They Didn’t Do the Crimes: 139 Go Free After Wrongful Convictions
Lawyers dedicated to finding and clearing wrongful convictions are responsible for much of the rise in exonerations in recent years.
From Jokes to Near Tears, Tillerson’s Final Brush With Diplomacy
Returning to Washington after a week of urging détente across Africa, Mr. Tillerson was fired in a decidedly undiplomatic presidential tweet.
Democrat’s Strong Performance in Pennsylvania Shakes Trump and G.O.P.
Voters who turned out for Donald Trump in 2016 appeared to turn on his chosen House candidate Tuesday, helping Conor Lamb, the Democrat, take a slight lead.
National School Walkout: Thousands Protest Against Gun Violence Across the U.S.
In a coordinated action, students left their classrooms and sometimes marched in the streets a month after 17 people were killed in a Florida high school.
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.
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