Politics

July 22, 2018

After years of having difficulty passing legislation relating to greenhouse gas emissions, a group consisting of both Democrats and Republicans believe they have a plan that can make their constituents happy.

Religion

American evangelicals are more diverse than ever. But some don't want to be part of the 'evangelical movement.'

PRI's The World

July 19, 2018

Some Christians are distancing themselves from the term “evangelical” even if their beliefs remain unchanged.

How #MeToo changed this year's Running of the Bulls

GlobalPost

July 19, 2018

Seizing on the national outrage, many women suggested either boycotting the Running of the Bulls or attending it dressed in black. Pamplona feminists ultimately rejected both forms of protest, calling them detrimental to their decadeslong work to “reclaim” the festival for women.

White House struggles to contain political outcry over Trump-Putin summit

Reuters

July 19, 2018

The White House struggled on Wednesday to contain a political outcry and confusion over US President Donald Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, denying Trump ever meant to say that Moscow was no longer targeting the United States.

Politics

Trump sees no reason to believe Russia behind election meddling

Reuters

July 16, 2018

At the news conference Trump was invited by reporters to offer even a single criticism of Russia, but repeatedly declined.

Trump sits down with Putin after denouncing past US policy on Russia

Reuters

July 16, 2018

US President Donald Trump sat down with Vladimir Putin for a long-awaited summit on Monday saying he wanted good relations with Russia, after blaming Washington's own past "foolishness and stupidity" for the countries' hostile ties.

Italy asks other countries to help take in rescued migrants

Reuters

July 14, 2018

A ship operated by EU border agency Frontex and a vessel owned by Italy's tax police picked up the migrants near the Italian island of Linosa and more than 100 nautical miles from Malta, which rejected pressure from Rome on Friday to rescue them.

Environment

The 2018 farm bill stirs conflict and controversy

Living on Earth

July 14, 2018

The House and the Senate could have trouble reconciling their two very different versions of the 2018 farm bill.

Paraguay’s #MeToo: 'He likes you, so he will rape you.'

PRI's The World

July 13, 2018

In the very Catholic countries of South America, feminists are fighting to change basic cultural attitudes about women. That’s the case in Paraguay, at the heart of the continent. Two women have paid a personal price to send a message about domestic violence.

Russians charged with DNC hack during 2016 campaign

Reuters

July 13, 2018

It was the most detailed US accusation yet that Russia meddled in the election with the eventual aim of trying to boost Republican Trump's campaign. Russia denies interfering.