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Judge Approves VW's $14.7 Billion Settlement Over Emissions Scandal
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Volkswagen agreed this summer to pay up to $10 billion to U.S. car owners and nearly $5 billion in environmental reparations for selling cars that cheated on emissions tests. The deal is now approved.
Pope Francis Meets With Venezuelan President To Discuss Country's Crisis
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
The pope urged President Nicolas Maduro to "alleviate the suffering of the people" amid Venezuela's economic and political disaster. The Vatican will mediate between the government and the opposition.
Amusement Park Accident In Australia Kills 4
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Four adults died on a water ride at Dreamworld amusement park in Queensland state. The attraction — "Thunder River Rapids" — was reportedly a fairly mild ride.
More Than 60 Killed In Attack On Police Academy In Pakistan
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Most of the victims were young police cadets, NPR's Philip Reeves report. Gunmen stormed a dormitory at night, opened fire and detonated suicide vests. More than 100 people were injured in the attack.
Adnan Syed, Subject Of 'Serial,' Asks To Be Released On Bail
Monday, October 24, 2016
Syed's lawyers say he poses no threat of violence or flight. Syed is waiting for a new trial, after a judge agreed that an attorney mishandled his 2000 murder case — the topic of the hit podcast.
Longtime Progressive Activist Tom Hayden Dies At 76
Monday, October 24, 2016
Hayden was a radical anti-war activist in the '60s, and was famously prosecuted in the Chicago Seven conspiracy trial. He later became a politician and always remained an advocate for liberal causes.
Tour Bus Crashes Into Truck, Killing More Than A Dozen People In California
Sunday, October 23, 2016
A California Highway Patrol official says at least 13 are dead and more than 30 injured after a bus struck the back of a tractor-trailer near Palm Springs, Calif.
New Head For Jesus Statue That Prompted Double Takes Is Gone
Friday, October 21, 2016
Last year, baby Jesus' head went missing from a statue at a church in northern Ontario. A local artist sculpted an attention-getting substitute, but that damaged the statue.
South Africa Announces Withdrawal From International Criminal Court
Friday, October 21, 2016
The announcement comes days after Burundi became the first country to withdraw from the war crimes court. The nations accuse the ICC of targeting African countries and calling for regime change.
Bye-Bye, Bao Bao: Popular Giant Panda Heads To China This Winter
Thursday, October 20, 2016
The National Zoo's giant pandas are on loan from China, and the agreement requires that any pandas born in D.C. be sent to China before they turn 4. It'll soon be time for Bao Bao to make the journey.
Save The Ruby Slippers: Smithsonian Seeks Funds To Preserve Dorothy's Shoes
Thursday, October 20, 2016
The National Museum of American History says it will cost $300,000 to protect the aging shoes from The Wizard of Oz. A Kickstarter campaign launched three days ago has already raised nearly $200,000.
Interactive Redlining Map Zooms In On America's History Of Discrimination
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
In the early 20th century, the federal government categorized neighborhoods, based largely on race, to determine mortgage eligibility. A new site combines the maps — and their revealing backstories.
Scientists Wait To See If Probe Successfully Landed On Mars
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
The Schiaparelli probe was supposed to make a six-minute descent through the red planet's atmosphere and make a controlled landing on the surface. Scientists are waiting for word.
Police Van Rams Protesters At Anti-U.S. Demonstration In Philippines
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Several people were hospitalized after demonstrators outside the U.S. Embassy in Manila called for U.S. troops to leave the country. AP footage shows a police van repeatedly ramming into protesters.
Internet Mourns Apparent Death Of Pedals, A Real Stand-Up Bear
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Pedals was a wild black bear with injured forepaws, who stood and walked on his hind legs. State officials say he appears to have been a casualty of this year's bear hunt.
Advance On Mosul Continues As Aid Groups Brace For Civilian Casualties
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
"ISIS, I think, probably wants a humanitarian catastrophe in Mosul," retired Col. Peter Mansoor tells NPR. The International Committee of the Red Cross says it's prepared to assist 270,000 people.
Defamation Trial Over 'Rolling Stone' Rape Allegation Story Begins
Monday, October 17, 2016
A former associate dean of the University of Virginia is suing for nearly $8 million in damages, alleging that a now-discredited story about a gang rape falsely painted her as the "chief villain."
European Space Agency Probe Approaches Surface Of Mars
Monday, October 17, 2016
The Schiaparelli lander detached from its mothership, the Trace Gas Orbiter, on Sunday. It's expected to make a controlled landing on the Red Planet on Wednesday.
At Sacramento Kings Game, Singer Of National Anthem Takes A Knee
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Since 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began kneeling during the national anthem to protest oppression, more athletes have followed his lead. Now a woman singing the anthem has joined, too.
WATCH: Arkansas Tries To Blow Up Bridge, Bridge Doesn't Cooperate
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Authorities said the bridge was weak. But it turned out to be quite a bit stronger than expected. "Well, that didn't go as planned," the highway department said after the demolition-that-wasn't.