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How Americans deceive ourselves about slavery
Clint Smith's How the Word Is Passed explores how slavery is — and isn't — taught. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the...
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WATCH LIVE: Trump to highlight violent crime reduction during visit to NY police academy
President Donald Trump plans to tout his record on crime and safety during a visit to New York on Friday, pivoting to one of his strongest issues as he lo...
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As speed cameras spread to more states, so does the backlash from drivers
Millions of drivers across the country are encountering speed cameras for the first time, or will soon. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and...
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Russian drones kill a woman and 9-year-old son at home as Ukrainian civilian casualties surge
This attack comes after the United Nations reported that July was the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since the early weeks of Russia's invasion....
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Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it's ramping up again
Just like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health threats make more headlines. Newsili...
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Mangione pleads guilty in federal court, leaving fate of state trial uncertain
Mangione has pleaded guilty to stalking charges in connection with the death of Brian Thompson, a health care executive. Newsiline summarises this report...
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The Taliban have taken a terrible toll on girls' education. But boys suffer too
Saturday marks the 5th anniversary of the current Taliban rule in Aghanistan. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the orig...
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U.S. retail sales unexpectedly post largest drop in more than a year
The drop in spending raised concern among some economists about the resiliency of consumers who have powered the economy forward despite nagging inflation...
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World War II Memorial in Washington vandalized with bubbles and graffiti, upsetting Trump
The memorial was vandalized Thursday, with bubbles filling a fountain and "Clean hands dirty $" written in red paint. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Italian police recover stolen Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse paintings worth millions
Police said Friday that the artworks were taken earlier this year from a private museum near Parma. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Hea...
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Sen. Ruben Gallego on handling of USS Lincoln conditions: 'That's not proper leadership'
Lawmakers want answers from the Pentagon chief and the U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR World and links readers to the original publisher fo...
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Fill in the blank on this week's quiz: Rep. AOC is documenting ____ on Instagram
Plus, which beloved animal crossed the rainbow bridge, and what bit of papal paraphernalia did Chicago baseball fans get this week? Newsiline summarises t...
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At Big Bend National Park, bulldozers begin clearing pristine desert land for border barrier work
A coalition of landowners, outdoor enthusiasts and business owners that say any work in Big Bend National Park would forever change the place often called...
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ICE uses controversial program to boost deportations. Here's how it works in 1 county
Details on how ICE cooperation agreements work in practice have been hard to come by. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to...
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2 workers share how helping kids at a community center has changed their lives
Workers at a Louisiana community center talk about how helping children has enriched their lives. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links...
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New aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln
The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East as reports have emerged of mental health and supply issu...
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Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University
The decision from U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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News Wrap: Earthquake death toll in Colombia tops 260
In our news wrap Thursday, Colombia's president says more than 260 are confirmed dead after this week's devastating earthquake, nearly 20 million across t...
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How Trump's construction projects are changing Washington and costing taxpayers
President Trump is pressing ahead with an ambitious effort to reshape Washington with new construction and renovations. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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DOJ deploys tactic to strip naturalized Americans of citizenship
Earlier this month, federal prosecutors moved to strip citizenship from 25 naturalized Americans, accusing them of lying about their pasts and hiding seri...
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The 71st Eurovision contest will take place in Bulgaria's Black Sea city of Burgas
Next year's Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Burgas, a port city on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, organizers said Thursday. Newsiline summarises t...
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Teacher empowers her students to see themselves as art
An artist and educator in Washington, D.C., is using her work to celebrate her students while confronting the lasting effects of redlining. Newsiline summ...
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Hit hard by the earthquake in western Colombia, the mayor of Cali gets to work
Search efforts continue though hopes are fading as teams dig for survivors from the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that killed more than 250 people. Newsiline s...
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Jury selected for trial of former gang leader accused of ordering Tupac Shakur's fatal shooting
Opening statements at the murder trial in Las Vegas are expected to begin Monday. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links r...
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Taliban detained 6 staff from a women's and children's rights group, Human Rights Watch says
The six men — employees of the Women and Children Legal Research Foundation — were detained on July 18 after they were told to come to their office to ret...
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U.S. ambassador slams Israeli settlers besieging home of Palestinian-American
U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR World and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Ukrainian drones strike major oil refinery deep inside Russia, setting it ablaze
Russia is one of the world's biggest energy producers, with oil providing an economic mainstay as its military tries to push deeper into Ukraine in a slow...
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AP report: Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case over CEO killing
Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty as early as Friday in the federal case accusing him of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson...
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Kennedy Center Board votes again to shut main building down — and add Trump's name back
The board voted to close the Washington, D.C., arts complex's main campus for a $250 million renovation — three months after a federal judge temporarily b...
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Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard
The decision from U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Kennedy Center board moves forward with a two-year closure to allow for renovations
The Kennedy Center will move forward with a two-year closure of the sprawling performing arts venue to allow for substantial renovation work, while some o...
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UK records hottest day of the year as western Europe swelters once again
Britain, like France, is experiencing its fifth heat wave of the year, with the first recorded in May. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour...
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Trump White House says it's losing $19B-$26 billion a year in revenue as countries dodge tariffs
The report specifically highlights that China responded to new tariffs in 2018 by sending their goods to other nations ranging from Mexico to Malaysia for...
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Mangione could plead guilty in federal case ahead of NY murder trial
A surprise hearing Friday in federal court has added to speculation Luigi Mangione could enter a plea, which could derail a state murder trial. Newsiline...
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Romania begins shutdown of nuclear plant's 2nd reactor amid low water levels on Danube River
Scorching heat and low rainfall in recent weeks have left the Danube River at record lows and forced the state-owned Cernavoda plant to shut down its firs...
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Vladimir Putin's first visit to disputed Pacific islands draws Tokyo protest
The four southernmost islands of the chain also are claimed by Japan, which calls them the Northern Territories. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR...