Thousands Evacuated in Texas After Explosion at Port Neches Chemical Plant
A second blast at the plant sent fire and a piece of a tower into the sky. Now residents are being evacuated the night before Thanksgiving.
Fertility Rate in U.S. Hit a Record Low in 2018
The rate of births fell again last year, according to new government data, extending a lengthy decline as women wait until they are older to have children.
At Florida ‘Homecoming’ Rally, Trump Rails Against Familiar Targets
The president took on the impeachment inquiry, Democrats and the news media in his first return to the state as a formal resident.
Giuliani Represented Venezuelan Investor in Discussion With Justice Dept.
The president’s lawyer met with the head of the department’s criminal division about a money laundering case involving Alejandro Betancourt López.
Trump Says U.S. Will Designate Drug Cartels in Mexico as Terrorist Groups
The comments, made in an interview with the former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly, came three weeks after nine American citizens, including six children, were killed in Mexico.
C.D.C. Reports More E. Coli Illnesses Linked to Romaine Lettuce
The agency said the outbreak had affected 19 states and resulted in 39 people being hospitalized.
In White House Turkey Ceremony, President’s Impeachment Jokes Hit Close to the Bone
“Democrats are accusing me of being too soft on Turkey,” Mr. Trump said in pardoning two white fowls named Bread and Butter.
Pete Buttigieg Responds to Uproar Over Past Comments on Minority Students
Michael Harriot, who wrote a scathing essay about Mr. Buttigieg in The Root, said his goal was to point out that “the ignoring and whitewashing of the issues, and trying to remain appealing to moderate voters, does a disservice to the Democratic Party’…
Trump Knew of Whistle-Blower Complaint When He Released Aid to Ukraine
White House lawyers briefed President Trump in late August about the complaint, people familiar with the matter said.
What $30 Million Gets in TV Ads
Michael Bloomberg made a splashy entrance into the 2020 race — and you’ll see one of his ads soon.
Michael Bloomberg Has Used His Fortune to Help Republicans, Too
A supporter of progressive priorities like gun control and climate change, Mr. Bloomberg has also given millions to Republicans he felt shared his goals, irritating some Democrats.
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