Protesters and police face off in Wauwatosa, Wis., in October, after the district attorney refused to charge Officer Joseph Mensah in the shooting death of Alvin Cole early […]
Billye Aaron listens during “A Celebration of Henry Louis Aaron,” a memorial service celebrating the life and enduring legacy of the late Hall of Famer and American icon at Truist Park in Atlanta. Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves via AP hide caption toggle caption Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves via AP Billye Aaron listens during “A Celebration of Henry Louis Aaron,” a memorial service celebrating the life and […]
Moderna will test new COVID-19 vaccine boosters, saying that while its vaccine should protect against variants found in the U.K. and South Africa, it isn’t as effective against one strain. Here, a bus in London carries a sign telling people, “Act Like You’ve Got It” — to prevent the coronavirus from spreading. Thomas Krych/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Thomas Krych/SOPA Images/LightRocket via […]
Pharmaceutical company Merck says is shelving its two COVID-19 vaccine candidates, saying that the results of clinical trials fell short of its goals. Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Pharmaceutical company Merck says is shelving its two COVID-19 vaccine candidates, saying that the results of clinical trials fell short of its goals. Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via […]
U.S. infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci informed the WHO on Thursday that the U.S. will not be leaving the organization. Fauci is seen here last month, receiving the Moderna coronavirus vaccine in Washington. Chia-Chi Charlie Chang/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chia-Chi Charlie Chang/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images U.S. infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci informed the WHO on Thursday that the […]
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo giving a speech earlier this month. He said on Tuesday that China has committed genocide against its Muslim Uighur population. Andrew Harnik/POOL/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Secretary of State Mike Pompeo giving a speech earlier this month. He said on Tuesday that China has committed genocide against its Muslim Uighur population. Andrew Harnik/POOL/AFP […]
American and Mexican families play with a see-saw installation at the border near Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, in July of 2019. The project has been recognized by a prestigious design award. Luis Torres/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Luis Torres/AFP via Getty Images American and Mexican families play with a see-saw installation at the border near Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, in July of 2019. The project […]
Dr. Rachel Levine has previously won state Senate confirmation in Pennsylvania, including a unanimous vote in 2015 to endorse her as Pennsylvania’s physician general. Courtesy of Biden transition team hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of Biden transition team Dr. Rachel Levine has previously won state Senate confirmation in Pennsylvania, including a unanimous vote in 2015 to endorse her as Pennsylvania’s physician general. Courtesy of Biden transition […]
Minnesota State Patrol stand guard outside the Minnesota Capitol building on Sunday in St Paul, Minnesota. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Minnesota State Patrol stand guard outside the Minnesota Capitol building on Sunday in St Paul, Minnesota. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Police were on high alert in state capitals around the U.S. Sunday, after warnings that pro-Trump extremists might attempt to storm […]
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., yells at journalists after setting off the metal detector outside the doors to the House of Representatives Chamber on Jan. 12. Twitter suspended the newly elected lawmaker’s account temporarily on Sunday. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., yells at journalists after setting off the metal detector outside the doors to the House […]
Ugandan electoral commission officials count ballot papers after the polls closed at a polling station in Kampala, Uganda, on January 14, 2021. Sumy Sadurni/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Sumy Sadurni/AFP via Getty Images Ugandan electoral commission officials count ballot papers after the polls closed at a polling station in Kampala, Uganda, on January 14, 2021. Sumy Sadurni/AFP via Getty Images Uganda’s President Yoweri […]
Pro-Trump extremists, including Jacob Chansley, the “QAnon shaman” known for his painted face and horned hat, intended “to capture and assassinate elected officials,” the Justice Department says in a new court filing. Chansley was taken into custody in Arizona. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Pro-Trump extremists, including Jacob Chansley, the “QAnon shaman” known for his painted face […]
A bus carrying members of the World Health Organization team investigating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic leaves Wuhan’s airport following their arrival at a cordoned-off section in the international arrivals area on Thursday. Nicolas Asfouri/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Nicolas Asfouri/AFP via Getty Images A bus carrying members of the World Health Organization team investigating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic leaves […]
“We are coming off a horrific event that resulted in six deaths,” Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., said in his opening statement as House lawmakers began to debate a resolution to impeach President Trump. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call Inc. via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call Inc. via Getty Images The violent attack on the U.S. Capitol is “the darkest day” of his career in […]
An empty street near the Havana Capitol, in Cuba in May 2020. The Trump administration plans to designate Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism. Yamil Lage/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Yamil Lage/AFP via Getty Images An empty street near the Havana Capitol, in Cuba in May 2020. The Trump administration plans to designate Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism. Yamil Lage/AFP […]
Supporters of Ansarallah, also known as the Houthi movement, gather last year to commemorate the anniversary of the group’s takeover of Yemen’s capital, Sanaa. Mohammed Huwais/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mohammed Huwais/AFP via Getty Images Supporters of Ansarallah, also known as the Houthi movement, gather last year to commemorate the anniversary of the group’s takeover of Yemen’s capital, Sanaa. Mohammed Huwais/AFP via Getty […]
William Burns, shown here during a 2019 event, is President-elect Joe Biden’s pick to lead the CIA. Noam Galai/Getty Images for National Commit hide caption toggle caption Noam Galai/Getty Images for National Commit William Burns, shown here during a 2019 event, is President-elect Joe Biden’s pick to lead the CIA. Noam Galai/Getty Images for National Commit Updated at 8:05 a.m. ET President-elect Joe Biden plans to […]
Richard Barnett has been arrested in his home state of Arkansas and faces charges related to his part in the forced entry into the Capitol. During the riot, Barnett sat in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Richard Barnett has been arrested in his home state of Arkansas and faces charges related to […]
A bottle of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is shown before being used last month in Topeka, Kan. The European Medicines Agency has recommended authorizing the drug on a conditional basis. Charlie Riedel/AP hide caption toggle caption Charlie Riedel/AP A bottle of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is shown before being used last month in Topeka, Kan. The European Medicines Agency has recommended authorizing the drug on a conditional basis. […]
A Julian Assange supporter holds up a placard outside Westminster Magistrates Court, the site of his bail hearing, in London on Wednesday. Matt Dunham/AP hide caption toggle caption Matt Dunham/AP A Julian Assange supporter holds up a placard outside Westminster Magistrates Court, the site of his bail hearing, in London on Wednesday. Matt Dunham/AP Julian Assange will remain in a British prison after a U.K. court […]
YouTube Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says President Trump wouldn’t be allowed to visit Scotland to golf during its pandemic lockdown, responding to speculation that Trump might travel to a Scottish golf resort rather than attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. “We are not allowing people to come in to Scotland without an essential purpose right now and that would apply to him, just as it applies […]
Iran is seeking to detain President Trump over the U.S. killing of top Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani. Here, an Iraqi fighter stands in front of a banner at the site of the drone strike at Baghdad International Airport. Ahmad Al-Rubaye/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Ahmad Al-Rubaye/AFP via Getty Images Iran is seeking to detain President Trump over the U.S. killing of top […]
San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon made NBA history Wednesday, becoming the first woman to lead a team in the regular season. She’s seen here talking to her players as they faced the Los Angeles Lakers at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon […]
A staff member checks a COVID-19 vaccine package in Beijing. China has approved Sinopharm’s vaccine, after clinical trials showed the drug has a 79.34% efficacy against COVID-19. Zhang Yuwei/Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Zhang Yuwei/Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images A staff member checks a COVID-19 vaccine package in Beijing. China has approved Sinopharm’s vaccine, after clinical trials showed the drug has a 79.34% efficacy […]
A woman wearing a protective face mask walks by the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region office building in Beijing in June following the imposition of a national security law on Hong Kong. Ten Hong Kong fugitives were sentenced to prison Wednesday for illegally crossing international boundaries. Andy Wong/AP hide caption toggle caption Andy Wong/AP A woman wearing a protective face mask walks by the […]
American Airlines Flight 718, a Boeing 737 Max, takes off from Miami International Airport on its way to New York on Thursday — the plane’s first commercial flight in the U.S. since it was allowed to return to service. The 737 Max was grounded worldwide after two crashes due to a faulty flight system. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images American Airlines […]
French designer Pierre Cardin has died at age 98. Here, the member of the Academie des Beaux-Arts is seen in 2016, at the end of a fashion show marking 70 years of his creations at the Institut de France in Paris. Chesnot/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chesnot/Getty Images French designer Pierre Cardin has died at age 98. Here, the member of the Academie des Beaux-Arts […]
Dr. James Phillips is no longer working at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, months after criticizing President Trump’s flouting of coronavirus safety guidelines. Here, Trump waves to supporters from an SUV in October as he was driven outside the facility in Bethesda, Md. Alex Edelman/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Edelman/AFP via Getty Images Dr. James Phillips is no longer working at […]
Saudi women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul in a 2014 image made from video, driving before it was legal for women in Saudi Arabia to do so. Al-Hathloul was sentenced to a six-year prison term Monday. Loujain al-Hathloul/AP hide caption toggle caption Loujain al-Hathloul/AP Saudi women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul in a 2014 image made from video, driving before it was legal for women in Saudi Arabia […]
Mourning and celebrating; coping and distancing: 2020 has been a year of collective emotional dissonance. Even as the worst public health crisis in memory changed our lives, it also made us cherish bright moments where we found them. We watched a high-stakes election play out — and sometimes we just wanted a distraction from it all. Here are the NPR stories that hit home in 2020. […]
“Pfizer is not having any production issues with our COVID-19 vaccine,” CEO Albert Bourla says. But Human Services Secretary Alex Azar says the company has had problems. Many states say their allocations for next week have been cut, without an explanation. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images “Pfizer is not having any production issues with our […]
The Department of Homeland Security is one of several federal agencies that have been part of a hack that hinged on a vulnerability in SolarWinds’ Orion network monitoring products. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images The Department of Homeland Security is one of several federal agencies that have been part of a hack that hinged on a vulnerability […]
The Department of Homeland Security is one of several federal agencies that have been part of a hack that hinged on a vulnerability in SolarWinds’ Orion network monitoring products. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images The Department of Homeland Security is one of several federal agencies that have been part of a hack that hinged on a vulnerability […]
A screenshot of the first widely publicized vaccination in the United States took place in Long Island, N.Y., shortly after 9 a.m. ET. The event was live streamed on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Twitter account. Gov. Andrew Cuomo/Screenshot by NPR The first people in the U.S. are receiving vaccination shots against COVID-19 on Monday, as U.S. health workers started administering the vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech. […]
Representatives for President Trump (left) review ballots Nov. 20 in Madison, Wis., during the recount vote in Dane County. A state judge on Friday rejected a Trump campaign attempt to challenge the voting process in Dane and Milwaukee counties. Andy Manis/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andy Manis/Getty Images Representatives for President Trump (left) review ballots Nov. 20 in Madison, Wis., during the recount vote in […]
Demonstrators wait with green headscarves — the symbol of abortion rights activists — outside the Argentine Congress in Buenos Aires, where lawmakers endorsed a bill to legalize abortion Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP via Getty Images Demonstrators wait with green headscarves — the symbol of abortion rights activists — outside the Argentine Congress in Buenos Aires, where lawmakers endorsed a […]
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says protesters were trying to intimidate her by visiting her home Saturday night. She’s seen here discussing the Nov. 3 election during a news conference last month. Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says protesters were trying to intimidate her by visiting […]
Ohio’s House of Representatives has approved a bill requiring fetal remains from surgical abortions to be cremated or buried. After the state Senate agrees with amendments made by the House, Gov. Mike DeWine is expected to sign it. The American Civil Liberties Union spoke out against the bill, saying it will put a new burden on abortion providers and their patients. The measure will “impose requirements […]
The U.K. will begin a mass vaccination against COVID-19 on Tuesday, as hundreds of thousands of doses of Pfizer’s vaccine reach the public. Here, a temperature-controlled cold storage truck leaves a Pfizer facility in Belgium Thursday. Geert Vanden Wijngaert/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Geert Vanden Wijngaert/Bloomberg via Getty Images The U.K. will begin a mass vaccination against COVID-19 on Tuesday, as hundreds of […]
“I think it is an indisputable statement of fact,” says Justice Samuel Alito. “We have never before seen restrictions as severe, extensive and prolonged as those experienced for most of 2020.” Alito is seen here during a congressional hearing last year. Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images “I think it is an indisputable statement of fact,” says Justice […]
President Trump’s refusal to OK a handover of power is a contrast to 2008, when the General Services Administration “immediately ascertained” President Obama had won, says John Podesta, who co-chaired Obama’s transition team. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images President Trump’s refusal to OK a handover of power is a contrast to 2008, when the General Services Administration “immediately ascertained” President Obama […]
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo answers questions Tuesday about a transition to a Biden administration, telling reporters the election is not yet decided. “When we get it right, we’ll get it right. We’re in good shape,” Pompeo said. Jacquelyn Martin/Pool/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Secretary of State Mike Pompeo answers questions Tuesday about a transition to a Biden […]
Dr. Anthony Fauci, seen here depicted in a mural in New York City, is “a proud son of Brooklyn” who is helping the country get through the COVID-19 pandemic, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams said. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images Dr. Anthony Fauci, seen here depicted in a mural in New York City, is “a proud son of Brooklyn” who is […]
U.S. Attorney General William Barr meets with members of the St. Louis Police Department on Oct. 15. On Monday night, Richard Pilger resigned as director of the Justice Department’s election crimes branch, protesting Barr’s memo authorizing federal prosecutors to pursue allegations of voting irregularities. Jeff Roberson/Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jeff Roberson/Pool/Getty Images U.S. Attorney General William Barr meets with members of the St. Louis […]
Rescue workers carry Ayda Gezgin away from where she was trapped by rubble after a building collapsed during last week’s earthquake in the Aegean port city of Izmir, Turkey. Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency via Reuters hide caption toggle caption Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency via Reuters Rescue workers carry Ayda Gezgin away from where she was trapped by rubble after a building collapsed […]
A medical assistant holds a swab after testing a man on Wednesday at the new COVID-19 testing facility at Boston Logan International Airport. Elise Amendola/AP hide caption toggle caption Elise Amendola/AP A medical assistant holds a swab after testing a man on Wednesday at the new COVID-19 testing facility at Boston Logan International Airport. Elise Amendola/AP The U.S. recorded 88,521 new coronavirus cases Thursday, more than […]
Downed power lines and other damage from Hurricane Zeta are seen in Chalmette, La., Thursday. Seven hurricanes have hit the Gulf Coast in 2020, bringing extensive destruction to the area. Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images Downed power lines and other damage from Hurricane Zeta are seen in Chalmette, La., Thursday. Seven hurricanes have hit the Gulf Coast in 2020, bringing extensive […]
Members of a French elite tactical police unit search the Notre Dame Basilica in Nice after a knife attack that killed three people and injured several others on Thursday. Valery Hache/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Valery Hache/AFP via Getty Images Members of a French elite tactical police unit search the Notre Dame Basilica in Nice after a knife attack that killed three people […]
Zeta will likely hit coastal areas of Louisiana and Mississippi as a Category 1 hurricane, the National Hurricane Center says. NOAA/Esri/HERE/Garmin/Earthstar Geographics hide caption toggle caption NOAA/Esri/HERE/Garmin/Earthstar Geographics Zeta will likely hit coastal areas of Louisiana and Mississippi as a Category 1 hurricane, the National Hurricane Center says. NOAA/Esri/HERE/Garmin/Earthstar Geographics Zeta will strengthen on its way across the Gulf of Mexico, likely hitting the U.S. coast […]
New videos from Kazakhstan’s tourism board turn the fictional journalist Borat’s catchphrase “Very nice!” into a slogan to promote the Central Asian country. Kazakhstan Travel / Screenshot by NPR hide caption toggle caption Kazakhstan Travel / Screenshot by NPR New videos from Kazakhstan’s tourism board turn the fictional journalist Borat’s catchphrase “Very nice!” into a slogan to promote the Central Asian country. Kazakhstan Travel / Screenshot […]
A family celebrates the approval of a new constitution in Santiago, Chile. After decades, the constitution from the country’s years of dictatorship will finally be thrown out. Matias Basualdo/NurPhoto via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Matias Basualdo/NurPhoto via Getty Images A family celebrates the approval of a new constitution in Santiago, Chile. After decades, the constitution from the country’s years of dictatorship will finally be […]
A person participates in a rally Sunday for President Trump on 5th Avenue in New York City. Trump supporters and protestors clashed in Times Square, prompting nearly a dozen arrests. David Dee Delgado/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption David Dee Delgado/Getty Images A person participates in a rally Sunday for President Trump on 5th Avenue in New York City. Trump supporters and protestors clashed in Times […]
President Trump speaks to the leaders of Sudan and Israel on Friday as he announces Sudan will normalize relations with Israel at the White House. The U.S. is taking Sudan off its terrorism sponsor list and helping with Sudan’s massive debt. Alex Edelman/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Edelman/AFP via Getty Images President Trump speaks to the leaders of Sudan and Israel on […]
The U.S. has returned to an alarming height in new coronavirus cases, topping 70,000 for the first time since July. Here, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention map shows cases reported in the past seven days, as of Thursday afternoon. CDC map/Screenshot by NPR hide caption toggle caption CDC map/Screenshot by NPR The U.S. recorded 71,671 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, the most in one […]
Hatice Cengiz says her accusations against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the murder of Jamal Khashoggi would not receive a fair trial in Saudi Arabia. She is seen here earlier this month at the 16th Zurich Film Festival in Switzerland. Valeriano Di Domenico/Getty Images for ZFF hide caption toggle caption Valeriano Di Domenico/Getty Images for ZFF Hatice Cengiz says her accusations against Saudi Crown […]
Rush Limbaugh says he intends to keep putting on his radio show despite his stage 4 lung cancer that he says has recently progressed. Here, he’s seen reacting as first lady Melania Trump gives him the Presidential Medal of Freedom during the State of the Union address in February. Mark Wilson/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mark Wilson/Getty Images Rush Limbaugh says he intends to keep […]
A federal judge has tossed out a controversial USDA rule that would have limited food stamps, noting that during the pandemic, “SNAP rosters have grown by over 17 percent with over 6 million new enrollees.” Here, a sign alerts customers about SNAP food stamp benefits at a Brooklyn store in New York City. Scott Heins/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Scott Heins/Getty Images A federal judge […]
More than 40 million coronavirus infections have now been reported worldwide. Here, a staff member at a school in Moscow uses an infrared thermometer on Monday to screen students. Moscow schools reopened after a two-week fall holiday, but a rise in cases means only primary school pupils will be in classrooms. Sergei Fadeichev/TASS via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Sergei Fadeichev/TASS via Getty Images More […]
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in an online political event in August. Authorities say they short-circuited a plot to kidnap her. An eighth man has now been charged in the case. DNCC via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption DNCC via Getty Images Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in an online political event in August. Authorities say they short-circuited a plot to kidnap her. An eighth man has […]
Commuters walk over London Bridge toward the City of London during the morning rush hour on Thursday. The city and other large areas are now under a high alert for the coronavirus, as health officials enact new restrictions. Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP via Getty Images Commuters walk over London Bridge toward the City of London during the morning rush […]
French President Emmanuel Macron is ordering nightly curfews for Paris and other large cities, hoping to control the coronavirus. A woman wears a protective face mask as she sits in the Louvre Museum’s courtyard Wednesday in Paris. Chesnot/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chesnot/Getty Images French President Emmanuel Macron is ordering nightly curfews for Paris and other large cities, hoping to control the coronavirus. A woman […]
Administrators at Brigham Young University’s campus in southeastern Idaho say they are “deeply troubled” by reports that students may have intentionally tried to contract COVID-19, lured by blood donation centers that are paying a premium for plasma with COVID-19 antibodies. “Students who are determined to have intentionally exposed themselves or others to the virus will be immediately suspended from the university and may be permanently dismissed,” […]
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam was mentioned as a potential target for kidnapping when a group met to discuss plots to punish governors for their response to the coronavirus. Northam is seen here at a news conference this summer. Zach Gibson/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Zach Gibson/Getty Images Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam was mentioned as a potential target for kidnapping when a group met to discuss […]
“Our leaders have largely claimed immunity for their actions. But this election gives us the power to render judgment,” reads a New England Journal of Medicine editorial signed by some three dozen editors. Michael Dwyer/AP hide caption toggle caption Michael Dwyer/AP “Our leaders have largely claimed immunity for their actions. But this election gives us the power to render judgment,” reads a New England Journal of […]
Mich. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, shown here last month, was allegedly a target of a milita’s kidnapping plot. Michigan Governor’s Office via AP hide caption toggle caption Michigan Governor’s Office via AP Mich. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, shown here last month, was allegedly a target of a milita’s kidnapping plot. Michigan Governor’s Office via AP The FBI says it has thwarted a plot by militia members to kidnap […]
Hurricane Delta will strengthen as it heads toward the Louisiana coast, the National Hurricane Center says. The storm is expected to make landfall on Friday. National Weather Service hide caption toggle caption National Weather Service Hurricane Delta will strengthen as it heads toward the Louisiana coast, the National Hurricane Center says. The storm is expected to make landfall on Friday. National Weather Service A large part […]
Cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon cannabis-infused lemon seltzer are non-alcoholic, with 5mg of THC. A four-pack costs $24. Pabst Labs hide caption toggle caption Pabst Labs Cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon cannabis-infused lemon seltzer are non-alcoholic, with 5mg of THC. A four-pack costs $24. Pabst Labs Cans of lemon seltzer spiked with the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis – and branded with the famous Pabst Blue Ribbon […]
Hurricane Delta was crossing west of Cancun on Wednesday, bringing intense winds and a dangerous storm surge to the Yucatan Peninsula. It’s expected to approach the Gulf Coast on Friday. National Weather Service hide caption toggle caption National Weather Service Hurricane Delta was crossing west of Cancun on Wednesday, bringing intense winds and a dangerous storm surge to the Yucatan Peninsula. It’s expected to approach the […]
Hurricane Delta will pass over part of the Yucatan peninsula before heading toward the Gulf Coast, where it’s forecast to make landfall on the Louisiana coast late this week. National Weather Service hide caption toggle caption National Weather Service Hurricane Delta will pass over part of the Yucatan peninsula before heading toward the Gulf Coast, where it’s forecast to make landfall on the Louisiana coast late […]
Tropical Storm Delta will likely become Hurricane Delta as it passes from the Caribbean and heads toward the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico, forecasters say. National Weather Service hide caption toggle caption National Weather Service Tropical Storm Delta will likely become Hurricane Delta as it passes from the Caribbean and heads toward the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico, forecasters say. National Weather […]
A contentious scenario could play out if President Trump disagrees with assessments of his ability to perform in office, says John Fortier, former executive director of the Continuity of Government Commission. Trump is seen here preparing to leave the White House earlier this week for a fundraising event and campaign rally in Minnesota. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images A contentious scenario […]
Olivia Troye, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence’s top coronavirus advisor at the time, participates in a coronavirus disease briefing event with the Vice President at 3M’s company headquarters in Maplewood, Minn. in March. Jeff Mason/Reuters hide caption toggle caption Jeff Mason/Reuters Olivia Troye, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence’s top coronavirus advisor at the time, participates in a coronavirus disease briefing event with the Vice President at […]
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, shown here earlier this month, has filed a motion requesting more time to release a grand jury recording in the Breonna Taylor case. Timothy D. Easley/AP hide caption toggle caption Timothy D. Easley/AP Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, shown here earlier this month, has filed a motion requesting more time to release a grand jury recording in the Breonna Taylor case. […]
During the presidential debate on Tuesday night, President Trump claimed the “Portland sheriff” supports him. Matthew Hatcher/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Matthew Hatcher/Bloomberg via Getty Images During the presidential debate on Tuesday night, President Trump claimed the “Portland sheriff” supports him. Matthew Hatcher/Bloomberg via Getty Images President Trump claimed to have the backing of the “Portland sheriff” during Tuesday night’s debate with Democratic […]
The grand jury recording in the Breonna Taylor case will be released, after a judge ordered the attorney general’s office to produce the recording by Wednesday. Here, a mother and son attend a demonstration in what activists are now calling Injustice Square Park in downtown Louisville, as protesters demand justice for Taylor’s killing by police. Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption […]
President Trump has reportedly claimed tens of thousands of dollars in tax deductions over expenses such as haircuts. Trump is seen here during a briefing at the White House in March. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images President Trump has reportedly claimed tens of thousands of dollars in tax deductions over expenses such as haircuts. Trump is seen […]
Brad Parscale, who has been a familiar presence during President Trump’s election runs, had threatened to harm himself, his wife told police. Parscale is now in a hospital; police say he cooperated with officers who came to his home Sunday. Samuel Corum/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Samuel Corum/Getty Images Brad Parscale, who has been a familiar presence during President Trump’s election runs, had threatened to […]
An American flag flew at half-mast at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home in Massachusetts last spring, when dozens of veterans died at the facility. Two of its leaders are now facing criminal neglect charges over their handling of a COVID-19 outbreak. Matthew Cavanaugh/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Matthew Cavanaugh/Getty Images An American flag flew at half-mast at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home in Massachusetts last spring, when […]
Many people who normally take on jobs as poll workers are in higher-risk groups for the coronavirus, leading to fears of a widespread shortage of poll workers. Here, New York City Board of Election employees and volunteers help voters at the Brooklyn Museum polling site during the New York Democratic presidential primary in June. Angel Weiss/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Angel Weiss/AFP via […]
Sizzler USA has filed for bankruptcy as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions. Here, drivers pass a closed Sizzler restaurant in Montebello, Calif. Frederic J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Frederic J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images Sizzler USA has filed for bankruptcy as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions. Here, drivers pass a closed Sizzler restaurant in […]
Community members and family wear shirts that read “Nana Ayudame or Nana, help me” in Spanish at a vigil for Carlos Ingram-Lopez on June 25 in Tucson, Ariz. Prosecutors have declined to pursue criminal charges over his death in police custody. Caitlin O’Hara/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Caitlin O’Hara/Getty Images Community members and family wear shirts that read “Nana Ayudame or Nana, help me” in […]
The NFL has fined San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and two other coaches for not following rules about keeping their faces covered. Here, Shanahan walks off the field after his team’s Sept. 13 game against the Arizona Cardinals. MSA/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption MSA/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The NFL has fined San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and […]