US
-
California Town Rattled by Earthquake a Second Time
Rio Dell was still recovering from a 6.4-magnitude quake that hit on Dec. 20, when it was jolted again on…
-
California Scrambles to Recover From Storm Before the Next One Hits
A weather event known as an atmospheric river dumped snow and rain across the state, causing flooding and landslides and…
-
In a Small Arkansas City, Crime, Dread and an Emergency Curfew
A gun death on Christmas Eve crystallized the fear and frustration over violence that had been building in Eudora, Ark.,…
-
How Do You Think About the Question of When Life Begins? Tell Us.
Underlying the debate in America over abortion is a big, difficult question.
-
Idaho Murder Suspect Had Been a Student of the Criminal Mind
The arrest of Bryan Kohberger, now charged with murdering four University of Idaho students, eased fears but raised a troubling…
-
Retiring Congress Members See Rough Roads Ahead. They Won’t Miss the Gridlock.
Departing longtime lawmakers perceive little prospect of orderly business in a divided Congress. They’re taking with them decades of experience…
-
Strife in the Schools: Education Dept. Logs Record Number of Discrimination Complaints
Some of the highest-profile complaints show how America’s culture wars are affecting the nation’s children.
-
The Invention of Elise Stefanik
Elise Stefanik had had enough. In the wake of the 2018 midterms, the young congresswoman was sick of commuting to…
-
For Conservative Catholics in U.S., Pope Benedict’s Death Is Loss of a Hero
Even after his retirement a decade ago, the former pope remained the unofficial figurehead of the conservative wing of the…
-
The ‘Red Wave’ Washout: How Skewed Polls Fed a False Election Narrative
The errant surveys spooked some candidates into spending more money than necessary, and diverted help from others who otherwise had…