Joe Biden’s Poll Numbers Mask an Enthusiasm Gap
There are signs of a disconnect between support for Mr. Biden in polls and excitement for his campaign on the ground in Iowa.
Bernie Sanders Unveils $16 Trillion ‘Green New Deal’ Plan
Mr. Sanders’s climate change proposal calls for the United States to eliminate fossil fuel use by 2050. “We must be extraordinarily aggressive,” he said in an interview.
Stephanie Grisham’s Turbulent Ascent to a Top White House Role
The new press secretary and communications director is more behind-the-scenes facilitator than public face of the administration.
Ransomware Attacks Are Testing Resolve of Cities Across America
As hackers lock up networks that power police forces and utilities, municipalities must operate with hobbled computer systems, and decide whether to pay ransoms.
Popular ‘Crime Junkie’ Podcast Removes Episodes After Plagiarism Accusation
The show announced that it removed “several” episodes because of sourcing concerns after a journalist and others accused the hosts of using their work without credit.
Economic Antidote for a Shrinking America: Immigrants
Restaurants, farms and other employers say they need more foreign workers. And economic growth may depend on it, given lower birthrates.
On Politics: Migrant Families Could Face Indefinite Detention
The Trump administration wants to hold migrant families caught crossing the border for as long as it takes to decide their cases.
How a Conservative News Site Thrived on Facebook and Google
The Western Journal has had one of the biggest online audiences. But it now finds itself clashing with Silicon Valley tech giants. Here are highlights from a Times investigation.
Trump Orders Student Loan Forgiveness for Disabled Veterans
The directive came after 53 attorneys general criticized the federal Education Department for cumbersome eligibility rules for disabled veterans to eliminate their college loan debt.
Ann Gish Phillips Dies at 70; Designed and Sold Luxury Bedding
She saw a void in the home furnishings market and decided to fill it, opening a large emporium in Manhattan and reaching a global customer base.
Jay Inslee Ends Campaign for President
He ran on a message of fighting climate change, but failed to find much support in the polls. Now he intends to seek another term as governor of Washington.
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