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.
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.
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