A Privileged Teenager Is Treated Gently by a Judge. It’s a Familiar Story.
A Stanford swimmer convicted of sex assault. An elite student involved in “senior salute.” A claim of “affluenza.” The infuriating yet familiar cases setting off anger at the criminal justice system.
Chris Cline, Coal Mining Entrepreneur, Is Killed in Helicopter Crash, Reports Say
Mr. Cline was a well-known philanthropist and Republican donor who began working in the coal industry in West Virginia.
With Flyovers and Flags, Trump Plays M.C. for the Fourth
The president began with a rare call for unity in his 45-minute speech, but mostly spent time recounting the history of the armed forces, planes punctuating his message.
6.4-Magnitude Earthquake and Swarm of Aftershocks Rattle Southern California
Dozens of aftershocks rattled the same region after the big quake. But it appeared that no one was seriously injured.
Ordered Deported, Migrants Hit With Fines Running Into Hundreds of Thousands
Immigrants avoiding deportation by living in houses of worship received notices that they would be fined, the latest measure taken in an ongoing crackdown.
In Iowa, Kamala Harris Calls Joe Biden’s Past Views on Busing ‘Wrong’
The candidates continue to address questions about school integration, prolonging the most combative period of the Democratic primary to date.
6.4-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Southern California
Data from the U.S.G.S. showed a swarm of aftershocks rattled the same region after the earthquake.
Two Americas, Celebrating Separately in One Place
On one side of the Mall, Fourth of July revelers listened to Carole King. On the other, they heard the president salute military might.
Justin Amash Leaves G.O.P. After Onslaught From Trump
Mr. Amash, a libertarian representative from Michigan, has faced fierce attacks from President Trump since becoming the first Republican in Congress to call for impeachment.
Beverage Companies Embrace Recycling, Until It Costs Them
They have pledged to help fix U.S. recycling, but for decades the companies have fought against “bottle bills,” which result in more bottles and cans being recycled but are costly for the industry.
Democrats Grapple With a Sprawling Primary Field, and No One to Shape It
The field of 24 candidates is too unwieldy, some Democrats say. But with big names like the Clintons and Obamas remaining silent, the party lacks anyone to sort it out.
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