Ken Martin, a Minnesotan With Deep Democratic Ties, Joins the D.N.C. Race
The chairman of Minnesota Democrats, he has longstanding connections to many of the Democratic National Committee members who will choose their next leader.
Putin Lowers Nuclear Weapons Threshold After U.S. Allows Ukraine to Use Missiles Against Russia
A decree signed by the Russian leader, though long-planned, came days after President Biden authorized the use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles by Ukraine for strikes inside Russia.
Is the Russian Army Depleted From Fighting in Ukraine?
Researchers and journalists have found innovative ways to measure Russia’s ability to keep fighting.
Jon Batiste Can’t Stop Thinking About Beethoven
Batiste’s latest album is a return to his classical music roots — on his terms. Hear him improvise on some of Beethoven’s classics.
Texas Education Board to Vote on Bible-Infused Lessons in Public Schools
A new curriculum would focus on Christianity more than other religions. A kindergarten lesson on the Golden Rule, for example, would teach about Jesus and his Sermon on the Mount.
Magicians Mount Search for Woman Behind Decades-Old Deception
A British society of magicians expelled a woman for tricking her way into the club in 1991. Now it wants to invite her back, but the woman seems to have…
Dozens of Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Leaders Sentenced in Mass Trial
The 45 defendants, including Joshua Wong, were at the forefront of the opposition movement crushed by Beijing. Many had already been in jail for years.
Ex-Canadian minister Irwin Cotler says he was alleged target of Iran assassination plot
Canada’s former justice minister has confirmed to the BBC he was the target of a recent Iranian assassination attempt that was foiled. Irwin Cotler’s office said he had been informed…
SpaceX rocket launch creates stunning light display
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket took off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on 17 November, carrying on it 20 second-generation Starlink satellites. The satellites will be used to…
Biden first US president to visit Amazon rainforest
President Joe Biden on Sunday visited the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, becoming the first sitting US president to do so. The region, roughly the size of Australia, plays a crucial…