News

'I Got It Wrong,' U.S. Ambassador Says About Muslim 'No-Go Zones' In The Netherlands

11:52am January 13, 2018

by James Doubek

After initially expressing "regrets and my apology," he told a Dutch newspaper that comments he made in 2015 about Muslims burning politicians in the Netherlands were "just wrong."

When teens step out of their comfort zone to help people they don't know, they feel confident.

Helping Strangers May Help Teens' Self-Esteem

10:59am January 13, 2018

by Juli Fraga

Adolescents are under more pressure than ever, and many suffer from depression and anxiety. But new research suggests that volunteering to help strangers makes them feel better about themselves.

Jason Brown competed in the men's short program during the 2018 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in San Jose, Calif., with a song from Hamilton, the musical.

Sports

It May Look The Same, But Olympic Figure Skating Will Sound Different In 2018

10:33am January 13, 2018

by Wynne Davis

The Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang will be the first to allow figure skaters to perform to vocal music. Organizers hope the change will help create a new generation of fans for the sport.

Looking at the damage in the aftermath of an explosion at in a rebel-held area of the northwestern Syrian city of Idlib on Monday.

World News

Syria Violence Sends Thousands of Civilians Fleeing 'De-Escalation Zone'

9:30am January 13, 2018

More than 100,000 civilians have had to flee homes and refugee camps because of violence in Idlib province. "Barrel bombs are just falling on the heads of these people," says a civil defense worker.

Secret Ops of the CIA and Secret Aviation Ops of the CIA wall calendars contain paintings depicting declassified spy missions from the agency's past. The original paintings are displayed at CIA headquarters in Virginia.

CIA Calendar Art Offers A Glimpse Into The World Of Spies

7:41am January 13, 2018

by Jay Price

Oil paintings on display at CIA headquarters — and therefore invisible to the public — can now be seen in a collection of wall calendars. They depict declassified missions from the agency's past.

The Forgotten Needs Of Refugees From Hurricane Irma

7:00am January 13, 2018

by Abraar Karan

Finding a place to live is just the start. A doctor shares his experiences with two hurricane refugees.

President Trump speaks during a news conference with Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Norway at the White House on Wednesday. The two leaders participated in a meeting before taking questions from the media.

'Rapists,' 'Huts': Trump's Racist Dog Whistles Aren't New

6:30am January 13, 2018

by Karen Grigsby Bates

On Thursday, President Trump described Haiti and most of Africa with a vulgar term. Here's why that shouldn't surprise you.

In a federal indictment, Phillip Durachinsky faces numerous charges including installing malware on thousands of computers and the production of child pornography.

National

Ohio Man Charged With Putting Spyware On Thousands of Computers

10:26pm January 12, 2018

by Laura Sydell

Prosecutors say Phillip Durachinsky created malware that enabled him to remotely access and turn on the cameras and microphones of computers. Charges include the production of child pornography.

Norwegian immigrants on their way to America on the SS Hero in 1870.

Trump Wishes We Had More Immigrants From Norway. Turns Out We Once Did

9:00pm January 12, 2018

by Nurith Aizenman

Back in the 19th century, Norwegians began coming to the United States in droves. And they were among the poorest of the poor.

John Feeley, soon after his appointment as ambassador to Panama in February 2016. The career diplomat has now announced his resignation.

U.S. Ambassador To Panama Resigns, Saying He Can't Serve Trump

8:59pm January 12, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

John Feeley's resignation is not a response to President Trump's reportedly vulgar remarks on African countries. Feeley, a career diplomat, had already informed U.S officials before the comments.