James H. Billington, 89, Dies; Led Library of Congress Into Digital Age
Overseeing the nation’s treasure house of knowledge for three decades, he almost doubled its holdings but resigned in 2015, stung by cries of mismanagement.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Aims to Update Southern Canon
The company will commission 22 plays, with more than half set to go to female playwrights and playwrights of color, its artistic director said.
Chief Justice Defends Judicial Independence After Trump Attacks ‘Obama Judge’
The Supreme Court’s leader took offense at President Trump’s criticism of a federal judge, suggesting Mr. Trump had a profound misunderstanding of a judge’s role.
A Frantic Call, a Neighbor’s Knock, but Few Official Alerts as Wildfire Closed In
In the frenzied first hours of the Camp Fire as it bore down on Paradise, Calif., only a fraction of residents received emergency alerts or evacuation orders from local authorities.
Scott Pruitt’s Environmental Rollbacks Stumbled in Court. His Successor Is More Thorough.
President Trump’s current choice to run the E.P.A., Andrew Wheeler, could emerge as an effective and efficient driver of the administration’s environmental and climate deregulation agenda.
Meet the Democrats Who Want Pelosi to Step Aside
They say they’re change agents. Detractors call them “Never Nancy” naysayers. Who are the dissident Democrats trying to deny Nancy Pelosi the speaker’s gavel?
Conservative Heritage Foundation Revives ‘Training Academy’ for Judicial Clerks
An earlier version of the program was canceled after critics raised questions about secrecy pledges and loyalty oaths.
Retiring: Have a Social Security Question? Please Hold
Customer service issues have been mounting for the Social Security Administration amid budget cuts, field office closings and longer wait times.
Nick Ayers Is Rising Fast in Trump’s Washington. How Far Will He Go?
As Mr. Ayers is discussed as a possible White House chief of staff, his lucrative political businesses are attracting new scrutiny.
One Dead After a Crash on the Brooklyn Bridge
One person was killed and five others were injured after two cars caught fire after a crash on the Brooklyn Bridge during the Wednesday morning commute.
One Killed, 6 Injured in Fiery Crash on Brooklyn Bridge
Six vehicles crashed during the Wednesday morning commute and three caught fire, forcing the bridge to be shut down.
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