White House calls for Trump acquittal as Senate prepares for a swift trial
The White House offered the first glimpse of its defense strategy in a legal brief that called the charges against the president “structurally deficient.” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, meanwhile, circulated an organizing resolution for the proceedings that will begin Tuesday.
Trump’s lawyers, Senate GOP allies work privately to ensure Bolton does not testify publicly
Republicans are making plans in case Democrats are able to force testimony from witnesses, including the former national security adviser.
Religious-schools case heads to a high court skeptical of stark lines between church and state
Schools such as Stillwater Christian in Montana are watching what could be a landmark case testing the constitutionality of state laws that exclude religious organizations from government funding.
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Campaign 2020For female leaders, humor is a blessing. Unless it’s a curse.
The list of double standards women face on their path to public office is long, but there’s one quality that’s almost always left out of the conversation: their humor. They need to be likable, so they’re told to be funny. But not too funny.
Weapons, flags but no violence: Massive pro-gun rally in Virginia’s capital
Thousands from Virginia and elsewhere rallied against gun-control measures that Democrats have promised to enact after voters gave them majorities in the General Assembly last fall.
A crumbling bridge and restorative justice
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Campaign 2020The Vermont senator apologized for an op-ed written by a prominent supporter that came amid rising tensions in the race.
The caravan presented a new test for the Mexican government, which promised the Trump administration last year that it would step up enforcement.
San Francisco battered Green Bay in the NFC championship game, leaving Rodgers to confront a harsh new reality.
Around Washington, people gathered to contemplate the nation's legacy of racism and slavery and to honor the man who has inspired civil rights movements for over half a century.
The 77-year-old tennis great, winner of 24 Grand Slam singles titles, has views that Martina Navratilova has said are “pathetic in every way.”
People often learn they have it when by developing an autoimmune disease. But the ailment might also play a role with heart disease, cancer and other disorders.
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A singer-songwriter apologized, closed his eyes, dropped his head and died onstage
David Olney, 71, paused, said “I’m sorry” and put his chin to his chest, according to a fellow musician.
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Visiting Tokyo? Here’s how to ride the train like a local.
Tip No. 1: If you are riding the train for the first time in Japan, it’s important to be considerate of the people around you.
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With frozen summer fruit, you can relive sweet, sunny days in these 8 recipes
Frozen summer fruit can help capture the magic of summer in the middle of winter.
