James Arthur Ray, 67, Self-Help Guide Whose Retreat Became Deadly, Dies
A rising star among New Age motivational speakers, he was brought down by a disaster during one of his retreats in Arizona, where three people died in a sweat lodge.
Columbia Professor Katherine Franke Says She Was Forced to Retire Because of Activism
Katherine Franke, a law professor and vocal advocate of pro-Palestinian students, had been under investigation over remarks she made about Israeli students.
In San Francisco, Controversial Flags Have Had Their Ups and Downs
A collection of historic flags, some with provocative associations, was removed from the plaza outside City Hall for Mayor Daniel Lurie’s inauguration. By Friday, they were flying again.
Regulators Tell Baltimore Drug Program to ‘Cease and Desist’
Maryland issued the order after an investigation by The New York Times and The Baltimore Banner traced overdoses and deaths to an addiction program offering free housing.
An Altadena Family Escaped the L.A. Wildfires, but They Lost Almost Everything
Aurielle Hall knew she had little time to get herself and her daughter out of Altadena. Convincing Aunt Cheri would be a different challenge.
As a Felon, Trump Upends How Americans View the Presidency
President-elect Donald J. Trump has worked for years to discredit any and all criminal and civil cases against him as nothing more than politically motivated witch hunts.
Biden Calls Meta’s Ending of Fact-Checking Program ‘Shameful’
Responding to a question from a reporter, the president said he believed Americans “want to tell the truth.”
Biden Issues Sweeping Deportation Protections Before Trump Takes Office
The move allows hundreds of thousands of people from Sudan, Ukraine, El Salvador and Venezuela to stay in the country temporarily.
Supreme Court to Hear New Affordable Care Act Case on Preventative Care
Lower courts ruled that a task force that determines which treatments must be covered at no cost had not been validly appointed.
Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s Sprint to Remake Meta for the Trump Era
After visiting President-elect Donald J. Trump in November, Mr. Zuckerberg decided to relax Meta’s speech policies. He asked a small team to carry out his goals within weeks. The repercussions are just beginning.
Investing in Stocks and Bonds Will Be Trickier Under Trump
Sizzling returns may well continue, but our columnist suggests that it would be wise to prepare for the next storm.
Trump Is First President to Be Sentenced as a Felon
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s New York criminal case culminated with him avoiding jail, but he is set to become the first felon to occupy the Oval Office.
Who Are the Victims of the Los Angeles Fires?
At least 11 people were reported dead in fires raging across Los Angeles. Five lived near each other in a ravaged Altadena neighborhood.
Trump’s Sentence Comes With No Penalty, but He Will Take Office as a Felon
Justice Juan M. Merchan gave Donald J. Trump a symbolic punishment. The judge said that leniency was due the office of the president, not the man who will soon hold the title.
Supreme Court Seems Poised to Uphold Law That Could Ban TikTok
The justices are expected to rule quickly in the case, which pits national security concerns about China against the First Amendment’s protection of free speech.
Vatican Allows Italian Gay Men to Enter Seminaries, if They Remain Celibate
Candidates for the seminary should not be disqualified based on sexual orientation, according to new church guidelines in Italy.
As a Climate Scientist, I Knew It Was Time to Leave Los Angeles
After the Bobcat fire, the area no longer felt safe.
Can You Still Use TikTok if It’s Banned? What Users Should Know About the App.
The social media app is likely to disappear from the app stores of Google and Apple right away. But it’s unclear if users will completely lose access.
Trump Received an Unconditional Discharge. What Does That Mean?
The rare and lenient sentence, which will spare President-elect Donald J. Trump jail time, was used to address his unusual status.
Trump 2.0 and the Return of ‘Court Politics’
The political scientist Erica Frantz describes the regime change the second Trump administration represents.