The Unofficial History of Memorial Day
In this week’s Race/Related newsletter: A historian traces the holiday to commemorations by black people; and we examine our coverage of Jack Johnson.
Europeans in Iran Bitterly Denounce the U.S. as ‘Caesar’ Amid New Sanctions
Big European companies are weighing whether to rapidly end operations there, leaving many executives angry and some Iranians unemployed.
News Analysis: Trump Versus Law Enforcement: A Confrontation with No Precedent
The president’s allies say he has every right to manage the executive branch and every reason to be outraged at possible misconduct aimed at his campaign. Critics say he is wreaking untold damage on institutions that form the bulwark of a democratic so…
Hooking the Dinosaur of Fish
It’s paddlefish season in Montana. Programs to harvest the giant’s caviar and sell it have helped to create a model for sustainable fishing.
Democrats Go All-Out to Avoid Disaster in California House Races
The party and allied groups are spending more than $4 million on a handful of chaotic congressional races that are critical to Democrats’ strategy to win the House in November.
Joshua Holt, an American Held in a Venezuelan Jail for 2 Years, Is Back in the U.S.
President Trump welcomed Mr. Holt home on Saturday from what Mr. Trump called a “tough situation.” Mr. Holt’s release appeared to be a step to try to lower tensions between Washington and Venezuela.
‘Reparations Happy Hour’ Invites White People to Pay for Drinks
Activists in Portland, Ore., asked white people to donate so people of color could have their own space, with a drink or two paid for.
On Washington: Why Some Senators Who Want a Criminal Justice Overhaul Oppose a Prisons Bill
Senior Senate authors of a long-stalled but much more comprehensive package say that a bill passed by the House falls short because it doesn’t address federal sentencing laws.
Can 30,000 Cameras Help Solve Chicago’s Crime Problem?
Armed with advanced gadgets and mapping, officers can get to crime scenes “in time to see the guy still shooting.” But what does it mean for residents’ privacy?
U.S.C. President Agrees to Step Down Over Scandal Involving Gynecologist
The decision followed a call from students, faculty and alumni for his resignation.
Fallout of Sterling Brown’s Arrest: 3 Milwaukee Officers Are Suspended
Body camera footage of the arrest of Mr. Brown, an N.B.A. rookie, showed an officer using a stun gun to subdue him while he was already on the ground.
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