Starbucks Arrests, Outrageous to Some, Are Everyday Life for Others
Statistics show that the area of Philadelphia where two black men were arrested in a cafe has the greatest racial disparity in the city when it comes to police pedestrian stops.
Barbara Bush, Wife of 41st President and Mother of 43rd, Dies at 92
Mrs. Bush avoided controversial issues while in the White House and became known for her straight talk, lack of pretension and self-deprecating humor.
Dignitaries React to the Death of Barbara Bush
Many lawmakers from both parties publicly remembered Mrs. Bush, including her support for literacy programs.
Former F.B.I. Agent Admits He Shared Classified Documents
Lawyers for Terry J. Albury, who pleaded guilty on Tuesday, said his goal had been to show that the bureau “often treated minority communities with suspicion and disrespect.”
Trial Judge Rules to Admit Cosby Testimony About Quaaludes
Prosecutors had argued that Bill Cosby’s acknowledgment that he obtained the quaaludes supports their view that he used them to incapacitate women.
Art Bell, Radio Host Who Tuned In to the Dark Side, Dies at 72
Reaching a nationwide audience from a home studio in the desert, he listened to callers’ accounts of the paranormal deep into the early hours.
Missouri’s Governor Was Already in Trouble. A New Felony Claim Adds to That.
The state attorney general said Gov. Eric Greitens, who is facing an invasion-of-privacy charge, may also have committed a felony in obtaining a donor list.
U.S. Seeks to Send American ISIS Suspect to Another Country’s Custody
The unidentified American, who has been detained for more than seven months after being captured in Syria, is fighting the plan in court.
Carl Kasell, NPR Newsman Who Discovered Laughs, Dies at 84
Mr. Kasell started off as an anchorman and later in his career became an absurdist comedian on the popular quiz show “Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me.”
Princeton to Name Two Campus Spaces in Honor of Slaves
The first permanent commemorations of slaves connected with Princeton come five months after the release of sweeping research into the university’s racial history.
Marco Rubio, Darling of G.O.P. Establishment, Hires a Thorn in Its Side
The move raises questions about whether Mr. Rubio may be positioning himself for another presidential run and underscores how unsettled the conservative movement is.
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