Filing Suit for ‘Wrongful Life’
More Americans are writing end-of-life instructions as the pandemic renders such decisions less abstract. But are medical providers listening?
Hank Aaron, Baseball’s Home Run King Who Defied Racism, Dies at 86
He held the most celebrated record in sports for more than 30 years.
White House Orders Assessment on Violent Extremism in U.S.
The order for the evaluation from the intelligence community comes as judges continue to deny bail for suspects in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Charlene Gehm, Protean Dancer With the Joffrey, Dies at 69
She could be combative in one duet, a picture of stillness in another and witty in still another role. On Broadway, she danced in “West Side Story.”
Lloyd Austin Confirmed as Defense Secretary
In a 93-2 vote, Senators helped President Biden fill a critical national security position and elevated the first Black Pentagon chief.
Who is Jonathan Braun? Trump’s Last Minute Pardon Still Faces Accusations of Violence
Jonathan Braun’s 10-year sentence for running a drug ring was commuted by the departing president. The White House did not mention that he faces separate accusations of violence and threats.
Senate Leaders Agree on Impeachment Trial Delay, Giving Biden Breathing Room
The plan would put off the historic proceeding until Feb. 9, giving former President Donald J. Trump time to prepare his defense and allowing President Biden to fill his cabinet and begin work on his agenda.
Pfizer Will Ship Fewer Covid-19 Vaccine Vials to Account for ‘Extra’ Doses
After the surprise discovery of an extra dose in every vial, Pfizer executives successfully lobbied the F.D.A. to change the vaccine’s formal authorization language. The company charges by the dose.
Senate Confirms Austin, Installing First Black Defense Secretary
The retired general was approved overwhelmingly, after Congress granted him a waiver from a law restricting those who are retired from military service fewer than seven years from leading the Pentagon.
Intelligence Analysts Use U.S. Smartphone Location Data Without Warrants, Memo Says
The disclosure comes amid growing legislative scrutiny of how the government uses commercially available location records.
Warehouse Tenant Pleads Guilty in Ghost Ship Fire That Killed 36
Some relatives of those killed in the Oakland warehouse fire in 2016 said they were outraged that prosecutors had a deal with the defendant that they said would allow him to avoid additional time behind bars.
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