Trump and Trade Adviser ‘Disagree’ on What to Call Deal With China
In the Oval Office, President Trump quibbled with his top trade adviser, Robert Lighthizer, over the nature of a memorandum of understanding, or M.O.U. From now on, Mr. Lighthizer said, he won’t use that term.
Mark Harris, Tainted by Fraud Allegations, Will Not Run in New North Carolina Election
Mr. Harris cited his health and said he would not run in the new election in the Ninth District. Last year, his campaign funded a rogue voter-turnout effort.
A president, a crown prince, and a tale of two summits
All eyes have been on a high-profile summit in Asia – between US President Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un. The man involved in that Asia visit, including stops in Pakistan, India, and finally China, was Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohamme…
When forgiveness is the headline – a reporter in search of a different angle
Now approaching the two decade mark as a writer for the Monitor, Harry did not start his career as a journalist, nor did he begin in New York. Have you witnessed any positive changes since you reported on Baltimore’s approach to reducing crime?
in her words: Taking Back ‘Hysterical’
Serena Williams’s new all-female Nike ad, “Dream Crazier,” hit on an issue almost as old as time: the “hysterical” woman.
‘Snow moles’ on patrol: Volunteers prowl city’s winter walkways
It is Saturday morning, and two “snow moles” are headed to the local post office and pharmacy. Skies are blue and the temperature moderate, at least for Ottawa in February. “It’s icy here,” says Ms. Breton, who had a fall a few years ago.
New York City Lawmakers Call For Less Piercing Emergency Vehicle Sirens
Council Member Helen Rosenthal introduced a bill this month after receiving complaints about the impact of wailing ambulances.
Architects of Bernie Sanders’s 2016 Race Part Ways With 2020 Campaign
In a blow to the campaign, the consultants, who produced some of the most memorable ads in 2016, said that they had strategic differences with Mr. Sanders and his wife.
Political Memo: For Kamala Harris, a Strong Start, but With Some Notable Stumbles
There is no soft entry for presidential candidates these days, as Ms. Harris learned when she softened earlier comments on some issues, or sidestepped questions on others.
Aide to Roger Stone Must Testify in Russia Case, Appeals Court Rules
Ruling that Andrew Miller must comply with a subpoena, an appeals court upholds the legitimacy of Robert Mueller’s appointment as special counsel.
Amtrak Train Freed From Snow After Being Stranded for 36 Hours in Oregon Mountains
The train, carrying 183 passengers, hit a fallen tree on the track east of Eugene, Ore., and was forced to stop as a snowstorm came through the area.
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