Shutdown Leaves Food, Medicine and Pay in Doubt in Indian Country
Native Americans, entitled to federal services under treaties, are bearing the brunt of the government shutdown and worried about more pain to come.
How Biden Has Paved the Way for a Possible Presidential Run
A series of careful financial decisions, and the creation of nonprofits and academic centers staffed by close advisers, would help a campaign-in-waiting.
As China Talks Begin, Trump’s Trade Negotiator Tries to Keep President From Wavering
Robert Lighthizer, the United States trade representative and a China skeptic, wants to prevent an anxious president from making a quick, empty deal in a rush to calm the markets.
American Accused of Spying in Russia Is Marine Veteran Who Visited Moscow for Wedding, Family Says
Paul Whelan, who worked in corporate security for an auto parts maker, was arrested in Moscow. His family says he was attending a wedding and insists he is innocent.
Big Tech May Look Troubled, but It’s Just Getting Started
Even as Facebook, Google and others confronted challenges in 2018, their ambitions were undimmed. After all, so much of life remains undisrupted.
Police Searching for Gunman Who Fired Into Car and Killed a 7-Year-Old
Jazmine Barnes, a second grader, was riding in a car with her family in Houston when a gunman in a red pickup truck opened fire, the authorities said.
In High-Tech Cities, No More Potholes, but What About Privacy?
Cities, including some far from the coasts, are vying to use technology to guide services. But the race toward ‘smart cities’ is raising privacy worries.
Rocket Launches, Trips to the Moon and More Space and Astronomy Events in 2019
A busy year in space just ended, and this one will be full of new highlights in orbit and beyond.
James Watson Won’t Stop Talking About Race
The Nobel-winning biologist has drawn global criticism with unfounded pronouncements on genetics, race and intelligence. He still thinks he’s right, a new documentary finds.
A Rising Threat to Wildlife: Electrocution
Power lines and electrified fences are killing birds, monkeys, pangolins and even elephants in surprising numbers.
On Politics: Elizabeth Warren Is Running for President
The Massachusetts senator is forming a presidential exploratory committee, making her the first major candidate in what is likely to be a crowded Democratic primary.
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