Among Presidents, Jimmy Carter Was the Odd Man Out
Jimmy Carter’s relationship with his successors in the Oval Office, both Republicans and fellow Democrats, was generally tense because of his outspokenness. That never mattered to him.
For South Korean Families, a Grim Wait for Bodies After Plane Crash
Officials said it could take up to 10 days to prepare victims for transport, with the uncertainty adding to the shock and grief of relatives packed into an airport hall.
Social Media Companies Face Global Tug-of-War Over Free Speech
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s picks for the F.C.C. and F.T.C. have vowed to remove censorship online. That conflicts with European regulators who are pushing for stricter moderation.
Azerbaijan Blames Russia for Plane Crash and Rebukes Kremlin
The leader of Azerbaijan criticized the Russian response to the crash of a passenger jet that Azerbaijani officials said had most likely been hit by Russian air defenses.
Rodessa Barrett Porter, Member of a Storied Gospel Trio, Dies at 94
The Barrett Sisters were a Chicago institution, known for their tight harmonies and joyful performances. She was the last one standing.
4 Dead After Storm System Sweeps Across South
Strong storms spawned tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi on Saturday and dumped heavy rain on the Carolinas on Sunday.
New York Raises These Pheasants to Be Shot. Is It Hunting or Cruelty?
Some lawmakers hope to end a program that is meant to introduce children to field sports but that critics say makes the birds easy targets, if they don’t die another…
Jimmy Carter, Peacemaking President Amid Crises, Is Dead at 100
Rising from Georgia farmland to the White House, he oversaw the historic Camp David peace accords, but his one-term presidency was waylaid by troubles at home and abroad.
What to Know About South Korea’s Worst Plane Crash in Decades
A plane carrying 181 people crashed while landing, killing most on board. Officials were investigating a possible malfunction with the landing gear and a bird strike.