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House passes sweeping police reform bill named after George Floyd The House of Representatives on Wednesday night passed a sweeping police reform bill introduced to hold officers accountable following the police-involved death of George Floyd last Memorial Day.      Nets' James Harden has triple-double in return to Houston Brooklyn Nets star guard James Harden posted a triple-double against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night in the first meeting against his former team.   Capitol Police warn of 'possible plot' to breach Capitol on Thursday U.S. Capitol Police on Wednesday warned of a possible security threat to the Capitol planned for the following day, forcing the House of Representatives to scrap its Thursday session.   Ex-Baltimore Orioles manager Joe Altobelli dies at 88 Former Baltimore Orioles manager Joe Altobelli, who guided the club to a World Series championship in 1983, died Wednesday of natural causes. He was 88.   Kellen Winslow II sentenced to 14 years in prison for sex assault crimes Kellen Winslow II was sentenced to 14 years in prison Wednesday after reaching a plea deal for multiple sexual assault charges including rape against five women.   New York Giants to release veteran WR Golden Tate, one other The New York Giants are releasing former Pro Bowl wide receiver Golden Tate after only two seasons.   10 rockets fired at air base in Iraq that hosts U.S. troops; U.S. civilian contractor dead Ten rockets were fired Wednesday at a military base in Iraq that hosts U.S. forces, the Defense Department said, ahead of a visit this week from Pope Francis.   Ex-Raiders, Chargers WR Tyrell Williams signing 1-year deal with Lions Former Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams has agreed to a short-term contract with the Detroit Lions.   D.C. commander, Pentagon official give differing timeline of Capitol attack response National security officials disagreed on the speed of response to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol during questioning Wednesday as part of the Senate's investigation of the assault.   Yankees manager Aaron Boone undergoes surgery to get pacemaker New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is taking a medical leave of absence after undergoing surgery Wednesday to get a pacemaker.   IMDB TV to air 'Bosch' spinoff starring Titus Welliver Amazon's free streaming service IMDB TV has ordered a new spinoff series of "Bosch" based on Michael Connelly's crime novels.   Billy Bob Thornton, Regé-Jean Page join Netflix flim 'Gray Man' "Goliath" star Billy Bob Thornton, "Bridgerton" alum Rege-Jean Page and "Captain America: Civil War" actress Alfre Woodard have joined the cast of the Netflix film "The Gray Man."   Mississippi to compensate Curtis Flowers $500K for 22 years imprisonment Mississippi will compensate Curtis Flowers, a man imprisoned for more than 22 years and tried six times for murder, $500,000 for being wrongfully accused.   SpaceX Starship makes upright landing, but rocket explodes minutes later Elon Musk's SpaceX notched the first successful landing of the company's deep-space Starship rocket in a test flight early Wednesday evening in Boca Chica, Texas -- but the rocket exploded minutes later.   Kids' cancer treatment disrupted at most hospitals worldwide due to COVID-19 Care for children with cancer has been disrupted at nearly 80% of hospitals globally because of the pandemic, a survey published Wednesday by The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health found.   Secretary of State Antony Blinken: COVID-19, China among top foreign policy concerns Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday outlined his department's most urgent policy concerns, pointing to a number of issues he says are "simultaneously domestic and foreign."   Kamala Harris visits woman-owned yarn store to discuss American Rescue Plan Vice President Kamala Harris said the Biden administration is monitoring the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on women leaving the workforce as she visited Fibre Space, a woman-owned yarn shop in Virginia.   Neil Patrick Harris, Steve Zahn filming '8-Bit Christmas' film Production has begun on "8-Bit Christmas," a holiday comedy set in 1980s Chicago and starring Neil Patrick Harris and Steve Zahn.   Scientists locate source of hazardous, high-energy solar particles The precise origins of a unique type of hazardous solar particles has been identified for the first time by a team of scientists in Britain and United States.   Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard to host NBC's 'Family Game Fight' NBC said Wednesday it has ordered 10 episodes of "Family Game Fight," a 1-hour, comedic game show starring real-life celebrity couple Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard.   Janet Jackson documentary to air on A&E, Lifetime in 2022 A four-hour documentary event about pop music icon Janet Jackson will air on Lifetime and A&E over two nights in early 2022, the cable networks announced Wednesday.   Kansas 18-year-old wins $25,000 from her first lottery ticket A Kansas woman bought her first lottery ticket just four days after her 18th birthday and won a $25,000 jackpot.   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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House Passes Landmark Voting Rights BillThe omnibus voting, ethics and campaign finance bill would roll back barriers to voting enacted by Republican statehouses, but it faces an uphill battle in the Senate.   Inspector General’s Report Cites Elaine Chao for Using Office to Help FamilyThe Justice Department under the Trump administration declined to open a criminal investigation into the actions by Ms. Chao when she was transportation secretary. Ronny Jackson Harassed Staff as White House Doctor, Watchdog SaysRonny Jackson, a Republican who enthused that President Donald J. Trump had “incredible genes,” sexually harassed a woman on a White House trip and had “meltdowns” with his staff, a report found. Capitol Police Warn of Threat on Thursday, and House Cancels the Day’s SessionThe agency, responding to what the force called “a possible plot to breach the Capitol,” again sounded the alarm that pro-Trump conspirators may be planning an attack. Officials Put ‘Unusual’ Limits on D.C. National Guard Before Riot, Commander SaysMaj. Gen. William J. Walker testified that he did not receive permission to deploy troops for hours on Jan. 6, as violence by pro-Trump supporters escalated. Biden Administration Steps Up Push for School ReopeningsA day after President Biden said teachers should be prioritized for vaccination, the first lady and the education secretary hit the road to urge communities to return to in-person learning. Plan to Ditch the Mask After Vaccination? Not So Fast.It’s not clear how easily vaccinated people may spread the virus, but the answer to that question is coming soon. Until then, scientists urge caution. Biden Agrees to Lower Income Caps For Stimulus PaymentsPresident Biden blessed the plan to lower the income cap for Americans receiving checks of up to $1,400, a crucial concession to moderates whose backing is needed to pass the bill. Biden Secretly Limits Counterterrorism Drone Strikes Away From War ZonesRequiring higher-level approval is a stopgap measure as officials review whether to tighten Trump-era targeting rules and civilian safeguards. Biden’s Honeymoon Is Over, but He Retains Majority ApprovalThe president’s approval rating now stands at 51 percent nationwide, with 42 percent of the country disapproving, according to a Monmouth University poll. Cuomo, Contrite Over Sexual Harassment Accusations, Refuses to ResignIn his first public appearance since a series of harassment allegations surfaced, Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York said he had “learned an important lesson.” Germany Places Far-Right AfD Party Under Surveillance for ExtremismIt is the first time in Germany’s postwar history that a party represented in the federal Parliament has elicited this level of scrutiny as a potential threat to democracy. Reopening, Stimulus, Wildlife Cameras: Your Wednesday Evening BriefingHere’s what you need to know at the end of the day. Can Bill Gates Vaccinate the World?How the Microsoft founder is changing the way the world is vaccinated and, potentially, the course of the pandemic. ‘Vandalism With a Purpose’ and the Future of the G.O.P.Ross Douthat returns with Michael Brendan Dougherty to tell Jane she’s wrong about Trump’s populist rhetoric. Got a Confidential News Tip?The Times would like to hear from readers who want to share messages and materials with our journalists. Andrew Cuomo’s Mess: Sex and the Single GovernorAll in the great tradition of New York Lewd. Six Seuss Books Bore a BiasRacism must be exorcised from culture, including, or maybe especially, from children’s culture. How to Reach People Who Are WrongIn the post-Trump era, research suggests the best ways to win people over. What Happens When 10 Million Tenants Can’t Make Rent?It is a crisis, but it is also an opportunity for a huge expansion in social housing. Trumpism Has No HeirsThe king is dead, long live the king. How to Protect Yourself Against Coronavirus VariantsUpgrading your mask and staying vigilant are more important than ever. South Carolina Shows Where the Anti-Abortion Movement Is HeadedTaking their cue from Trump, absolutists are going all out to overturn Roe v. Wade. How to Save a Life in Just One HourWhen you give blood, it’s more than blood you’re giving. Israel, the U.A.E. and a New Middle EastWe may be witnessing a major realignment of the Middle East. How ‘Lolita’ Escaped Obscenity Laws and Cancel CultureEmily Mortimer, who grew up with a prominent free-speech advocate before becoming an actress and screenwriter, has some ideas. A No-Recipe Recipe ManifestoTrust yourself, follow the prompt and wing it. You don’t need a recipe to create a fantastic dinner. A Black Police Officer Is Reinstated, 121 Years LaterThe Los Angeles Police Commission voted last week to restore the badge of Robert William Stewart, one of the city’s first Black officers. ERCOT Fires Chief Executive Bill Magness After Texas StormSeven board members of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas had resigned in the wake of widespread outages. Those who remained decided to fire the agency’s chief executive. Kellen Winslow II, Once N.F.L.’s Highest-Paid Tight End, Gets 14 Years for RapesThe sentencing judge called the former Cleveland Browns player a sexual predator who preyed on marginalized women. As Palestinians Clamor for Vaccine, Their Leaders Divert Doses to Favored FewAmid a debate about Israel’s duty to supply vaccines to Palestinians living under occupation, Palestinian leaders are facing criticism for siphoning off some of the few vaccines already delivered to the occupied West Bank. With Her Job on the Line, Scotland’s Nicola Sturgeon Hits Back at CriticsIn testimony in Edinburgh, the first minister said she broke no rules and rejected claims of a conspiracy against her predecessor as “absurd.” Transgender Woman Expelled From South Korean Army Is Found DeadByeon Hee-su, who was declared unfit to serve last year after her gender-reassignment surgery, had sued to be reinstated. SpaceX's Starship SN10 Rocket Launched, Landed and ExplodedTwo earlier flights of the Starship rocket crashed spectacularly. This one returned to the ground in one piece, then blew up. Migrants in Deadly Crash Had Crossed Through Border Wall, Officials SayThe Border Patrol said two S.U.V.s packed with people apparently crossed through a breach in the wall. One vehicle went on to collide with a tractor-trailer rig, killing 13 migrants. U.N. Says 38 Killed in Myanmar in ‘Bloodiest Day’ Since Coup BeganAs the military’s crackdown against demonstrators grows more deadly, the U.N.’s special representative for the country said the junta had rejected her requests to visit. Why You Need a Wildlife CameraWithout one, you may never know who else lives on your property. Or who’s eating your bush beans. My 4-Year-Old Is a DestroyerHere’s why I’m OK with it. How to Get a Peloton-Style Workout Without SplurgingDon’t want to pay $1,900 for a Peloton bike, plus a subscription fee for classes? Here are ways to reduce the cost of using tech to exercise at home. A ‘Rent’ Reunion Measures 25 Years of Love and LossA fund-raiser, a tribute, a documentary — and a reminder that Jonathan Larson’s musical remains especially inspiring in hard times. In Quest for Herd Immunity, Giant Covid-19 Vaccination Sites ProliferateA day at one mass site in Connecticut shows both the promise and the shortcomings of the approach, which is at the center of President Biden’s plan to bring the pandemic to an end. Wisconsin Hunters Kill Over 200 Wolves in Less Than 3 DaysThe gray wolf lost Endangered Species Act protections last year, prompting a recent hunt that killed at least 216 wolves — far exceeding a quota set by state wildlife officials. House Hunting in Italy: A Tower North of Milan, South of $1 MillionIn the Lake Maggiore area, near Italy’s border with Switzerland, ‘understated buyers’ are being lured away from ritzier destinations. More Recent Articles
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