Nathaniel Reed, 84, Champion of Florida’s Environment, Is Dead
Mr. Reed, a Republican, helped turn the Endangered Species Act into law while serving as an assistant secretary of the Interior in the 1970s.
Drug to Treat Smallpox Approved by F.D.A., a Move Against Bioterrorism
Though the disease was eradicated decades ago, national security experts fear that stocks of the virus in labs could be released as a bioweapon.
Scarlett Johansson Withdraws From Transgender Role After Backlash
The actress dropped out of her role as Dante Gill, a.k.a. Tex, in “Rub & Tug,” citing ethical questions surrounding her casting.
Democrats Say Trump Should Cancel Putin Meeting After Indictments
Democrats lined up behind Senator Chuck Schumer, the Democratic leader, in urging Mr. Trump to call off the meeting. Top Republicans were mostly mute.
12 Russians Charged: Major Highlights of the Indictment and Rod Rosenstein’s Statement
Here are some of the key highlights, with analysis, of the indictment of the Russian agents and excerpts from Mr. Rosenstein’s announcement on Friday.
Trump Invited the Russians to Hack Clinton. Were They Listening?
The same day that Donald J. Trump asked Russians for help in hacking Hillary Clinton’s emails, Russia began efforts to target her personal servers.
Wilbur Ross Says He Will Sell Stock After Watchdog Warns of Potential Criminal Violation
The Office of Government Ethics warned that the commerce secretary’s failure to make required divestitures could have placed him in a position to violate conflict of interest laws.
McDonald’s Salads Linked to Intestinal Parasite Outbreak in Midwest
Iowa and Illinois have recorded more than 100 cases of cyclosporiasis, which causes nausea and fatigue. McDonald’s has stopped selling salads at about 3,000 locations.
Fact Check of the Day: 10 Falsehoods From Trump’s News Conference With Theresa May
President Trump made inaccurate or exaggerated statements about the number of American troops abroad, NATO spending and his prediction of the Brexit vote, among other claims.
Justice Dept. Announces Charges in Russian Hacking Case
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein announced indictments against 12 Russian military officers who are accused of conspiring to interfere with the 2016 presidential election.
12 Russian Agents Indicted in Mueller Investigation
The intelligence officers were charged with hacking Democrats during the 2016 campaign. The indictment was announced days before President Trump is to meet with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.
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