A Teen’s Death in Baltimore and a Family’s Search for Answers
A police officer fired the shots that killed Lavar Douglas. But the streets had swallowed him years before.
Feature: First Canada Tried to Charm Trump. Now It’s Fighting Back.
Inside Justin Trudeau’s campaign against the American trade war.
Justice Dept. Won’t Defend DACA in Texas-Led Lawsuit
In a court filing, the federal government called the program “an open-ended circumvention of immigration laws.”
The Biggest Stories in American Politics This Week
From the tensions among President Trump and the United States’ closest allies to a series of court decisions, it was a busy week in American politics. Here are five of the biggest stories this week (and some links if you want to read further).
Trump’s New Plan to Dismantle Obamacare Comes With Political Risks
The Justice Department’s challenge of the constitutionality of major parts of the law imperils popular protections for people with pre-existing medical conditions.
Chinese Hackers Steal Unclassified Data From Navy Contractor
American officials blamed Beijing for the breach, the latest escalation in a cyberwar between the United States and China.
How Suicide Quietly Morphed Into a Public Health Crisis
The deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain are emblematic of a persistent and growing threat in the United States.
Ex-C.I.A. Officer Is Convicted of Spying for China
The former officer, Kevin Mallory, faces life in prison, though his lawyers deny that he betrayed the United States.
Orange County Fights Turning Blue. And the Resistance Is Formidable.
The heart of Reagan Country may not love Trump. But many there think state Democrats have badly overreached and want to check their power.
Macron, Trudeau and Merkel At Odds With Trump
The leaders of France, Canada and Germany pushed back against President Trump’s trade policies ahead of the G-7 summit meeting.
Why Guatemala’s Volcano Has Been More Deadly Than Hawaii’s
Not all volcanoes are created equal: Some types pose a far greater hazard to life than others.
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