Central American Migrants Traveling Toward The U.S. Say They Won’t Give Up
More than 5,000 migrants have made it to Mexico City. Authorities are providing food, health care and tents. The migrants now must decide whether to press on toward the U.S. or accept a deal and stay in Mexico.
From nationalism to ‘fake news,’ legacies of World War I still relevant
As the world marks the centenary of the end of ‘The Great War,’ on Nov. 11, 1918, it is a time to reflect on the parallels between the politics, policies, and propaganda that emerged then and now. Today’s Britain is a far cry from the globe-spanning e…
Deaths From Gun Violence: How The U.S. Compares With The Rest Of The World
A new report says the U.S. has the 28th highest rate in the world: 4.43 deaths due to gun violence per 100,000 people in 2017. By contrast, Bangladesh saw 0.07 deaths per 100,000 people.
More girls, African-Americans enroll in AP computer science. Why that matters.
The students listen to their teacher’s instructions and dutifully turn to their laptops, where the challenge awaits. The room fills with clicking sounds and hushed whispers as the students get to work on their challenge: Program the turtle to move alo…
Why did so many young people vote?
One surprise in the midterm elections was how many young Americans made it a hands-on exercise in civics. In fact, youth turnout in the 2018 election was the highest for any midterm in the past quarter century, according to a Tufts University study. …
US midterms make Putin’s rocky road to Trump even rockier
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will most likely meet in some fashion this Sunday at a World War I memorial event in Paris. A lot has changed since they last met in Helsinki in July – and not in Russia’s favor, according to much of Russia’s foreign po…
Why Did Bill Gates Give A Talk With A Jar Of Human Poop By His Side?
Since 2011, the tech mogul has poured $200 million into developing new and improved toilets. At his Reinvented Toilet Expo in Beijing, the innovations were showcased for the first time.
In Florida Panhandle, resilience battles uncertain ability to rebuild
Cars arrive soon after daylight, snaking in a semicircle around Grand Ridge, Fla., Town Hall as volunteers dole out cases of water, baby diapers, hygiene kits, and cleaning supplies. Inside the red brick building, town manager J.R. Moneyham stares at …
Trump Meets Macron, Again
Presidents Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron will meet in Paris Saturday for the World War I centenary. Since their meeting in 2017, their domestic popularity and alleged “bromance” have suffered.
State Department Iran Specialist On Restoring Sanctions
Brian Hook, a State Department adviser on Iran, talks with NPR’s Steve Inskeep about why the administration thinks reimposing sanctions on Iran is an effective policy.
Democratic chair says Trump is ‘absolutely’ beatable in 2020
Tom Perez wears many hats. All three identities came to bear Thursday at the Monitor Breakfast, a day after President Trump fired Attorney General Jeff Sessions and two days after Democrats reclaimed the majority in the House and grabbed at least seve…
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