2019-01-10

USA

Plant scientists have found a way to 'hack' photosynthesis. Here's why that's a big deal.

If the preliminary research pans out, we may have a new way to feed the world's growing population.

10/01/2019

USA

The 'doomsday' scenario: Here's what happens if the shutdown drags on

Economists warn that a catastrophe is in the making if the partial government closure continues for weeks or months.

10/01/2019

World

Surprise D.R. Congo election victory for Tshisekedi amid election fraud claims

Opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi is the surprise winner of the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo amid accusations of election fraud.

10/01/2019

USA

Words won't stop Putin's aggression, experts warn, saying seized sailors are 'forgotten'

"The Kremlin is not going to be dissuaded by condemnation," one former U.S. diplomat said. "They will be dissuaded by pain."

10/01/2019

Living

Femme de Champagne - Part 1

Female leaders in Champagne: important influences on the direction of the region.

10/01/2019

Europe News

EU 'should be worried' about threat of trade war with US

EU 'should be worried' about threat of trade war with US

10/01/2019

Europe News

Jewish Museum Brussels reflects on terror attack as trial opens

Almost five years on from the attack on the Jewish Museum in Brussels the trial opens for the main suspects. The cultural site is seeking to turn the page on the day it became a terror target, to become a space for dialogue and exchange.

10/01/2019

Spain

Conservatives end socialist rule in Andalucia with help of Vox

After decades of socialist rule, the conservative Popular Party (PP) has taken power in Andalucia, southern Spain, with the help far-right party Vox.

10/01/2019

World News

Europe briefing: Seven stories to know about today

We look back at the biggest stories across Europe that you need to know about today.

10/01/2019

USA

Remains found after SUV plunged from cliff identified as 16-year-old girl's

Still missing is Devonte Hart, the boy who was photographed in a powerful photo hugging a white police officer in 2014. He is likely dead, police said.

10/01/2019

USA

U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu ditches Ed Buck's money

"I am deeply disturbed by the latest revelations of a second death by overdose," said Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif.

10/01/2019

USA

Ashley Judd's sexual harassment claim against Weinstein thrown out again

It's the second time the judge has dismissed Judd's sexual harassment claims against Weinstein. But she can continue to sue him for defamation.

10/01/2019

USA

Joshua Tree to stay open as park service uses fee revenue amid shutdown

The attraction east of Los Angeles had been slated to close on Thursday amid the partial government shutdown, now in its third week.

10/01/2019

USA

Mother of suicide victim sues sorority that allegedly hazed her daughter

The Northwestern University basketball player was subjected to hazing that hurt her "physical, mental, and emotional health," causing severe anxiety and depression, the suit claims.

10/01/2019

USA

House Democrats asking questions about Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin

Mnuchin will give the House a classified briefing Thursday, after a request from the Democratic chairs of the main House investigative panels.

10/01/2019

United Kingdom

Welsh town inclined to think it has world's steepest street

A bit steep?

10/01/2019

USA

For sale, your location: Revelations about data sales spur renewed calls for regulation

One mobile data industry executive told NBC News, "The third parties that have this stuff are happy to sell it to anyone."

10/01/2019

USA

The government shutdown's impact so far

Nineteen days into the government shutdown, federal agencies and government employees are feeling the impact.

10/01/2019

USA

Former Gitmo commander charged with hindering probe into death of civilian

The victim had accused Capt. John Nettleton of having an affair with his wife.

10/01/2019

World

Raw Politics: Longest-serving MEP, Elmar Brok, pushed out

First elected as an MEP in 1980, Elamr Brok could soon be pushed out as he lost out on a place on the CDU's election list.

10/01/2019

USA

Republican senators discuss including DACA in wall negotiations

The conversation over DACA picked up steam on Wednesday as the stalemate over the government shutdown and the border wall showed no signs of easing.

10/01/2019

USA

House Democrats investigate HUD as shutdown threatens affordable housing

One HUD employee said the agency took "a shrug of the shoulders kind of approach" to protecting low-income Americans from the shutdown.

10/01/2019