Frugal Traveler: St. Louis Is as Welcoming as It Is Budget-Friendly
The city has all you could want — museums, green spaces, good music and exciting new restaurants — plus that distinct Midwestern friendliness.
Pennsylvania House Race, in a District Trump Won by 20 Points, Is Too Close to Call
A special House election in western Pennsylvania ended the night too close to call, with Conor Lamb, a Democrat, and Rick Saccone, a Republican, separated by a few hundred votes.
Stephen Hawking, Who Examined the Universe and Explained Black Holes, Dies at 76
A physicist and best-selling author, Dr. Hawking did not allow his physical limitations to hinder his quest to answer “the big question: Where did the universe come from?”
Texas’ Ban on ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Can Begin, Appeals Court Rules
A three-judge panel upheld all but one provision of a law banning so-called sanctuary cities, which have gained attention as President Trump pursues stricter immigration policies.
3 Suspects in Bombing of Minnesota Mosque Face Weapons Charges
Four men have been charged with illegally possessing a machine gun. The three suspected of attacking the mosque wanted to “scare” Muslims, an affidavit said.
In Replacing Tillerson With Pompeo, Trump Turns to Loyalists Who Reflect ‘America First’ Views
Mr. Tillerson’s dismissal pulls the White House even further out of the economic and foreign policy mainstream and closer to the nationalist ideas that animated Mr. Trump’s presidential campaign.
Republican Leading House’s Russia Inquiry Softens a Key Finding
Representative K. Michael Conaway of Texas had said the Russians hadn’t favored Donald J. Trump’s candidacy. But on Tuesday, he said it was a matter of interpretation.
House Rejects Bill to Give Patients a ‘Right to Try’ Experimental Drugs
The decision was a surprising rebuff to President Trump and Republican leaders. Many doctors and patient advocates opposed the legislation, saying it provided false hope.
Explosions Rattle Austin as Calls About Suspicious Packages Mount
The police, who believe the blasts were linked, said they had received 265 calls from residents about packages.
In California, Trump Attacks Jerry Brown and ‘Sanctuary Policies’
In his first visit as president to California, President Trump attacked the Democratic governor and called on Congress to punish jurisdictions that do not cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
Gina Haspel, Trump’s Choice for C.I.A., Played Role in Torture Program
Ms. Haspel, the deputy director of the C.I.A., ran a secret prison in Thailand in 2002 where a Qaeda suspect was waterboarded.
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