Political Arrests, Yes. Gang Violence, No. What It Takes to Get Asylum in the U.S.
Thousands of applicants are seeking asylum in America, claiming persecution in their homelands. But fearing for your life is not enough. What kinds of cases have been successful?
Facing Budget Cuts and Teacher Shortages at Home, American School Districts Look Abroad to Hire
Citing a dearth of qualified local candidates, schools are increasingly turning to foreign educators in the Philippines to fill core teaching jobs.
White House Memo: ‘We’ll See,’ Trump Says on North Korea. And Iran. And Nafta. And So On.
The president’s verbal tic seems to have gone into overdrive, and those who study his speech patterns are starting to wonder: What happens when we finally see what happens?
Trump’s Catchphrase: ‘We’ll See’
The president has used the line “we’ll see what happens” nearly two dozen times in the past month to describe his stance on topics ranging from foreign policy to trade agreements.
Official Autopsy of Stephon Clark Questions Earlier Findings
An official report calls into question a private autopsy that found an unarmed black man was hit primarily while facing away from two Sacramento police officers.
A Lobbyist Helped Scott Pruitt Plan a Morocco Trip. Then Morocco Hired the Lobbyist.
The head of the E.P.A. allowed a lobbyist friend to play an unusually influential role in setting his agenda during a visit in December.
Israel’s Claims on Iran Divide Europe and U.S. on Merits of Nuclear Deal
The starkly divergent reactions suggested how the debate over the Iran deal was likely to play out should President Trump decide to reimpose sanctions on Tehran.
Seven States, Led by Texas, Sue to End DACA Program
“Unelected federal judges are forcing the Trump administration to leave an unlawful program in place indefinitely,” the Texas attorney general said.
News Analysis: Why Talking to Mueller Could Be a Minefield for Trump
President Trump’s lawyers have been trying to talk him out of agreeing to be interviewed by the special counsel. A list of questions shows why, legal experts said.
Revelations Over Koch Gifts Prompt Inquiry at George Mason University
The investigation was ordered after documents were released showing that the Charles Koch Foundation had been given a voice in hiring faculty.
Ecstasy as PTSD Relief for Soldiers: ‘I Was Able to Forgive Myself.’
A study suggests that therapy combined with the drug MDMA could be useful when traditional treatments for PTSD have failed.
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