Month: October 2021
Coppertone recalls 5 sunscreen sprays because of a cancer-causing chemical
The company says that daily exposure levels believed to be detected in the products likely would not cause “adverse health consequences.” (Image credit: Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)
Read MoreSexual abuse allegations upend National Women’s Soccer League, FIFA to investigate
The National Women’s Soccer League suspended all its weekend matches amid allegations of sexual abuse by former coaches. The North Carolina Courage fired coach Paul Riley following reports he sexually coerced multiple players, and the Washington Spirit coach was fired
Read MoreBrooks and Capehart on infrastructure, reconciliation priorities, Virginia Gov. election
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including how President Joe Biden’s legislative agenda is playing out on Capitol Hill, and what’s at stake in the
Read MoreUS official in Haiti apologizes for treatment of migrants
The comments Friday from Juan Gonzalez, the U.S. National Security Council’s senior director for the Western Hemisphere, came during a two-day official visit to Haiti to talk with local leaders about migration and other issues.
Read MoreThe FBI mishandled Larry Nassar’s case. Now the DOJ is focusing on victim support
The Justice Department on Friday outlined a broad new push to support crime victims, including coordinating with state and local authorities in cases where federal charges won’t be brought. (Image credit: Saul Loeb/Pool/AP)
Read MoreBob Dylan heading back out on tour — through 2024
The 80-year-old music legend puts tickets on sale for a world tour, returning to the road after his ‘Never Ending Tour’ was interrupted by COVID
Read MoreBlinken Heading to Paris on a Fence-Mending Mission
Secretary of State will meet French counterparts as administration works to heal a rift after its Australian submarine deal.
Read MoreCoronavirus FAQ: I’m vaccinated. Can I give a hug — or a handshake — without risk?
In the vaccine era, people are wondering if it’s (relatively) safe to resume hugs, exchange handshakes, kiss on the cheek or air kiss. (Image credit: Malaka Gharib/ NPR)
Read MorePoll: Plurality prefers top health official’s pandemic policies over Bennett’s
Sharon Alroy Preis, who has taken a more conservative approach in favor of restrictions, receives 43% approval rating from public, compared to PM’s 31%
Read MoreAmerican journalist Danny Fester has been imprisoned in Myanmar for months
U.S. journalist Danny Fester remains in Myanmar’s most infamous prison months after the Feb. 1 coup that restored the military to power and a spurred crackdown on dissent.
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