How a measles outbreak overwhelmed a small West Texas town
The kindergarten vaccination rate against the measles in Gaines County is 82%, far below the 95% needed to achieve herd immunity.
News Brief: Impeachment Probe, Climate Conference, London Terror Attack
A new phase starts this week in the House impeachment inquiry against President Trump. The global climate conference begins in Madrid. And, the latest on Friday's terror attack in London.
News Brief: The President In Afghanistan, U.S. Hong Kong Policy
The president had Thanksgiving with troops in Afghanistan, and also signed a law that could sanction China for human rights violations in the Hong Kong protests. And an ICE sting leads to 250 arrests.
In Afghanistan, Trump Announces Fresh Taliban Talks
President Trump made a surprise visit to troops in Afghanistan on Thanksgiving Day, announcing that he believes the Taliban wants a cease-fire and that he is restarting peace talks with the group.
An Elaborate ICE Sting Set Up A Fake College To Lure Student Visa Fraud
The agency arrested about 250 people, many of them Indian, who enrolled at the made-up University of Farmington. Few are contesting their orders to deport.
Maybe Leave The Hook In That Catch
A Grand Rapids, Mich., man went magnet fishing and landed something unexpected: A hand grenade. A German one. From World War I.
Some Worry Trump's Move To Boost Hong Kong Protests Could Backfire
The president signed a law supporting the protesters and ordering sanctions for human rights violations. Kevin Lam, a pro-democracy activist elected to the district council, details reactions there.
As Primaries Near, Booker Campaign Fights To Stay In The Conversation
The New Jersey senator is doing his best to keep his place on the debate stage. He needs to get 4% in four polls in the next two weeks to pass the Democratic National Committee's bar for inclusion.
Scientists Say Cats Should Stay On Leashes Outdoors; EU Hisses, Thrashes
An article in Oxford's Journal of Environmental Law recommends the move to limit felines' impact on biodiversity.
The European Union says it strongly defends free movement rights, including for cats.
The European Union says it strongly defends free movement rights, including for cats.
As Brexit Pulls Britain Apart, It Could Bring Ireland Back Together
The latest proposed Brexit deal is deeply unpopular in Northern Ireland, where it will require a new customs border between the island and the rest of Great Britain. That could mean tariffs.