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Julian Assange Arrested, Faces U.S. Charges Related To 2010 WikiLeaks Releases
Thursday, April 11, 2019
The WikiLeaks founder had been holed up in Ecuador's embassy in London since 2012. He was arrested on a warrant from 2012 for failing to surrender to the court and also on behalf of the United States.
Feds Charge 24 In Alleged $1.2 Billion Medicare Fraud Scheme
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Prosecutors allege doctors got kickbacks for prescribing unneeded back, shoulder, wrist and knee braces to elderly and disabled patients and charging the government's Medicare program.
'We Don't Have Enough Women In Power': Notre Dame Coach Muffet McGraw Goes Viral
Saturday, April 06, 2019
The Notre Dame head coach, who's heading to the championship game Sunday against Baylor, has said she won't hire male coaches.
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika Resigns Early Under Pressure
Wednesday, April 03, 2019
He had earlier promised to leave before April 28, but pressure from the military and continued demonstrations accelerated his departure.
Air Force Needs Almost $5 Billion To Recover Bases From Hurricane, Flood Damage
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida's Panhandle was hit by Hurricane Michael in October. Then Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska was inundated by flooding this month.
2 American Service Members Killed In Afghanistan
Friday, March 22, 2019
About 14,000 U.S. troops are in Afghanistan. U.S. representatives have been negotiating a peace deal with the Taliban and President Trump has said he wants to cut down the U.S. presence there.
Nicaragua Says It Will Release Hundreds Of Detained Opposition Protesters
Thursday, March 21, 2019
The protesters have been detained in the months since demonstrations against the government of President Daniel Ortega began nearly a year ago.
San Francisco To Pay $13.1 Million To Man Framed By Police For Murder
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Jamal Trulove spent more than six years in prison before being acquitted in 2015. A jury found police deliberately fabricated evidence and withheld exculpatory material.
Ethiopian Airlines Flight Crashes, Killing More Than 150 On Board
Sunday, March 10, 2019
Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 was headed from Addis Ababa to Nairobi on a regularly scheduled flight when it lost contact with the tower minutes after takeoff.
Berlin Marks International Women's Day As A Public Holiday For The First Time
Friday, March 08, 2019
Residents of Berlin are off work after the region's government made March 8 a public holiday. International Women's Day goes back to German rights advocate Clara Zetkin.
'Jeopardy!' Host Alex Trebek Says He Has Pancreatic Cancer
Thursday, March 07, 2019
Pancreatic cancer has low survival rates, but Trebek stayed positive and joked about his three-year hosting obligation under his contract.
18-Year-Old Testifies About Getting Vaccinated Despite Mother's Anti-Vaccine Beliefs
Wednesday, March 06, 2019
Ethan Lindenberger got vaccinated against the wishes of his mother. He told senators on Tuesday that anti-vaccination misinformation online "should be the primary concern of the American people."
'Hard Capture Is Complete': SpaceX Capsule Docks With International Space Station
Saturday, March 02, 2019
SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule successfully docked with the International Space Station Sunday. SpaceX is demonstrating the potential for a company to carry astronauts into orbit.
Nigerian President Buhari Wins Second Term While Opponent Calls Election A 'Sham'
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari won a second term, the country's election authority said Wednesday. But his main opponent quickly said he would challenge the result in court.
Venezuelan President Breaks Ties With Colombia Amidst Deadly Aid Crisis
Saturday, February 23, 2019
At least four people have been killed as protesters and security forces clashed over efforts to bring humanitarian aid into Venezuela against the orders of President Nicolás Maduro.
Conspiracy Theorist And Frequent Presidential Candidate Lyndon LaRouche Dies At 96
Thursday, February 14, 2019
LaRouche was connected to bizarre conspiracy theories and ran for president eight times between 1976 and 2004.
Americans Lost $143 Million In Online Relationship Scams Last Year
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
The Federal Trade Commission says Americans who fell for online romance scams reported losing a median $2,600 each — far more than other types of scams.
DOJ Asks Watchdog To Investigate Heat And Power Failures At Brooklyn Jail
Thursday, February 07, 2019
The Department of Justice is asking its Office of the Inspector General to investigate how inmates in a Brooklyn jail were left in cells without heat or power for days.
What's Your Superstitious Sports Ritual? Tell Us About It
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Do you wear a special T-shirt or refuse to wash a certain pair of socks to help your favorite team? NPR's Weekend Edition wants to hear from you.
Amazon Strikes A Deal With Apple, But Cuts Out Independent Sellers
Sunday, December 23, 2018
Many independent businesses use Amazon to sell goods. But thanks to a new deal between Amazon and Apple, some small businesses selling used Apple products are unable to sell through Amazon.