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Divided Jury to Keep Deliberating in Case of Ex-Jail Officers’ Union Chief
Jurors told the judge they could not reach a consensus on Norman Seabrook’s guilt. The judge directed them to continue deliberating.
What Can Republicans Do About Roy Moore? Here Are Their Options.
Ballots have been printed, and absentee voting has begun in Alabama, leaving Republicans with few options to stop Mr. Moore’s campaign for the Senate.
Asia and Australia Edition: Myanmar, Jeff Sessions, Iran: Your Wednesday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know to start your day.
Op-Ed Contributor: Why Don’t Sanders Supporters Care About the Russia Investigation?
Discussing Trump’s ties to Putin could give us a chance to raise the issues that matter most to us: corruption and inequality.
Public Health: Obamacare’s Insurance Mandate Is Unpopular. So Why Not Just Get Rid of It?
There’s a reason Democrats put the provision in the bill. Eliminating it would reduce insurance coverage and drive up premiums. How much is up for debate.
An Alabama Senate Candidate Keeps Democratic Leaders Away — but Not Their Money
Doug Jones has portrayed his race for the Senate as an Alabama effort, apart from the national Democratic Party, but he is reaping the fruit of an energized party.
Jeff Sessions, Taxes, Roy Moore: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.
First Digital Pill Approved to Worries About Biomedical ‘Big Brother’
The medicine, an antipsychotic drug, has a sensor that will show doctors whether and when patients are taking it. Other medicines will follow, experts say.
Connecticut Supreme Court Hears Newtown Families’ Appeal Against Gun Companies
The court heard arguments in a lawsuit filed by relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook shooting who say the rifle used was marketed as a weapon of war.
Mellody Hobson Says the Time for Corporate Diversity Is Now
“Trying is not the same as doing,” said the corporate president in a call to action.
Jeff Sessions Says He Didn’t Lie About Russian Contacts
Attorney General Jeff Sessions denied that he lied when he testified about Russian contacts in October. He also said he was aware of African-American groups that have transformed themselves into “violent activists.”
Why Companies Like Toys ‘R’ Us Love to Go Bust in Richmond, Va.
The federal bankruptcy court in Virginia’s capital moves quickly, has expert judges and legal precedents that are favorable to companies, and a reputation for approving huge fees for lawyers.
5 Flaws That Kill Student Loan Collection Lawsuits
Creditors file tens of thousands of lawsuits each year. Here are defenses that have halted collection cases.
Bobby Doerr, 99, Red Sox Hall of Fame Second Baseman, Is Dead
An immensely popular player during his 14 seasons with Boston, he had been the oldest living former major leaguer.
Under New Guidelines, Millions More Americans Will Need to Lower Blood Pressure
Experts set new targets for treatment of hypertension on Monday, greatly expanding the number of adults who will qualify for the diagnosis.
Books of The Times: Shades of Atwood and Vonnegut in Louise Erdrich’s Dystopian Novel
“Future Home of the Living God,” in the form of a 26-year-old woman’s diary, depicts a future when glitches in evolution are joined by widespread social deterioration.
The Neediest Cases Fund: For Teenager, ‘What I See in the Mirror Is Not What I Am’
Manasia Horne’s struggle with gender identity has caused friction with her family. At a shelter for youths like her, she learned to accept herself.
Overnight in Walmart Parking Lots: Silence, Solace and Refuge
Walmart’s practice of letting people populate many of its parking lots has made the retail giant’s stores a reliable destination and a place where an informal culture emerges before and after dark.
Lincoln Center to End Its Namesake Summer Festival
Jane Moss, who revived the center’s Mostly Mozart festival, will take control of all summer programming with the demise of the Lincoln Center Festival.
Op-Docs: From Journalist to Hostage
When a reporter takes too many risks, who pays the price?