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As Facebook Raised a Privacy Wall, It Carved an Opening for Tech Giants
Internal documents show that the social network gave Microsoft, Amazon, Spotify and others far greater access to people’s data than it ha
US reverses policy in move to speed release of migrant children
Highlights of the criminal justice overhaul bill
The Senate on Tuesday passed a sweeping criminal justice overhaul. The House is expected to pass the bill this week, sending it to Presiden
The Latest: Trump hails passage of criminal justice bill
9:30 p.m. President Donald Trump is hailing Senate passage of a sweeping criminal justice bill.
UK to unveil details of post-Brexit immigration system
Judge postpones sentencing of Michael Flynn after harshly rebuking him
The Latest: Shutdown threat recedes as Trump softens stance
9:10 p.m.
Cuba eliminates gay marriage language from new constitution
Michael Flynn, Shutdown, China Trade: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.
Senate overwhelmingly passes criminal justice overhaul
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a sweeping criminal justice bill Tuesday that addresses concerns that the nation's war on drugs had l
Shutdown threat recedes as Trump softens stance on wall
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump appeared Tuesday to back off his demand for $5 billion to build a border wall, signaling for the
Huawei calls on US, others to show proof of security risk
The Latest: Senate passes sweeping criminal justice overhaul
8:52 p.m.
Lawmakers call for probe into Guatemalan child’s death
Nevada becomes 1st US state with female-majority legislature
The Latest: Senate rejects amendments to sentencing bill
8:20 p.m.
Huawei’s ‘Wolf Culture’ Helped It Grow, and Got It Into Trouble
The Chinese tech giant cultivated a hard-charging spirit in its quest for world dominance. Some employees may have been pushed too far.
UK business groups say risk of no-deal Brexit is rising, urge govt to act
Businesses have been watching in horror as politicians have focused on factional disputes, threy said
Edward Lemon on Tajikistan’s Trajectory
A discussion of dams, terrorism, and nepotocracy in Tajikistan.
The Asia-Pacific region looks beyond the United States.
How Russia used the Internet to perfect its dark arts
The West’s open, democratic culture makes it an easy online target.
Ukraine Wins New I.M.F. Support as Tensions Rise With Russia
The International Monetary Fund agreed to a $3.9 billion line of credit for Ukraine, whose economy has struggled with corruption and a conf
US reverses policy in move to speed release of migrant children
US laws limit the time migrant juveniles can be detained, so those caught crossing the border without a parent or legal guardian are often
Judge delays Trump ex-NSA Flynn's sentencing so he can cooperate with Russia ..
Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to FBI agents about his December 2016 conversations with then Russian ambassador.
The Latest: Judge orders Flynn to stay within 50 miles of DC
7:30 p.m. Judge Emmet Sullivan is throwing another wrench into former national security adviser Michae
Trump backs down from $5bn border wall demand, but shutdown threat remains
He appeared to ease that stance early Tuesday when the White House said it did not want a shutdown
Ethics panel clears Rep. Grijalva in payment to ex-staffer
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee has cleared Arizona Rep. Raul Grijalva of wrongdoing in connection with a settlement he made
Seemingly close to redemption, Flynn has to wait some more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael Flynn's wait was almost over. The former national security adviser, about to be sentenced for
Malaysia Files Criminal Charges Against Goldman Sachs Over 1MDB Scandal
In the wake of a scandal that brought down the country’s former prime minister, the Malaysian government is seeking fines in excess of $2
US reverses policy on migrant children's sponsors
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is changing the way it reviews sponsors who want to care for migrant children in government cu
After Brexit, high levels of taxation in Britain may lead to Banks' exit
Banks in London have already begun to make plans to move staff abroad ahead of Brexit, which will make it more difficult for them to do bus
4 takeaways after judge lambasts Flynn, postpones sentencing
WASHINGTON (AP) — The unexpected delay in Michael Flynn's sentencing raised a new wrinkle in the Russia probe.
In the courtroom: Judge lambastes Flynn, delays sentencing
WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael Flynn's wait was almost over. The former national security adviser, about to be sentenced for
What more could you want in a senator than Martha McSally?
She has the right stuff.
Flashback 2018: Earthquake, floods and wildfire devastate human lives
Bengaluru, Dec 18: Natural disasters around the world caused alarming damage to human lives and properties in 2018. Notably tsunami and flo
Brazil Arrests More Than 50 Police Officers Accused of Taking Cartel Bribes
State prosecutors accused 53 officers of taking bribes from the First Capital Command drug gang, known as the P.C.C., which investigators s
China’s unconscionable attempt to destroy Uighurs with forced labor and bra..
Beijing’s detention and treatment of the minority groups violates basic human rights tenets.
The Trump administration is making school lunches less healthy again
Rolling back Obama-era standards for healthier school lunches is backward and will be bad for the poorest children.
Lyft’s new pilot program could address a long-standing D.C. grocery gap
A Lyft-Martha’s Table collaboration will offer discounted shuttles for residents of Wards 7 and 8 to grocery stores.
Michigan GOP votes to shield donors to political nonprofits
LANSING, Mich.
The Republicans’ fruitless quest to kill Obamacare
The GOP could help the country by coming up with simpler, more market-friendly alternatives to the health-care law.
U.K. Begins to Think Seriously About a ‘No-Deal Brexit’
The government is detailing plans to deal with a chaotic exit from the European Union. Is it a scare tactic to make Parliament accept a dea
Kashmiri Teenagers Are Dying to Protect Militants
Indian forces hunting for separatist fighters now regularly face angry crowds seeking to defend them. Scores of civilians have been killed.
I’ve seen how institutions protect men accused of abuse. Here’s what we c..
We have an opening now to bolster and build institutions protective of women. Let’s not ignore it.
Kushner credited for pushing rare bipartisan bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was the first time many liberal advocates had set foot inside President Donald Trump's White House.
Officials baffled by large migrant groups at remote crossing
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. immigration officials say hundreds of migrants are crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in a desolate New Mexico region
Oil Prices Plummet 7% on Fears of a Glut
Higher production than expected in Russia and the United States suggest that an OPEC deal to reduce supply might not do enough to stabilize
Michael Flynn’s judge just struck a potent blow for the rule of law
The federal jurist offers a strong rebuke of national security adviser Michael Flynn.
At War: In the United States, His Problem Wasn’t the Taliban. It Was Everyt..
Afghans like Azizullah Sharifi wait years for an answer on their Special Immigrant Visa application. Those who do get approved face a whole