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Soup's On! And On! Thai Beef Noodle Brew Has Been Simmering For 45 Years
The giant pot of dark brew brimming with beef, spices and herbs sits near the sidewalk on a busy street in Bangkok, where it is constantly stirred by a member of the third-generation-owned restaurant....
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Rural Seasonal Workers Worry About Montana Medicaid's Work Requirements
Montana is one of several states that want Medicaid recipients to prove they work a steady, minimum number of hours monthly. Will federal courts allow the Montana rule change to stand? (Image credit:...
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In A Remote Arctic Outpost, Norway Keeps Watch On Russia's Military Buildup
Warmer weather up north is opening up shipping lanes and new access to natural resources. It's also fueling a military buildup. (Image credit: Claire Harbage/NPR)
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FACT CHECK: Is The Trump Impeachment Process Different From Nixon And Clinton?
Republicans say the process approved Thursday is a "sham" and "unconstitutional." But Democrats say it's very similar to what was in place during previous administrations. (Image credit: Nicholas...
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Saudi Aramco, World's Most Profitable Company, Will Make First Public Offering
The oil company said it will sell an unspecified number of shares on a Saudi Arabian exchange. Its valuation could be $1.5 trillion, and it may be the world's biggest IPO. (Image credit: AFP via Getty...
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Whistleblower Offers To Field Written Questions About Call Trump Says Was...
An offer has been made to the House Intelligence Committee to open a direct channel between the whistleblower and Republicans as long as the questions do not compromise the individual's identity....
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Puerto Rican Astrologer Walter Mercado Dies
Mercado was well-known across Latin America and in the U.S. for his flamboyant horoscope readings and predictions. His broadcasts reached an estimated 120 million Latino viewers daily. (Image credit:...
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Ex-Ambassador To Ukraine Says She Was Told To 'Watch My Back'
Marie Yovanovitch said she found out from Ukrainian officials that President Trump's personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, and his associates were targeting her and wanted a different person on the job....
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2 Major Wildfires That Have Raged In California Are Almost Fully Contained
The Kincade Fire to the north and the Maria Fire in the south are 80% contained and should be fully under control this week. Evacuation orders for about 190,000 Californians have been lifted. (Image...
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Columnist Who Accused Trump Of Sexual Assault Is Suing Him For Defamation
The president accused E. Jean Carroll of "totally lying" when she said he assaulted her more than two decades ago. Now, Carroll is taking him to court for allegedly smearing her in the media. (Image...
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Beauty Queen's Rape Allegation Against Former Gambia President Sparks #MeToo...
Last week's testimony before Gambia's Truth Commission riveted the country and described a culture of systematic sexual abuse in the presidential palace. (Image credit: 2019 Human Rights Watch)
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U.S. Formally Begins To Leave The Paris Climate Agreement
Under the agreement hammered out in 2015, the first day that countries can reverse the promises they made is Nov. 4, 2019. It will be another year before the American withdrawal is official. (Image...
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Microsoft Japan Says 4-Day Workweek Boosted Workers' Productivity By 40%
Employees at Microsoft Japan worked four days a week, enjoyed a three-day weekend — and got their normal, five-day paycheck. As part of the trial, the company also capped meetings at 30 minutes....
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Unskilled Jobs Draw Migrants, Changing Face Of Small Towns Across America
A meatpacking town in the Texas Panhandle is a magnet for immigrants who will do unpopular jobs. The once majority-white county has adjusted to its more diverse population. (Image credit: John...
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Trump Administration Proposes Relaxing Rules On Waste From Coal Plants
The Environmental Protection Agency would give coal plants more time to close unlined coal ash ponds, and ease rules on wastewater. Opponents say that prolongs the risk of toxic spills. (Image credit:...
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Open Skies, New START Pacts With Russia Face Bleak Outlook
Having already axed the INF missile control treaty with Russia, the Trump administration now has two more defense pacts in its sights: the Open Skies and New START treaties. (Image credit: Mark...
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Controversy Kicks Up Over A Drug Meant To Prevent Premature Birth
An expert panel wants the Food And Drug Administration to withdraw its approval for Makena, because a large study shows the drug doesn't work. But some doctors say the evidence isn't clear-cut. (Image...
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