News Analysis: In Trump’s Immigration Announcement, a Compromise Snubbed All Around
Seeking to appeal to a broader swath of the public and end the government shutdown, President Trump alienated portions of his hard-right base and made no headway with Democratic congressional leaders.
John Coughlin, Figure Skating Champion, Dies of Apparent Suicide After Suspension
Coughlin, a two-time pairs champion, died at 33 on Friday, one day after a SafeSport investigation led to his suspension. Coughlin’s sister said he had taken his own life.
Officer Who Fatally Shot Black Security Guard Outside a Bar Is Identified
The man’s mother spoke publicly about the shooting on Saturday for the first time. “The other day, I made up my mind,” she said. “I said I’m going to fight for my son.”
Winter Storm Makes Travel Treacherous and Is Expected to Worsen as It Moves East
The storm canceled thousands of flights and busted plans for the three-day weekend across much of the country.
Teenagers Taunt Native American Elder in Washington
“I heard them saying ‘Build that wall! Build that wall!’” the Native elder, Nathan Phillips, said. “This is indigenous land. We’re not supposed to have walls here.” The episode, which gained extensive attention on social media, was widely condemned….
Trump Offers Deportation Protections in Exchange for Wall Funding
President Trump cast the proposal, which included $5.7 billion for a border barrier, as a compromise as he sought to shift pressure to Democrats to end the government shutdown.
Viral Video Shows Boys in ‘Make America Great Again’ Hats Surround Native Elder
Students from Covington Catholic High School in Kentucky appeared to surround the elder, Nathan Phillips, outside the Lincoln Memorial. The high school has condemned the students’ actions.
Nathan Glazer, Urban Sociologist and Outspoken Intellectual, Dies at 95
Mr. Glazer often waded into heated debates over contentious issues about race, ethnicity, immigration and education.
#10YearChallenge: Harmless Trend or Boon to Facial Recognition Technology?
The meme encourages people to post a photo of themselves from 10 years and one from today. It’s just a drop in a big bucket of data Facebook has already amassed.
Trump Expected to Offer Deportation Reprieves in Exchange for Wall Funding
Democratic lawmakers, however, were skeptical of the proposal and signaled that they would not negotiate until the government was reopened.
Shutdown Prompts Centrist Freshman Democrats to Flex Their Muscles
While flashy liberal freshmen soak up the attention, more moderate Democrats who won G.O.P. districts in November are searching for compromise to end the shutdown.
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