What We're Following This Morning
Editor’s Note: This article previously appeared in a different format as part of The Atlantic’s Notes section, retired in 2021.
On notice: Federal officials are warning local school districts not to discriminate against transgender students using restrooms. The warning comes the same week the Justice Department filed a lawsuit against North Carolina targeting HB2.
Hezbollah commander is killed: Mustafa Amine Badreddine was killed in an explosion in Syria, the Lebanese Shiite militia group said in a statement. He is charged in the killing in 2005 of Rafik Hariri, the former Lebanese prime minister. Update: More here
It’s Friday the 13th:
This ancient Egyptian calendar marks lucky and unlucky days – perfect for #Fridaythe13th! https://t.co/ntHLD2pSeg pic.twitter.com/oJaARc2pAp
— British Museum (@britishmuseum) May 13, 2016
News from last night here
About the Author
Krishnadev Calamur is a former senior editor at The Atlantic. He is the author of Murder in Mumbai.