Long a ‘Crown Jewel’ of Government, N.I.H. Is Now a Target

The agency long benefited from broad bipartisan support. But Republican criticism has intensified, and new choices for top health posts hope to upend the organization.

Topics

Should you open a long-term CD this December?

Long-term CD accounts have been beneficial for savers in recent years. But are they still worth opening this month?
CBS News - 5h
French government faces vote of no confidence

Yahoo News - 6h
Long-time NFL official Dale Hamer dies at 87

Dale Hamer, a long-time NFL game official and then a replay official, has died.
Yahoo Sports - 7h
What is happening in north-western Syria and why now?

Rebels have captured a swathe of land during their largest offensive against the government in years.
BBC News - 6h
Israel strikes Lebanon as Hezbollah targets military post

Lebanon's Health Ministry says nine people were killed in strikes on two southern villages.
BBC News - 2h
Sources: FAU targeting Texas Tech OC Kittley

Florida Atlantic is targeting Texas Tech offensive coordinator Zach Kittley as its next head coach, sources confirmed to ESPN. The 33-year-old would become the youngest head coach in FBS.
ESPN - 2h
What will happen if France’s government loses no-confidence vote?

Decision to push through budget has led to censure motions from left and far-right that could trigger fresh political crisis. French government faces no-confidence vote on Wednesday . France’s ...
The Guardian - 8h
Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: IDF says it's hitting targets in Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces said Sunday it launched "several operations" targeting Hezbollah fighters that it claimed posed a direct threat to Israel.
ABC News - 5h
Preparing to retire in 2025? Make these 3 smart moves now

A secure financial retirement could be dependent on making these three moves now, before a 2025 retirement date.
CBS News - 4h
Fed’s Waller says he supports interest-rate cut at next meeting — for now

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday that as of today, he supports an interest-rate cut at the central bank’s next meeting in a little over two weeks.
MarketWatch - 3h