Mississippi Closes Beaches Because of Toxic Algae Blooms
Heavy rains in the Midwest have sent a surge of freshwater into the Gulf of Mexico, leading to blooms of harmful algae along the state’s coast.
Farewell, Swalwell: As One 2020 Democrat Drops Out, Will Others Follow?
In the On Politics newsletter: Some candidates may be starting to realize time spent lingering at the bottom of the polls could come at a cost back home.
Justice Dept. Seeks to Halt Democrats’ Suit Over Trump’s Profits in Office
The department asked an appeals court for an emergency order halting the emoluments lawsuit as congressional Democrats issued subpoenas to the president’s businesses.
Representative Justin Amash, Newly Independent, Resigns From Oversight Committee
After leaving the Republican Party, Mr. Amash withdrew from the committee, most likely pre-empting his removal but depriving Democrats on the panel of their only bipartisan ally.
A Renowned Home, Prone to Flooding, Tests the Ingenuity of Engineers
Farnsworth House sits far inland, but the techniques used to save it may one day be applied to historic homes threatened by rising seas.
A Man Licked a Carton of Ice Cream for a Viral Internet Challenge. Now He’s in Jail.
Law officials and store owners across the country are wrestling with how to stop a flurry of copycat videos made by people committing the same crime.
Janne E. Nolan, Principled Adviser on World Affairs, Is Dead at 67
Sought out by the White House and the State Department, she stressed the importance of ethics in policymaking and of heeding one’s conscience.
Californians’ Alert Apps Didn’t Sound for 2 Big Earthquakes. Why Not?
Many Los Angeles residents thought the ShakeAlertLA app on their phones should have given warning. Officials said the system had worked as designed — but promised some changes.
New Scandals Rock Government’s Foreign Broadcasting Service
The United States Agency for Global Media is facing intensified scrutiny after two new cases raised questions about journalistic and financial management.
Trump Says He Will No Longer Deal With British Ambassador Whose Critical Cables Were Leaked
President Trump’s statement came close to declaring Kim Darroch, the ambassador, persona non grata — an extraordinary breach between the United States and one of its closest allies.
Billionaire Tom Steyer May Enter the 2020 Field as Rep. Eric Swalwell Bows Out
The hedge fund investor appears to want the field of Democrats to remain 24 candidates strong.
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