James Inhofe Under Fire Over Purchase of Raytheon Stock
The senator, the chairman of the Armed Services Committee, bought the stock in the defense contractor after lobbying the Trump administration to increase military spending. He later dumped the stock.
U.S. Bills Saudis and Emiratis $331 Million for Refueling Warplanes in Yemen
The Pentagon is correcting an accounting error that left American taxpayers footing the bill for a chunk of the Saudi-led campaign.
How ‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside’ Went From Parlor Act to Problematic
Radio stations are pulling the standard from holiday playlists. Cable channels are debating it. And William Shatner is very worked up.
California’s Chief Firefighter Looks Back on 30 Years of Infernos
Ken Pimlott, the head of Cal Fire, the largest firefighting agency in California, is retiring. He says the state needs to brace for more big fires.
N.I.H. to Scrutinize Private Donations to Scientific Research Projects
After halting a discredited alcohol study, officials will enforce new policies to ensure that private support does not compromise scientific integrity.
‘A Few More Weapons Purchases Cannot Buy Our Silence,’ Senator Says in Rebuke of Saudi Arabia
Senator Robert Menendez, Democrat of New Jersey, joined a bipartisan group of senators in voting to withdraw military aid to Saudi Arabia for its war in Yemen. The move comes amid the mounting criticism against the Trump administration for its defense …
Drivers Grab Cash After Armored Truck Mishap in New Jersey
A door on a Brink’s armored truck malfunctioned and opened on Route 3 in East Rutherford, N.J. The chaos that ensued caused two accidents.
Sanders and Warren Meet and Agree: They Both Are Probably Running
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Senator Bernie Sanders met Wednesday night to discuss what has become obvious: They both are considering a presidential run in 2020.
Armored Truck Spills Cash in New Jersey, and Somehow, $6,000 Is Returned
When a door on a Brink’s truck broke open on a highway in East Rutherford, some drivers scooped up cash and took off. But plenty of others returned the money.
Bomb Threats Sent to Schools and Businesses Across U.S.
Police departments in several cities described the threats as pranks or hoaxes. Some said they were sent electronically and requested payment by Bitcoin.
Virgin Galactic Rocket Ship Reaches Space, a Milestone in Space Tourism
Richard Branson’s company, which sent the crewed craft, SpaceShipTwo, more than 50 miles above Earth, is one of several racing to make space tourism a reality.
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