President Trump on Wednesday began a full-throttle push to slash taxes and salvage what is left of his foundering legislative agenda in Congress Here’s what you need to know to start your day. Wednesday: A Barack Obama-themed scholarship, California as the nation’s chief environmental regulator, and a geological wonderland outside Barstow. Republicans are facing rebellions from Mississippi to Arizona that could imperil their grip on Congress, as Mr. Moore’s win emboldens populist challengers. Roy S. Moore, a former chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, was repeatedly cast aside, even by his fellow Republicans, as a bigot and a hatemonger. Now he may win Jeff Sessions’ Senate seat. After he enthusiastically endorsed Senator Luther Strange on Twitter, President Trump deleted those tweets after Mr. Strange lost. A majority leader celebrated for years as a brilliant tactician suddenly looks vulnerable to dissent in his caucus, and insurgent Republican candidates. President Trump said he would look into Tom Price, his secretary of Health and Human Services, who has chartered at least $400,000 in private jet travel. Speaking at Georgetown University’s law school, Attorney General Jeff Sessions backed unrestricted speech on campuses as he faced scores of protesters. As Sunday’s independence referendum nears, mayors risk suspension from office for violating Spain’s Constitution — or the wrath of frustrated voters. Louisville’s Hall of Fame basketball coach, Rick Pitino, formerly of Kentucky, was removed Wednesday amid a mounting recruiting scandal. Since the Sept. 19 earthquake in Mexico, about 500 buildings across Mexico City have been found to be structurally unsafe. At this building on Iturbide street, residents are packing up and leaving. At least 155,000 homes were damaged in two earthquakes this month, and the future for many who can’t return to them is highly uncertain. In an interview, Gov. Ricardo A. Rosselló talks about what the island needs to get through the enormous disaster of Hurricane Maria. Overcrowding has put a strain on a park system already grappling with climate change and funding problems, leading to proposals to limit access. What happens after a defendant is found not guilty by reason of insanity? Often the answer is involuntary confinement in a state psychiatric hospital — with no end in sight. Airlines based in Egypt and Lebanon suspended flights to and from the autonomous Kurdish region, following a similar move by Iran. While the change does not take effect until next June, the announcement was so abrupt it stunned the country, and the world. It’s not a small rock show or a theatrical event. Inspired by a White House concert, one of rock’s celebrated storytellers is bringing his tales to a new stage. During an interview with The New York Times at a TimesTalks event, Microsoft C.E.O. Satya Nadella said that woman in the technology industry have “a lot of distance” to make up. An attack inside a Bronx high school resulted in the death of a 15-year-old boy and left a 16-year-old boy ‘in grave condition.’ The search giant is changing how it operates its online shopping service, signaling a new willingness to bow to tightening regulatory pressure around the world. The attack at the international airport and near the American Embassy underscored the fragile security in Afghanistan and the insurgency’s broad reach. Ms. Yingluck, whose whereabouts is unknown, was convicted of negligence over a rice-subsidy program. The verdict bars her from politics for life. Ms. Musk has modeled for five decades, holds master’s degrees in dietetics and nutritional sciences and has no intention of retiring. Ever. In a time of hurricanes, floods, earthquakes and wildfires, choosing a charity can be overwhelming. Here’s some help. It was at least the second time this year that racist symbols were discovered on the school’s Washington campus. Two officers who agreed to pose with Aleta Clark, an anti-violence activist, were penalized for violating a departmental ban on political activity in uniform. Some Jews read the worst into gains made by the far-right Alternative for Germany party. Others said Germany was still more progressive than Israel. Voters will be asked to lift or ease the bitterly contested constitutional prohibition. If so, understanding the link will involve unraveling the mysteries of inflammation. A pair of figure skaters — performing to a Beatles song — represent the best chance for the country to have athletes at the 2018 Winter Games in South Korea, and possibly, at defusing nuclear tension. More Recent Articles |
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