Gender Gap Closes When Everyone’s on the Ballot, Study Shows
Though white men still dominate the political arena disproportionately, new research shows that when women and people of color are on the ballot, they win just as often.
Stand-Ins, Push-Ups and Long Drives: How the 2020 Field Is Preparing for the Debates
The debates on Wednesday and Thursday nights may represent the best — and for some, the only — opportunity to stand out in an enormous primary field.
On Politics: U.S. Working on Clandestine Plans for Iran
The White House has pushed to develop new options that could help deter Tehran without escalating into a full-out war.
How NASA Sold the Science and Glamour of Space Travel
At the time of the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission, some Americans had reservations about the wisdom of reaching for the stars when troubles swelled on Earth.
Crisis Hits Dominican Republic Over Deaths of U.S. Tourists
Officials in the Dominican Republic are struggling to explain the deaths of at least 10 American tourists in recent months, and say they are a target of an exaggerated campaign of “fake news.”
At Town Hall, Pete Buttigieg Confronts Tensions Around South Bend Shooting
The fatal shooting last week of a black man by a South Bend police officer has tested Mr. Buttigieg’s leadership at a critical time for his campaign.
Bookstores Find Growth as ‘Anchors of Authenticity’
Big chains once posed a threat, but independents are thriving by hosting events, adding nonbook merchandise and becoming community hubs.
White House Is Pressing for Additional Options, Including in Cyberspace, to Deter Iranian Attacks
American officials are working on clandestine plans to counter Iranian aggression, pushed by the White House to develop options that would not escalate tensions into a full-out conventional war.
Joe Sestak, Former Pennsylvania Congressman, Becomes the 24th Democratic Candidate for President
Mr. Sestak entered the presidential race later than the 23 other candidates because his daughter had been battling brain cancer.
Why One of America’s Whitest States Is Getting a Surge of African Migrants
The migrants have been arriving in Portland, Maine, by the dozens. The surge has opened a debate in the city, which needs new residents but also has filled its shelters.
Trump Shrugs Off Killing of Khashoggi by Saudi Agents, Saying Saudi Arabia Is an Important Trading Partner
In an NBC interview, Mr. Trump also said he was “not looking for war” with Iran and lashed out at his Federal Reserve chairman.
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