Frank Lucas Dies at 88; Drug Kingpin Depicted in ‘American Gangster’
His rise from poverty to riches through a drug-smuggling enterprise was a larger-than-life tale of ambition, organization and ruthless brutality.
‘Become My Mom Again’: What It’s Like to Grow Up Amid the Opioid Crisis
Call them Generation O, the children growing up in families trapped in a relentless grip of addiction, rehab and prison.
Trump’s Threats and Tough Measures Keep Coming. So Do the Migrants.
A look at President Trump’s efforts to halt the flow of Central American migrants on the southern border.
Trump to Kick Off His Re-Election Campaign on June 18 in Orlando
The announcement will come a little over four years after he declared his presidential bid at Trump Tower in Manhattan.
Pompeo and Kushner to Attend Secretive Conclave on Swiss Lake
Top Trump administration officials are attending the annual Bilderberg Meeting, where political and business leaders swear never to publicly reveal what is discussed.
Virginia Beach Shooting: 12 Killed in Rampage at Municipal Center
Chief James A. Cervera of the Virginia Beach Police Department said at an evening news conference that the scene could “best be described as a war zone.”
Floods and Trump’s Trade War Create an Uncertain Year for Farmers
Prices are rising and planting is far behind schedule as farmers face a complex new calculus about what to plant—or whether to plant at all.
Baltimore Symphony Musicians Are ‘Stunned’ After Concerts Are Canceled
They react by playing an unscheduled work, Elgar’s “Nimrod,” which is often used for deaths and tragedies.
The National Spelling Bee Crowned 8 Champions, and 3 Are Friends From Dallas
The region, where the boys competed together and became friends, has emerged as something of a spelling juggernaut in recent years.
What to Watch and Read if You’re Still Talking About the National Spelling Bee
This year’s spelling Olympics has ended (with eight winners!) but you can still feel the stress in this sampling of books and movies.
Barr Escalates Criticism of Mueller Team and Defends Trump
The attorney general blamed the special counsel’s office for unforeseen delays in the release of the Mueller report that prompted him to summarize its findings in a widely criticized letter.
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