California Forces Pet Stores to Sell Only Dogs and Cats From Shelters
A law that took effect on Tuesday makes California the first state to bar the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits that do not come from shelters or rescue organizations.
A Trump County Confronts the Administration Amid a Rash of Child Cancers
Parents in Indiana are demanding the clean-up of a toxic site and questioning environmental rollbacks that could prevent future chemical disasters like the one they face.
How National Parks and Museums Are Affected by the Shutdown
With much of the federal government closed because of the budget standoff, museums are shuttered, tour guides are unavailable and trash is piling up.
Washington Bans Sale of Assault Weapons to Those Under 21
The ban comes as dozens of gun control measures have been passed across the country, spurred on by public pressure after deadly mass killings. The N.R.A. has filed suit.
Nancy Pelosi, Female Icon Loved and Loathed, Set to Seal a Place in Political History
Ms. Pelosi is poised to become House speaker again Thursday, solidifying her status as the highest-ranking and most powerful elected woman in the history of American politics.
For Bernie Sanders, Claims of Sexism in 2016 Campaign Hang Over 2020 Bid
Complaints of sexual harassment and pay disparity by former campaign staffers, which have gone unaddressed by the Vermont senator, could hinder a second presidential run.
Inside Pelosi’s Leadership Playbook
For more than 15 years, Representative Nancy Pelosi she has been a powerhouse fund-raiser for her party and a lightning rod for the right. Here’s how she’s done it.
Critic’s Notebook: Pittsburgh Report: Five Places for Healing Through Art
A vibrant visual arts community offers museums and alternative spaces in which to commune and ponder how to move forward.
Now for the Hard Part: Getting Californians to Buy Legal Weed
One year after marijuana legalization California sales are down, tax revenues are well below forecasts and the black market thrives.
Trump Says Mattis Resignation Was ‘Essentially’ a Firing, Escalating His New Front Against Military Critics
“What’s he done for me? How has he done in Afghanistan? Not too good,” Mr. Trump said of his former defense secretary. “I’m not happy with what he’s done in Afghanistan, and I shouldn’t be happy.”
NASA’s New Horizons Mission Releases Snowman-like Picture of Ultima Thule
At a Wednesday news conference, scientists will announce some of the results from the flyby of the most distant object ever visited.
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