Top White House Official Involved in Saudi Sanctions Resigns
The official, who had pushed for tough measures, resigned on Friday as the Trump administration wrestles with internal assessments about the killing of the Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Trump Proposes a New Way Around Birth Control Mandate: Religious Exemptions and Title X
Women who are unable to obtain health insurance coverage for contraceptives through their employers could seek assistance at family planning clinics, the administration says.
A Gay Councilman in Texas, Ousted From Office, Says He Was Blackmailed With Naked Photos
Cross Coburn said he was targeted by voters in Grove, Tex., because of his sexuality. Now he’s challenging the validity of signatures on the petition that led to a recall election.
How Old Were You When You First Encountered Racism?
Race/Related is a weekly newsletter focused on identity and culture, with provocative stories from around The Times.
Evangelicals, Looking to 2020, Face the Limits of Their Base
In the aftermath of the midterms, some social conservatives advocate a softer approach to prevent an erosion at the edges of their support.
Hazing, Humiliation, Terror: Working While Female in Federal Prison
Inmates expose themselves and threaten rape. Male guards let them do it. Women who complain are ‘pretty much blackballed.’
The Florida Recount: Missing Votes, Machine Error and an Errant Paper Clip
None of the discrepancies are enough to affect the outcome of races. But they call into question the reliability of the state’s elections.
How the Trump Administration Stepped Up Pursuit of WikiLeaks’s Assange
As American spies worked to collect intelligence on Julian Assange, Justice Department prosecutors took steps that resulted in secret charges.
California Utility Gets Reassurance on Wildfire Liability
Pacific Gas and Electric shares ended a six-day plunge after a state regulator said his agency would consider the company’s finances in setting rates.
Charging Assange Raises Press Freedoms Fears, but Key Facts Are Murky
An explanation of legal dilemmas raised by the disclosure that the Justice Department has charged Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, with a crime.
The Kilogram is Dead. Long Live the Kilogram!
After a vote (and a century of research), the standard measure for mass is redefined, and the long reign of Le Grand K is ended.
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