Mormon Church Changes L.G.B.T. Policy, but Those Who Left Say This Isn’t Enough
Times readers who described themselves as Mormon or were raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reflected on the news that it would allow children of same-sex couples to be baptized.
What You Need to Know About Candida Auris
C. auris is a mysterious and dangerous fungal infection that is among a growing number of germs that have evolved defenses against common medicines. Here are some basic facts about it.
Bonded by Service, Freshman Veteran Democrats Are an Occasional Thorn in Their Party’s Side
Their military backgrounds have made them among the most moderate members of a caucus in which there is increasing pressure to slide firmly to the left on various policy issues.
New U.S. Sanctions Seek to Block Venezuelan Oil Shipments to Cuba
The sanctions, senior administration officials said, could force a “recalibration” of Venezuela’s relationship with Cuba, which has been defending the government of President Nicolás Maduro.
3 Black Churches Have Burned in 10 Days in a Single Louisiana Parish
Officials said that they had found “suspicious elements” in each case and that “there is clearly something happening in this community.”
7 Women Suing Bill Cosby Reach Settlement in Defamation Case
The women had sued the entertainer, who is now in prison, after his representatives accused them of lying about their claims of sexual assault.
Barr Orders Investigations of Discrimination at F.B.I. and Bureau of Prisons
The attorney general sought to allay concerns among members of a Justice Department group that advocates on behalf of gay, lesbian and transgender employees.
Dan Robbins, Who Made Painting as Easy as 1-2-3 (and 4-5-6), Dies at 93
But was it art? No, Mr. Robbins said, but paint-by-numbers kits — all the rage among young baby boomers — gave the inartistic the “experience” of art.
Education Department Has Stalled on Debt Relief for Defrauded Students
The Education Department failed to approve a single application for student loan relief in the second half of last year, according to new data, defying court orders.
Watching Chicago Make History, Again
A photographer reflects on two pivotal elections in her hometown, 36 years apart.
In New York, 2020 Democrats Offer a Range of Views on Racial Justice
The candidates addressed the annual conference of the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network, an essential event for Democrats seeking higher office.
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