He Was Sentenced to Life for Selling Crack. Now Congress Wants to Let Him Out.
Edward Douglas had never been to prison before he got a life sentence under laws that punished crack cocaine far more harshly than powder. The judge now says “It made me sick.”
The Church Settled a Sexual Abuse Case Against This Priest. Why Is He Still Saying Mass?
The Archdiocese of New York paid two settlements to men who accused the Rev. Donald G. Timone of sexual abuse. The priest continues to work in New York and California.
On Politics: Trump Orders All Troops Out of Syria
The president declared the four-year war against ISIS a success. But the abrupt nature of his decision raised questions about how he would follow through.
Facebook Rebuked for Failing to Disclose Data-Sharing Deals
Lawmakers and others criticized the social network after a New York Times report revealed Facebook gave its partners extensive access to user data.
Trump Administration to Lift Sanctions on Russian Oligarch’s Companies
The Treasury Department’s decision on the firms, owned by Oleg V. Deripaska, came after a sophisticated lobbying campaign and drew criticism from some Democrats and foreign policy analysts.
North Carolina Election Contractor Was Investigated for Possible Fraud in 2016 Race
L. McCrae Dowless, the man at the center of the investigation of possible election fraud in North Carolina’s Ninth District, was investigated for similar conduct in the past.
Despite Challenges, Health Exchange Enrollment Falls Only Slightly
Insurance enrollment on the federal HealthCare.gov website declined about 4 percent, less than many people had expected, despite challenges from the Trump administration.
Secret Experiment in Alabama Senate Race Imitated Russian Tactics
A project to help the Democratic contender, Doug Jones, in his closely contested race against Roy Moore used deception on Facebook and Twitter.
Living with tech: What We Can Learn About Online Privacy From Climate Change
Real action to protect privacy hinges on big institutions, to the point that small, individual measures pale in comparison. But there are still ways to act.
News Analysis: A Strategy of Retreat in Syria, With Echoes of Obama
President Trump’s view that U.S. forces cannot alter the strategic balance in the Middle East was fundamentally shared by his immediate predecessor, Barack Obama.
Fewer Births, More Deaths Result in Lowest U.S. Growth Rate in Generations
Not since the Great Depression when birthrates were down sharply has the population grown so slowly. Many states now rely on immigrants to retain population.
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