A country up for grabs
Myanmar’s military toppled the civilian government. Now the country’s diverse population is banding together in protest
Myanmar’s military toppled the civilian government. Now the country’s diverse population is banding together in protest
As police turn to facial recognition technology to identify suspects and solve cases, critics worry about privacy and false accusations
In Los Angeles, “defunding the police” led to disbanding a unit specially designed to help with homelessness
Donald Trump made gains among some Hispanic voters in 2020. Will the GOP continue the trend?
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Americans and Christian minorities in Turkey are increasingly singled out as state-of-emergency laws turn the largest democracy in the Middle East into an authoritarian state
Conservative backlash grows against a leading Supreme Court candidate
Senate vetting of Jeff Sessions and Rex Tillerson revealed issues on which the two nominees might—or might not—work with conservative members of Congress
Astronomers with big telescopes seek to discover the secrets of dark energy—the 'manna' of the 21st century
Our neighbors across the street have a new sign on their front lawn. It’s about 20 by 30 inches, has a heart design on it with a vaguely American flag pattern, and says, on both sides of the placard, ...
‘A bold stand in the Land Down Under’ ...
I’m old enough to remember when human rights was the domain of Democrats and Republicans were hawks who always put war and the economy ahead of the human condition. ...
For the past 2¼ years, whenever my wife and I traveled, we made our house available for short-term rentals through Airbnb. We rented out the house to men and women of many races, religions, national...
I’ve always treasured the advice of a friend who was not only a skilled airplane pilot but who was also occasionally assigned by the Federal Aviation Administration to report back on safety practices...
Every president has his characteristic sayings. In the near future, “Let me be clear,” “This is not who we are,” and “I have a pen and a phone” will remind us of the administration now ending. Those...
Science
A mother’s love is not easily broken, and new research may help explain why. Physiological changes that take place during pregnancy may produce long-term changes in a mother’s brain that enhance her...
Technology
Wearable electronics such as the Fitbit allow users to monitor their health and fitness with metrics such as calories burned or heart rate. December saw the launch of a new portable device its...
Lifestyle
The first time Dr. Nomura Takuyuki decided to put on a Christmas meeting at his 19-bed hospital 20 years ago, he feared what others would think of him and if it would hurt his business. Christians...
Money
If you’re trying to predict which bubble will burst next, don’t rule out student loans. U.S. student loan debt stands at nearly $1.4 trillion, and more than half of all student borrowers do not repay...
Movies & TV
The worst thing about reviewing an M. Night Shyamalan film is how little you can talk about it without revealing vital plot twists. ...
Children's Books
Preaching to the Chickens: The Story of Young John Lewis ...
Movies & TV
Moonlight, which in January won the Golden Globe for Best Picture, tells in three chapters the story of Chiron, from growing up as a young boy, to being a high schooler, and then when he is fully...
Movies & TV
Many Americans experienced the tumultuous unfolding of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing and the subsequent four-day manhunt over a series of tweets, smartphone clicks, and broadcast news reports. But...
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Homegoing ...
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This is Where I Live ...
Music
With the death of Joe Ligon on Dec. 11 at the age of 80, one of the mightiest voices of the last half-century was silenced. ...
Books
The Philanthropy Roundtable last year published two good books about people helping others: Karl Zinsmeister’s What Comes Next? describes the crucial role of private philanthropy in four historical...
Q&A
Kim Holmes, a former assistant secretary of state and Heritage Foundation vice president, is the author of The Closing of the Liberal Mind. ...