American Conflict Experts Used to Going Abroad Turn to Their Own Country
A growing group of conflict prevention experts, many from war zones abroad, are beginning to apply their peacemaking skills to the American political divide.
On Politics: Virginia Governor’s Racist Yearbook Photo Revealed
Gov. Ralph Northam, a Democrat, defied calls from his own party to resign over the photo. He has denied that he is pictured in it.
Plane Crashes Into Southern California Home, Killing 5
The pilot was killed, along with four people in a house in Yorba Linda. Two people were injured, and debris from the plane was discovered throughout the neighborhood.
Trump Calls for Keeping Troops in Iraq to Watch Iran, Possibly Upending ISIS Fight
The president’s remarks could inflame fears among the Iraqis that a shift of troops there from Syria would be a guise to check Iran, undercutting delicate negotiations.
As Calls Mount for Ralph Northam to Resign, Some Virginians Mull a Second Chance
For many in Mr. Northam’s state, grappling with the fallout over the picture is as complicated as Virginia’s tragic racial history.
Before Trump’s State of the Union, a Look at How Last Year’s Promises Fared
President Trump vowed in last year’s speech to pass an immigration overhaul, bring down drug prices and revamp the United States’ infrastructure. How much progress has he made?
News Analysis: Democratic Unity Against Northam Shows Centrality of Race in Trump Era
President Trump’s divisive behavior on race has pushed Democrats to try to set an example by confronting misconduct in their ranks and elevating the importance of identity and equality in politics.
ICE Takes the Rapper 21 Savage Into Custody, Officials Say
An ICE official described 21 Savage as an “unlawfully present United Kingdom national” who was supposed to leave the U.S. in 2006. The rapper has long said he was from Atlanta.
How a ‘Monster’ Texas Oil Field Made the U.S. a Star in the World Market
Innovation, investment and inviting geology have given new life to an oil patch that once seemed spent. The oil field is now the world’s second most productive.
Democrats Push Plan to Increase Social Security Benefits and Solvency
More than 200 members of Congress are supporting a bill that would increase payroll taxes to shore up Social Security and increase benefits for retirees.
Muslims Form Community Patrol. Some Neighbors Say No Thanks.
The self-funded group sees itself as a neighborhood watch. But there was alarm after its cars were spotted in Brooklyn without warning, or explanation.
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