Rena Karefa-Smart, 97, Leader in Ecumenical Movement, Is Dead
The first black woman to receive a Yale Divinity School diploma and a Harvard Divinity School doctorate, she sought as a minister to bring churches together.
Midwest Weather Whiplash: From Deep Freeze to Melt, Bringing New Risks
Parts of the Midwest could see temperatures rise by 70 degrees in the space of a few days, bringing relief but also a new set of worries: potholes, clogs, floods.
Victim of Cosby Sexual Assault Settles Suit with Former Prosecutor
Andrea Constand had sued the original prosecutor who declined to bring charges, asserting he had depicted her as a liar.
Foxconn Affirms Wisconsin Factory Plan, Citing Trump Chat
The company, which has shifted the project’s emphasis from manufacturing, said it would include a plant that turns out displays for consumer products.
From Celebrated to Vilified, House’s Muslim Women Absorb Blows Over Israel
Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar were celebrated this month as symbols of diversity, the House’s first two Muslim women. But on Israel, they have exposed a Democratic Party divide.
Elizabeth Warren Apologizes to Cherokee Nation for DNA Test
The apology comes after repeated calls from tribal leaders, political operatives and her own advisers and relentless mocking by President Trump about her decision to take the DNA test.
Rosemary Mariner, Pathbreaking Navy Pilot and Commander, Is Dead at 65
The first woman to lead a naval aviation squadron, she later successfully fought for a congressional measure that lifted a ban on women serving in combat.
Sojourner Truth’s Original New York Times Obituary From 1883
The obituary, published on Nov. 27, 1883, described Truth as a famous lecturer on “temperance, politics, and the woman’s rights question.”
Where Cory Booker Stands on the Issues
In his six years in the Senate, Cory Booker has progressed from a moderate who defended private equity and the drug industry to a leading progressive voice on social issues.
The New Old Age: When Is the Surgeon Too Old to Operate?
A handful of hospitals have instituted mandatory screening procedures for medical professionals over 70. Many have been unenthusiastic about the idea.
I Found $90 Last Week but Can’t Find the Owner. Now What?
The money will go to charity. Meanwhile, many readers shared their own moral dilemmas about found money.
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