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U.S. awards drought-stricken states $585M to repair aging water infrastructure Eleven states are slated to receive nearly $585 million in federal funding, as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to fix aging dams and water infrastructure following years of drought.     Robert F. Kennedy Jr. files paperwork to run for president in 2024 Robert F. Kennedy Jr., son of former U.S. attorney general and slain 1968 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, is running for president in 2024 as a Democrat, according to paperwork filed Wednesday.   Man accused in Michael K. Williams' drug death pleads guilty The man accused of distributing the fentanyl-laced heroin that resulted in the death of The Wire actor Michael K. Williams pleaded guilty on Wednesday.   NPR pushes back after Twitter's decision to label it 'state-affiliated media' NPR President and CEO John Lansing said he was "disturbed" to see the network's official Twitter account labeled as "state-affiliated media."   Kansas bans transgender student athletes from girls' and women's sports Kansas state lawmakers voted Wednesday to override Gov. Laura Kelly's third veto and pass the Fairness in Women's Sports Act, which bans transgender athletes from competing in women's sports.   Michigan repeals 1931 legislation restricting abortion access Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday signed a bill repealing restrictive abortion legislation passed almost 100 years ago.   Saudi-backed Savvy buying Marvel Strike Force, Scrabble GO maker Scopely for $4.9B A game developer backed by Saudi Arabia is buying California-based Scopely, which is behind popular games like Scrabble GO, Yahtzee With Buddies and Star Trek Fleet Command.   McCarthy, bipartisan group of House members meet with Taiwanese president A bipartisan group of House lawmakers waved off threats of retaliation from China over their meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday, reaffirming the U.S. support for Taiwan.   In trip to China, French President Macron hopes to alter Xi stance on Ukraine French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping Thursday, during their current trip to China.   Stacey Abrams to join Howard University as Endowed Chair for Race, Black Politics Howard University has appointed Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams as its first Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics.   Facts largely ineffective in countering conspiracy theorists, research says Conspiracy theories have become more prevalent than ever, and according to researchers, combatting conspiracies with factual evidence is largely ineffective in quashing conspiracy beliefs.   Dominion can force Murdochs to testify, judge rules Fox Corporation executives Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch must testify on the witness stand if called to do so, in this month's defamation trial brought by Dominion Voting Systems, a Delaware judge ruled Wednesday.   Maryland AG report alleges 'depraved' child sexual abuse in Archdiocese of Baltimore The Maryland Attorney General's Office has released its 456-page report into the Archdiocese of Baltimore, alleging decades of "horrific and repeated" church sex abuse involving hundreds of children.   Maryland sheriff charged in scheme to illegally obtain machine guns A Maryland sheriff and his accomplice have been charged in a scheme to illegally obtain machine guns.   Former Vice President Mike Pence will not appeal order to testify in Jan. 6 investigation Former Vice President Mike Pence will not appeal an order from a federal judge calling him to testify before a Washington, D.C., grand jury in its Jan. 6 probe.   In Taiwan, citizens train for a Chinese invasion Students at Taiwan's Kuma Academy are training for a Chinese invasion, a once-distant prospect that is increasingly seen as a very real possibility on this self-governing island.   2 killed in apparent murder-suicide in Chick-fil-A drive-through lane, Ga. police say Police in Georgia said Wednesday they are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in a drive-through lane at a Chick-fil-A restaurant.   California firefighters rescue dog stuck in car engine Firefighters in California came to the rescue of a small dog that climbed into the engine of a car and became stuck.   California 18-year-old becomes youngest to visit every European country A California teenager celebrated his 18th year by becoming the world's youngest person to visit every country in Europe.   Google says its new AI supercomputer faster, more efficient, than others Google has released information on its new AI supercomputer, saying it is more powerful than Nvidia, its main competitor.   Cash App founder Bob Lee killed in stabbing in San Francisco The San Francisco Police Department is investigating the death of Cash App founder Bob Lee as the result of an apparent stabbing in the Rincon Hill neighborhood.   Look: Porcupine relocated from hotel parking lot in Iowa Wildlife officials in Iowa responded to a hotel parking lot to relocate an unusual non-native animal: a porcupine.   Double quasars revealed as space telescopes peer into history of the universe Astronomers have discovered a pair of quasars indicating the merging of a pair of galaxies. These high-energy quasars are providing a glimpse into the universe when it was "just" 3 billion years old.   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Protasiewicz’s Wisconsin Victory Shows Power of Abortion Rights for DemocratsA resounding victory by a liberal judge who ran on abortion rights showed that a largely unified political left is keeping up its momentum, and served as a new warning sign to Republicans.   How Brandon Johnson Made Up Ground and Won Chicago’s Mayoral RaceMr. Johnson, a progressive county commissioner, won over liberal voters across the city after finishing second in a first round of balloting. Trump’s Charges Bring Doubts, Hopes and Uncertainty in Both PartiesTo some Republicans and Democrats, the charges appeared flimsy and less consequential than many had hoped. To others, the case had the potential to reverberate politically. What It Was Like Inside the Courtroom During Trump’s ArraignmentHere are some of the most important moments from the hearing where criminal charges against Donald Trump were unveiled. Republicans Vowed to Grill Bragg About Trump, but It’s Not So SimpleG.O.P. leaders have talked tough about investigating the New York prosecutor bringing charges against the former president, but behind the scenes, they are weighing how to move ahead. U.S. Tensions With China on Display as McCarthy Hosts Taiwan’s LeaderSpeaker Kevin McCarthy became the most senior elected official to meet with a Taiwanese president on American soil since the United States established diplomatic relations with Beijing. Emily Was a Popular Name in the ’90s. Now It’s in More TV, Film and Music.As a generation of Emilys enters adulthood, perhaps you’ve noticed the name in the air — and on TV, in film and in songs. Zelensky Gets Hero’s Welcome in Poland, Cementing Ukraine’s TiesPolish leaders backed Ukraine’s bid for NATO membership, but even without that, Russia’s invasion is making the alliance’s eastern flank more united, and more important. Russia Accused of Spreading Disinformation at U.N. Security CouncilMoscow used its rotating presidency of the Security Council to host a session on deported Ukrainian children, leading some officials to walk out. Rupert Murdoch Can Be Forced to Testify in Fox-Dominion Trial, Judge SaysStar hosts for Fox News like Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity may also appear in person at the high-profile trial, which is set to start April 17. Baltimore Catholic Clergy Abused Hundreds of Children and Teens, Attorney General SaysA 463-page investigation released by the Maryland attorney general detailed the “enormous scope and scale” of scandal. Tennessee House Poised to Expel 3 Democrats Over Gun Control ProtestThe Republican-dominated House was set to vote on Thursday on taking the rare and punitive action of removing the Democrats from office for their part in the protest. Augusta National: ‘The More You Play It, the More You Understand It’Mark O’Meara, who won the Masters Tournament 25 years ago, talks through the pleasures and perils of Augusta National Golf Club, the only place that hosts a major annually. Houston Had a Problem: NASA’s Moon Mission Astronauts Were Late.NASA officials found it more difficult than they expected to surprise the astronauts of the Artemis II mission with the news that they were going to the moon. Trump, the Incredible Shrinking DefendantThe former president’s post-arraignment speech at Mar-a-Lago reinforced just how stale he’s become. Do Critics of Trump’s Indictment Have a Point?This case may be a legal stretch, but it would be a problem to give a boss impunity after imprisoning his underling. The Trump Indictment Is a Legal EmbarrassmentWhy it was a setback for the rule of law and established a dangerous precedent for prosecutors. Jill Biden Stumbles by Inviting N.C.A.A. Winners (and Losers) to the White HouseThe first lady waded into the aftermath of a women’s basketball championship game that was about more than who won and who lost. Biden’s Ambassador to Israel, at the Center of the StormA longtime Democratic insider, Thomas Nides navigates a fraught U.S.-Israel relationship with humor, if a sometimes all-too-quotable candor. Neal Boenzi, Top New York Times Photographer for Four Decades, Dies at 97He built a reputation for finding compelling subjects on the street. “Anyone can take a picture,” he liked to say, “but are you a journalist?” Finding Freedom and Feminism in Ballet. (It’s Possible.)With new books and a podcast taking another look at the legacy of George Balanchine and the culture of ballet, where does a modern ballerina stand? Today’s Wordle Review: April 5, 2023Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: contains spoilers! More Recent Articles | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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