Herb Kelleher, Whose Southwest Airlines Reshaped the Industry, Dies at 87
Mr. Kelleher built Southwest into one of the nation’s most successful and admired companies by combining low fares with good customer service.
As Trump Holds Firm on Shutdown, He Never Mentions One Group: Federal Workers
President Trump’s apparent indifference to the 800,000 federal workers who are not being paid represents a marked contrast from how his predecessors handled shutdowns.
Government Shutdown Leaves Workers Reeling: ‘We Seem to Be Pawns’
With no end in sight to the shutdown, 800,000 federal workers had been sent home or were working without pay.
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 It’s Also Outdated.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.
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