Yuri Gagarin: Sixty years since the first man went into space
Sixty years ago, a man went into space for the very first time. For the USSR, Yuri Gagarin’s single orbit of the Earth was a huge achievement and propaganda coup.…
Howard Weitzman, Defense Lawyer for the Famous, Dies at 81
Howard Weitzman, an entertainment lawyer whose client list bristled with the names of some of the nation’s most famous, and infamous, celebrities — including Michael Jackson, Justin Bieber and, for…
N.R.A. Chief Takes the Stand, With Cracks in His Armor
Mr. LaPierre is seeking to use bankruptcy to help reincorporate the N.R.A. in the more gun-friendly state of Texas, and has already repaid the N.R.A. about $300,000 as he seeks…
Lee Hart, Wife of Ex-Senator Gary Hart, Dies at 85
Lee Hart, the wife of former Senator Gary Hart of Colorado, who stood by him when his front-running campaign for the presidency collapsed in 1987 amid reports that he was…
After Threats to Turn It Into a Toilet, a Confederate Monument Is Recovered
As ransom demands go, this one was a bit different. After a heavy, ornately carved limestone chair dedicated to Jefferson Davis disappeared last month from a Confederate burial ground in…
Many Mayors Cite Covid Burnout as a Reason for Their Exit
NEWBURYPORT, Mass. — Donna Holaday is the kind of mayor who does not say no to an invitation. She shows up for lesser ribbon cuttings, at Radiant U Esthetics and…
My Family’s Global Vaccine Journey
On Feb. 22, Mom texted that she and Dad had booked a March 11 appointment to get their first shots, followed by second doses in April. A day later, she…
Maryland Passes Sweeping Police Reform Legislation
Maryland lawmakers voted on Saturday to limit police officers’ use of force, restrict the use of no-knock warrants and repeal the nation’s first Bill of Rights for law enforcement, taking…
Mother in Custody After 3 Children Are Found Dead, Police Say
A mother was taken into custody in California on Saturday after her three children were found dead in a Los Angeles apartment, the authorities said. Officers from the Los Angeles…
His Fence Says ‘Black Lives Matter.’ His City Says Paint Over It.
The colorful mural, adorned with hearts, a portrait of a local activist and the words “Black Lives Matter,” stands out at a busy intersection in West St. Paul, a community…