Sherm Poppen, a Dad Who Fathered the Snowboard, Dies at 89
He was trying to entertain his daughters on a snowy Christmas Day in Michigan when he invented his Snurfer, a prototype of the modern snowboard.
‘Separate Programs for Separate Communities’: California School District Agrees to Desegregate
The Sausalito Marin City School District knowingly maintained segregation, according to court papers, and even established a segregated school.
Fraud Case Against Bus Maker Shows Risks of Pay Promises in City Contracts
A lawsuit over a Los Angeles bus deal highlights the challenges of ensuring compliance with job and wage commitments that help win government work.
New Jersey Family Terrorized by ‘The Watcher’ Sells Home at a Loss
The family began receiving ominous notes three days after they closed on their dream home in 2014. They never moved in.
Four Democratic Candidates Call on Walmart to Stop Selling Guns
Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders were among the candidates to speak out after the mass shooting at a Walmart store in El Paso last weekend.
Photos of Ferguson: What They Saw
Three photographers sent to cover the unrest in the aftermath of Michael Brown’s death reflect on their work for The New York Times.
Past Flip-Flops Cloud Trump’s Position on Background Checks
Whether the president’s support is real or another momentary reversal will determine if Congress passes the first new federal gun control measures in years.
Dorothy Olsen, a Pioneering Pilot in World War II, Dies at 103
She was one of 38 surviving members of the WASPs, who freed men for combat duty by ferrying military planes to domestic embarkation points.
Rachel Dry, a Times Politics Editor, on Standup Comedy and Storytelling
Performing is a particularly good reminder to edit everything down to the essentials, she says.
Five Years After Michael Brown’s Death, His Father Wants a New Investigation
The death of Michael Brown Jr. set into motion profound changes in policing, race relations and society that continue to reverberate. “We’re not stopping until we get justice,” his father said.
Joe Biden Says ‘Poor Kids’ Are Just as Bright as ‘White Kids’
Mr. Biden was speaking at a town hall hosted by the Asian & Latino Coalition in Des Moines when he made the remark, which he quickly sought to recover from.
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