California Today: California Today: The L.A. Times’s New Owner Takes the Helm
Monday: Patrick Soon-Shiong takes ownership, the Mariposa Grove reopens in Yosemite, and Salesforce’s chief executive shares his thoughts on philanthropy.
U.N. Rights Chief Tells U.S. to Stop Taking Migrant Children From Parents
Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein, the United Nations high commissioner for human rights, cited the president of the American Association of Pediatrics, saying the practice is “government-sanctioned child abuse.”
A Renewed View of Some of the World’s Oldest Trees
After a three-year restoration project, the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park has reopened, with less asphalt and more concern for the health of the trees.
In Texas Governor’s Race, Lupe Valdez Faces Resistance From Fellow Democrats
Ms. Valdez is a Latina, a lesbian and the Democratic nominee for governor. But some activists on the left say she’s not worthy of their support, particularly because of her record on immigration.
Trump Picks Economic Winners, Guided by Nostalgia
By creating an industrial policy that largely looks to the past, Mr. Trump differs from his predecessors.
5 Dead in Texas After S.U.V. Packed With Immigrants Crashes in High-Speed Chase
Fourteen people were packed into the vehicle, which was speeding 100 miles per hour when it rolled over, the authorities said.
Pentagon Puts Cyberwarriors on the Offensive, Increasing the Risk of Conflict
Until now, the Cyber Command has assumed a largely defensive posture, but in the spring the Defense Department opened the door to nearly daily raids on foreign networks, seeking to head off attacks.
Leading Republicans Join Democrats in Pushing Trump to Halt Family Separations
While Melania Trump said that “both sides” need to come together to solve the problem, Laura Bush laid responsibility at the feet of the administration.
Safety Concerns Grow as Inmates Are Guarded by Teachers and Secretaries
Trump administration cutbacks have left some prisons short on correctional officers, requiring other workers to step in.
Trumpism Finds a Safe Space at Conservative Women’s Conference
An estimated 1,000 young women took part in sessions like “How Political Correctness Is Making Everyone Stupid” and displayed enthusiasm they hope to see for Republicans in the midterm elections.
‘I Can’t Go Without My Son,’ a Mother Pleaded as She Was Deported to Guatemala
As a growing number of families are separated as part of the Trump administration’s attempt to control illegal immigration, some parents are being deported before recovering their children.
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