Supreme Court Will Hear ‘Dreamers’ Case
After a long delay, the justices agreed to decide whether the Trump administration may shut down a program known as DACA that shields young immigrants from deportation.
How a Fight Over Climate Change Led to an Escape, Secret Cabins and a Hunt
Oregon’s capital has descended into turmoil since Republicans vanished to prevent a vote on a climate change bill backed by Democrats.
California Today: How Did Kamala Harris Do in the Debate?
Friday: Other debate takeaways for Californians. Also: Read about Thursday’s big Supreme Court decisions. And figs.
The Growing Threat of Hypersonic Missiles
Those in charge of hypersonic missiles are focused on building them, not imagining the reactions they might inspire in others.
Trump Tells Putin (With a Grin) Not to Meddle in Elections
At the leaders’ first formal meeting in a year, President Trump again made clear that he does not take Russia’s electoral interference as seriously as others do.
Student Journalist Uncovers High School’s Use of Prison Labor
Spencer Cliche, a high school senior in Massachusetts, conducted a monthlong investigation into his school’s use of prison labor to reupholster auditorium seats.
Who Won Debate Night 2? Political Veterans Weigh In
Kamala Harris dominated the night from beginning to end. Pete Buttigieg also got good reviews.
Voting Rights Were Already a Big 2020 Issue. Then Came the Gerrymandering Ruling.
Already the subject of detailed proposals from several Democratic presidential candidates, the issue of voting rights is now an integral part of the 2020 election.
Will Trump’s Plans to Counter Iran Bring a Return of the ‘Tanker War’?
The Trump administration proposal has echoes of the so-called Tanker War in the Persian Gulf 30 years ago. Lives were lost. Ships were sunk.
‘The System Is Broken’: With No Court End to Gerrymandering, Will States Make It Worse?
North Carolina’s Republican-drawn maps are among the most egregious examples of partisan gerrymandering. Other states may now feel emboldened to follow its lead.
‘Very Smart People,’ but a Keyless Car’s Downside Killed Them
A couple with careers in academia and science died of carbon-monoxide poisoning. A second congressional bill has been introduced to mandate safety features.
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