Authorities in France say they’ve detained nine people in connection with the decapitation of a history teacher in a Paris suburb on Friday. The teacher had shown caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad to his class, authorities said. Michel Euler/AP hide caption toggle caption Michel Euler/AP Authorities in France say they’ve detained nine people in connection with the decapitation of a history teacher in a Paris suburb […]
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Protesters rally in Washington, D.C., during the latest Women’s March, demonstrations that began just after President Trump’s inauguration. Carol Guzy for NPR hide caption toggle caption Carol Guzy for NPR Protesters rally in Washington, D.C., during the latest Women’s March, demonstrations that began just after President Trump’s inauguration. Carol Guzy for NPR Women’s Marches are underway Saturday in Washington, D.C., and hundreds of cities across the […]
A Wisconsin judge upheld Gov. Tony Evers’ order mandating that face coverings be worn in enclosed spaces statewide, save for a few exceptions. A conservative legal group challenged the measure arguing Evers overstepped his authority in issuing successive emergency orders. AP hide caption toggle caption AP A Wisconsin judge upheld Gov. Tony Evers’ order mandating that face coverings be worn in enclosed spaces statewide, save for […]
A federal judge upheld Minnesota’s extension for counting mail-in ballots late Sunday after it was challenged by a pair of Republican electors in the state. A state court agreement had allowed ballots postmarked by Nov. 3 to be counted if received within seven days of the election. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stephen Maturen/Getty Images A federal judge upheld Minnesota’s extension for counting mail-in […]
President Trump gave remarks at his first public event since testing positive for the coronavirus earlier this month. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP President Trump gave remarks at his first public event since testing positive for the coronavirus earlier this month. Alex Brandon/AP President Trump on Saturday delivered remarks at his first public event since testing positive for the coronavirus on Oct. 1. […]
Chris Christie announced he was released from a N.J. hospital Saturday, a week after checking in for mild COVID-19 symptoms. The former New Jersey governor was one of several Republicans to test positive after attending a Sept. 26 event (pictured above) at the White House. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP Chris Christie announced he was released from a N.J. hospital Saturday, a week […]
Since stepping into the role in 2018, White House physician Sean Conley has played a key part in the president’s medical care. He’s believed to be the first doctor of osteopathic medicine to serve in that position. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption toggle caption Susan Walsh/AP Since stepping into the role in 2018, White House physician Sean Conley has played a key part in the president’s medical […]
Michigan’s Supreme Court ruled Friday that Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (pictured here on Sept. 16) does not have the authority to extend a state of emergency past April 30. Whitmer had cited two state laws that allowed her to maintain the state’s coronavirus measures via executive order. AP hide caption toggle caption AP Michigan’s Supreme Court ruled Friday that Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (pictured here on […]
Twitter said it will make changes to how preview images are cropped amid concerns about possible bias. Some Twitter users posted images the site’s algorithm selected white faces over Black ones in preview images. Richard Drew/AP hide caption toggle caption Richard Drew/AP Twitter said it will make changes to how preview images are cropped amid concerns about possible bias. Some Twitter users posted images the site’s […]
A federal court is ordering ex-National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden, seen here in November, to pay more than $5 million in profits and royalties from his 2019 memoir and speeches. Armando Franca/AP hide caption toggle caption Armando Franca/AP A federal court is ordering ex-National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden, seen here in November, to pay more than $5 million in profits and royalties from his […]
California is preparing for windy, dry weather which is expected to cause critical fire conditions this weekend. Twenty-five major fires are burning throughout the state, including the Bobcat fire in Southern California, pictured on Sept. 21. Frederic J. Brown /AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Frederic J. Brown /AFP via Getty Images California is preparing for windy, dry weather which is expected to cause […]
New coronavirus infections are on the rise in the U.S., with cases surpassing 7 million this week. Some two dozen states reported increases in new infections, with a handful of states marking new daily records. Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images New coronavirus infections are on the rise in the U.S., with cases surpassing 7 million this week. Some two dozen states […]
Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., says it would be “political hypocrisy” for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to hold a vote before Election Day on any nominee to replace Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Tom Williams/AP hide caption toggle caption Tom Williams/AP Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., says it would be “political hypocrisy” for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to hold a vote before Election Day on […]
Federal authorities are investigating after ricin, a deadly toxin, was discovered in mail intended for the White House. The Secret Service intercepted the envelope which was positively identified with mail meant for the White House, law enforcement sources tell NPR. The ricin never made it to White House grounds, but authorities are still searching for other undiscovered dangerous packages that may be linked to the ricin. […]
Chief Justice John Roberts called Ginsburg “a jurist of historic stature.” Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Chief Justice John Roberts called Ginsburg “a jurist of historic stature.” Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Supreme Court justices, both current and former, are remembering their colleague Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday at the age of 87. “Our Nation has lost a jurist of historic stature. […]
A CDC study of 314 adults who had been tested for the coronavirus found that the positive cases were twice as likely to have dined at a restaurant within a two-week period before they started showing symptoms. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images A CDC study of 314 adults who had been tested for the coronavirus found that the positive cases were […]
Google says it will no longer allow some autocomplete suggestions related to political candidates and the election, such as search predictions that could be viewed as making claims about the “the integrity or legitimacy of electoral processes.” Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP hide caption toggle caption Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Google says it will no longer allow some autocomplete suggestions related to political candidates and the election, such as […]
Typhoon Haishen is poised to make landfall in southwestern Japan Sunday, bringing with it heavy rains and lashing winds. Forecasters predict it will then head toward the Korean peninsula. AP hide caption toggle caption AP Typhoon Haishen is poised to make landfall in southwestern Japan Sunday, bringing with it heavy rains and lashing winds. Forecasters predict it will then head toward the Korean peninsula. AP A […]
After six trials and 23 years behind bars, charges are being dropped against Curtis Flowers (pictured here in Dec. 2019) over a 1996 quadruple killing in Mississippi. The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a conviction last summer, citing among other things, the deliberate elimination of Black jurors from Flowers’ trials. Rogelio V. Solis/AP hide caption toggle caption Rogelio V. Solis/AP After six trials and 23 years […]
The ruler of the United Arab Emirates issued a decree ending a decades-long boycott of Israel. On Monday, Israeli airline, El Al will make its first official flight to the UAE. Among its passenger is President Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, who will help work out details of a recent deal between the two countries. Ariel Schalit/AP hide caption toggle caption Ariel Schalit/AP The ruler of the […]
An American flag flies outside of the U.S. Capitol building on Aug. 18, 2020. House Democrats announced Saturday they’ve been told they will not be receiving further briefings on election interference. Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images An American flag flies outside of the U.S. Capitol building on Aug. 18, 2020. House Democrats announced Saturday they’ve been told they will […]
The House passed legislation Saturday to provide $25 billion to the Postal Service to help safeguard voting by mail ahead of the November election. Nati Harnik/AP hide caption toggle caption Nati Harnik/AP The House passed legislation Saturday to provide $25 billion to the Postal Service to help safeguard voting by mail ahead of the November election. Nati Harnik/AP The House passed legislation on Saturday to infuse […]
The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., says an ultrasound taken Friday showed what could be signs of a fetus in its panda Mei Xiang. Jose Luis Magana/AP hide caption toggle caption Jose Luis Magana/AP The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., says an ultrasound taken Friday showed what could be signs of a fetus in its panda Mei Xiang. Jose Luis Magana/AP How about some not so […]
New York City’s museums and cultural institutions will be allowed to re-open on Aug. 24, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday. The city’s museums were temporarily shuttered by the pandemic and kept closed even as the state entered Phase 4 in July. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images New York City’s museums and cultural institutions will be allowed […]
Thousands thronged downtown Beirut on Saturday to voice their outrage over government corruption and negligence they blame for Tuesday’s deadly explosion that killed at least 158 people. Bilal Hussein/AP hide caption toggle caption Bilal Hussein/AP Thousands thronged downtown Beirut on Saturday to voice their outrage over government corruption and negligence they blame for Tuesday’s deadly explosion that killed at least 158 people. Bilal Hussein/AP Thousands of […]
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam speaks during a news conference on June 4, 2020 in Richmond. Last month, the governor wrote to the state’s supreme court to request a moratorium on evictions. Zach Gibson/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Zach Gibson/Getty Images Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam speaks during a news conference on June 4, 2020 in Richmond. Last month, the governor wrote to the state’s supreme court […]
Authorities in New York are investigating after video emerged showing an sizable audience dancing close together at charity concert on Saturday in Southampton, N.Y.. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Safe & Sound hide caption toggle caption Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Safe & Sound Authorities in New York are investigating after video emerged showing an sizable audience dancing close together at charity concert on Saturday in Southampton, N.Y.. […]
C.D.C. researchers estimate that although a majority of Americans haven’t been exposed to the coronavirus, the actual infection rate is roughly 10 times higher. Data released on Tuesday showed the results of analyzed samples from 10 regions, including the New York City area. Frank Franklin II/AP hide caption toggle caption Frank Franklin II/AP C.D.C. researchers estimate that although a majority of Americans haven’t been exposed to […]
After a Washington Post story reporting multiple instances of sexual harassment against female employees, the Washington NFL team’s owner Dan Snyder said the alleged behavior had “no place in our franchise or society,” and hired independent investigators to look at the allegations. Mike Stewart/AP hide caption toggle caption Mike Stewart/AP After a Washington Post story reporting multiple instances of sexual harassment against female employees, the Washington […]
Most California schools will likely remain closed when the academic year begins, under new rules announced Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Richard Vogel/AP hide caption toggle caption Richard Vogel/AP Most California schools will likely remain closed when the academic year begins, under new rules announced Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Richard Vogel/AP Most California schools may remain closed when the academic year begins in the fall, […]
Assistant Secretary for Health and Human Services Admiral Brett P. Giroir spoke to NPR Tuesday about the state of testing in the U.S. Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Pool/Getty Images Assistant Secretary for Health and Human Services Admiral Brett P. Giroir spoke to NPR Tuesday about the state of testing in the U.S. Pool/Getty Images Public health experts generally agree that, in spite of improvements, […]
Three Los Angeles police officers are facing charges of falsifying records and obstruction of justice over allegations that they wrongly identified people as gang members, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office announced on Friday. In a 59-count complaint, LAPD officers Braxton Shaw, Michael Coblentz and Nicolas Martinez are alleged to have wrongly marked dozens of people as having gang affiliation on field interview cards used by […]
Kanakuk Kamps closed its overnight K-2 program after 41 people tested poisitve for the coronavirus, local health officials said last week. As of Monday, that number had doubled to at least 82 positive results. Robert F. Bukaty/AP hide caption toggle caption Robert F. Bukaty/AP Kanakuk Kamps closed its overnight K-2 program after 41 people tested poisitve for the coronavirus, local health officials said last week. As […]