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Analysts: Japan wants military tension with South Korea to expand military powerJapan wants to escalate military tension with South Korea to create an excuse to revise its anti-war constitution to strengthen its military power, analysts said.      Ousted Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych found guilty of treason by a Kiev court Former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has been sentenced in absentia to 13 years in prison for treason.   2019 McDonald's All-American Game rosters unveiled The McDonald's All-American rosters were unveiled on Thursday, as some of the elite prospects in the country earned a trip to the 42nd annual event.   Four killed, one injured in Georgia shooting Four people were killed and one person was injured in a shooting in Georgia Thursday night, authorities said.   Amazon tests self-driving 'Scout' delivery devices in Washington Amazon launched a field test of a limited run of autonomous delivery devices in Washington on Thursday, the company announced.   Relief pitcher Brad Brach, Chicago Cubs agree to deal Free-agent relief pitcher Brad Brach and the Chicago Cubs agreed to a deal on Thursday.   Chris Brown sues rape accuser for defamation Singer Chris Brown has filed a defamation lawsuit in Paris, France, against the woman who accused him of aggravated rape.   Death toll in Sudan protests rises to 29 Three people were killed in protests in Sudan on Thursday, bringing the death toll in the monthlong demonstrations to 29.   Study: Prostate drug finasteride safely lowers cancer risk Finasteride, best known as the enlarged-prostate medicine Proscar, is a safe, effective way to reduce the risk of prostate cancer, according to long-term findings.   Berlin police seize possibly forged Adolf Hitler paintings Police in Berlin seized three watercolor paintings -- purportedly by former Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler -- on suspicion they might be forgeries.   Data confirms school shootings have become more deadly in recent years School shootings have become much deadlier in recent decades, a new government report shows.   Olympic swimmer Nathan Adrian diagnosed with testicular cancer Five-time Olympic gold medalist Nathan Adrian revealed his ongoing battle with testicular cancer on Thursday.   Cal Fire: 'Private electrical system' responsible for 2017 Tubbs Fire California fire officials said Thursday that a private electrical system was responsible for starting a 2017 fire that was the second most destructive blaze in the state's history.   This week in Washington Furloughed government workers protest the federal shutdown and President Donald Trump places a wreath at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial to commemorate the civil rights leader, the week of January 21, 2019, in Washington, D.C.   Experts: Two procedures using cement to heal back pain may be useless Injecting cement into broken vertebrae to stabilize an osteoporosis-related spinal fracture does little to reduce pain and disability, a new report says.   DHS to begin sending asylum seekers back to Mexico to await court dates The Trump administration plans to begin sending some asylum seekers back to Mexico to await the resolution of their immigration processing, DHS officials said.   Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton undergoes shoulder surgery Carolina Panthers star quarterback Cam Newton underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his right throwing shoulder Thursday, the team announced in a statement.   Exercise can reduce risk for depression, research shows New research suggests that people who get more physical activity have lower levels of depression.   Outfielder A.J. Pollock agrees to deal with Los Angeles Dodgers Former Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday.   Search for Argentine soccer star Emiliano Sala called off British authorities called off the search for Argentine soccer star Emiliano Sala, who disappeared aboard a single-engine airplane over the English Channel.   World's first tendril-like soft robot can curl and climb Engineers in Italy have designed the world's first tendril-like soft robot that crawls and climbs using methods inspired by those of vines and other climbing plants.   Scientists use artificial intelligence to create cell database A new artificial intelligence could help sort normal cells from diseased cells, researchers report in a new study.   Tiger Woods denied slice of pizza at Farmers Insurance Open Tiger Woods was searching for some pizza prey at the Farmers Insurance Open, but was denied a slice when he tracked down the scent of the fresh dough.   U.S. expects to leave Cold War arms treaty over Russia concerns A top State Department official said she doesn't expect Russia to meet a Feb. 2 deadline to avoid the U.S. withdrawal from a Cold War-era nuclear arms treaty.   Watch: Bull wanders Rome suburb after escape Rome police responded to a suburban street to wrangle a bull that wandered loose in traffic after escaping alongside two cows.   | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Openly gay Brazil congressman leaves job, country amid death threatsA month before he was set to begin a third term, Congressman Jean Wyllys announced on Thursday that he was currently outside Brazil and would not return.
Trump admin has not yet imposed new sanctions on Russia required by lawThe European Union punished four Russians this week in connection with the Skripal poisoning, but the U.S. hasn't moved forward with its own penalties.
The plastic revolt is finally here. But why now?Plastic bag and straw bans arrived in full force in 2018 in many places across the world. But why did this plastic revolt flare up so suddenly? And will these bans have a lasting effect?
Angola decriminalizes same-sex conduct, rights group saysNearly 70 countries around the world still criminalize homosexuality, according to Human Rights Watch.
Doomsday clock has world at two minutes from Armageddon"Though unchanged from 2018, this setting should be taken not as a sign of stability but as a stark warning to leaders and citizens around the world."
Ex-leader of Scotland is charged with attempted rapeThe 64-year-old former leader of the ruling Scottish National Party was accused last year of two instances of inappropriate behavior dating back to 2013.
Why Trump is trying to oust Maduro from Venezuela, but not other global dictatorsAnalysis: Amid Washington chaos, Trump has largely outsourced his Venezuela policy to Sen. Marco Rubio and others on the right.
Frail at 130, Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' will stay home from now on"The base and paint layers are stable, but sensitive to vibrations and changes in air humidity and temperature," said Van Gogh Museum director Axel Ruger.
Russia warns U.S. against military intervention in Venezuela"Venezuela is friendly to us and is our strategic partner," Vladimir Putin's deputy foreign minister said. "We have supported them and will support them."
Italy ordered to pay Amanda Knox damages over police questioningEurope's human rights court said there was insufficient evidence to support claims of psychological and physical mistreatment at the hands of police.
Kim Jong Un says Trump sent him a 'great' letterSatellite footage indicates North Korea is still running its main nuclear complex, raising questions about its commitment to denuclearization.
Uncharted waters: Scientists to explore depths of Indian Ocean for 1st timeLittle is known about the watery world below depths of 100 feet, but this mission will examine depths of up to 6,560 feet around the Seychelles.
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Collapse of Two Plans to End Shutdown Propels Urgent NegotiationsThe Senate first blocked Mr. Trump’s proposal to add $5.7 billion for his border wall to legislation to resume funding for the government, then turned back a Democratic measure that omitted the wall.
News Analysis: A Rival Who Can Flummox Trump: A Powerful Woman Named Nancy PelosiIn the past, when President Trump was challenged by powerful women, he appealed to their male bosses. Not so for Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who is her own boss.
White House Memo: A ‘Let Them Eat Cake’ Shutdown? Democrats Make the Most of an Administration’s MisstepsDemocrats are making the most of fumbling shutdown statements made by members of an administration stocked with millionaires.
Another Loan? Furloughed Employees Balk at Wilbur Ross’s SuggestionMr. Ross said workers should be able to take out loans to cover their bills because eventually they will receive back pay.
Should You Be Worried About Flying? What We Know About Air Travel During the ShutdownAviation unions have raised concerns about the shutdown’s effect on the safety of the nation’s air travel system.
Venezuela’s Military Backs Maduro, as Russia Warns U.S. Not to InterveneThe declaration of loyalty to President Nicolás Maduro was a setback for the Venezuelan opposition leader, who has been backed by several countries, including the United States.
News Analysis: Intervening Against Venezuela’s Strongman, Trump Belies ‘America First’By demanding that Nicolás Maduro relinquish power, President Trump is embracing the sort of international assertion that he has disdained in past administrations — at enormous risk. The Interpreter: A Short, Simple Primer on What’s Happening in VenezuelaSenate Intelligence Committee Subpoenas Trump Attorney Michael CohenThe subpoena was disclosed a day after Mr. Cohen pulled out of a hearing before a House committee, citing verbal attacks by Mr. Trump.
Trump and Cohen Received Gun Licenses in Exchange for Favors, Former Police Official AllegesThe men received the rare permits after donating to two charities with close ties to the department, a disgraced former lieutenant claimed in court papers.
Big City: How Luxury Developers Use the ‘Void’ to Build Sky HighLoopholes in New York zoning laws allow for a shocking cheat that is partly responsible for escalating real estate prices. Is a crackdown coming?
The Hedge Fund Manager Who Just Paid $238 Million for a Manhattan PenthouseHere’s what else we know about the billionaire Kenneth Griffin and how he spends his money (besides buying New York’s most expensive apartment).
Norman Goodman, 95, Dies; Summoned Manhattanites to Jury Duty, Like It or NotYes, he existed. For generations, this clerk of New York County’s printed signature in the upper-left-hand corner of a mailed summons was something to dread.
Government Shutdown, Venezuela, Ebola: Your Thursday Evening BriefingVenezuela, U.S. Shutdown, Alex Salmond: Your Friday BriefingWhy Trump Will Lose in 2020The president is running hard on a strategy of riling up his base. But by doing that, he riles up the Democratic base, too, and that one is bigger.
Who Needs a Paycheck Anyway?Trump’s Wall of ShameIt would stand as a lasting reminder of the white racial hostility surging through this moment in American history.
Our Longest War Is Still an Important WarVenezuela: Between Maduro and a Hard PlaceThe Trump administration is pushing for the ouster of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro. It should proceed carefully.
The Sum of Some Global FearsYour Loyalties Are Your LifeCan Venezuela Have a Peaceful Transition?The country’s opposition has gained new momentum, but it's the military that will decide the fate of Nicolás Maduro’s presidency.
Revolution 60: When Americans Loved Fidel CastroThe revolutionary was popular here, until Americans realized he intended to free Cuba from the United States, as well.
Fixes: The Art of Humanizing Social SystemsA number of government agencies in Missouri and Massachusetts are exploring ways to address social problems holistically, through a framework that focuses on clients’ long-term needs.
‘Trust Your Angels’: Lessons I Learned From a Very Old ArtistJonas Mekas was a pioneer of American cinema, but many readers knew him best as a 90-something master of living. He changed lives, including our reporter’s.
Hundreds of Punks Hit the Desert. The Modern Music Festival Was Born.From 1983 to 1985, Stuart Swezey organized a series of guerrilla punk shows in Southern California. His new film, “Desolation Center,” tells their story.
El Espace: Going ‘Home’ When You’re an ImmigrantThis week in El Espace: returning to the place you left as a child, the end of the L.A. teachers’ strike and the triumph of Yalitza Aparicio.
U.S. to Begin Blocking Asylum Seekers From Entering Over Mexican BorderThe move is intended to dissuade Central American migrants from making the long, dangerous journey through Mexico. It is expected to be challenged in court.
In Davos, Prince William Calls for Action on Mental HealthThe second in line to the British throne said his generation should break with the British tradition to keep quiet about emotional struggles. Jayme Closs, Who Saved Herself From a Kidnapper, Will Get $25,000 in Reward MoneyThe 13-year-old, whose parents were killed when she was abducted, will receive the money from the food company where her parents worked for nearly three decades.
Florida Secretary of State Resigns After Blackface Photos SurfaceMichael Ertel resigned after a newspaper obtained photos from 2005 showing him dressed for a Halloween party as a “victim” of Hurricane Katrina.
Bryan Singer to Keep Directing Job Despite Sexual Misconduct AccusationsSinger, who was fired from “Bohemian Rhapsody,” will continue with “Red Sonja” despite an article detailing allegations that he had sex with underage boys.
Despite Bitcoin’s Dive, a Former Soviet Republic Is Still Betting Big on ItTax breaks, land deals and cheap energy have spurred cryptocurrency mining in Georgia, which wants to be a digital data leader.
Amazon Is Pushing Facial Technology That a Study Says Could Be BiasedIn new tests, Amazon’s system had more difficulty identifying the gender of female and darker-skinned faces than similar services from IBM and Microsoft.
Bolsonaro Finds Anticorruption Vow Threatened by Cases Close to HomeJust three weeks into his term, Jair Bolsonaro, who rode to power by denouncing corruption and elitist privilege, is fending off charges that his administration is engaging in more of the same.
Florida Bank Shooting: Victims Are Identified as Details of 5 Killings EmergeThe authorities are still trying to learn the motive behind the attack at a bank branch in Sebring, Fla. “We believe it was a random act,’’ a police official said.
Critic’s Notebook: Kodak Black Grapples With Tough Questions in His Music, but Nowhere ElseThe 21-year-old rapper has proven he can be introspective. But on his latest album, “Dying to Live,” and in interviews, he’s demonstrated little desire to discuss his own morality.
‘Serenity’ Review: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and One Very Bad MessAs Captain Baker Dill, McConaughey is asked to throw his ex-wife’s new husband into the ocean. He should have thrown the script in instead.
2 Artists, 500 Years Apart, Asking the Same Spiritual QuestionsAn exhibition at the Royal Academy in London pairs works by the American video artist Bill Viola with drawings and sculpture by Michelangelo.
Profile: In ‘The End of Loneliness,’ a German-Swiss Novelist Confronts Death and LossBenedict Wells’s fourth novel is his first to be translated into English after gaining much praise in Europe.
On Pro Basketball: To Learn to Win, the Denver Nuggets Had to Lose (Badly)A 31-point loss to the Golden State Warriors (which was more lopsided than the score suggests) could be a springboard for the Nuggets’ development.
Spinal Fractures Can Be Terribly Painful. A Common Treatment Isn’t Helping.Injections of bone cement into fractured vertebrae fail to relieve pain any more than a placebo does, researchers found.
Oceans Are Getting Louder, Posing Potential Threats to Marine LifeIncreasing ship traffic, sonar and seismic air gun blasts now planned for offshore drilling may be disrupting migration, reproduction and even the chatter of the seas’ creatures.
To Fight Fatty Liver, Avoid Sugary Foods and DrinksChildren with fatty liver disease sharply reduced the amount of fat and inflammation in their livers by cutting soft drinks, fruit juices and foods with added sugars.
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