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California dive boat captain charged with manslaughter over fire that killed 34 A federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted the captain of a dive boat that went up in flames last year off the coast of Southern California, killing 34 people on board.      Republicans ask SCOTUS to repeal Pa. decision on absentee ballots U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., and House candidate Sena Parnell filed an emergency request to the U.S. Supreme Court to block further certification of the 2020 election after losing a challenge to toss out absentee votes.   U.S. blacklists Colombian network aiding Clan del Golfo drug cartel The Trump administration on Tuesday sanctioned a network of Colombian nationals and businesses for aiding the international narcotics trafficking activities of the Clan del Golfo drug cartel.   Ex-Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda improving, no longer on ventilator Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda remains hospitalized in Southern California but has improved in recent days, team spokesman Steve Brener said Tuesday.   Alabama remains atop latest College Football Playoff rankings The Alabama Crimson Tide again topped the College Football Playoff rankings as the top seven teams remained unchanged Tuesday night.   Barr appoints U.S. attorney John Durham special counsel of Russia probe origins investigation Attorney General William Barr has appointed federal prosecutor John Durham as special counsel to ensure his criminal investigation into the origins of the Russia probe would continue into the next administration.   Justice Department investigating bribery-for-pardon scheme Federal court documents released Tuesday showed that the Justice Department is investigating an alleged bribery-for-pardon scheme.   Ravens record two more positives, remove four players from COVID-19 list The Baltimore Ravens activated defensive lineman Brandon Williams, quarterback Trace McSorley and injured cornerbacks Tavon Young and Khalil Dorsey from the reserve/COVID-19 list.   Cleveland Browns activate Myles Garrett, place Ronnie Harrison on IR The Cleveland Browns removed star defensive end Myles Garrett from the reserve/COVID-19 list and placed safety Ronnie Harrison on injured reserve.   Driver rams into pedestrians in western Germany; at least 5 dead At least five people were killed Tuesday in west-central Germany when a vehicle veered into a pedestrian zone and began ramming people, police said.   Two Golden State Warriors players test positive for COVID-19 Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers announced Tuesday that two players on the team tested positive for COVID-19.   Raytheon awarded $235.6M for production of Silent Knight Radar Raytheon has been awarded a $235.6 million multi-year contract for production and delivery of the Silent Knight Radar for U.S. Special Operations Command, according to the Pentagon.   Salesforce acquires work chat app Slack for $27B Cloud computing company Salesforce acquired workplace chat app Slack for $27.7 billion, the companies announced Tuesday.   Al-Shabab attack leaves dozens dead in Somalia A clash between al-Shabab militants, and Somali soldiers backed by civilians left dozens dead this week, the Ministry of Information said Tuesday.   Louisville, Ky., mayor declares racism a public health crisis Louisville, Ky., Mayor Greg Fischer declared racism a public health crisis in the city, citing the police killing of Breonna Taylor, impacts of COVID-19 and longstanding systemic issues such as economic inequality.   Marines to start fielding new cold-weather boot Marine Corps Systems Command announced plans Tuesday to start fielding a new boot that protects Marines in cold-weather climates.   Steve Mnuchin, Jerome Powell differ on U.S. economic prospects, need for COVID-19 relief Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell expressed very different opinions on the U.S. economy's prospects Tuesday during a Senate hearing.   State Department approves $350M deal for security services to Saudi Arabia The State Department approved a possible $350 million deal to continue providing security support services to Saudi Arabia Tuesday.   Analysis: Maternal, newborn deaths could decrease by 60% with more midwife care Making midwife services more widely available worldwide could reduce maternal deaths, newborn deaths and stillbirths by about two-thirds, particularly in developing countries, according to an analysis published Tuesday.   Panel: Healthcare workers, nursing homes should get COVID-19 vaccine first An advisory committee to the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention said Tuesday that healthcare workers, and workers and residents at nursing homes should be the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.   Storing carbon through tree planting, preservation costs more than researchers thought Planting trees and protecting forests are two of strategies for keeping carbon out of the atmosphere. But research shows planting and protecting trees costs quite a bit more than previously estimated.   Bipartisan group proposes $900B COVID-19 stimulus plan; McConnell opposes A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Tuesday unveiled compromise legislation for a new round of coronavirus stimulus worth more than $900 billion.   S&P 500, Nasdaq rise to new record highs to begin December The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hit new records on Tuesday to begin the month of trading as all three major indexes bounced back from losses on Monday.   Supreme Court hears arguments from Nestle, Cargill in child slavery case Nestle USA and Cargill argued in Supreme Court Tuesday against allowing a child slavery case against them alleging human rights violations to proceed.   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Trump Has Discussed With Advisers Pardons for His 3 Eldest Children and GiulianiRudolph W. Giuliani, who is promoting baseless claims of widespread election fraud, talked about a pardon with President Trump as recently as last week.   Barr Acknowledges Justice Dept. Has Found No Widespread Voter FraudThe attorney general’s comments were a rebuke of the president’s increasingly spurious claims about election fraud. Justice Dept. Investigating Potential Bribery Scheme for Trump PardonHeavily redacted court documents unsealed by a judge offered only scant clues to the potential scheme, and nothing directly tied the president to it. ‘It Has to Stop’: Georgia Election Official Lashes TrumpGabriel Sterling, a voting system official in Georgia, harshly criticized the president for failing to condemn threats of violence against people overseeing the election in his state. Surging Virus Exposes California’s Weak Spot: A Lack of Hospital Beds and StaffMany of the state’s hospitals have maintained lower numbers of beds in part to limit the length of patient stays and lower costs. But that approach is now being tested. It’s Holiday Party Season at the White House. Masks Are Encouraged, but Not Required.More coronavirus restrictions will be in place for the 20 holiday parties that are planned than there were for the White House party on election night. Biden and His Economic Team Urge Quick Action on Stimulus as Risks MountThe president-elect introduced key nominees in Delaware, while lawmakers exchanged new proposals with prospects for a deal still dim. Republican Resistance to Tanden Illustrates Trouble Ahead for BidenThe swift and bitter pushback to President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to lead his budget office left some wondering if the incoming administration recognizes the depth of polarization it is confronting on Capitol Hill. No, it isn’t unusual that Kamala Harris is still in the Senate.In the past half century, it has been common for vice president-elects to resign from their previous posts in late December or January. The Rich, Literary Life of the Creator of America’s Favorite Girl Spy“Sometimes You Have to Lie,” a biography by Leslie Brody of Louise Fitzhugh, the author of “Harriet the Spy,” reveals a writer who had much in common with her indelible characters. Goodbye, Blazers; Hello, ‘Coatigans.’ Women Adjust Attire to Work at Home.With many professional women working remotely, their notions of work wear have transformed, shaking up businesses that have sought to outfit them for the office. William Barr, Vaccine, Holiday Cookies: Your Tuesday Evening BriefingHere’s what you need to know at the end of the day. Biden’s Cabinet Picks, Part 1: Janet YellenA look at the president-elect’s choice of Treasury secretary and how she might tackle the pandemic-provoked financial crisis. The Supreme Court Was Right to Block Cuomo’s Religious RestrictionsThe balance between Covid-19 precautions and civil liberties doesn’t need to be a partisan issue. Our Democracy’s Near-Death ExperienceNow is no time for complacency. The next Congress must shore up our institutions. How Betsy DeVos Has Influenced Education Policy's FutureBetsy DeVos’s assault on public education has provided a chance for major policy renewal. The Line for a Coronavirus Vaccine Is FormingHow far will you be from the front? Good News for Salmon, Bad News for ProspectorsDenying a permit for the Pebble Mine in Alaska is a commendable move, finally, by the Trump administration. The Fallout From the Killing of an Iranian Nuclear ScientistReaders discuss the motives behind the assassination and the likely consequences. ‘They Stole That Election From Me,’ Rudy Giuliani Said Decades AgoMayoral elections between David Dinkins and Mr. Giuliani foretold the future of American politics. What the Future Holds for Undocumented ImmigrantsThe fate of our democracy is tied to theirs. The Grit and Glory of Dolly PartonMore than 50 years into her legendary career, she’s still capturing America’s particular mythology — its dreams and its disappointments — like no other. Should I Stop Speaking to My Trump-Supporting Friends?The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on ending friendships with those who back the president, identifying as L.G.B.T.Q. on medical-school applications — and more. Barr Makes Durham a Special Counsel in a Bid to Entrench Scrutiny of the Russia InquiryThe move would leave the investigation into the Trump-Russia inquiry open when the Biden administration takes over. The Arecibo Telescope in Puerto Rico CollapsesAstronomers and residents of Puerto Rico mourned as an eye on the cosmos shuttered unexpectedly on Tuesday morning. California Boat Captain Charged With Manslaughter in Fire That Killed 34Federal officials said the captain of the Conception, who was indicted on charges of seaman’s manslaughter, neglected key safety measures that contributed to the deaths of passengers. Elliot Page, Oscar-Nominated ‘Juno’ Star, Announces He Is Transgender“Hi friends, I want to share with you that I am trans, my pronouns are he/they and my name is Elliot,” Page wrote in a statement that he posted on Tuesday. Ex-Arizona Official Gets More Than 6 Years in Prison in Adoption Fraud SchemePaul D. Petersen, who served as Maricopa County’s assessor, arranged for women from the Marshall Islands to fly to the United States to give birth, prosecutors said. Debenhams and Topshop Fall, Pushed by Fast Fashion and PandemicDebenhams and Arcadia Group, the owner of Topshop, collapsed despite extensive government programs meant to shore up British businesses. Four Women Who Will Handle the Media in the Biden White HousePresident-elect Joe Biden is entering office with the stated intent of restoring credibility to government — and to the White House briefing room. Australia Sounds the Alarm on China, Then Runs for ShelterWhen Australia’s leader demanded an apology for a tweet by a Chinese official, his response reflected the insecurities facing many countries in dealing with China. Is China Laying Claim to Kimchi, Too? Some South Koreans Think SoWhen a state tabloid suggested that China had set a global standard for kimchi, social media users accused Beijing of misappropriating a Korean culinary staple. How to Pretend You’re in TokyoThat Tokyo trip will have to wait for the millions of people who canceled flights and hotel bookings. But there are ways to bring you closer to this sometimes impenetrable, always fascinating, city. justin-williams-cycling-L39IONAs a Black cyclist from South Los Angeles, Justin Williams says he has frequently been written off by managers. That hasn’t slowed him down as he works to diversify the sport. In the Tuscan Countryside, a 15th-Century Monastery Turned Beloved Family HomeSince moving into the Chianti, Italy, property in the ’70s, the shoe designer René Caovilla has, together with his kin, made the traditions of the ancient region his own. The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Amazon, HBO Max, Hulu and More in DecemberEvery month, subscription streaming services add a new batch of titles to their libraries. Here are our picks for December. U.K. National Theater Enters the Streaming WarsDuring Britain’s lockdown, recorded plays from the archive were free to watch on YouTube. Now, the theater has started a paid service. He Was a Stick, She Was a Leaf; Together They Made HistoryA surprise clutch of eggs has solved a century-old leaf insect mystery. Biden Shows Off a New Accessory: A Walking BootThe president-elect has to wear it because of the hairline fractures in his right foot he suffered while playing with a German shepherd shelter dog named Major over the weekend. Home Renovation After a BreakupAs one architect discovered after a failed relationship, the best way forward is sometimes getting rid of most of what you own. British Hiker Esther Dingley Goes Missing in the PyreneesEsther Dingley, who had written extensively about traveling through Europe for the past six years with her partner, was last seen on Nov. 22. Letter BoxedSolve this puzzle in less than 6 words. The Crossword, Spelling Bee and MoreSolve the daily puzzle edited by Will Shortz, or try out other games like the Mini and Vertex. TilesOur soothing matching game may help you de-stress. More Recent Articles
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