Supreme Court Blocks Two Rulings Striking Down Voting Maps
Federal courts in Ohio and Michigan had said maps there violated the Constitution by favoring the party in power.
Murray Gell-Mann, Who Peered at Particles and Saw the Universe, Dies at 89
A Nobel winner, he found hidden patterns in the subatomic matter that forms the universe, evoking James Joyce in calling one kind of particle “quarks.”
This New Treatment Could Save the Lives of Babies. But It Costs $2.1 Million.
The price set by the Swiss drugmaker Novartis may be the world’s highest for a single treatment — prompting renewed debate about how society will pay for gene-therapy breakthroughs.
Fact-Checking Trump’s Claims on Agriculture, Trade and Poll Numbers
President Trump, at a news conference with farmers and ranchers on Thursday, made misleading or false statements about agricultural data, union support of a renegotiated trade deal and his approval ratings.
Michigan Attorney General Announces First Arrests in Catholic Clergy Abuse Investigation
Five former Catholic priests have been charged with criminal sexual conduct, and Michigan officials are still examining hundreds of tips.
Distorted Videos of Nancy Pelosi Spread on Facebook and Twitter, Helped by Trump
The widely shared videos raised broader concerns about digital manipulation and disinformation heading into the 2020 campaign.
Missouri Governor Signs Bill Outlawing Abortion After 8 Weeks
Gov. Mike Parson, a Republican, on Friday signed the sweeping new restrictions into law, part of a national effort by conservatives to limit access to abortions.
Latest Arena for China’s Growing Global Ambitions: The Arctic
In a warming Arctic, China is drilling for gas, testing new shipping lanes and partnering with the region’s military powerhouse, Russia.
Barr’s Newfound Power Could Prompt Clash Between Justice Dept. and C.I.A.
The attorney general’s ability to declassify intelligence could put at risk a C.I.A. informant close to President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.
Mario Batali Appears in Court to Deny Charges of Indecent Assault
In Boston, the celebrity chef pleaded not guilty to charges that he groped a woman in a bar.
One Republican’s Objection Delays Disaster Relief Bill Once Again
Representative Chip Roy objected to a procedural vote that would have allowed the House to give its unanimous approval to a disaster aid bill.
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