Michele Gorman
Reporter
Michele Gorman is a Newsweek political reporter, with a focus on gun policy. She previously worked at msnbc.com, where she independently produced the MSNBC original franchise, “Too Young to Die.” Michele’s work also has appeared in The Boston Globe and Williamsburg Greenpoint News+Arts, and on Boston.com. She was a production coordinator for NBC News’s Decision 2012 coverage. Michele graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor of arts degree in journalism. A native of Massachusetts, she roots for the Boston Red Sox and now lives in enemy territory.
Sleep More, Weigh Less? New Research Says So.
The findings suggest that those with less shut-eye may weigh more.
Will Sean Spicer Remain in the Trump Administration?
There is speculation the former press secretary may remain in Trump’s administration.
Earth Will Warm Two Degrees This Century: Researchers
Warming of more than 2 degrees Celsius is often viewed as a “tipping point.”
Congress Is In Chaos, But the NRA Sees Success
President Trump has publicly supported national reciprocity, the NRA’s top legislative priority.
Fox: Trump Acts Suspicious Because He ‘May Be’ Innocent
In recent days, the president has appeared to grow more frustrated with the direction of the Russia investigation.
Anderson Cooper: ‘I Absolutely Regretted’ Eye Roll
The CNN host noticeably rolled his eyes during an interview with the White House aide in May.
Debunking the ‘Complete the Course’ Antibiotics Myth
When treatments run longer than necessary, patients are put at unnecessary risk of developing antibiotics resistance, the authors explain.
Playing Video Games at Work Reduces Stress, Study Shows
Researchers advise employees who want to be more productive at their jobs to plan short rest breaks to engage in enjoyable activities.
Trump Isn’t Loyal to the First Senator Who Endorsed Him
Sessions was the first sitting senator to throw his support behind candidate Trump early in the election season.
TSA Catches a Record-Setting 89 Guns in Carry-Ons
In one noteworthy case, officials found a loaded gun with 15 rounds concealed inside a wheelchair cushion.
Guns Used in Majority of Homicides With Female Victims
The highest frequency is among non-Hispanic black victims.
International Space Station Comes to Google Street View
Users can now explore the ISS in a 360-degree view, courtesy of an astronaut at the European Space Agency.
Gun Owners Are Voting Republican Now More Than Ever
The political gap between gun owners and non-owners gets larger in nearly every election cycle, researchers have found.
Abortion Might Soon Be Legal in Chile
Chilean senators on Wednesday took the first major step toward legalizing the procedure.
Mars Inquiry Appears to Leave Congressman Lost in Space
U.S. Representative Dana Rohrabacher questioned space experts about life on the planet.
11 Governors Oppose Repeal-Only Health Plan
The bipartisan group of governors includes Republican John Kasich of Ohio and Democrat Terry McAuliffe of Virginia.
Unattended Gun Found in a Kansas University Bathroom
A university spokesman tells Newsweek that an employee left the gun unattended in a bathroom on campus.
Clinton, Romney Ex-Managers Pair Up to Fight Hacking
Robby Mook, Clinton’s 2016 campaign chief, and Matt Rhoades, Romney’s 2012 campaign manager, will co-lead the initiative.
Nearly 13 Million Infants Weren’t Vaccinated in 2016
The infants missed out on the first dose of a combined vaccine against three possibly fatal diseases.
White House Bets Against Jeff Flake: Report
The Arizona Republican senator refused to endorse Trump in the 2016 election.
Friendships Are Beneficial for Older Adults: Study
Researchers sought to discover whether the link between close relationships and health are static across life.
How to Escape From a Bear in the Wilderness
What you should do if you cross paths with a bear in the woods...even if you can’t sprint as fast as a pro.
Trump Didn’t Get Invited to Hang With Shakira, Coldplay
World leaders and musicians take the stage Thursday at the Global Citizen Festival in Hamburg.
Brain’s Immune Cells May Make You Fat: Study
Researchers have found that the brain’s immune cells in the hypothalamus are responsible for diet-driven weight gain.
Clinton Continues to Win the Popular Vote in NYC
The former presidential candidate received a warm welcome from the theater audience.
Removing Trump From Office: House Dems Back Bill
A recent bill designed to create an “oversight” committee to impeach the president is the latest Democratic effort to remove him from office.
$2 Million Google Grant Seeks to Curb Gun Violence
The cities that will benefit from the grant include Chicago, New York and Orlando.
It’s Too Easy to Buy Guns, a Majority of Americans Say
Nearly half of Americans who live in a household with a gun share the same sentiment.
Analysis Debunks NRA’s More Guns, Less Crime Theory
A Stanford scholar found that states with concealed carry laws actually experience increases in violent crime.
Positive Trump News: White House Creates a Newsletter
“West Wing Reads” is a roundup of the stories that Trump’s staffers are reading about his presidency.
Man Allegedly Drives Into Ten Commandments Statue
The footage depicts the man yelling “Freedom!” inside his vehicle, then driving into the granite monument.
Mayors Ask Congress to Oppose National Gun Reciprocity
The mayors call on Congress to oppose legislation that would force states to recognize concealed carry weapon permits from other states.