Watching Cosby Fall
At the Bill Cosby trial this week, both the prosecution and the defense made this a case about “trust.”
Iraq’s Shiite militias try to convert military victory into political power
At the entrance to one of Baghdad’s biggest amusement parks is an election banner for Hadi al-Amiri, senior commander of the mainly Shiite militias that helped vanquish Islamic State jihadists and now aim to win Iraqis’ votes. “They own the place,” la…
Merkel’s Low-Key Visit With Trump Focuses On Trade, Foreign Policy
The leaders will speak to media at the White House after meetings on Friday in which Merkel is expected to echo many of the concerns about foreign policy raised by French President Macron.
Merkel’s Low-Key Visit With Trump To Focus On Trade, Foreign Policy
The leaders will speak to media at the White House after meetings on Friday morning in which Merkel is expected to echo many of the concerns about foreign policy raised by French President Macron.
Are We Prepared For A Killer Flu Epidemic?
An 21st century outbreak could be as nightmarish as the 1918 pandemic, which killed about 40 million. So the Gates Foundation wants to spur the development of a flu vaccine. Don’t we already have one?
Unauthorized Immigrants Shy Away From Signing Kids Up For Food Aid
Fearing deportation, some families eligible for SNAP would rather face food insecurity than risk enrolling in the program. Food pantries are stepping up to help unauthorized immigrants feel safe.
Will more Kentucky players be picked? Here’s how to watch or stream the NFL draft's Day 2
Plenty of local guys, including Western Kentucky and Louisville prospects, are still on the board. Here’s how you can follow along this weekend.
Can a City Ditch the Power Company? Not Without a Fight
San Diego may join a growing trend and become a retailer of electricity, seeking better rates than the local utility and pursuing clean-energy goals.
Gender Letter: The Culture Is Changing. Cosby is Proof.
Bill Cosby, men in power named “James” and more in this week’s Gender Letter.
Ronda Rousey thinks doomsday is coming — and she's ready for it
Ronda Rousey’s theories on why she thinks the current social order will change has prompted her to adopt survivalist lifestyle as a doomsday prepper.
Right to work? In Silicon Valley, visa fight as symbol of blocked American dream
Anu Mahendran didn’t quite have a panic attack when she learned that the Trump administration might revoke work permits for spouses of foreign workers. Ms. Mahendran, who immigrated to the US from India in 2007, is a senior manager at NetApp, a Sunnyv…
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