Millie Veasey, Part of Trailblazing Unit in WWII, Dies at 100
She served in an all-black, all-women’s battalion tasked with untangling a mail-delivery nightmare, and later led the Raleigh chapter of the N.A.A.C.P.
Sacramento Man Fatally Shot by the Police in His Backyard
The 22-year-old black man had walked toward the officers late on Sunday. They thought he had a weapon, but only a cellphone was found near his body.
Borrowing G.O.P. Playbook, Democratic States Sue the Government and Rack Up Wins
Democratic attorneys general are suing the Trump administration, just as their Republican counterparts sued the Obama administration. Each side has scored victories.
What Does John Brennan Know?
John Brennan, the former C.I.A. director, saw signs of Russian election meddling. Are his suggestive public statements signs that he knows information that he can’t divulge?
Fed Raises Interest Rates for Sixth Time Since Financial Crisis
The Federal Reserve, buoyed by a strengthening economy, raised rates for a sixth time in three years and indicated another two increases are still expected this year.
Congressional Leaders Near Deal on $1.3 Trillion Spending Bill
Lawmakers must approve the bill by midnight Friday to avoid a government shutdown this weekend, which would be the third closing this year.
Who Is Mark Anthony Conditt, the Austin Bombing Suspect?
The 23-year-old is believed to be linked to six bombs that killed at least two people and injured five.
Rumors of Lost Civil War Gold Stir Hope in Pennsylvania
No one knows for sure if there is trove of gold in the state, or at least no one is saying. But interest in a longstanding story was heightened this week when F.B.I. representatives showed up.
Getting Sick Is Really Expensive
Beyond medical costs, a trip to the hospital can mean a permanent reduction in income for many Americans, even for those with health insurance.
Elections Security Officials Head to Capitol Hill Amid Warnings of Russian Meddling
The Senate Intelligence Committee has urged state elections officials to take practical steps to secure ballots.
John Brennan, a Former C.I.A. Director, Suggests Russia ‘May Have Something’ on President Trump
President Trump also indirectly criticized Robert S. Mueller III, the special counsel, for the ongoing investigation into Russia’s 2016 campaign meddling.
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