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HUD opens discrimination investigation into a Muslim development in Texas.
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HUD opens discrimination investigation into a Muslim development in Texas.

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsA project, including homes and a mosque, has drawn attacks from Republican Texas officials. The Justice Department closed a similar inquiry into the development last year.​A project, including homes and a mosque, has drawn attacks from Republican Texas officials. The Justice Department closed a similar inquiry into the development last year. ​Read...

House Plans to Vote on Air Safety Bill After Report on Deadly D.C. Crash
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House Plans to Vote on Air Safety Bill After Report on Deadly D.C. Crash

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsLawmakers could vote as early as next week on legislation aimed at avoiding another collision like the one that killed 67 people near Reagan National Airport last year.​Lawmakers could vote as early as next week on legislation aimed at avoiding another collision like the one that killed 67 people near Reagan...

Jesse Jackson’s Hometown Remembers Him as a ‘Superstar’
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Jesse Jackson’s Hometown Remembers Him as a ‘Superstar’

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsMr. Jackson often spoke about Greenville, S.C., in his speeches, returning home several times to fight for change — and for a slice of his favorite banana cream pie.​Mr. Jackson often spoke about Greenville, S.C., in his speeches, returning home several times to fight for change — and for a slice...

With Witkoff and Kushner, Trump Bets on Diplomacy Without Diplomats
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With Witkoff and Kushner, Trump Bets on Diplomacy Without Diplomats

President Trump’s most trusted envoys are at the center of the Iran and Ukraine negotiations, an approach that has sidelined the State Department and the National Security Council.​ Read More President Trump’s most trusted envoys are at the center of the Iran and Ukraine negotiations, an approach that has sidelined the State Department and the National Security...

Triple the pressure, triple the glory.
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Triple the pressure, triple the glory.

Ami Nakai of Japan leads after the short program ahead of a talented field, including the American Alysa Liu, who is third.​ Read More Ami Nakai of Japan leads after the short program ahead of a talented field, including the American Alysa Liu, who is third. 

Shia LaBeouf Charged With Battery in New Orleans
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Shia LaBeouf Charged With Battery in New Orleans

The actor, known for his roles in “Transformers” and “Megalopolis,” was arrested early Tuesday after reportedly assaulting two people, the authorities said.​ Read More The actor, known for his roles in “Transformers” and “Megalopolis,” was arrested early Tuesday after reportedly assaulting two people, the authorities said. 

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Fania Fénelon, 74; Memoirs Described Auschwitz Singing

In “Playing for Time,” she recounted how singing in an all-female orchestra while in a concentration camp saved her from death.​ Read More In “Playing for Time,” she recounted how singing in an all-female orchestra while in a concentration camp saved her from death.