United Nations Says 80 Countries May Ramp Up Climate Pledges
The countries may increase their climate goals, but the United Nations says that to avert extreme warming, an “exponential increase in ambition” is needed.
Transportation Secretary Failed to Sever Financial Ties to Construction Company
Elaine Chao’s ownership of stock in a company that sells materials used in highway building differs from the terms of her ethics agreement.
MacKenzie Bezos Owns $36 Billion in Amazon Shares. Now She Is Vowing to Give Away Much of Her Wealth.
After her divorce from the Amazon founder and chief executive Jeff Bezos was announced earlier this year, Ms. Bezos has pledged away more than half of her wealth in committing to the Giving Pledge.
For Second Time, One Republican’s Objection Delays Disaster Aid
Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky objected to a request on Tuesday to pass a $19.1 billion emergency relief package by unanimous consent, becoming the second House Republican to block final passage.
Kamala Harris, in MSNBC Town Hall, Lays Out New Abortion Proposal
Taking a cue from the Voting Rights Act, Ms. Harris’s plan would require some states to obtain Justice Department approval before new laws could take effect.
Kansas City-Area Tornadoes Add to 12 Straight Days of Destruction
Tuesday was the 12th consecutive day with at least eight tornado reports, tying a record. In all, more than 500 tornadoes have been reported in 30 days.
Justices to Hear Case of U.S. Agent’s Shooting of Teenager Across the Mexican Border
The Supreme Court also issued a decision limiting suits against the police by people claiming retaliatory arrests for exercising their First Amendment rights.
Leader of Smithsonian’s African American Museum to Direct Entire Institution
Heralded for the success of the museum he led from idea to fruition, Lonnie G. Bunch III is the first African-American to lead the Smithsonian Institution.
On the Trail of Tupelo Honey, Liquid Gold From the Swamps
Hurricanes, blights and encroaching development have cut into the harvest in Florida and Georgia, but a small cadre of beekeepers still fiercely pursues this lucrative prize.
Missouri’s Last Abortion Clinic Could Stop Providing the Procedure This Week
If the clinic stops offering abortions, Missouri would become the first state in the country without access to abortion services in nearly 50 years.
Trump Undercuts Bolton on North Korea and Iran
The disconnect between President Trump and his third national security adviser has sown confusion around the world about America’s foreign policy.
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