Excluding Black Jurors in Curtis Flowers Case Violated Constitution, Supreme Court Rules
Curtis Flowers, a death row inmate in Mississippi, has been tried six times by a white prosecutor with a record of striking black potential jurors.
Iran Crisis: What Happened and What You Need to Know
President Trump approved and then canceled an attack on Iran with just minutes to spare.
One Year of Mandatory National Service For Every American?
In April, Mayor Pete Buttigieg hinted at a controversial idea: one year of mandatory national service for every American.
Trump Says He Was ‘Cocked and Loaded’ to Strike Iran, but Pulled Back
The president said he stopped because 150 people would probably die in an attack as retaliation for Iranians shooting down an unmanned American drone.
Trump to Officially Nominate Esper as Next Defense Secretary
If confirmed, Mr. Esper, who fought in the gulf war before becoming a lobbyist for Raytheon, would join a national security team with his West Point classmate, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Last-Minute Laws Took Democrats’ Power. Court Says That’s Fine.
The laws, rushed through before Democrats took office as governor and attorney general of Wisconsin, drew large protests. The State Supreme Court said the special session was legal.
How U.C. Will Change Its Admissions Process After the Bribery Scandal
Friday: The University of California president, Janet Napolitano, discussed the shifts; a witness gave stunning testimony in the trial of a Navy SEAL; and Speaker Nancy Pelosi paid up.
Iran Live Updates: International Diplomats Urge Calm
After the downing of an American drone, leaders around the globe ask the United States and Iran to step back from the brink.
Jane Sanders and the Messy Demise of a Vermont College
The wife of Bernie Sanders had a bold plan to save Burlington College. Within six years, it was defunct, and federal prosecutors were on the case.
Giant Squid, Phantom of the Deep, Makes Second Video Appearance
Seven years after scientists caught the elusive deep-sea cephalopod on video, they saw another. Then lightning struck a third time.
Your Friday Briefing
Iran, N.B.A. Draft, ‘Toy Story’: Here’s what you need to know.
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