Learning Mandarin Chinese to dream big
The numbers of Americans learning Mandarin Chinese has declined dramatically, but one elementary school in Washington DC is seeing more demand for Chinese language education than ever.
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Texting war plans on Signal to a journalist, Trump faces legal challenges over his use of the Alien Enemies Act, a planned visit to Greenland by the U.S. second lady raises eyebrows.
French actor Gérard Depardieu stands trial in Paris for alleged sexual assaults
Depardieu's long and storied career has turned the trial into a post- #MeToo test of the willingness of France and its movie industry to confront sexual violence and hold influential men accountable.
Brazil apologizes to families of victims of military dictatorship's mass grave
Brazil's government on Monday apologized to families of victims of the country's military dictatorship whose remains could be among those found in a clandestine mass grave 35 years ago.
Oscar-winning Palestinian director attacked by Israeli settlers, detained by army
Israeli settlers beat up Hamdan Ballal, one of the Palestinian co-directors of the documentary film No Other Land, in the occupied West Bank, according to witnesses. He was then detained by the Israeli military.
23andMe is filing for bankruptcy. Here's what it means for your genetic data
The California biotech firm said in a statement that it is hoping to find a buyer to address its ongoing financial struggles.
USPS head Louis DeJoy steps down as Trump officials consider Postal Service overhaul
The head of the U.S. Postal Service is stepping down. Louis DeJoy's exit comes after Trump officials floated controversial ideas for overhauling the agency.
Lindsey Vonn sets a record straight out of retirement
The decorated skier returned to the sport after six years away due to an injury and has already made a splash.
Supreme Court confronts another challenge to the Voting Rights Act
The case is nearly identical to a case the court ruled on two years ago from Alabama, though the outcome could make it more difficult for minorities to prevail in redistricting cases.
An attorney explains why she's challenging her firm not to capitulate to Trump
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Rachel Cohen, who wrote that she was resigning from her major law firm if it would not stand up to threats from the Trump administration.