A coup against corruption in Romania
If one country in Europe has been ground zero for a campaign against corruption by the European Union, it has been Romania. The former communist bloc nation, which joined the EU in 2007, has seen its ruling elite prevent judges and prosecutors from ro…
South Africa has 11 official languages. Why the fuss over learning Mandarin?
“Tùzǐ,” she repeats, trying to mimic the rise and fall of the tones her Mandarin teacher has just pronounced. Some – including South Africa’s Department of Basic Education – see offering optional Mandarin classes with the same pragmatic eyes as Boitsh…
Trinity alumnus and 2020 prospect Jay Scrubb says landing Louisville offer was 'crazy'
Former Trinity star and current junior college wing Jay Scrubb dishes on his visit to Louisville, where he landed a scholarship offer for 2020.
More Democrats Call for Impeachment After Mueller Statement
Cory Booker and Julián Castro endorsed impeachment proceedings on Wednesday, joining six other presidential candidates who had already called for it.
Beto O’Rourke Proposes Immigration Overhaul That Would Undo Trump Policies
Mr. O’Rourke’s broad plan also seeks a path to citizenship for undocumented people and strengthened ties between the United States and Latin America.
A Signal in Giant Earthquakes That Could Save Lives
The full power of the biggest temblors could be determined in as little as 10 to 15 seconds after they begin, a new study finds, and long before it ends.
Cities Are Making Big Climate Promises. Keeping Them Can Be Tough
Dozens of cities have ambitious plans to get their electricity from clean or renewable sources. But those goals can clash with power providers, whose priority remains economics, not climate change.
‘Plenty Of Cards To Play’: Chinese Media Suggest Cutting Rare Earth Exports To U.S.
Rare earths are used in communications, health care and national security. China blocked rare earths to Japan in 2010, but analysts say the threat — regardless of the trade war — may be hollow.
Tornado Outbreak: One More Day of Severe Weather, Then Forecast Shows Relief
About 37 million people, from Texas to New Jersey, face an “enhanced” risk for severe storms on Wednesday, but there are signs of calmer weather on the way.
Colleges Contest Anonymity of Women Suing Over Sexual Assault Cases
Efforts to publicly disclose the identities of women suing universities represent a more aggressive approach toward students, lawyers said.
Trump Warns Roy Moore Against Alabama Senate Run
Mr. Moore, a Republican former judge who lost a Senate race to Doug Jones after being accused of pursuing teenage girls, has said he is “strongly considering” running again.
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