Despite Deficit Worries, Senate Gives Final Approval to Spending Increases
The Senate gave final approval to a two-year budget deal that would lift the federal debt limit and raise spending by hundreds of billions of dollars.
Edward Snowden’s Memoir Is Coming in September
The National Security Agency whistle-blower has written a book exploring his role in mass surveillance and the “crisis of conscience” that led to his actions.
What We Learned From the July Democratic Debates
With at least four candidates in strong contention for the nomination, the race is anyone’s to win.
Saudi Arabia Frees Doctor With U.S. Citizenship After 21 Months
The kingdom never explained why it detained Dr. Walid Fitaihi, a dual Saudi-American citizen, for 21 months, or whether he was charged with a crime.
Support for Impeachment Inquiry Grows in the House
The trickle of Democrats backing an impeachment inquiry is threatening to turn into a flood, but there are few signs the rising tide will sway House Democratic leaders.
How Did Kamala Harris Do in the Democratic Debate?
Thursday: Ms. Harris goes on defense in the her second presidential debate, 24 hours of homelessness in S.F., and the harrowing escapes from Paradise.
Only 7 Candidates Have Qualified for the Next Democratic Debate
While 20 presidential candidates debated this past week, far fewer are assured the chance of doing so again in September.
Marianne Williamson Wants to ‘See the Memes.’ Here They Are.
Sure, this week’s Democratic debates were full of substance. But the internet had its fun, too.
Who Won Night 2 of the Democratic Debate? Experts Weigh In
The front-runners, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, didn’t exactly flop. But they were outshined by Cory Booker.
‘Abnormal, as Most Geniuses Are’: Celebrating 200 Years of Herman Melville
The Times has not always given the writer his due. Here’s a look at how we covered him and his most famous novel, ‘Moby-Dick,’ over the past century or two.
Dying Gasp of One Local Newspaper
The Warroad Pioneer, a pillar of its small Minnesota town, ended its 121-year run with bloody marys, bold type and gloom about the void it would leave behind.
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