Apr 26 Thai man livestreams himself killing daughter, then takes own life By Michael Rios After a series of incidents in which violent content was posted to Facebook, the social media site is looking for ways to remove these kinds of videos quickly. Continue reading
Apr 25 5 overlooked stories you should read now By Erica R. Hendry, Joshua Barajas Last week started with a potential nuclear standoff, saw two elections go down to the wire, and ended with scientists marching on seven continents in defense of, well, science. As of this article's publishing, these events… Continue reading
Apr 25 Ivanka Trump promotes women's rights, defends her father amid cool reception in Berlin By David Rising, Associated Press The 35-year-old stepped away from running her fashion brand and from an executive role at the Trump Organization to become an unpaid White House adviser. Continue reading
Apr 25 Hackers targeted French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron, cybersecurity researchers say By Larisa Epatko Hackers with possible Russian ties tried to infiltrate the campaign of French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron, researchers from the Japanese cybersecurity firm Trend Micro reported Tuesday. Continue reading
Apr 24 Watch 6:46 Deadly Taliban attack on Afghan base underscores insecurity By PBS News Hour A surprise visit to Afghanistan by Defense Secretary James Mattis underscores growing U.S. concerns. Just three days before, Taliban fighters killed at least 140 Afghan soldiers, reminding the world that it remains a force to be reckoned with. William Brangham… Continue watching
Apr 24 Watch 4:33 French political establishment unites against Le Pen as she faces uphill battle for presidency By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 24 Watch 4:36 News Wrap: Trump calls North Korea situation 'unacceptable' By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, President Trump met with members of the U.N. Security Council at the White House, where he warned them that the situation in North Korea is "unacceptable" and stressed that they may need to take firm,… Continue watching
Apr 24 In Afghanistan trip, U.S. general suggests Russia is arming the Taliban By Robert Burns, Associated Press Gen. John Nicholson, the American commander in Afghanistan, wouldn't provide specifics about Russia's role in Afghanistan. Continue reading
Apr 24 U.N. ambassador to North Korea: Don't give U.S. a reason to attack By Associated Press U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley said the U.S. wasn't looking for a fight and wouldn't attack North Korea "unless he gives us reason to do something."… Continue reading
Apr 24 U.S. Defense Secretary Mattis in Afghanistan to discuss war needs By Robert Burns, Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan — U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis arrived unannounced in Afghanistan on Monday to assess America's longest war as the Trump administration weighs sending more troops. Continue reading