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In Louisiana Governor’s Election, a True Test of Trump’s Sway
Though the president has injected himself into high-profile races this year, the governor’s runoff in Louisiana may be one of the purest tests of his influence.
How Many Lines Can a Politician Cross? Kentucky Governor Is a Cautionary Tale
Even with President Trump’s support, Matt Bevin’s poor showing in Kentucky served notice that unpopular candidates from a dominant party can struggle to survive.
Before First Federal Execution in Years, Family of Victims Dissents
A white supremacist was convicted of horrible crimes. But victims’ family members, the prosecutor and the judge have all said the death sentence was too arbitrary to justify.
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Before First Federal Execution in Years, Family of Victims Dissents
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Memorializing Tragedy at a Pittsburgh Synagogue Through Faith, History and Good Works
The three congregations that shared the Tree of Life synagogue are taking different approaches one year after a mass shooting left 11 worshipers dead.
What Ukrainian-Americans Are Saying About the Ukraine Scandal
Ukraine might be at the center of a political furor, but that’s seen as an opportunity for a community that feels its homeland has long been overlooked and misunderstood.
In Coal Country, the Mines Shut Down, the Women Went to Work and the World Quietly Changed
From 2010 to 2017, Letcher County in Kentucky saw a greater shift in the gender balance of its labor force than almost any other county in the United States.
‘I’ll Just Have to Restart Everything’: Ocracoke Island Is Hit Hard by Dorian
The blow to the Outer Banks, a 120-mile strand of narrow barrier islands off North Carolina that is a magnet for hurricanes, was a reminder of the menacing power the storm retained.
Death Penalty Is Sought for Suspect in Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting
The decision by federal prosecutors was not unanimously supported. A rabbi has said he doesn’t want witnesses to revisit the attack that killed 11 worshipers.
Louisiana Says ‘Oui’ to French, Amid Explosion in Dual-Language Schools
This fall, more American students than ever will start their first day of school learning in a language other than English.
Unpaid Miners Blocked a Coal Train in Protest. Weeks Later, They’re Still There.
A protest by a group of coal miners in Harlan County, Ky., has grown into a small 24-hour tent city.
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spent some time in kentucky this past weekend nytimes.com/2019/08/19/us/…
where the politics are fascinating pic.twitter.com/NtUFHNExdT
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Stopped, Ticketed, Fined: The Pitfalls of Driving While Black in Ferguson
Despite five years of changes in Missouri, black drivers continue to be stopped at much higher rates than white drivers in communities throughout the state.
Trump to Visit Dayton and El Paso, Creating Mixed Feelings for Residents
Both cities are grieving after mass shootings last weekend, and opinions are divided over whether his arrival will provide comfort or incite rancor. The mood in El Paso is particularly fraught.
El Paso and Dayton Mass Shootings: Live Updates
The authorities face new challenges in combating domestic terrorism, while the Ohio governor proposed expanding background checks in the state.
Mass Shootings in Dayton and El Paso: Live Updates
Mourners in El Paso and Dayton implored lawmakers for gun control, while President Trump suggested “marrying” tougher background checks to new immigration laws.
Dayton and El Paso Shootings: Trump Links Call for Background Checks to Immigration Laws
Mourners in El Paso and Dayton implored lawmakers for gun control, while President Trump suggested “marrying” tougher background checks to new immigration laws.
Back-to-Back Bursts of Gun Violence in El Paso and Dayton Stun Country
In a country that has become nearly numb to men with guns opening fire in schools, at concerts and in churches, shooting in Texas and Ohio left the public shaken.
Would You Let the Man Who Killed Your Sister Out of Prison?
Rolling back mass incarceration requires new approaches to those who have committed violence. In Ohio, that has meant some hard conversations.
After Another Mass Shooting, Another Virginia Governor Tries to Change Gun Laws
Gov. Ralph Northam called a special legislative session to address gun violence after a gunman killed 12 people on Friday at the municipal center in Virginia Beach.
Leah Chase, Creole Chef Who Fed Presidents and Freedom Riders, Dies at 96
In New Orleans, Dooky Chase’s was the only upscale restaurant that welcomed African-Americans, and it became a gathering place for civil rights leaders.
In the Kentucky Governor’s Race, It’s an Unpopular Man vs. an Unpopular Party
The governor of Kentucky is not popular, even within his own party. But party ID and a friendship with the president may be enough for his re-election.