Michael Bloomberg

An image of the face of Michael Bloomberg is shown on a large video monitor in an auditorium with empty seats.

Bloomberg to debate, Erdoğan threatens Idlib operation and what’s up with Trump and the DOJ

Top of The World: For the first time, billionaire Mike Bloomberg will join Democratic candidates for president on the debate stage this evening in Nevada. Also, passengers of the quarantined Diamond Princess are disembarking the cruise ship today, though 79 new cases of the novel coronavirus were announced onboard. And in Jerusalem, a Palestinian running group is raising awareness about decades of restrictions on the freedom of movement.

Bloomberg to debate, Erdoğan threatens Idlib operation and what’s up with Trump and the DOJ
a closeup of California Governor Edmund "Jerry" Brown

California emerges as a leader at climate summit

California emerges as a leader at climate summit
A man walks over a projection on the floor reading "America's pledge #wearestillin"

There's a deep divide over Trump climate policy on display at UN talks

There's a deep divide over Trump climate policy on display at UN talks
Protesters interrupt a U.S. government pro-coal event during this year's UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany.

At this year's climate summit, some Americans declare, 'We're still in' the Paris Agreement

At this year's climate summit, some Americans declare, 'We're still in' the Paris Agreement
A woman hails a cab outside the Empire State Building in New York City.

Taxi sharing in NYC could be a godsend — but would New Yorkers go for it?

Taxi sharing in NYC could be a godsend — but would New Yorkers go for it?

Should the Muslim holiday of Eid be a school holiday? New York City is considering it

If public schools close for Christmas, Yom Kippur and other religious holidays, shouldn't Muslims in New York City get Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr off from school? The city's new mayor thinks so.

Should the Muslim holiday of Eid be a school holiday? New York City is considering it
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden chats with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing on December 5, 2013. Biden raised the issue of press freedom with China.

Is Beijing about to pull the plug on two major American news operations in China?

China is threatening to revoke visas for two dozen journalists from the New York Times and Bloomberg. Both news organizations have published reports about the personal wealth of those close to China's top leaders.

Is Beijing about to pull the plug on two major American news operations in China?

Presidential problems pale in comparison to the stress facing one small marsupial...

Male members of a small, mouse-like species in Papua New Guinea that care barely stand to come into contact with female members of their species, according to new research. Meanwhile, old episodes of Doctor Who, the pop-hit TV show, have resurfaced. Today's Global Scan.

Presidential problems pale in comparison to the stress facing one small marsupial...

L.A. Mayor hopes to direct film business back to Hollywood

Hollywood, the old heavyweight champ of the film business, is down. But a new coach, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, has big plans to get the champ back into fighting shape for a triumphant return.

L.A. Mayor hopes to direct film business back to Hollywood

NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg's Legacy

NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg's Legacy

New York City's Biggest Gun Bust

New York City's Biggest Gun Bust

Stop-and-frisk policy not unique to New York

New York City's stop-and-frisk practice was declared unconstitutional by a federal judge Monday. The city's leadership claimed the policy, a violation of the fourth amendment preventing unreasonable search and seizure, was a success in reducing crime.

Stop-and-frisk policy not unique to New York

How New York's 'Stop and Frisk' Compares to Britain's 'Stop and Search'

Mayor Bloomberg warns that his city could return to the bad old days of high crime without 'stop and frisk.' It's the controversial policing tactic that a federal judge struck down on Monday. We discuss how a similar police tactic is doing in Britain.

How New York's 'Stop and Frisk' Compares to Britain's 'Stop and Search'

Hereditary link might explain child obesity, yo-yo dieting

Obesity has long been looked at as an environment problem. Kids are drinking sugary soda, eating saturated fats and sitting in front of screens for hours at a time, experts say. But research from University of California Irvine has found that genetics has a serious impact on obesity.

Hereditary link might explain child obesity, yo-yo dieting

Bloomberg's New York sugary drink ban blocked in court

New York City's ban on the sale of sugary drinks was struck down in court earlier this week, one day before the ban was supposed to take effect. And while some critics cheered, other critics say the ban wasn't broad enough to cover the range of potentially harmful sugary drinks.

Bloomberg's New York sugary drink ban blocked in court