Why the number of new jobs for people with disabilities grew fourfold
For years, Donald Minor says, he blamed a disability – a lack of muscle control in his arms and legs – for his unemployment. From there he found a job in customer service with Rails to Trails Conservancy in Washington, D.C., where he’s been for 2-1/2 …
A chemical attack felt round the world
The latest chemical attack on civilians in Syria, which killed at least 49 people over the weekend, has evoked a rare response to the conflict from President Trump. As Mr. Trump and other world leaders now weigh a response, it is worth noting how much…
In the Philippines, divided politics feed – and feed on – a divided web
In this setting it’s hard to picture Esther Margaux Uson, known countrywide as “Mocha,” sashaying across a stage in vinyl hot pants or dispensing advice on sex and relationships. Then in 2015, she learned about Rodrigo Duterte. Take our geography qui…
How a tough UN resolution is making push for Yemen peace talks harder
Hoping to improve the chances for peace where his predecessors failed, the United Nations’ new Special Envoy for Yemen has completed his first meetings with key players in a devastating war. The good news may be that the envoy, Martin Griffiths, is en…
After hurricane Maria, he’s helping the ocean – and its fishers – recover
Raimundo Espinoza Chirinos leans over the side of a fishing boat and points at a dark blur rising up slowly beneath the choppy water. It’s a fish trap – an illegal one, given that it’s made of plastic – that was lost when hurricane Maria tore across P…
Cyclist Dies After Crash, Heart Attack In Grueling Paris-Roubaix Race
In a notoriously difficult race that’s nicknamed “The Hell of the North.” Belgian cyclist Michael Goolaerts, 23, died of a cardiac arrest, his team said.
Russia, Syria: Israeli Jets Strike Air Base After Alleged Poison Gas Attack In Douma
Moscow and Damascus say Israeli F-15s hit the Tiyas air base in Central Syria, killing 14 people following an apparent chlorine gas attack in the last rebel-held stronghold. Israel won’t comment.
News Brief: Chemical Attack Blamed On Syrian Government
The U.N. Security Council is expected to meet Monday to discuss reports of a chemical attack on a rebel-held town near the Syrian capital Damascus. President Trump took to Twitter with his response.
Syria’s Government Is Accused Of Being Behind Chemical Attack
Dozens are dead in the Syrian city of Douma in what appears to be a chemical attack by the Assad regime against opposition civilians. Douma is a rebel-held town near the capital Damascus.
Tariff Battle Heats Up Between China And The U.S.
Steve Inskeep talks to William Zarit, head of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Beijing about the escalating tariffs to find out how things are playing out in China.
Trump Condemns Chemical Attack In Syria
President Trump took to Twitter following a suspected chemical attack in Syria. Homeland security adviser Tom Bossert told ABC’s This Week that the U.S. will not rule out a missile attack in response.
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