The Met Will Turn Down Sackler Money Amid Fury Over the Opioid Crisis
The decision by one of the world’s leading museums could spur other institutions to turn down philanthropy from the family behind OxyContin.
Supreme Court Could Change Abortion Rights Without the Alabama Law
The court’s conservative majority may prefer to chip away at abortion rights rather than overrule Roe outright.
Alabama Moved to Outlaw Most Abortions. Here’s What’s Next.
The next move on the Alabama bill that would ban most abortions at every stage of pregnancy belongs to governor. But the last word will probably come from the federal courts.
2020 Democrats Condemn Alabama Abortion Measure and Vow to Fight It
The measure, approved by the Alabama Senate, would outlaw almost all abortions in the state. “This is a war on women,” Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said.
Facial Recognition Is ‘Psychologically Unhealthy,’ City Supervisor Says
San Francisco banned the use of facial recognition software by the police and other agencies on Tuesday. The city is one of the first to block this tool.
California Today: Atmospheric Rivers Are Back. That’s Not a Bad Thing.
Wednesday: Why researchers came up with a new scale for the storms that hit California; Disneyland and the new theme park war; and 10 Persian recipes
6 Things That Calendars From the Special Counsel’s Office Tell Us
The Mueller team got to work quickly, newly disclosed calendars show. But prosecutors made time for cake, too.
F.A.A. Chief to Face Boeing Questions at House Hearing
Daniel Elwell will be asked on Wednesday about his agency’s role in certifying the 737 Max plane, now grounded after two deadly crashes.
In Flood-Hit Midwest, Mayors See Climate Change as a Subject Best Avoided
Politicians in the flood-weary Midwest talk openly about the increased flood threat, but many are wary of blaming climate change for their problems.
White House Memo: High Season at Mar-a-Lago Is Over, but Concern Over Security Lingers
Episodes at the club this winter produced more evidence of what intelligence experts regard as President Trump’s lax attitude toward security.
When Important People Die, He’s There
You’ve probably never heard of Robert M. Boetticher Sr., but he has helped arrange the services of multiple presidents, first ladies and celebrities when they died.
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