Trump and Biden Meet at the White House
President Biden and President-elect Donald J. Trump’s brief public display of civility was followed by a two-hour meeting behind closed…
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The British Museum Gets a Giant Gift: $1.27 Billion of Chinese Ceramics
Sir Percival David’s collection, amassed in the early 1900s, includes prized vases and wine cups. “You simply couldn’t build up…
Amtrak Service Restored in Northeast After Power Issues Cause Disruption
Train service had been snarled between New Haven, Conn., and Washington because of a fire in the Bronx and fallen…
Did P’Nut Die for Nothing? Test Shows Squirrel Did Not Have Rabies.
Officials released a timeline of the decision to euthanize the squirrel, whose confiscation led to outrage from some on the…
Matt Gaetz Is Trump’s Pick for Attorney General
President-elect Donald J. Trump has made clear his view of the Justice Department’s importance and has complained that his past…
Rancher, Politician, Trump Ally: Who Is Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Pick?
The governor of South Dakota has defied coronavirus restrictions and been a vocal critic of President Biden’s immigration policies.
Italy’s President Rebukes Musk for Chiming In on Country’s Immigration Debate
Sergio Mattarella said Italy “can take care” of itself after Elon Musk criticized Italian judges who did not approve a…
New York City Council Approves Bill Shifting Broker Fees to Landlords
The City Council approved a bill on Wednesday that would curb a loathed New York City real estate practice: making…
Bishop Calls on Anglican Leader to Quit Over Handling of Abuse Scandal
An independent report last week said that the Most Rev. Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury, took insufficient action after…