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Extreme Weather Can Feel ‘Normal’ After Just a Few Years, Study Finds

Extreme temperatures occur more frequently in a changing climate, but once you get used to them, they’re not as remarkable, researchers found.

Asylum Seeker Wins Australia’s Biggest Literary Prize, But Can’t Accept It In Person

Author Behrouz Boochani just won Australia’s biggest literary prize, but couldn’t accept his award in person. He’s an asylum seeker who’s been held in purgatory for years on an island.

Tensions Between India And Pakistan Boil Over Into Violence

India claims its fighter jets crossed into Pakistani-controlled territory and hit militant training camps there. Pakistan says India struck an open field.

Cyber Command Operation Took Down Russian Troll Farm for Midterm Elections

Russia’s Internet Research Agency was taken off line on Election Day and in the days following to prevent the group from spreading propaganda.

How New Orleans police went from ‘most corrupt’ to model force

On patrol down Bourbon Street, dodging broken Mardi Gras necklaces, New Orleans police officer Patrick McFarlane spots a back-packer with gray clothes, a walking stick, dusty beard. McFarlane cocks his head. Far from looking for a vagrancy arrest to …

U.S.-North Korea Summit Could Lead To Creation Of ‘Liaison Offices’

A possible outcome of this week’s U.S.-North Korea summit would be an exchange of liaison offices. These diplomatic posts are more limited than embassies. It would mark a step toward more normal ties.

As Kashmir waits on edge, timing adds fuel to the fire

The year 2019 began in Kashmir with cautious hope. All eyes were on India’s upcoming elections, and the prospect of change. Analysts worried that the attack could have consequences rippling far beyond Kashmir – and those concerns appeared to escalate…

Mother and Daughter Charged With Killing 5 Family Members in Pennsylvania

Shana S. Decree, 45, and her daughter Dominique K. Decree, 19, face charges of criminal homicide and conspiracy in the deaths of their relatives, including three children.

What Peace Means On The Korean Peninsula And How To Achieve It

As President Trump prepares to meet with Kim Jong Un this week, NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Jeong-Ho Roh of Columbia University about what peace means on the Korean peninsula.

WATCH: Chris Mack previews Boston College road game

Chris Mack talks about Louisville’s upcoming road game against Boston College.

      

 

 

Democrats Issue Subpoenas on Trump’s Migrant Family Separations

House Democrats issued subpoenas to three cabinet officials, but administration officials did not immediately say whether they would comply.

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