The pain – and comfort – in Trump associates’ convictions
Mr. Trump won the presidency, even after the infamous election-eve tape of him bragging crudely about grabbing women. For Americans disturbed by what these legal developments say about Trump, there’s more than one way to react. “It’s depressing that …
A plea deal’s spotlight on Trump – and campaign finance rules
President Trump’s former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, pleaded guilty Tuesday to violating campaign finance law. In 2017, a jury deadlocked over charges against Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey that he did official favors in return for campaign donat…
At Canadian end of Underground Railroad, issues not all black and white
Deirdre Reynolds guides a group of 12- and 13-year-old boys from Buffalo to a recreated suspension bridge that once spanned the Niagara River. It’s particularly important this month: August 23 is the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave …
Hungary Intentionally Denying Food To Asylum-Seekers, Watchdog Groups Say
Would-be refugees who have appealed their asylum claims in Hungary have been systematically deprived of food, observers say. The European Court of Human Rights has intervened on a case by case basis.
Iowa murder case thrust into middle of immigration debate
The disappearance of a well-liked college student from America’s heartland had touched many people since she vanished one month ago while out for a run. President Trump seized on the man’s arrest in the death of Mollie Tibbetts on Tuesday to call the …
For teen mothers facing homelessness, mentors can make a difference
This essay is part of an occasional series provided by our partner organization Encore.org, which created the Generation to Generation (Gen2Gen) campaign, inviting those in midlife and beyond to connect with young people who need champions. When I ask…
Know An LGBTQ Student Itching To Study Abroad? Here Are Some Things To Think About
For queer students, the decision to go abroad can come with added questions. Without answers, some worry they may skip the experience all together — and miss out on all the benefits.
In Zimbabwe, All Eyes Are On The Constitutional Court
On Wednesday, the court hears the opposition’s challenge to the recent presidential election. The Movement for Democratic Change narrowly lost to the incumbent and alleges “gross mathematical errors.”
Dozens Die In Europe’s Record Number Of Measles Cases
Europe is facing a record-high measles outbreak — with nearly 41,000 cases so far this year. David Greene talks to Dr. Siddhartha Datta of the World Health Organization to learn more.
As Trade Talks Resume, U.S. To Slap China With New Round Of Tariffs
New U.S. tariffs on China are set to go into effect Thursday on $16 billion worth of Chinese goods. Beijing is expected to respond immediately with tariffs on the same amount of U.S. products.
Facebook Shuts Down Hundreds Of Accounts Backed By Iran, Russia
Facebook identified and shut down more than 650 malicious accounts originating in Iran and others that were Russian-backed accounts. Twitter has suspended 284 accounts for “coordinated manipulation.”
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