Jail Ordered to Give Inmate Methadone for Opioid Addiction in Far-Reaching Ruling
The ruling could have tremendous consequences for jails and prisons across the country.
Hakeem Jeffries Emerges as New Face of House Democrats
Mr. Jeffries, an ambitious 48-year-old Brooklynite with a golden tongue, sealed his spot on the fast track by winning the No. 5 spot in House Democratic leadership.
News Analysis: Naval Clash Raises the Stakes for Trump’s Meeting With Putin
Russia’s seizure of three Ukrainian ships has complicated President Trump’s plan to meet with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia while the two are in Buenos Aires this week.
As Democrats Prepare an Onslaught, House G.O.P. Seeks Trump Defenders for Committees
Few early choices may prove more consequential for Republicans than selecting lawmakers to fill the party’s top spots on the Judiciary and Oversight and Government Reform Committees.
Intellectual Property to Take Center Stage as Trump and Xi Meet
American accusations of economic espionage by China could shape negotiations over a trade deal.
Border Agents Fired Tear Gas Into Mexico. Was it Legal?
Rights experts say the tear gas canisters fired into Mexico by American border protection forces violated Mexican sovereignty under international law. The weapons may also have blocked asylum seekers from exercising their legal rights.
Nancy Cappello, Breast Cancer Activist, Is Dead at 66
A survivor of the disease, she fought for fuller disclosure of mammogram results — something she did not get. She died from complications of her treatment.
Mississippi’s Era of Outsize Clout in Washington Is Waning
Few states have held more sway on Capitol Hill because of Senate seniority and committee chairmanships, which helped bring home billions of dollars. But Tuesday’s election underscored changes afoot.
Study Warns of Cascading Health Risks From the Changing Climate
Global warming is posing immediate health hazards around the world and in the United States, from kidney disease to dengue fever, two new studies say.
Investigators Raid Offices of President of U.S. Catholic Bishops
The search was primarily for records on the Rev. Manuel LaRosa-Lopez, who was arrested in September on four felony counts of indecency with a child.
Mujahid Farid, 69, Ex-Prisoner Who Advocated for Older Inmates, Dies
He was denied parole nine times. Once released, he helped push New York State to take prisoners’ age into account when considering parole.
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