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On Monday, French activists demonstrated against French-Polish director Roman Polanski, accused of a string of sexual assaults, prior to a screening in Paris.

Instead of #MeToo, French Women Say 'Out Your Pig'

In the wake of the #MeToo hashtag following reports of Harvey Weinstein's sexual abuse, French women came up with a hashtag of their own. #BalanceTonPorc or "out your pig" shows no signs of abating.

More Colleges Go Test-Optional; Google Launches College Search Tool

Also in our weekly roundup of education news, the University of Chicago makes test scores optional for applicants.

National flags are seen along the road to Eritrea in Zalambessa, northern Ethiopia, in September before a border reopening ceremony. Two land border crossings between Ethiopia and Eritrea were reopened for the first time in nearly 20 years.

Will Ethiopia's Democratic Awakening Catch On Next Door In Eritrea?

Ethiopia has stunned the world with its reforms. Eritreans face steep challenges if they want to follow suit.

Trump Falsely Claims Not To Know The Man He Hand-Picked As Acting Attorney General

Trump said on Friday that he doesn't know Matthew Whitaker. Last month on television, the president said not only that he knew him but that he is a "great guy."

Reports: CIA Concludes Saudi Crown Prince Ordered Killing Of Jamal Khashoggi

Several news organizations, citing unnamed sources, report that the CIA has concluded that Mohammed bin Salman ordered Khashoggi's death. NPR's Lakshmi Singh speaks with California Democrat Eric Swalwell of the House Intelligence Committee.

Louisiana crawfish caught in waters in and around Berlin are on display at Fisch Frank fish restaurant in Berlin. They are an invasive species and authorities recently licensed a local fisherman to catch them and sell them to local restaurants.

For Berlin, Invasive Crustaceans Are A Tough Catch And A Tough Sell

Louisiana crawfish have invaded waterways in Germany's capital. Wildlife officials licensed a fisherman to catch them for chefs, hoping a taste for "Berlin Lobster" might control the invasive species.

The hacking was first detected in April, but top GOP officials, including House Speaker Paul Ryan, weren't notified about the attack until Monday, when reporters began asking questions.

House GOP Campaign Arm Says It Was Hacked During The 2018 Election Cycle

The National Republican Congressional Committee said that it has reported a "cyber intrusion" to the FBI that may have imperiled its data. It's not clear who's responsible.

Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev (left) and former U.S. President George H.W. Bush share a light moment together outside the White House in 1990. Could they be discussing chicken?

Chicken Diplomacy: How President Bush Went For The Gut In The Former USSR

The first Bush administration left the former Soviet Union with a taste for dark meat American chicken. It's all because of a Soviet food shortage, a U.S. surplus, and a deal with President Gorbachev.

This Year, Mrs. Claus Is Coming To Town — And Not As Santa's Sidekick

America's Santa industry has long been a male-dominated one. But, increasingly, Santa's better half is breaking loose.

CrossFit founder and CEO Greg Glassman (right) talks to employees in Washington, D.C., in 2015. In recent days, Glassman and his company had come under fire over his comments about the Black Lives Matter movement.

CrossFit CEO Steps Down After His Racial Remarks Led Reebok, Others To Cut Ties

Athletes, gyms, Reebok and other athletic companies are distancing themselves from the CrossFit brand after founder Greg Glassman makes inflammatory remarks about the nationwide protests.

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