Paid Parental Leave: How Republicans Learned To Love A Democratic Priority
A Republican president is helping advance what has long been a Democratic priority as part of a defense bill. Not all Republicans are thrilled about it.
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In Sri Lanka, China's Building Spree Is Raising Questions About Sovereignty
A Chinese state-owned operator took control of a port on a 99-year lease after Sri Lanka defaulted on its loans. An adviser to Sri Lanka's president said the government wants China to "give it back."
Warren Doubled Down On 'Medicare For All' As Voters Had Second Thoughts
The Massachusetts senator has pushed corporate regulation and fighting corruption as campaign centerpieces since early on. So how did "Medicare for All" come to define her platform while support slid?
In 'Medicare For All,' Health Care Is Seen As A 'Critical Service'
New York Times investigative reporter Sarah Kliff talks about the costs and challenges of switching to a universal healthcare system — and what it might mean to eliminate private insurance entirely.
Can A Research Accelerator Solve The Psychology Replication Crisis?
For decades, psychology researchers have failed to reproduce findings with similar experiments. This lack of replicability is a big problem for the field. A new global effort is working to solve it.
House Judiciary Committee Delays Votes On 2 Articles Of Impeachment Until Friday
Chairman Jerry Nadler unexpectedly called a halt for the night without consulting minority Republicans after hours of procedural combat toward the expected votes. GOP members were outraged.
Despite Warning Of 2nd Eruption, NZ Teams Recover 6 Bodies On White Island
Specialists went to the volcanic island Friday morning local time in a dangerous operation, as scientists warned of a roughly even likelihood of a fresh eruption. Eight people were killed Monday.
Senate Passes Armenia Genocide Measure, Ignoring White House Objections
The Senate resolution recognizes the killing of 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire between 1915 and 1923. Turkey condemned the move, saying it has put the U.S.-Turkey relationship at risk.
Congressional Negotiators Reach Tentative Deal On $1.3 Trillion Spending Package
The agreement would fund programs through the end of September 2020 and avoid a government shutdown. Federal agencies run out of money at midnight on Dec. 20.
McDonald's Not Responsible For How Franchisees Treat Workers, U.S. Agency Rules
The federal labor law board said McDonald's should not be held liable for labor practices of its franchisees. The ruling directed a judge to approve a settlement in a years-long union case.