Storms and Tornadoes Hit East Texas, Killing Two Children
The children were sitting in the back seat of a car when a tree fell on it. Scenes of destruction in other parts of Texas also emerged.
Stratolaunch, World’s Largest Airplane by Wingspan, Takes Its First Flight
The crew said it was a smooth maiden voyage for the Stratolaunch, which is designed to carry rockets to blast commercial satellites into space.
Stop & Shop Workers Are on Strike at Over 240 Stores in New England
More than 30,000 Stop & Shop employees have been on strike since Thursday at stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Mnuchin Says China Trade Talks Are Nearing Final Round
The Treasury secretary said China would have the right to enforce United States commitments.
Retailer on Military Bases Says TV News Is Too ‘Divisive.’ Its Suggestion? Tune to Sports.
“When in doubt, you can’t really go wrong with sports,” said a spokesman for the retailer, which offers shopping on military bases around the world.
Julian Assange: Friend and Foe to Left and Right
Over the years, the WikiLeaks founder has been embraced by everyone from Lady Gaga to Sean Hannity. But he’s also made enemies along the way. Our video shows how his anti-secrecy agenda has attracted, and repelled, people across the political spectrum.
Cory Booker, Citing a Rising Newark, Pitches a Campaign of ‘Justice’
In what was billed as his hometown kickoff rally, Mr. Booker combined his vision of Newark’s renewal with ideas to address the nation’s economic and social ills.
A 911 Call, an Unarmed Woman and a Single Shot: The Mystery of a Police Shooting
Mohamed Noor fired one bullet on a summer night in 2017, killing Justine Ruszczyk. With his murder trial underway, much of what happened remains unclear.
House Chairman Says Treasury’s Reasons to Withhold Trump’s Tax Returns ‘Lack Merit’
The tone of a lawmaker’s letter suggested Democrats are prepared to take their request to court, initiating what could be a protracted legal fight over Congress’s oversight powers.
The Many Reasons to Run for President When You Probably Don’t Stand a Chance
There are book deals and TV contracts and maybe a cabinet position if your side wins. Recent history suggests there is almost no downside to giving it a shot.
Cursive Seemed to Go the Way of Quills and Parchment. Now It’s Coming Back.
Defenders of the writing style have lobbied to revive it in schools, igniting a debate about American values and exposing intergenerational fault lines.
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