Both Parties Face Leadership Struggles as House Returns
Republicans and Democrats face an unsettled situation in the House, where neither party is sure of its leadership and no one knows who will be in control.
Four Underground Rescue Efforts That Riveted the World
Dramatic stories of heroism and failure, including the rescue of the Texas toddler Jessica McClure and the Sago mine disaster.
Trump ‘Very Close’ to Supreme Court Decision, but May Wait Till Final Hours
President Trump spent the weekend soliciting opinions from dozens of people about what he should do, but said that “you can’t go wrong” with any of his four finalists.
Adventurers From ‘High on Life’ Group Die in Waterfall Accident in Canada
Charles Ryker Gamble, Alexey Lyakh and Megan Scraper were affiliated with High on Life, which promotes travel and adventure to hundreds of thousands of followers.
McConnell Tries to Nudge Trump Toward Two Supreme Court Options
Senator Mitch McConnell argued that Judges Raymond M. Kethledge and Thomas M. Hardiman presented the fewest obvious obstacles to being confirmed, according to Republican officials.
Elon Musk Thinks a Minisubmarine Could Help in Thai Cave Rescue
The billionaire whose companies make electric cars and rockets has mused on ways to save 12 boys and their soccer coach from the flooded depths of the cave.
Health Insurers Warn of Market Turmoil as Trump Suspends Billions in Payments
The Trump administration said it would suspend a program that stabilizes markets by paying billions to insurers that enroll many unhealthy people under the Affordable Care Act.
Record Heat in Southern California, and an Ominous Start to Wildfire Season
From the coast to the desert, an unseasonable heat wave struck Southern California, setting records and sparking wildfires.
Officer Who Fired Stun Gun at Unarmed Black Man Will Not Be Suspended
The mayor of Lancaster, Pa., said on Friday that the officer who fired the Taser had complied with city policies. The man’s lawyer and the N.A.A.C.P. say otherwise.
Del Monte Vegetables Linked to Outbreak That Has Sickened More Than 200, Officials Say
The vegetable trays associated with the cyclosporiasis outbreak contain broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and dill dip. The company issued a recall last month.
‘It’s a Terrible Vote’: Red-State Democrats Face an Agonizing Supreme Court Choice
The Supreme Court votes by a handful of Senate Democrats from Republican states could have broad ramifications for their party, its leadership and its core voters.
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