Biden Stresses Ties to Obama, Apologizes for Remarks on Segregationists
Under fire from Democratic opponents, Mr. Biden on Saturday defended his record on race, especially his tenure with Barack Obama, and apologized for his remarks on working with segregationists.
California Earthquake Rattles a State Wary of the ‘Big One’
For the second time in two days, a powerful earthquake struck Southern California on Friday night, shaking a large area already on edge.
Outsider or Insider? How Bernie Sanders Learned to Walk the Line
Mr. Sanders was met with scorn when he arrived on Capitol Hill in 1990. But in the years since, he has evolved from a gadfly to a reliable team player.
Susan Collins, a Fixture in Maine, Has Twin Troubles: Trump and Kavanaugh
Senator Susan Collins said she would decide this fall whether she would seek re-election, but Maine’s Republican mainstay faces a shifting political landscape.
Unlicensed Nebraska Midwife Is Arrested in Newborn’s Death After Home Delivery
Angela Hock could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted of negligent child abuse resulting in the death of a baby.
Momentum for Harris, Big Haul for Buttigieg: This Week in the 2020 Race
Kamala Harris gets a bump after the debates, Pete Buttigieg raises $24.8 million and Cory Booker unveils an immigration overhaul.
Cory Booker’s Brand of Advocacy: Show Up. Cameras Often Follow.
He has crafted a political style that emphasizes being present for the issues he’s fighting for.
When ‘Black Lives Matter’ Is Invoked in the Abortion Debate
For some black ministers, abortion is both wrong and understandable. “I cannot guilt her,” one pastor said of his discussions with black women considering ending their pregnancies.
As Floods Keep Coming, Cities Pay Residents to Move
The United States spends more on helping people rebuild after disasters than preventing problems. Nashville is leading an effort to change that by helping people move out of flood zones.
Earthquake Rocks Southern California for Second Time in 24 Hours
Seismologists warn that the 7.1-magnitude quake will likely be followed by more seismic activity.
Mickey Kapp, Who Made Mixtapes for Astronauts, Dies at 88
Mr. Kapp, a record producer, became the unofficial music provider to the space-bound after forging an unlikely connection with members of the Mercury 7 crew.
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