Mellon Foundation Grants $2.2 Million to Academy of American Poets
Two grants will help start a new fellowship program and support the work of the Poetry Coalition.
California Today: California Today: The Biggest Unanswered Questions for PG&E
Tuesday: What consumers should watch as PG&E files for bankruptcy; the L.A. teachers’ strike gets underway; and the story of street vendors in photos
William Barr Confirmation Hearing: Attorney General Nominee Says Mueller Must Be Allowed to Complete Inquiry
Senators pressed President Trump’s choice to run the Justice Department on his expansive views of executive power and how he’ll protect the special counsel.
Times Insider: Watch Your Lapels: These Great Ledes Are Coming for Them
Journalists spend a great deal of time and attention on the very first paragraph of their articles — the lede. That’s why we honor the best ones.
A History of Steve King’s Racist Remarks
While some Republicans suggested the Iowa congressman’s views were new to them, Mr. King has a long and documented history of denigrating racial minorities.
‘The Shutdown Makes Me Nervous’: Young People Caught in Cross Hairs of Impasse
Now in its fourth week, the shutdown’s effects have cascaded across generations, from children worried about their parents to college students unable to pay tuition.
White House Welcomes College Football Champions With Fast-Food Buffet
A celebration of Clemson’s championship was catered by fast-food outlets like McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Domino’s, with officials blaming the government shutdown.
North Korea’s Less-Known Military Threat: Biological Weapons
Military analysts are increasingly concerned about the nation’s “advanced, underestimated and highly lethal” bioweapons program.
On Politics: G.O.P. Turns on Steve King
After a history of racist remarks, it was an interview with The Times that led Republicans to strip the Iowan of seats on powerful House committees.
Pentagon Extends Troop Deployment at Mexican Border Through September
The troops are expected to focus on “mobile surveillance detection” and placing concertina wire “between ports of entry.”
Trump Discussed Pulling U.S. From NATO, Aides Say Amid New Concerns Over Russia
The president’s repeatedly stated desire in private to withdraw from the alliance has raised concerns among officials who fear he may revisit the threat.
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