Top Democrat’s Defeat Throws Party Leadership Into Turmoil
The stunning primary defeat of Representative Joseph Crowley by a young Latina progressive raised the pressure on the Democrats’ aging leadership to step aside for a new generation.
News Analysis: In Influence if Not in Title, This Has Been the Kennedy Court
Justice Anthony M. Kennedy occupied a place at the court’s ideological center for his entire tenure, with his vote often the crucial one in closely divided cases.
Departure of Kennedy, ‘Firewall for Abortion Rights,’ Imperils Roe v. Wade
For decades, Justice Anthony M. Kennedy has been seen as the deciding force on a profoundly polarized Supreme Court who weighed in at key moments to preserve the core of Roe.
News Analysis: Trump Gets Chance to Influence American Life for Generations Through Supreme Court Pick
Despite President Trump’s rocky tenure, his opportunity to reshape the Supreme Court may allow him to go down in history as an unusually influential president.
Pompeo Outlines Plans for Global Challenges, Including Venezuela and Palestinian Refugees
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told senators that the United States would soon fund Palestinian schools and promised sanctions against Venezuela.
Fans of XXXTentacion React to His Public Memorial on Social Media
Thousands of fans gathered at the BB&T Arena in Sunrise, Fla., on Wednesday to view the body of the rapper XXXTentacion.
A Seismic Change in Predicting How Earthquakes Will Shake Tall Buildings
Seismologists say shaking from earthquakes in some West Coast cities will be much stronger than previously thought.
Ben Jealous ‘Just Climbed K2’ in Maryland Governor’s Race. Next Is Everest.
Tuesday’s victory by Mr. Jealous, a Bernie Sanders ally, emboldened Democrats seeking to push the party left. Now he’ll face a popular Republican incumbent.
The Major Cases Where Justice Kennedy Left His Mark
Justice Anthony M. Kennedy served as the decisive vote in several closely watched cases during his tenure. Here are some major decisions where he left his mark.
Benghazi Attacker Gets 22 Years, Disappointing Prosecutors Who Sought Life
A federal judge said the militant, Ahmed Abu Khattala, was essentially convicted of property crimes, which did not warrant a life sentence.
Phil Rodgers, ‘Brashest Man in Golf,’ Is Dead at 80
A five-time PGA Tour winner known for his outspoken self-regard, Rodgers was denied a major tournament victory when he lost in a playoff at the 1963 British Open.
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