Are Floppy-Eared Dogs Actually Friendlier? Science Says Maybe
The T.S.A. said it favors floppy-eared dogs over pointy-eared dogs in airport jobs because floppy-eared dogs appear friendlier and less aggressive. There is a scientific explanation behind the perception.
Lens: The Strange, the Surreal and the Downright Scary
Photos in the New Orleans Museum of Art’s collection capture the oddities and horrors conveyed by everyday life in the world.
On Politics: Trump Still Considering Emergency Plan for Border Wall
The president also stormed out of a White House meeting with congressional leaders after Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she would not fund the wall.
Doug Jones Seeks Inquiry Into Misinformation Efforts in Alabama Senate Race
The Alabama Democrat said “deceptive tactics have no place in American politics and must be repudiated by those involved in our political system.”
Trump Thinks He’s His Own Best Messenger. Where Does That Leave Bill Shine?
It didn’t take long before Mr. Shine, President Trump’s latest communications director, faced skepticism from Mr. Trump, who thought that in the ex-Fox executive he was getting another Roger Ailes.
News Analysis: Trump’s Emergency Powers Threat Could End Shutdown Crisis, but at What Cost?
If the president invokes emergency powers to build a wall, it could be a mutually face-saving way to reopen the government, but also a violation of constitutional norms.
Judge Cites ‘Serious’ Accusations Against McKinsey in Reopening Bankruptcy Case
The unusual decision to reopen the case of Alpha Natural Resources to consider possible fraud adds a Virginia judge to the list of officials scrutinizing the powerful consulting company.
A New Baltimore Police Chief Faces a Litany of Troubles
The job of police commissioner has been an unsettled one. The fifth person to hold the post in four years must rebuild ties both inside and outside the department.
Shutdown Means E.P.A. Pollution Inspectors Aren’t on the Job
The E.P.A.’s shutdown furlough of most inspection personnel has halted one of the government’s most important public health activities.
Washington’s Strong Economy, Financed by Taxpayers, Takes a Hit From Shutdown
As the country nears the end of its third week of a government shutdown, the nation’s capital has borne the brunt of its consequences.
Florida Governor Suspends Sheriff Over Parkland Shooting
Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida named Gregory Tony, a former sergeant from the Coral Springs Police Department.
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