G.O.P. Fatigue in Iowa Strains the Republican Primary for Governor
Five candidates are battling for the nomination in the June 2 primary. The winner will oppose Rob Sand, a Democrat, in the November election…
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Search for Kristin Smart’s Remains at a Home Ends Without a Recovery
A new lead brought investigators back to a property just south of San Luis Obispo, Calif., tied to the family of the man convicted of killin…
Hiker Killed by Bear in ‘Surprise Encounter’ at Glacier National Park, Officials Say
The man was found with injuries “consistent with those sustained by a bear encounter” three days after leaving for a hike, the National …
At Least 15 Injured in ‘Potential Vessel Explosion’ in Florida, Officials Say
Those injured were taken to a hospital, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said. Emergency crews responded Saturday near the Haulover Sandbar, north of …
Bobby Cox, One of Baseball’s Top Managers, Dies at 84
He led the Atlanta Braves to victory in the 1990s and was later inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame for his leadership.
Frontier Jet Aborts Takeoff as Pilots Report Hitting Person on Denver Runway
The plane suffered an engine fire but was safely evacuated. Details were not available about the person the Frontier Airlines pilots said wa…
10 Days That Shook the House Map and Democratic Confidence
Republicans are charging ahead in the nation’s redistricting race, and showing new bullishness after months of growing midterm fears.
Redistricting Ruling Adds to Virginia Governor’s Headaches
Gov. Abigail Spanberger had initially been skeptical of the push for new maps, but as the state’s leading Democrat she had a political sta…
How Minority Districts Fueled the G.O.P.’s Southern Ascendancy in Congress
The “majority-minority” House districts struck down by the Supreme Court last week sent a surge of Black and Hispanic lawmakers to Congr…
Two Court Decisions Have Unleashed an Era of Perpetual Redistricting
Four states are considering drawing new maps in the coming weeks. Another dozen or more could join the fray next year.
He Offered a Lawmaker’s Aide Quick Cash. Was He Spying for China?
A staff member on the House China Committee was promised $10,000 for U.S. policy insights, on issues like Venezuela and rare-earth minerals.
The New Harvard Trend? Getting Punched in the Face.
Harvard’s boxing club is drawing new members. So are boxing clubs at other colleges, as students look for real-life connection.