Whitaker’s Ascent at Justice Dept. Surprised Investigators of Firm Accused of Fraud
Mr. Whitaker, the acting attorney general, sat on the board of a patent firm that was investigated by the Federal Trade Commission over accusations it bilked thousands of customers.
At War: A Marine’s Reaction to a Children’s Book Prompts an Apology From the Publisher
In an article for the Times, a former Marine criticized a “choose your own adventure” children’s book set in Afghanistan. A week later, the book’s publisher wrote to him with an apology.
Trump Claims Nafta Victory but Deal Faces Long Odds in U.S.
The president said gaining congressional approval would not be much of a problem. Democrats disagree.
Manafort’s Fate Is Open-Ended. On This, Trump and the Mueller Team Agree.
President Trump did not rule out a pardon for his former campaign chairman, while prosecutors say he violated a plea agreement and could face additional charges.
Driver Who Ran Over Mother of Girl Killed by MS-13 Is Charged With Negligent Homicide
The Suffolk County prosecutor, Timothy D. Sini, announced the indictment of a woman who first dismantled a memorial for Evelyn Rodriguez’s daughter, who was killed by a gang.
Former Dallas Officer Amber Guyger Charged With Murder for Shooting Man in His Apartment
Amber R. Guyger said that she mistook Botham Jean’s apartment for her own, and opened fire. On Friday, she was indicted on a murder charge.
North Carolina Election That Looked to Be Republican Victory Now in Limbo
The state elections board said it would not certify the results in the Ninth Congressional District and instead would hold a December hearing to explore claims of fraudulent absentee ballots.
3 Killed After Pickup Truck Fleeing Border Patrol Hits Tire Spikes and Crashes
A pickup truck with nine people in its bed crashed and flipped over in Southern California after driving over tire spikes placed by the Border Patrol.
U.S. Asks, Are You a Terrorist? Scottish Grandfather Gives Wrong Answer
John Stevenson, 70, and his wife may have to cancel their New York holiday because of a mistake he made on an online form.
Harry Leslie Smith, ‘World’s Oldest Rebel,’ Is Dead at 95
He survived the Great Depression. He fought the Nazis in World War II. And at 87 he turned to writing and agitating, and acquired a loyal following.
Ed Pastor, Arizona’s First Hispanic Member of Congress, Dies at 75
A son of a miner, he served 23 years in the House, championing immigration and education reforms as well as universal health care.
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