Will Democrats Nix (or Weaken) the Filibuster?
Many of their priorities have little chance of becoming law — unless they shake up Senate procedure.
Ronald DeFeo, Whose Murder Spree Inspired ‘The Amityville Horror,’ Dies at 69
Mr. DeFeo confessed to killing his parents and four siblings in 1974 at their home in Amityville, N.Y. The house became the subject of books and movies.
Catholic Order Pledges $100 Million to Atone for Slave Labor and Sales
The move by Jesuit priests is the largest such effort by the Roman Catholic Church and comes amid growing calls for reparations across the United States.
Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today
Europe is struggling with a third wave.
Biden Promises 100 Million Vaccine Shots and Stimulus Checks
“Shots in arms and money in pockets. That’s important,” Mr. Biden said in a brief address from the White House.
California’s First Latino Senator, Alex Padilla, Wants an Immigration Overhaul Now
Senator Alex Padilla, the Democrat who was appointed to fill Vice President Kamala Harris’s seat, is pressing for a pathway to citizenship for five million unauthorized immigrants who are essential workers.
Newsom Enlists Progressive Stars to Fight Recall Effort
Mr. Newsom, a former mayor of San Francisco elected to run the nation’s biggest state in 2018, is facing a recall effort by Republicans enraged by the state’s lockdowns during the coronavirus pandemic.
Rosalind Cartwright, Psychologist and ‘Queen of Dreams,’ Dies at 98
An early researcher of sleep disorders and the role of dreams in emotional health, she studied her subjects’ nights to help them turn their days around.
Los Angeles Museums Can Reopen, at 25 Percent Capacity
Struggling from financial losses, museums in Los Angeles are eager to welcome visitors again after being shut for a year, but it may take a few weeks to reopen.
U.S. Tried to Restart Nuclear Talks With North Korea
The administration has tried to restart discussions with North Korea over the fate of its nuclear program, but its overtures have not been returned, the White House press secretary confirmed.
Why Would Anyone Open a Restaurant in a Pandemic?
Those that did may be better off, their owners say, because they could meet the moment’s restrictions and cravings from the very start.
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