After Arrest, Jussie Smollett Returns to Work on ‘Empire’
Fox must decide what to do about Mr. Smollett’s character on the show, which is filming its fifth season and has not yet been renewed for a sixth.
Utah Man Who Police Said Wanted to ‘Kill Mexicans’ Faces U.S. Hate Crime Charges
The alleged attack in November renewed criticism of Utah’s hate crime law, which local officials called ineffective. The suspect, Alan D. Covington, will now face a federal trial.
Sackler Testimony Appears to Conflict With Federal Investigation
Publication of a sealed deposition by Richard Sackler of Purdue Pharma shows inconsistencies between his statements about OxyContin and evidence presented in a Justice Department report.
On Politics With Lisa Lerer: A Chat With Dan Crenshaw
Representative Dan Crenshaw, a former Navy SEAL with no prior experience in elected office, has emerged as one of the stars of the new Republican class.
Prosecutors Broke Law in Agreement Not to Prosecute Jeffrey Epstein, Judge Rules
A judge ruled that federal prosecutors broke the law when they signed a non-prosecution agreement with billionaire Jeffrey Epstein on sex trafficking charges and concealed it from victims.
Trump Administration, Getting Set for a Major Rollback, Ends Clean Air Talks With California
The administration said it had decided to scrap negotiations over the president’s plan to undo Obama-era fuel efficiency standards.
SpaceX Rocket Carries Israeli Lunar Lander Into Orbit
The privately built spacecraft will take a long trip to the moon, landing on its surface in April.
R. Kelly Is Accused of Sexual Misconduct by Two More Women
The women, who had not come forward publicly before, gave accounts of being invited to a hotel room by the singer in 1995 or 1996, when they were minors.
critic’s pick: A Victory for the Civil War ‘Cyclorama’
A colossal painting, once claimed to depict a Confederate victory, has carried an evolving meaning. Now, a spectacular restoration at the Atlanta History Center unravels its complex tale.
Roger Stone Placed Under Gag Order Over Instagram Post
Mr. Stone, who had posted a photo of a federal judge that included cross hairs, was ordered by the same judge to stop making public comments about his case.
New Election Ordered in North Carolina Race at Center of Fraud Inquiry
The unanimous ruling by the North Carolina State Board of Elections was a startling turn in a case of political chicanery that underscored the risk for pervasive absentee ballot fraud.
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