Oklahoma Faces Off Against J & J in First Trial of an Opioid Maker
With Purdue Pharma and Teva settling the case, the state sought to hold J & J responsible for the broader opioid crisis. The company argued that it operated responsibly and lawfully.
More Than Patriotism on Their Sleeves: Military Patches Sport Trump Likeness
A flap over politically themed patches worn by some American troops during President Trump’s visit of a warship in Japan has forced the Navy to review its policies.
Border Wall on Private Land in New Mexico Fuels Backlash
A group that pushes for stricter border control is spending $6 million to construct less than a mile of border fencing on private land in southern New Mexico.
Treasury Dept. Declines to Label China a Currency Manipulator
The decision could avoid further escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing, which have grown heated after a breakdown in trade negotiations this month.
Explaining the Supreme Court Ruling on Indiana’s Abortion Law
The court upheld a provision on the disposal of fetal remains but avoided what could have been a test of Roe v. Wade. Here’s what that means.
The Eclipse That Made Einstein Famous
Before 1919, cosmology was as subjective as art history. A solar eclipse, and a patent clerk’s equations, changed everything.
Former Navy Judge Named to Oversee Guantánamo Military Court
Progress in trying terrorist suspects has been scant. The last full-time person in the role was dismissed after considering plea deals in the Sept. 11 and the destroyer Cole cases.
On Politics With Lisa Lerer: Summer Predictions
In the On Politics newsletter, bold predictions for what’s going to happen with the 2020 candidates this summer.
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.
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