5 Children and 2 Adults Killed in Fiery Crash on Florida Highway, Authorities Say
Fifty gallons of spilled diesel fuel exacerbated a deadly blaze on Thursday that also injured several people.
On Politics With Lisa Lerer: Is ‘Likability’ in Politics Sexist? Yes. It’s Also Outdated.
In the On Politics newsletter, why we need to throw away the cliches we use to describe candidates. Plus, recapping a busy day in Congress.
As Rashida Tlaib Is Sworn In, Palestinian-Americans Respond With #TweetYourThobe
The new congresswoman from Michigan wore a thobe, a traditional Palestinian dress with elaborate embroidery, to her swearing-in, and her supporters posted photos of themselves in their own.
As House of Representatives Convenes, There’s One Empty Seat
Mark Harris, a Republican who had looked like the winner in North Carolina’s disputed congressional election, says he finds himself in “no-man’s land.”
Pope Cites ‘Crisis of Credibility’ in Message to U.S. Bishops on Sex Abuse
The message comes as American bishops have been split in their attitudes about Francis, with a few openly criticizing the pope.
Here’s Who Didn’t Vote for Nancy Pelosi for Speaker
To win back the gavel, Ms. Pelosi had to put down a rebellion in her caucus. But on Thursday, there were still some dissenters in her ranks.
White House Mulls Jim Webb, Ex-Democratic Senator, as Next Defense Secretary
Mr. Webb’s views align closely with President Trump’s drive to pull American troops from the Middle East and confront China more aggressively.
What We’ve Learned About Ultima Thule From NASA’s New Horizons Mission
The team that manages the spacecraft will have to wait 20 months for all of the data and images it recorded, but they have reported some early findings.
Nancy Pelosi Elected Speaker as Democrats Take Control of House
Ms. Pelosi returned to her historic role as the first woman to hold the post, and she and President Trump began the era of divided government clashing almost from dawn to dusk.
Undocumented Worker Says Trump Resort Shielded Her From Secret Service
A former worker at the Trump golf club in Bedminster, N.J., said she told management that she was undocumented, and her name was removed from a list for the Secret Service.
A ‘Game of Thrones’-Style Poster Overshadowed a Trump Cabinet Meeting. Nobody Talked About It.
President Trump reprised his use of a movie-style poster at a Cabinet meeting. But he let the prop speak for itself.
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