U.S. to Send About 500 More Troops to Saudi Arabia
The roughly 500 troops are part of a broader tranche of forces sent to the region in recent months after tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated.
At North Carolina Rally, Trump Bets on Divisive Attacks as Way to Bolster Re-election Bid
“These left-wing ideologues see our nation as a force for evil,” Mr. Trump told a packed arena in Greenville, N.C., to a crowd that seemed to relish his comments.
Ex-L.S.U. Student Convicted in Fraternity Hazing Death of Freshman
Matthew Naquin, 21, faces up to five years in prison for negligent homicide. His conviction is the latest example of the increasingly hard line prosecutors are taking with hazing deaths.
Why Leana Wen Quickly Lost Support at Planned Parenthood
The departure of Dr. Wen, Planned Parenthood’s president, underscored a central tension: Is it a political organization first, or a health organization? And can it be both?
Pilot Whales in Georgia Are Saved From Being Beached
After a pod of whales washed up on the shores of St. Simons Island, dozens of beachgoers raced to push them out to sea.
FaceApp Lets You ‘Age’ a Photo by Decades. Does It Also Violate Your Privacy?
Some security concerns raised about the app at the center of a popular social media trend are exaggerated, but experts say the developer should be more transparent.
Impeachment, Contempt Citations and More: 5 Major Issues Congress Voted On Today
The House wrestled with a busy, and divisive, agenda on Wednesday. Here’s a quick digest of some of the important issues it considered.
House Passes Intelligence Bill That Would Expand Secrecy Around Operatives
The measure also calls for intelligence agencies to conduct new reviews of influence operations by foreign adversaries, including Russia.
Fewer Inspections for Aging Nuclear Plants, Regulators Propose
The proposal would significantly weaken or reduce the number and rigor of its safety inspections at the nation’s 59 nuclear plants.
Pentagon to Send 2,100 More Troops to the Southwestern Border
The 1,100 active-duty troops and 1,000 members of the Texas National Guard will join roughly 4,500 military personnel currently stationed there.
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