U.S. Airline Delays; Joe Biden On The Defense; Nipsey Hussle Killed

Plus, the young astronomer who discovered two new planets. [NPR] by Jill Hudson First Up [Southwest Airlines was hard hit by a contractor's computer outage Monday, forcing hundreds of delays. Here, passengers wait to board a delayed Southwest flight at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Va., Monday.]( Leah Millis/Reuters Here’s what we’re following today. Several airlines have been affected by a computer glitch that is triggering delays across the country. American Airlines, Southwest, Delta and United say the brief outage has been resolved, but [there are still residual flight delays](. House Democrats will vote this week on authorizing subpoenas for the full version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report. The decision by the House Judiciary Committee followed a commitment by Attorney General William Barr to release a [redacted version of Mueller's report]( by the middle of April. Former Vice President Joe Biden issued a statement Sunday responding to allegations by former Nevada Democratic assemblywoman Lucy Flores that he behaved inappropriately during a campaign event. Biden says that although he has shown “expressions of affection,” [he never believed that he was acting inappropriately](. President Trump is once again threatening to close the border, though the White House is not offering details. Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney defended President Trump’s plan to cut off aid to Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador while reasserting that Trump intends to close the southern border with Mexico. New Zealand’s government has introduced a gun reform bill that’s expected to become law within weeks. The legislation would [ban most semi-automatic firearms]( including the types of weapons used in shootings last month at two Christchurch mosques that killed 50 people. The Supreme Court has ruled against a death row inmate who appealed his execution. A divided court ruled against a Missouri man who said, because of [a rare medical condition]( death by lethal injection would constitute "cruel and unusual punishment." Japan has revealed the name of its next imperial era to be "Reiwa," set to begin May 1 as Crown Prince Naruhito is expected to take the throne. The announcement comes as [Emperor Akihito prepares to abdicate the throne]( at the end of the month — the first abdication in more than 200 years. Afghan Vice President Abdul Rashid Dostum survived a second assassination attempt in less than a year. Afghan officials said Dostum was unharmed after [Taliban insurgents attacked his convoy]( on Saturday, but at least one of his guards was killed. The "Erin Brockovich of Slovakia” has been elected as the country's first female president. Zuzana Caputova, [a liberal environmental activist and a political newcomer]( was elected Saturday, riding to victory on a wave of public outrage against government corruption. We're one year out today from the 2020 census. Will or won't you be asked about your citizenship? NPR answers your questions about [the upcoming national headcount]( required by the Constitution once a decade. --------------------------------------------------------------- The Daily Good Meet the new (unofficial) queen of the North. [Josefine WallenÃ¥ of Sweden sits on the Iron Throne after driving eight hours to find it.]( Courtesy of Josefine Wallena HBO created a worldwide scavenger hunt to promote the last season of Game of Thrones. Josefine Wallena of Sweden, a 25-year-old gamer and project manager, drove eight hours in her quest to find the Iron Throne. Waiting for her at the throne: a man dressed as a member of the famous Night Watch, who put a crown on Wallena's head and crowned her queen of the North. Young astronomer discovers two new planets. A team led by 22-year-old Anne Dattilo, an undergraduate student at the University of Texas, Austin, has found two new planets, officially named [K2-293b and K2-294b](. Dattilo discovered the planets by using an artificial intelligence program to sift through a mountain of data collected by NASA's Kepler space telescope. --------------------------------------------------------------- Today's Listen Training a computer to read mammograms as well as a doctor. Kayana Szymczak for NPR Artificial intelligence is now being used in the rapidly growing effort to revolutionize mammography and breast cancer management with the use of computer algorithms. But previous computerized technology to do that didn't live up to the hype. (Listening time, 6:26) [▶ LISTEN]( Is it even possible to be civil on social media? Regular conversations on social media often turn into insult-laden brawls, filled with low blows and vile threats. As part of NPR’s series on [civility in America]( Jasmine Garsd talked to two men who have done battle in a very noisy public space. (Listening time, 5:40) [▶ LISTEN]( --------------------------------------------------------------- The Picture Show Lola’s lessons in life and death. [After being admitted to Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital for severe dehydration, Lola asks her mother, Melissa, ]( Moriah Ratner In 2016, 12-year-old Lola Muñoz began a painful experimental treatment for a rare type of brain cancer, hoping to ultimately help other children down the line. Photographer Moriah Ratner spent over a year and a half [documenting Lola's journey](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Before You Go [Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed on Sunday in Los Angeles.]( Nicholas Watkin/Courtesy of Atlantic Records - Grammy-nominated rap artist, entrepreneur and philanthropist Ermias Asghedom — [better known as Nipsey Hussle]( — was shot and killed Sunday. He was 33. - Writer Rhianna Jones is petitioning for [an emoji of a person with an Afro](. - More [flamingos are flocking to Mumbai]( and the reason could be … sewage? - A review of the new book [Greek to Me]( Mary Norris]( the longtime Comma Queen of The New Yorker's copy editing department. --------------------------------------------------------------- We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and feedback: [dailynewsletter@npr.org](mailto:dailynewsletter@npr.org?subject=Newsletter%20Feedback) Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can [sign up here](. Looking for more great content? [Check out all of our newsletter offerings]( — including Music, Politics, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to our Daily News emails. | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | NPR 1111 N. CAPITOL ST. NE WASHINGTON DC 20002 [NPR]