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Judge Says Ken Cuccinelli Was Appointed Unlawfully To Top Immigration Post
Sunday, March 01, 2020
The ruling by a federal judge on Sunday invalidates two directives issued by Cuccinelli at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services that were designed to tighten federal asylum guidelines.
At 25 Years, Understanding The Longevity Of Craigslist
Monday, February 24, 2020
While other sites keep updating, Craigslist just looks old. "It's like a shark that's never had to evolve," says Jessa Lingel, who's written about the history of Craigslist.
Daredevil 'Mad' Mike Hughes Killed In Crash Of Homemade Rocket
Sunday, February 23, 2020
Mike Hughes promoted himself as believing that the Earth was flat. He launched homemade rockets with the goal of eventually flying to the edge of space to see for himself.
Pneumonia Forces Early End To Elton John Concert On His Farewell Tour
Sunday, February 16, 2020
The legendary showman didn't want to cancel his show in New Zealand despite a pneumonia diagnosis earlier in the day. "I played and sang my heart out, until my voice could sing no more," he wrote.
Break-Ups And Throw-Ups: What It's Like To Work At A Restaurant On Valentine's Day
Friday, February 14, 2020
Valentine's Day is one of the busiest days of the year for restaurant staff. They have some ... stories.
'Priceless' Bonsai Trees Stolen From Museum In Washington State
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
The Pacific Bonsai Museum in Federal Way, Wash., is asking for help in locating two stolen bonsai. Both "priceless treasures" have a rich history going back to the World War II era.
Val Demings Says House Impeachment Managers 'Made Our Case'
Saturday, February 08, 2020
Democratic Rep. Val Demings of Florida was one of the House impeachment managers in the Senate impeachment trial. She says Trump's impeachment was "totally worth it" despite the Senate's acquittal.
Climate And Floodwaters Are Top Of Mind For Some Iowa Voters
Monday, February 03, 2020
Davenport, Iowa, faced historic flooding last year that damaged much of the city's downtown riverfront. Business owners are concerned about future floods and how climate change plays a part.
Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant And Daughter Gianna Die In Helicopter Crash
Sunday, January 26, 2020
The NBA star who played for the Los Angeles Lakers for 20 seasons was killed Sunday in Southern California, along with eight others, including his 13-year-old daughter.
Sketch Artist Captures 'Something Unusual' At Senate Trial
Friday, January 24, 2020
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.
Iran Says It Shot Down Ukrainian Jetliner By Mistake
Friday, January 10, 2020
After initial denials, Iranian officials now say "missiles fired due to human error" caused the crash of the Ukrainian plane Wednesday, killing all 176 people on board.
Gov. Cuomo Calls New York Hanukkah Attack 'Act Of Domestic Terrorism'
Sunday, December 29, 2019
A man stabbed people celebrating Hanukkah at the home of a rabbi in Rockland County, a New York City suburb, on Saturday night. The incident comes amid a surge of anti-Semitic violence in the region.
Vehicle Bomb Kills At Least 79 In Somalia, Injures 149 Others
Saturday, December 28, 2019
Many of the victims were students. It's one of the deadliest attacks in Somalia in recent years. No one claimed responsibility but al-Shabab has carried out similar attacks in the past.
Eddie Murphy Brings Classic Characters Back To 'SNL'
Sunday, December 22, 2019
Eddie Murphy was back hosting Saturday Night Live after 35 years. He brought back some old favorites, with plenty of guest stars to boot.
Searchers Fail To Find Remaining Bodies As New Zealand Volcano Death Toll Rises To 16
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Monday's volcanic eruption killed at least 16 people, many of them tourists visiting White Island. Authorities have been trying to recover two more bodies, even under the threat of another eruption.
A New Way To Calculate Your Dog's Age
Saturday, December 07, 2019
The old way to think about your dog's "human age" — the age in actual years times seven — is wrong. Researchers looked at aging on the molecular level.
American Student Xiyue Wang Freed In U.S.-Iran Prisoner Swap
Saturday, December 07, 2019
The Princeton graduate student held by Iran for three years was released Saturday in exchange for Iranian scientist Massoud Soleimani, who had been held in the United States.
The Death And Life Of Iran's Lake Urmia
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
The massive lake has dried out because of water mismanagement. Photographer Maximilian Mann traveled to northwest Iran to document the disappearing body of water and the people who depend on it.
Experts Worry Active Shooter Drills In Schools Could Be Traumatic For Students
Sunday, November 10, 2019
With lockdown drills now commonplace in public schools, experts question if they're doing more harm than good. "We don't light a fire in the hallway to practice fire drills," one professor tells NPR.
Trump Says Islamic State Leader Was Killed In Special Operations Raid
Sunday, October 27, 2019
The president said the U.S. had been searching for Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi for years. Capturing or killing Baghdadi has been "the top national security priority" of the administration, Trump said Sunday.