Robert Indiana, 89, Who Turned ‘Love’ Into Enduring Art, Is Dead
Mr. Indiana’s depiction of the letters L, O, V and E was one of the best-known images of the 20th century, widely reproduced but also widely imitated.
Fact Check of the Day: Trump Falsely Claims Russia Investigation Started Because of Steele Dossier
President Trump has repeatedly pointed to the findings of a House Intelligence Committee report to insist his campaign did not collude with Russia. But that same report concludes that the inquiry began with a diplomat’s tip about a Trump campaign advis…
Hundreds in Oakland Turn Out to BBQ While Black
The event was held at Lake Merritt, where two black men were hassled for grilling. “It was a sea of love and blackness and food and fun,” an organizer said.
Madame Pele, Hawaii’s Goddess of Volcanoes, Awes Those Living in Lava’s Path
Expressing reverence for their deity, many living in Kilauea’s shadow welcome its eruption — even when it destroys their home.
Dovey Johnson Roundtree, Barrier-Breaking Lawyer, Dies at 104
Though little recognized, Ms. Roundtree won advances for blacks and women at the bar of justice, daring to challenge the Jim Crow society she knew too well.
U.S. Places New Sanctions on Venezuela Day After Election
The penalties, which bar U.S. companies and citizens from buying debt from the Venezuelan government, were devised to keep President Nicolás Maduro from selling off government debt to enrich himself.
Texas Governor Scraps Campaign Contest to Give Away Shotgun
The campaign said it replaced the shotgun giveaway with a $250 gift certificate after 10 people were killed at Santa Fe High School on Friday.
Man Charged in Fatal Crash at Restaurant Had Sought Help for Depression
The North Carolina man, Roger Self, was scheduled to appear in court after being charged with murder in the deaths of his daughter and daughter-in-law.
Oliver North Blames ‘Culture of Violence’ for Mass Shootings
The incoming president of the National Rifle Association said shootings are tied to violent television shows and movies and a dependence on medications like Ritalin.
They Spoke Spanish in a Montana Store. Then a Border Agent Asked for Their IDs.
The agent told the two U.S. citizens: “It has to do with you guys speaking Spanish in the store in a state where it’s predominantly English-speaking.”
Coming to Netflix: The Obamas Sign Deal to Produce Shows and Films
Mr. Obama has told associates that he does not intend to use the new platform to wage a public campaign against his successor in the Oval Office.
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