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With Children’s Health Program Running Dry, Parents Beg Congress: ‘Do the Right Thing’
Congress is looking to leave Washington for the year, but the Children’s Health Insurance Program is out of money, and parents are pleading for help.
In Virginia, a 11,608-to-11,607 Lesson in the Power of a Single Vote
Virginia Republicans appear to have lost control of the House of Delegates in an election decided by a single vote in a nail-biting recount.
In Polio’s Worst-Hit District, Vaccinators Strain for Access
Out of 20 polio cases globally in 2017, four appeared in one Afghan district where United Nations health officials plead with all sides to cooperate.
Halting Auction, France Designates Marquis de Sade Manuscript a ‘National Treasure’
The designation blocks, for now, any sale of “120 Days of Sodom,” one of the aristocrat’s most notorious works, to a foreign buyer.
These Trains Outpace the U.S. on Speed and Safety
High-tech rail systems in countries like Japan and across Europe are reaching top speeds with strong safety records. But Chinese rail construction may be the thing to watch.
‘A Cruel Irony’: 2 Killed in Amtrak Crash Were Rail Fans Eager for Maiden Run
The chance to ride on a train’s inaugural trip on a newly opened line was irresistible for Zack Willhoite and James Hamre, passionate rail enthusiasts and close friends.
Heritage Foundation Names New President After Turmoil Under DeMint
The selection of Kay Coles James suggested that Heritage was trying to regroup after struggling to find footing in President Trump’s Washington.
Op-Ed Contributor: No, Trump Is Not P.T. Barnum
It’s a tempting comparison, but it gets both men wrong.
Op-Ed Contributors: The Built-In Instability of the G.O.P.’s Tax Bill
It’s so off-kilter we should already be thinking about what can go in its place.
Asia and Australia Edition: North Korea, Yemen, Derailment: Your Wednesday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know to start your day.
Op-Ed Contributor: How the Republican Tax Plan Uses School Savings to Hurt States
Money meant for public schools will go to private families.
On Pro Basketball: Why the Dowdy Celtics Are Trying to Wear Supreme
The N.B.A. wants to run a 2017 sports business, and even teams that have historically resisted change are getting on board.
Op-Ed Columnist: Democrats Are the New Republicans
President Trump is smashing the pillars of the G.O.P. brand. Democrats should grab them.
Live Briefing: Tax Bill Moves to Senate After House Passage Along Party Lines
The House approved the tax plan Tuesday afternoon. The Senate is expected to vote as early as Tuesday evening. However, last-minute changes will force the House to vote on the bill again.
Consulting Firm Whose Staff Scoured E.P.A. Employees’ Emails Loses Media Contract
Definers Public Affairs, whose top executives include a lawyer who had investigated E.P.A. employees critical of the Trump administration, pulled out of a federal contract.
How the Winklevoss Twins Found Vindication in a Bitcoin Fortune
The virtual currency stockpile that Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss began amassing in 2012 is now worth around $1.65 billion. They have no plans to sell.
As Trump Tightens Legal Immigration, Canada Woos Tech Firms
In an industry relying heavily on workers from overseas, the administration’s efforts to limit visas have companies looking to relocate north.
Holocaust Museum Tries Again on Contentious Syria Study
The museum listened to critics before reissuing a study that set off a backlash — with concessions.
After the Curtain Falls: Talking to Suzanne Farrell, Artist and Muse
Ms. Farrell talked to our critic about George Balanchine; her life as a dancer; and her company, which closed shop this month.
A Guide to (Somewhat) Painless Christmas Travel
It's the busiest holiday travel season in years, but don’t go canceling Christmas just yet. Here are some ways to avoid the bustle.