Temple Protests Partially Shut Down Southern Indian State Of Kerala
Protests erupted after two women in their 40s entered a prominent Hindu temple. They went against a centuries-old tradition that says women old enough to menstruate should not enter the temple.
Whelan’s Arrest In Russia, Draws Parallels To Journalist’s 1986 Arrest
Rachel Martin talks to journalist Nicholas Daniloff on the arrest of U.S. citizen Paul Whelan in Russia on suspicion of espionage. Daniloff was detained by Russian security on similar charges in 1986.
Netflix Defends Decision To Pull ‘Patriot Act’ Episode In Saudi Arabia
Netflix took down an episode of the show Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj in Saudi Arabia as an effort to comply with local law. In the show, Minhaj laces into the country’s rulers.
Standoff: Trump Wants $5 Billion For Wall, Democrats Offer $1.3 For Border Security
The federal government remains partially shuttered as the president holds out for money for a wall along the border with Mexico. A new Congress is sworn in on Thursday. What does each side want?
News Brief: Pelosi Expected To Be House Speaker For New Congress
New members of the House are sworn in. Border security remains a stumbling block to re-opening the government. And, the U.S. ambassador to Russia meets with the man Russia accuses of espionage.
Emergency Medical Responders Confront Racial Bias
In a recent study of patients treated by emergency medical responders in Oregon, black patients were 40 percent less likely to get pain medicine than their white peers. Why?
‘What Will I Not Miss?’ In California, a Long Farewell From Jerry Brown
Jerry Brown is entering his final days in public life — and is out to make the most of it.
Keep Calm, but Don’t Carry On
Blogger Bob made the T.S.A. famous on Instagram. After his death, the government is left without a friendly face for a much-maligned agency.
On Politics: Trump Rejects Shutdown Compromise
President Trump told Democratic leaders he would look “foolish” if he agreed to reopen the government while the two sides iron out their differences.
Man Charged With Murder in Killing of California Police Officer
The police say the man came from Mexico illegally. President Trump used the killing to justify demands for a border wall.
Fact Check of the Day: Trump’s Freewheeling and Fact-Free Cabinet Meeting
For over an hour and a half, President Trump spoke on a variety of topics, including the border wall, Syria, his unpopularity abroad and Mitt Romney. Not all of it was accurate.
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