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The French government is suspending a planned fuel tax hike, after "yellow vest" demonstrators took to the streets for months of protests. On a motorway near Aix-en-Provence, France, on Tuesday, demonstrators set up a barrier.

France Freezes Fuel Tax Hike In Face Of Yellow Vest Protests

"No tax deserves to endanger the unity of the nation," French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe says, putting on hold a new tax that was scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1.

For the 78 residents of St. Joseph's Senior Home in New Jersey, the arrival of hazmat-suited officials in March in their caravan of ambulance buses was terrifying. Some evacuees with dementia shouted and furiously clawed at them. Others begged not to be taken away.

The Tragedy Of 'St. Joe's'

Back in March, a coronavirus outbreak at St. Joseph's Senior Home in Woodbridge, N.J., led state officials to evacuate all 78 of its residents. Within weeks, nearly half of them were dead.

The Social Security Administration is reviving a practice from a decade ago of sending letters out to employers when Social Security numbers don't match their records.

The Latest Immigration Crackdown May Be Fake Social Security Numbers

The Social Security Administration says it's trying to clean up its records. But immigration advocates fear the real objective is to expose undocumented immigrants at work.

A box of food prepared at a food bank distribution in Petaluma, Calif. is shown in this undated photo.

California Food For Seniors Plan Could Run Out Of Money Soon

Days ago, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a first-in-the-nation plan to deliver meals to vulnerable seniors during the coronavirus crisis.

President Trump speaks as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo looks on during a news conference following the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit in Hanoi, on Thursday. Trump's second summit with Kim collapsed Thursday without an agreement between the two leaders.

Trump And Kim's Second Nuclear Summit Ends With No Deal

Talks between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ended early Thursday. Trump cited continued sanctions against North Korea as a sticking point.

Among other things, senators asked Mick Mulvaney whether the CFPB suppressed a report, as has been alleged, that found evidence of banks charging dubious account fees to college students.

Senators Demand Answers From CFPB Head After Student Loan Watchdog's Resignation

In a stern letter to the acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Mick Mulvaney, Senate Democrats demanded evidence that he is safeguarding student borrowers.

Professional sports gambler James Holzhauer won $131,127 during a Jeopardy! show that aired Wednesday night, breaking his previous record.

Huge Bets, Fast Buzzer: Sports Bettor Smashes 'Jeopardy!' Records

Over his 12-day winning streak, James Holzhauer now holds the top five slots for single-day winning records on the show. "You need to pick your spots and bet big," he tells NPR.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a ceremony in September marking 70 years since the nation's founding. A beauty company in South Korea is selling Kim facial masks, prompting criticism.

South Korean Company Sells Kim Jong Un Beauty Masks, Spurring Criticism

The product promises to moisturize skin with mineral water from North Korea, but some say it trivializes tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

Smog is common not only in Los Angeles but also in cities across the country. New research finds that long-term exposure to high levels of air pollution may be as harmful to the lungs as smoking.

Air Pollution May Be As Harmful To Your Lungs As Smoking Cigarettes, Study Finds

Smog can spike during hot days. A new study finds that the effects of breathing air pollution may be cumulative. Long-term exposure may lead to lung disease, even among people who've never smoked.

During his remarks to reporters before his departure to Norfolk, Va., President Trump said outside the White House that there was a "possibility that sometime today" there will be a two-week quarantine on parts of New York, Connecticut and New Jersey.

Trump Issues Travel Advisory, Not Quarantine, For New York, New Jersey, Connecticut

The president's decision came hours after floating the possibility that he would issue quarantines for the hard-hit states. The CDC later advised residents against non-essential travel for 14 days.

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