Democrats Tell DeVos Her ‘Head Is in the Sand’ on Racial Bias
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos defended her spending plan before a House panel, saying that “this budget is about students.” Some lawmakers disagreed.
Mystery Surrounds Death of Pennsylvania College Athlete in Bermuda
The body of Mark Dombroski, a rugby player, was found in a moat after he disappeared early Sunday. The police have not ruled out any explanation for his death, including foul play.
Senators Reject Effort to Cut U.S. Support for Saudi-led Campaign in Yemen
Both Democrats and Republicans declined to back a rare legislative attempt to limit the president’s war powers.
A Man of Few Words, McConnell Tiptoes Around Issue of Mueller
Mitch McConnell sees little upside to criticizing the president in public, and some critics say that by not issuing a more direct warning, he is undermining Congress’s standing.
N.I.H. to Investigate Outreach to Alcohol Companies
After a report in The Times, the National Institutes of Health will examine whether health officials violated government policy by soliciting donations to fund a study of moderate drinking.
Trilobites: ‘These Eagles Are More Than Just a Symbol’
Avid bird-watchers come out annually for the counting program in the San Bernardino National Forest and California state parks, where conservation of eagles has largely been a success.
Trilobites: In a Cockroach Genome, ‘Little Mighty’ Secrets
The American cockroach has the second largest insect genome ever sequenced. The variety of genes may help it survive in a multitude of environments.
Francis Bator, Influential White House Economist, Dies at 92
His proposals found their way into Lyndon B. Johnson’s overtures to the Soviet Union, his collaboration with Western Europe and his War on Poverty.
Senators Warn About Russian Election Meddling and Call for Paper Ballots
The Senate Intelligence Committee offered recommendations for securing elections and implied that the Trump administration needed to take a harder line against foreign meddling.
Melania Trump Wants to End Online Bullying. Her Husband Doesn’t Always Help.
Melania Trump has long said she wants to curb online bullying. Her efforts often clash with the president’s habit of using Twitter to insult people.
Minneapolis Officer Charged With Murder in Australian Woman’s Death
The shooting in July of Justine Damond by Officer Mohamed Noor renewed questions about police conduct and training in the Minneapolis region.
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