We still have no idea what really happens on Facebook - The Verge

We still have no idea what really happens on Facebook - The Verge: Researchers want more data about how Facebook is impacting society but the company isn’t sharing, making it impossible to answer questions about bots, radicalization and ad discrimination.

Joan Baez on Her Next Chapter: ‘I Don’t Make History, I Am History’ - The New York Times

Joan Baez on Her Next Chapter: ‘I Don’t Make History, I Am History’ - The New York Times: After finding ways to embrace changes in her vocal range, the 77-year-old folk singer has released an album that she is calling her final recording.

Did Robert Mueller just cross Donald Trump's red line on Russia? - CNNPolitics

Did Robert Mueller just cross Donald Trump's red line on Russia? - CNNPolitics: Special counsel Robert Mueller has subpoenaed the Trump Organization for business documents -- some of which are related to Russia, according to The New York Times -- a move that represents the latest evidence that the probe seems to have widened to include far more than simply Russia's attempts to meddle in the 2016 presidential election.

‘There Will Always Be Change,’ Trump Says as More Personnel Shake-Ups Loom - The New York Times

‘There Will Always Be Change,’ Trump Says as More Personnel Shake-Ups Loom - The New York Times: The president, who is famously fickle, appears to have soured on additional members of his senior leadership team, and some people around him are convinced he could make more moves soon.

A couple died in a car crash while fleeing ICE agents in California, authorities say - The Washington Post

A couple died in a car crash while fleeing ICE agents in California, authorities say - The Washington Post: The man who died was not the person ICE agents intended to arrest, the agency said.

To Fend Off Progressive Primary Challenger Marie Newman, Anti-Choice Group Throws Big Money at Blue Dog Democrat

To Fend Off Progressive Primary Challenger Marie Newman, Anti-Choice Group Throws Big Money at Blue Dog Democrat: With endorsements from Sen. Bernie Sanders, Gloria Steinem, and reproductive rights advocates, Newman aims to defeat anti-choice incumbent Rep. Dan Lipinski in Illinois

Dems say whistleblower emails show gov't workers targeted for not backing Trump

Dems say whistleblower emails show gov't workers targeted for not backing Trump: Two top House Democrats sent a letter to the White House and State Department Thursday saying that information from a whistleblower alleges officials are targeting career civil servants who supposedly don't support President Donald Trump.

Donald Trump Jr and wife Vanessa Trump are divorcing

Donald Trump Jr and wife Vanessa Trump are divorcing: They've been struggling with marital problems due to his travel and tweets, reports say.

Trump Administration Sanctions Russians for Election Meddling and Cyberattacks - The New York Times

Trump Administration Sanctions Russians for Election Meddling and Cyberattacks - The New York Times: The actions came at the same time the Trump administration joined a collective statement with Britain, France and Germany denouncing Russia for its apparent role in a nerve-gas attack.

Conor Lamb Wins Pennsylvania House Seat, Giving Democrats a Map for Trump Country - The New York Times

Conor Lamb Wins Pennsylvania House Seat, Giving Democrats a Map for Trump Country - The New York Times: Mr. Lamb’s performance in a southwestern Pennsylvania House race rattled Republicans and showed Democrats how to win back Trump voters.

Toys R Us to close all 800 of its U.S. stores - The Washington Post

Toys R Us to close all 800 of its U.S. stores - The Washington Post: The retailer informed employees of plans on Wednesday.

Senate passes rollback of banking rules enacted after financial crisis - The Washington Post

Senate passes rollback of banking rules enacted after financial crisis - The Washington Post: Broad bipartisan support, and internal Democratic divisions, for a rollback of Dodd-Frank.

Trump Cabinet members accused of living large at taxpayer expense - The Washington Post

Trump Cabinet members accused of living large at taxpayer expense - The Washington Post: A half-dozen senior officials are now mired in federal investigations over high-end travel and extravagant expenses.

The struggle to control the Mississippi River can help us understand the U.S. - Washington Post

The struggle to control the Mississippi River can help us understand the U.S. - Washington Post: As Trump talks infrastructure, a debate over money, flooding and priorities along America’s great river.

Larry Kudlow may have been more wrong about the economy than anyone alive - The Washington Post

Larry Kudlow may have been more wrong about the economy than anyone alive - The Washington Post: And he’s Trump’s choice to advise him on exactly that subject.

Why Trump’s admission that he made stuff up to Justin Trudeau is particularly bad - The Washington Post

Why Trump’s admission that he made stuff up to Justin Trudeau is particularly bad - The Washington Post: It's one thing to make stuff up; it's another to do it like this.

In fundraising speech, Trump says he made up trade claim in meeting with Justin Trudeau - The Washington Post

In fundraising speech, Trump says he made up trade claim in meeting with Justin Trudeau - The Washington Post: In Missouri, the president also seemed to threaten to withdraw U.S. troops from Korea over trade.

Larry Kudlow to become Trump's next top economic adviser - CNNPolitics

Larry Kudlow to become Trump's next top economic adviser - CNNPolitics: President Donald Trump will name Larry Kudlow, the conservative media analyst who served as his informal economic adviser during the 2016 campaign, as the next head of the White House National Economic Council, two sources familiar with the decision tell CNN.

Nyepi celebrations: Mobile internet turned off for Bali's New Year - BBC News

Nyepi celebrations: Mobile internet turned off for Bali's New Year - BBC News: Phone companies agree to turn off mobile internet for 24 hours in Bali to mark the local New Year.

Early Facebook investor calls Zuckerberg insincere in fake news fight

Early Facebook investor calls Zuckerberg insincere in fake news fight: Facebook's inaction will hurt not only hurt its brand, but its relationship with the US, investor Roger McNamee said.

In Sri Lanka, Facebook Contends With Shutdown After Mob Violence - The New York Times

In Sri Lanka, Facebook Contends With Shutdown After Mob Violence - The New York Times: Sri Lanka blocked access to the social network to help stem mob violence directed at its Muslim minority. Facebook said it was cooperating with the government.

Facebook's Fear Machine: How The Social Network Enables Racist News | HuffPost

Facebook's Fear Machine: How The Social Network Enables Racist News | HuffPost: Hate-based news is spreading throughout the social networking site at an ever-increasing rate.

How A Twitter Fight Over Bernie Sanders Revealed A Network Of Fake Accounts | HuffPost

How A Twitter Fight Over Bernie Sanders Revealed A Network Of Fake Accounts | HuffPost: One Democratic Party consultant said an unnamed client controlled many of these accounts.

Manafort could face ‘rest of life in prison,’ judge says - POLITICO

Manafort could face ‘rest of life in prison,’ judge says - POLITICO: Mueller’s office said that it gave Manafort the option of facing a consolidated case in Washington but that he declined, insisting on his right to be charged with the new counts in the district where they were committed.

Dems are angry over Hillary Clinton’s latest comments | TheHill

Dems are angry over Hillary Clinton’s latest comments | TheHill: Democrats are angry that Hillary Clinton continues to discuss what went wrong during the 2016 presidential election against President Trump.

North Korea is a black hole for U.S. intelligence - Axios

North Korea is a black hole for U.S. intelligence - Axios: That makes the Trump-Kim summit a dicey proposition

The International Criminal Court moved to investigate Duterte. Now he wants out. - The Washington Post

The International Criminal Court moved to investigate Duterte. Now he wants out. - The Washington Post: Like a number of African leaders before him, the Philippine president wants to leave the treaty.

Ford recalls 1.4M Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ cars over steering wheels

Ford recalls 1.4M Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ cars over steering wheels: A failure to properly affix steering wheels has triggered a recall of 1.38 million Ford and Lincoln cars in North America.

Walmart to Offer Home Delivery of Groceries to 100 U.S. Cities - The New York Times

Walmart to Offer Home Delivery of Groceries to 100 U.S. Cities - The New York Times: The retail giant is accelerating its efforts in the online-grocery sector as rivals, led by Amazon, wage their own aggressive campaigns for control of America’s kitchen cupboards.

Facebook bans Britain First pages - BBC News

Facebook bans Britain First pages - BBC News: The social network deletes the group's official page as well as those of its two leaders.