Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Passion for Puerto Rico
The island has shaped the “Hamilton” creator’s identity. Now he’s bringing the musical to San Juan, and things are getting complicated.
Did a Queens Podiatrist Help Donald Trump Avoid Vietnam?
Dr. Larry Braunstein rented his office from the Trumps. Relatives say he was central to a diagnosis that got the 22-year-old Mr. Trump a medical exemption.
With Outsize Influence, Black Voters Are Ready to Make Themselves Heard
Black voters, disappointed by 2016, are carefully scrutinizing potential Democratic presidential candidates.
8-Year-Old Migrant Child From Guatemala Dies in U.S. Custody
The boy’s death came just weeks after another child from Guatemala, a 7-year-old girl, died in U.S. custody.
Trump’s Christmas Message: ‘It’s a Disgrace What’s Happening’
With funding now lapsing for nine departments and several federal agencies, the president remained in Washington, reiterating his demand for a border wall.
No More Bread and Water: U.S. Navy Scraps an Age-Old Penalty
A law taking effect Jan. 1 that updates many facets of military justice will put an end to a disciplinary practice left over from the era of sailing ships.
How Did Rifles With an American Stamp End Up in the Hands of African Poachers?
The question is at the heart of investigations by Congress and federal agencies into whether an American gun manufacturer is entangled in the shadowy world of arms smuggling and wildlife poaching.
With Tech Expansion, Austin is Still Weird. It’s Just More Wired Now, Too
Austin’s reputation as a Silicon Hills tech hub got a boost, in both scale and buzz, from Apple’s recently announced plans for a new $1 billion campus.
New York City’s Public Housing Is in Crisis. Will Washington Take Control?
And if not, what sort of oversight will be imposed on the agency? Negotiations are ongoing.
The Relentlessness of Modern Parenting
Raising children has become significantly more time-consuming and expensive, amid a sense that opportunity has grown more elusive.
Kids, Please Do Not Read This Article on What Trump Said About Santa Claus
If you’re under 8 years old or so, please stay away. For everyone else: The president made some interesting comments.
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