Some States Already Preparing for Potential Supreme Court Ban on Late Ballots
The court’s conservatives appear skeptical of laws allowing mail ballots to arrive after Election Day. A decision could come as late as Ju…
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Israel Keeps Up Strikes in Lebanon as Hezbollah Signals Defiance
There were few signs that either side was prepared to step back from the fighting. Israel said it struck an area south of Beirut and issued …
Humans Had Dogs Before They Had Farming, Ancient DNA Confirms
New research pushes the first genetic evidence of dogs back by 5,000 years and suggests that hunter-gatherer groups may have acquired dogs f…
Tracy Kidder, Author of ‘The Soul of a New Machine,’ Dies at 80
A Pulitzer Prize-winning narrative journalist, he wrote deeply reported books that often focused on heroic goodness in people.
New Jersey Bars ICE and Other Law Enforcement Agents From Wearing Masks
Federal officials said they would “not abide” by the new law, which is likely to lead to a showdown in court.
Iraq Summons U.S. Diplomat After Attack on Military Base
The attack came a day after a separate strike on the same base, which hosts units viewed by the United States as allies of Iran.
Trump Had His Eye on China, Then Plunged Into a New Mideast War
The Trump administration said the Middle East would “recede” in importance as the China challenge took priority. But the president start…
The Oil Price Shock Could Make Italian Ice More Expensive
Higher energy prices caused by the war with Iran could affect more than just prices at the pump for American consumers.
In This Corner of the Internet, Everyone Looks Better Bald
A Reddit forum has become a haven for those deciding whether it’s time to shave it all.
Democrats Spend Big but Face Tough Fight in Virginia Gerrymandering Battle
Republicans are cautiously optimistic about a statewide referendum now at the center of the country’s gerrymandering war, but Democrats ha…
What to Know About U.S.-Iran Negotiations
The United States is discussing ways to end hostilities with Iran, even as President Trump continues to threaten attacks and as the Pentagon…
Two States Sue Cord Blood Bank Over False Advertisements
The attorneys general of Texas and Arizona contend that Cord Blood Registry, which stores umbilical cord cells, profited from misleading new…