Magnitude 7 Earthquake Shakes Anchorage
The earthquake damaged buildings and roads and briefly stoked fears of a tsunami throughout the region.
The Many Times Trump Denied Ties to Russia
During the 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump repeatedly denied having business ties to Russia. Now that the president’s former lawyer has confessed to lying to Congress about a plan to build a tower in Russia, Trump’s story has changed.
Interior Secretary Unleashes Extraordinary Attack on Democratic Lawmaker
Ryan Zinke took to Twitter to accuse Representative Raúl Grijalva of being a drunk. The lawmaker had earlier called for Mr. Zinke’s resignation.
Road Crumbles After 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake in Alaska
The powerful earthquake caused damage to roads and buildings in Anchorage and nearby areas. The National Weather Service issued a tsunami warning for parts of Alaska, but later canceled it.
‘Love Is Love’ Comic Raises $51,000 for the Trevor Project
The anthology comic book, first created to aid those affected by the June 2016 attack at the Pulse nightclub, is now benefiting the Trevor Project.
Understanding The Times: How a Times Court Decision Revolutionized Libel Law
In Times v. Sullivan, the Supreme Court ruled that public officials had to show not just that a story was inaccurate and hurt their reputation, but also that the publisher acted with “actual malice” — with reckless disregard for the truth.
Kansas Recalls License Plates Offensive to Japanese-Americans
After a yearlong campaign by activists, the letter combination “JAP” will no longer be issued by the state.
Nearly a Month After the Midterms, Two House Races Are Still Undecided
Another week is ending, and winners have yet to be called in a district in California and one in New York.
The American Citizen’s Guide to Clean Air
Unsure if the government is looking out for them, a guerrilla network of “breathers” has turned to personal pollution monitors.
Rains Turn Squalid Migrant Camp Near California Border Into Scene of Fetid Misery
A downpour quickly flooded the open-air complex sheltering arrivals from Central America, reducing their few belongings to a soggy mess.
Bernie Sanders Steps Out With His Favored Political Partner: His Wife
At a symposium organized by Jane Sanders, the Vermont senator didn’t quite take the reins of 2020 leadership. But he didn’t drop them either.
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