Senate Approves John Ratcliffe for Top Intelligence Job in Sharply Split Vote
The congressman from Texas was confirmed by a divided Senate to take over an office at the center of the Trump administration’s investigations of Obama administration officials.
Sally Rowley, Jewelry Maker and Freedom Rider, Dies at 88
She fought for civil rights, learned to fly and sold her art on the streets of San Francisco. She died of the novel coronavirus.
New Threat to New York City: Commercial Rent Payments Plummet
One landlord reported that 80 percent of retail tenants missed rent. The drop in commercial rent payments could imperil property tax collections that pay for city services.
2.4 Million Unemployment Claims Last Week: Live Updates
Unemployment Claims Continue to Rise in U.S.
Coronavirus World News Tracker
Warning of a potential “big explosion” in cases, China is imposing a Wuhan-style lockdown in one region even as it opens others. Domestic flights in India will resume next week.
How the Pandemic Splintered the Appalachian Trail
The coronavirus scuttled plans and forced officials to ask people to get out of the woods. Of the thousands who hoped to hike the trail this year, only a few hundred remain.
Coronavirus and Beaches: Can I Safely Enjoy the Sun, Surf and Sand?
As states reopen, experts say socially distant outdoor activities, like swimming or running along the shore, are some of the safer ways to re-engage with the world. Here, tips for how to enjoy the beach now.
Trump to Withdraw U.S. From ‘Open Skies’ Treaty
The president held out the possibility of negotiations with the Russians that could save American participation in the accord. But even some of his own aides said success for that seemed unlikely.
Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli to Plead Guilty in College Admissions Scandal
The actress Lori Loughlin has agreed to plead guilty and to serve two months in prison. Her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, a fashion designer, is expected to serve five months.
Francis Kennedy, War Hero and Restless Inventor, Dies at 95
After the violence in Korea, Mr. Kennedy sought to give something back to the world with his inventions. He succumbed to the novel coronavirus.
Trump’s Vaccine Chief Has Vast Ties to Drug Industry, Posing Possible Conflicts
Moncef Slaoui, a former pharmaceutical executive, is now overseeing the U.S. initiative to develop coronavirus treatments and vaccines. His financial interests and corporate roles have come under scrutiny.
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