Senate panel narrowly endorses Mike Pompeo for secretary of state after Trump intervenes with key Republican - The Washington Post

Senate panel narrowly endorses Mike Pompeo for secretary of state after Trump intervenes with key Republican - The Washington Post: Trump’s supporters were determined to have Pompeo enter office without the mark of being the first secretary of state in almost a century to fail a committee vote.

How merchants use Facebook to flood Amazon with fake reviews - The Washington Post

How merchants use Facebook to flood Amazon with fake reviews - The Washington Post: A Post examination found the majority of reviews on some popular products appeared to violate the e-commerce giant’s policies.

Suu Kyi to skip Asean summit in Singapore | Bangkok Post: news

Suu Kyi to skip Asean summit in Singapore | Bangkok Post: news: Latest news, politics, business and sport from Thailand and Asean, plus features, opinion and multimedia from across Southeast Asia.

Coalition of Military Help for Philippines Will Put China on Higher Alert

Coalition of Military Help for Philippines Will Put China on Higher Alert: A US-Philippine naval exercise will pull in Japan and Australia this year, That group takes a cautious view of Chinese exercises nearby

Kampung Tridi – Malang, Indonesia - Atlas Obscura

Kampung Tridi – Malang, Indonesia - Atlas Obscura: Discover Kampung Tridi in Malang, Indonesia: Bright Indonesian villages painted in a rainbow of competing color schemes.

Professor Who Sold Facebook Data To Cambridge Analytica 'Sincerely Sorry' | HuffPost

Professor Who Sold Facebook Data To Cambridge Analytica 'Sincerely Sorry' | HuffPost: Aleksandr Kogan said he assumed people were aware that their data was being taken, but just didn't care.

Why Is Bangladesh Booming? by Kaushik Basu - Project Syndicate

Why Is Bangladesh Booming? by Kaushik Basu - Project Syndicate: As a result of progressive social policies and a bit of historical luck, Bangladesh has gone from being one of the poorest countries in South Asia to an aspiring "tiger" economy. But can it avoid the risk factors that have derailed dynamic economies throughout history?

What's Not Included in Facebook's 'Download Your Data' | WIRED

What's Not Included in Facebook's 'Download Your Data' | WIRED: Facebook says users own their data and touts its "download your data" tool. But the download doesn't include everything Facebook knows about you.

South Korea turns off loudspeaker broadcasts into North - BBC News

South Korea turns off loudspeaker broadcasts into North - BBC News: South Korea says silencing the propaganda broadcasts will help set the mood for the inter-Korean summit.

How Google autocomplete works in Search

How Google autocomplete works in Search: A behind-the-scenes look at how Google autocomplete creates predictions to speed up searches, how inappropriate ones are dealt with and more about the feature.

Juan Williams: GOP support for Trump begins to crack | TheHill

Juan Williams: GOP support for Trump begins to crack | TheHill: OPINION: Some Republicans are willing to protect Robert Mueller, in defiance of the president.

Singapore PM's job: Once decided over cake and coffee, now mulled over for months

Singapore PM's job: Once decided over cake and coffee, now mulled over for months: Singaporeans are not used to uncertainty when it comes to their future political leaders.

A number of Gmail users got spam messages — from themselves - The Verge

A number of Gmail users got spam messages — from themselves - The Verge: A number of Gmail users reported earlier today that their inboxes were suddenly flooded with ads that were apparently sent from their own accounts.

Opinion | Thank Trump, or You’ll Be Sorry - The New York Times

Opinion | Thank Trump, or You’ll Be Sorry - The New York Times: The president demands gratitude. He’s made “thank you” divisive.

Opinion | Mueller Guides Us Through the Swamp - The New York Times

Opinion | Mueller Guides Us Through the Swamp - The New York Times: The Russia investigation has uncovered shady practices in the interlinked worlds of banking, law and lobbying that have long flourished in the dark.

Armenia’s prime minister resigns amid large-scale protests - The Washington Post

Armenia’s prime minister resigns amid large-scale protests  - The Washington Post: The pro-Russian leader is accused by opponents of corruption and authoritarian rule.

The Daily 202: Macron wants to be Trump’s buddy. Can it last? Five flash points to watch. - The Washington Post

The Daily 202: Macron wants to be Trump’s buddy. Can it last? Five flash points to watch. - The Washington Post: The French president’s agenda seems destined to put him at odds with POTUS during his state visit.

Opinion | Mueller Guides Us Through the Swamp - The New York Times

Opinion | Mueller Guides Us Through the Swamp - The New York Times: The Russia investigation has uncovered shady practices in the interlinked worlds of banking, law and lobbying that have long flourished in the dark.

Overseer Faults Volkswagen’s Reform Efforts Since Emissions Scandal - The New York Times

Overseer Faults Volkswagen’s Reform Efforts Since Emissions Scandal - The New York Times: Larry Thompson, a former U.S. deputy attorney general, said the carmaker had not held wrongdoers accountable or been serious enough about change.

As Another Pence Runs for Congress, His Business Record Raises Questions - The New York Times

As Another Pence Runs for Congress, His Business Record Raises Questions - The New York Times: Greg Pence, the vice president’s brother, is mounting something of a stealth campaign, years after leading a chain that went bankrupt and being sued over personal debts.

‘So Many Bodies’: Bomber Kills Dozens Signing Up to Vote in Kabul - The New York Times

‘So Many Bodies’: Bomber Kills Dozens Signing Up to Vote in Kabul - The New York Times: A suicide attacker struck an office where Afghan voters were lined up to register, raising concerns that violence will tarnish long-delayed elections.

Inside One of America’s Ugliest Political Feuds: Cuomo vs. de Blasio - The New York Times

Inside One of America’s Ugliest Political Feuds: Cuomo vs. de Blasio - The New York Times: How did two Democrats, whose politics and goals often mesh, allow their onetime friendship to deteriorate to the point of pure contempt?

For Politicians Scraping Bottom, a Scarce Resource: Impeachment Lawyers - The New York Times

For Politicians Scraping Bottom, a Scarce Resource: Impeachment Lawyers - The New York Times: Despite the high stakes and bright lights, the nation’s statehouse impeachment bar is but a handful of battle-tested lawyers. The next test may be in Missouri.

China, Feeling Left Out, Has Plenty to Worry About in North Korea-U.S. Talks - The New York Times

China, Feeling Left Out, Has Plenty to Worry About in North Korea-U.S. Talks - The New York Times: Beijing fears that a grand deal with the North’s longtime enemies could diminish its influence over Pyongyang, experts said.

Public Servants Are Losing Their Foothold in the Middle Class - The New York Times

Public Servants Are Losing Their Foothold in the Middle Class - The New York Times: Even as private employers have rebounded from the recession, the public sector’s ranks have withered, and pay and benefits have lagged.

Romney faces clearer path to GOP Senate nomination despite convention setback - The Washington Post

Romney faces clearer path to GOP Senate nomination despite convention setback - The Washington Post: The 2012 presidential nominee has a financial edge and greater name recognition in his bid to replace Utah Sen. Orrin G. Hatch. Romney’s challenger cast him as an interloper.

In travel ban case, Supreme Court considers ‘the president’ vs. ‘this president’ - The Washington Post

In travel ban case, Supreme Court considers ‘the president’ vs. ‘this president’ - The Washington Post: The justices will consider presidential authority to keep nation safe and constitutional protections against religious discrimination

Opinion | The Business Deals That Could Imperil Trump - The New York Times

Opinion | The Business Deals That Could Imperil Trump - The New York Times: Forget Stormy Daniels. The business records subpoenaed by Robert Mueller might be Donald Trump’s greatest legal headache.

Bernie Sanders Says ‘Trump’s Agenda Is Dead’ if Democrats Win Midterms - The New York Times

Bernie Sanders Says ‘Trump’s Agenda Is Dead’ if Democrats Win Midterms - The New York Times: Mr. Sanders, the Vermont senator and 2016 presidential candidate, also criticized national Democrats for not doing more to support liberal candidates.

Fearing Chaos, National Democrats Plunge Into Midterm Primary Fights - The New York Times

Fearing Chaos, National Democrats Plunge Into Midterm Primary Fights - The New York Times: Democratic leaders are intervening aggressively in California, where the state’s unusual voting system could undercut their chances in crowded congressional races.