The Law in West Texas Breaks the Law to Protest Weed’s Prohibition
Sarah Stogner, a Republican district attorney in Texas oil country, recorded herself smoking a joint that she bought legally in New Mexico.
New Hostage Videos Sow Fear and Horror in Israel
A “living skeleton, buried alive” in Gaza’s tunnels, was how the family of one hostage described him after seeing a video circulated by Hamas this week.
Production Manager Is Killed in Accident at Jacob’s Pillow, Authorities Say
Jacob’s Pillow canceled weekend programming as staff members grieved the death of Kat Sirico, who was moving staging platforms that toppled, the authorities said.
An American Team Went to Combat Haiti’s Gangs, Then Lost Two of Its Own
A Haitian American Navy veteran and his police officer cousin who were working in Haiti with Studebaker, an American military contractor, are missing and presumed dead.
Mike Huckabee, Israel’s Passionate Defender as Gaza War Drives Allies Away
Mr. Huckabee, a Baptist minister, is the first evangelical to serve as American ambassador to Israel. Christian conservatives and the Netanyahu government are pleased.
Texas State House Panel Advances Gerrymandered Congressional Map
The full Texas House will now vote next week on a map drawn to flip five House districts to the G.O.P., but Democrats might walk out to deny Republicans a quorum.
Eric Holder on Why He Reversed Course on Gerrymandering
Mr. Holder, the attorney general in the Obama administration, has long fought to end gerrymandered legislative maps. But a Republican effort in Texas threatens democracy, he said in an interview.
Attention, Men: Books Are Sexy!
Nobody likes a dumb guy.
Conspiracies Are Real. The Theories Can Be Traps.
Why it’s a mistake to quickly lock in on a single theory.
How the New Texas Map Changes the Outlook for Control of the House
Democrats’ chances would be hurt if the map were approved, but they would still be favored.
Lashing Out Over Russia and Jobs Data, Trump Displays His Volatile Side
The president had been on something of a winning streak. But when faced with facts and foes that wouldn’t bend to his will, he responded with impatience and disproportionate intensity.
Texas Pushes Redistricting Into an Era of ‘Maximum Warfare’
Republicans are pursuing every possible advantage, essentially trying to win elections long before people vote. In response, even some once-squeamish Democrats are talking about fighting ‘fire with fire.’
Donor List Suggests Scale of Trump’s Pay-for-Access Operation
A new disclosure shows how corporations and individuals, including many in the crypto business, wrote big checks while seeking favor from the president.
After a Lag, Consumers Begin to Feel the Pinch of Tariffs
There are growing signs that President Trump’s levies are filtering through to consumer prices, as companies exhaust options for keeping them stable.
Ken Marino and David Wain Are Rocking Out With Their Dad Jam Band
The members of Middle Aged Dad Jam Band are known for making people laugh. But they take their music seriously.
A Day at Two San Francisco Malls, One That Died and One That Thrived
The downtown mall was long considered a thriving retail anchor, while the suburban-style one was an afterthought. They had a surprising role reversal.
No Pets Left Behind: How a Dog’s Hurricane Rescue Changed Florida Law
A state trooper went to the aid of a bull terrier who had been abandoned as Hurricane Milton approached. Now the dog, named Trooper, is thriving, and his story inspired stricter animal protections.
After D.C. Plane Crash, Air Traffic Controllers Were Not Tested for Alcohol
The F.A.A. has since been training on-call specialists to be snappier about administering alcohol and drug tests after a serious incident, an official said.
4 Dead in Anaconda, Montana, Bar Shooting; Police Search for Gunman
Law enforcement officials engaged in a growing manhunt for the suspect, who lived close to the bar. They warned that he was believed to be armed.
Jeannie Seely, Who Pushed Boundaries and Broke Hearts at the Grand Ole Opry, Dies at 85
She blazed a trail for women in country music with the candor of her songs and her bold fashion sense. She was the first woman to host a segment on the Opry.
