Jul 12 U.S. says it has reunited about half of all separated children under 5. What about the others? By Joshua Barajas, Amna Nawaz There are 46 children ineligible for reunification, federal officials said Thursday. Here's what we know about them and what happens next. Continue reading
Jul 12 Federal government reopens investigation into the killing of Emmett Till By Jay Reeves, Associated Press The case was closed in 2007 with authorities saying the suspects were dead; a state grand jury didn't file any new charges. Continue reading
Jul 12 Papa John's founder resigns after he used a racist slur By Associated Press In a statement released by Louisville, Kentucky-based Papa John's, Schnatter said reports attributing use of "inappropriate and hurtful" language to him were true. Continue reading
Jul 11 Croatia heads to World Cup final for first time after 2-1 win over England By Ronald Blum, Associated Press Mario Mandzukic scored the winning goal in the 109th minute and Croatia shocked England 2-1 Wednesday. Continue reading
Jul 11 U.S. Navy will now allow women to wear ponytails, other longer hairstyles By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press It reverses a policy that long forbade women from letting their hair down. Continue reading
Jul 11 Watch 10:46 Amid new hurricane season, Maria still taking a toll on Puerto Rico's elderly By Jason Kane and Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health News As Puerto Rico enters another hurricane season, the island’s elderly residents find themselves especially vulnerable. A recent study found some 4,600 Puerto Ricans perished in the months following Hurricane Maria--including many who died because of delayed medical care. Special correspondent… Continue watching
Jul 11 Watch 2:57 Why we shouldn't call midlife blues a 'crisis' As he interviewed subjects for a book on age and happiness, author Jonathan Rauch noticed a theme: people in their middle age felt dissatisfied with life, and they were ashamed of it. Indeed, recent studies have found happiness and contentment… Continue watching
Jul 11 Bipartisan vote in Senate calls for more say on Trump administration's tariffs By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The measure, which passed by an 88-11 vote, directs Capitol Hill negotiators trying to reconcile separate spending bills to include language giving Congress a role when such tariffs are put in place. Continue reading
Jul 11 Nevada judge halts execution after objections from drug company By Ken Ritter, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press New Jersey-based Alvogen had urged the judge to block the use of its sedative midazolam, saying the state illegally secured the product through "subterfuge" and intended it for unapproved purposes. The pharmaceutical company also raised fears that the drug could… Continue reading
Jul 11 Senate narrowly confirms new head of Justice Department's criminal division, who worked for Russian bank By Eric Tucker, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Democrats have strongly opposed the nomination, partly because of his work for a leading Russian bank with ties to President Vladimir Putin. Continue reading