U.S. Human Rights Report Labels Russia and China Threats to Global Stability - The New York Times

U.S. Human Rights Report Labels Russia and China Threats to Global Stability - The New York Times: The State Department report, which this year underwent significant alterations that reflected the change in administrations, also reproached Iran and North Korea.

Democratic Party Alleges Trump-Russia Conspiracy in New Lawsuit - The New York Times

Democratic Party Alleges Trump-Russia Conspiracy in New Lawsuit - The New York Times: The lawsuit accuses Mr. Trump’s associates of illegally working with Russian intelligence agents to interfere with the outcome of the 2016 election.

Sanctions Are Hurting North Korea. Can They Make Kim Give In? - The New York Times

Sanctions Are Hurting North Korea. Can They Make Kim Give In? - The New York Times: The isolated North is finding ways to cope with tough new penalties. Is the economic pressure enough to get Kim Jong-un to give up his weapons?

Michael Cohen Has Said He Would Take a Bullet for Trump. Maybe Not Anymore. - The New York Times

Michael Cohen Has Said He Would Take a Bullet for Trump. Maybe Not Anymore. - The New York Times: Roger Stone says Mr. Trump has long treated Mr. Cohen, his lawyer and fixer, “like garbage.” Now he could end up cooperating in a criminal investigation against Mr. Trump.

Do not eat any kind of romaine lettuce from southwest Arizona, CDC says - The Washington Post

Do not eat any kind of romaine lettuce from southwest Arizona, CDC says - The Washington Post: CDC's latest warning about lettuce from southwest Arizona urges consumers to avoid any romaine if they don't know where it was grown.

Keith Davidson, Stormy Daniels?s former lawyer, cooperating with federal investigation of Michael Cohen - The Washington Post

Keith Davidson, Stormy Daniels?s former lawyer, cooperating with federal investigation of Michael Cohen - The Washington Post: Keith Davidson has been contacted by federal authorities investigating Trump’s personal lawyer and has turned over “limited electronic information,” a spokesman said.

What a week for women. Barbara Bush would be proud. - The Washington Post

What a week for women. Barbara Bush would be proud. - The Washington Post: A trio of women made news for seizing the opportunities the former first lady never had.

Is it a coincidence that Trump uses the language of white supremacy? - The Washington Post

Is it a coincidence that Trump uses the language of white supremacy? - The Washington Post: The president’s latest assault on immigrants harks back to early writings of a certain German despot. And he’s not alone.

‘Imploding’: Financial troubles. Lawsuits. Trailer park brawls. Has the alt-right peaked? - The Washington Post

‘Imploding’: Financial troubles. Lawsuits. Trailer park brawls. Has the alt-right peaked? - The Washington Post: Eight months after a deadly white-nationalist rally in Charlottesville, the movement is at a crossroads.

From posh oligarchs to taxi drivers, Russians in London feel a chill - The Washington Post

From posh oligarchs to taxi drivers, Russians in London feel a chill - The Washington Post: Since the Skripal poisoning, their adopted home is less welcoming.

CIA declassifies memo clearing Haspel of responsibility for destroying evidence - The Washington Post

CIA declassifies memo clearing Haspel of responsibility for destroying evidence - The Washington Post: The unusual release of the memo is part of a broader campaign to rehabilitate director nominee’s image ahead of Senate confirmation hearing.

Sessions told White House that Rosenstein’s firing could prompt his departure, too - The Washington Post

Sessions told White House that Rosenstein’s firing could prompt his departure, too - The Washington Post: The attorney general made his position known in a recent phone call with White House counsel Donald McGahn.

Under pressure to show results on North Korea, Trump the showman can’t stop raising the bar for success - The Washington Post

Under pressure to show results on North Korea, Trump the showman can’t stop raising the bar for success - The Washington Post: A historic summit with Kim Jong Un has offered Trump the chance to hype what is possible even as analysts warn he could be setting himself, and the United States, up for failure.

North Korea suspends nuclear and missile tests, shuts down test site - The Washington Post

North Korea suspends nuclear and missile tests, shuts down test site - The Washington Post: Trump welcomes “big progress,” but analysts doubt that North Korea will be true to its word.

Kamala Harris’ rapid rise confounds California - POLITICO

Kamala Harris’ rapid rise confounds California - POLITICO: First-term senator is popular but remains something of a mystery to state voters.

South Korean president says North isn’t insisting on American troop withdrawal - The Washington Post

South Korean president says North isn’t insisting on American troop withdrawal - The Washington Post: Skeptics doubt that Kim Jong Un would so easily give up on one of his key demands.

Razor-thin Senate majority, bloody primary fights hamstring GOP - The Washington Post

Razor-thin Senate majority, bloody primary fights hamstring GOP - The Washington Post: GOP Senate primaries are devolving into costly free-fire zones, undercutting the party’s ability to hold or add to its majority in November’s midterm elections.

Trump hires Giuliani, two other attorneys amid mounting legal turmoil over Russia - The Washington Post

Trump hires Giuliani, two other attorneys amid mounting legal turmoil over Russia - The Washington Post: The president regularly speculates about the status of the Russia probe and loudly complains that his political opponent, Hillary Clinton, and others should be jailed, associates said.

Google's New AI Head Is So Smart He Doesn't Need AI | WIRED

Google's New AI Head Is So Smart He Doesn't Need AI | WIRED: Colleagues joke that Jeff Dean increased the speed of light. Now he's charged with taking Google's artificial-intelligence efforts in new directions.

Facebook is a tyranny – and our government isn't built to stop it | Opinion | The Guardian

Facebook is a tyranny – and our government isn't built to stop it | Opinion | The Guardian: America’s founders didn’t envision the power of the corporation. We need a new structure for self-governance that can counter 21st-century monopolies

The Five Men Who Could Be Singapore's Next (Young) Leader - Bloomberg

The Five Men Who Could Be Singapore's Next (Young) Leader - Bloomberg: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, 66, has said he will reshuffle his cabinet soon and is widely expected to do so before Parliament reconvenes on May 7. The impending changes will increase the focus on a group of younger ministers -- with an average age of about 50 -- equipping them with more exposure and added responsibilities.

Myanmar Prisoner Amnesty Comes With a Rohingya Massacre Mystery - The New York Times

Myanmar Prisoner Amnesty Comes With a Rohingya Massacre Mystery - The New York Times: Seven military officers jailed over the killing of Muslims were among more than 8,000 released prisoners, a national TV station briefly said. The report has since been withdrawn.

Facebook Is Creepy. And Valuable. - The New York Times

Facebook Is Creepy. And Valuable. - The New York Times: To protect the public without overreacting, the issue for legislators and regulators to weigh is how much the data-driven ecosystem is worth to us.

Sanctions Flap Erupts Into Open Conflict Between Haley and White House - The New York Times

Sanctions Flap Erupts Into Open Conflict Between Haley and White House - The New York Times: A top White House official said Nikki Haley experienced “momentary confusion” by announcing new sanctions on Russia. “I don’t get confused,” she replied.

Hannity’s rising role in Trump’s world: ‘He basically has a desk in the place’ - The Washington Post

Hannity’s rising role in Trump’s world: ‘He basically has a desk in the place’ - The Washington Post: The president and the talk-show host speak regularly about Hannity’s shows, the news of the day — and even what Trump should tweet.

Sean Hannity - Wikiwand

Sean Hannity - Wikiwand: Sean Patrick Hannity is an American talk show host, author, and conservative political commentator. Hannity is the host of The Sean Hannity Show, a nationally syndicated talk radio show. He also hosts a cable news show, Hannity, on Fox News.

Trump sours on talking with Mueller after FBI raid of lawyer’s office - The Washington Post

Trump sours on talking with Mueller after FBI raid of lawyer’s office - The Washington Post: The FBI’s seizure of records from Michael Cohen reportedly rattled the president and renewed his effort to expand his depleted legal team.

CIA Director Pompeo met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un over Easter weekend - The Washington Post

CIA Director Pompeo met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un over Easter weekend - The Washington Post: In a tweet, President Trump confirmed the secret talks and said details were “being worked out” for a possible summit with the North Korea leader.

Republicans get bad 2018 midterm election news in Pennsylvania poll

Republicans get bad 2018 midterm election news in Pennsylvania poll: With just under seven months remaining until the midterms, Democrats have a solid lead on the generic congressional ballot in Pennsylvania.

Barbara Bush, Wife of 41st President and Mother of 43rd, Dies at 92 - The New York Times

Barbara Bush, Wife of 41st President and Mother of 43rd, Dies at 92 - The New York Times: Mrs. Bush avoided controversial issues while in the White House and became known for her straight talk, lack of pretension and self-deprecating humor.