Florida’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law Applies to Police, Too, Court Rules
The Florida Supreme Court has ruled that the state’s Stand Your Ground law can be invoked as a defense by police officers accused of wrongful killings.
Bolton Outlines a Strategy for Africa That’s Really About Countering China
In Africa, the president’s national security adviser said, the greatest threat is not from poverty or Islamist extremism but from an expansionist China, as well as Russia.
On Politics With Lisa Lerer: Trump Had a Bad Week. Things Could Soon Get Worse for Him.
In the On Politics newsletter, Democrats are eager to investigate the president from every angle possible when they take over the House; plus, a Brexit guide from across the pond.
Chase for Talent Pushes Tech Giants Far Beyond West Coast
Amazon and Google are aggressively opening offices outside of their Silicon Valley and Seattle hometowns. On Thursday, Apple said it would invest $1 billion in Austin, Tex.
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.
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