Jessi Combs, TV Host and Racecar Driver, Dies in Attempt at Land Speed Record
Ms. Combs died while operating a powerful jet-shaped car as she sought to claim a world record.
Kirsten Gillibrand Drops Out of Democratic Presidential Race
The New York senator anchored her candidacy in issues of women’s equality, but she was unable to gain traction and her failure to qualify for the next debate convinced her to withdraw.
Montana Men Must Hold ‘I Stole Valor’ Signs for Misrepresenting Military Service
In an unconventional sentence, the two men must also write out the names of thousands of Americans killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Barr Plans to Throw $30,000 Holiday Party at the Trump Hotel in Washington
The attorney general made his plans as the Justice Department defends President Trump in lawsuits accusing him of trying to profit from the presidency.
Guantánamo Prison Commander Was Fired for Mishandling Classified Information
A prosecutor disclosed that the commander’s dismissal in April wasn’t related to his campaign to build a new prison for former C.I.A. detainees.
Senators Ask for Antitrust Probe in Concert Ticketing
Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut say that Live Nation’s dominance in the industry is “virtually unchallenged.”
Overlooked No More: Elizabeth Rona, Pioneering Scientist Amid Dangers of War
Rona moved from lab to lab — and country to country — and in the process made important findings about the behavior of atoms and radioactivity.
Frances Crowe, Peace Activist and War Resister, Dies at 100
The bombing of Hiroshima led her to devote her life to antiwar protests. She was arrested often, but when asked how often, she said, “Not enough.”
Dr. King’s ‘Dream’ Speech: His Son Reflects on How Far We Have Come
On the 56th anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech in Washington, his son discusses the “best of what America represents.”
Los Angeles Deputy Who Faked Sniper Attack Is Terminated, Sheriff Says
Angel Reinosa told the authorities he had been struck by bullets fired from a nearby apartment building on Aug. 21. He had actually cut holes in his shirt using a knife, officials said.
Polling Picture Comes Into Focus: Biden Leads a 3-Way Race at the Top
New polls show Joseph R. Biden Jr. at the front of the Democratic race, and the director of a poll that showed him tied with Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders called those results an outlier.
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