In a service at the Washington National Cathedral, the 41st president was remembered as much for his personal decency as his political accomplishments.The state funeral served as a milestone in the life of a country that has moved beyond the types of politics Mr. Bush preached, and, with notable exceptions, practiced.
The Old Gang Gathers for a Final Send-OffThe men and women who helped former President George Bush run the nation gathered in Washington for a reunion of sorts.
George Bush’s Legacy: Revisiting Past ClaimsWe fact-checked some popular anecdotes about Mr. Bush, including his reaction to a grocery store scanner and whether Ross Perot cost him a second term.
Wisconsin Republicans Approve Stripping Power From Incoming Democratic GovernorEarly Wednesday, lawmakers pushed through a sweeping set of bills limiting the power of the governor.The legislation, which Democrats vehemently opposed and protesters chanted their anger over, passed through the Republican-held legislature after hours of closed-door meetings.
Facebook Used People’s Data to Favor Partners and Punish Rivals, Documents ShowFacebook gave companies such as Airbnb and Netflix special access to its platform while cutting off others that it perceived as threats.The tactics were detailed in internal documents released by a British parliamentary committee as part of an investigation into misinformation and user data.
Moonves Obstructed Inquiry to Save $120 Million Severance, Report SaysLeslie Moonves, the former CBS chief, destroyed evidence and misled investigators, according to a draft of a report prepared for the company’s board.The lawyers who conducted the inquiry for CBS said the company had justification to deny Mr. Moonves his severance.
The damning report revealed the total failure to act by CBS’s senior ranks, our business columnist writes.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rise Like a ‘Speeding Freight Train’ in 2018Worldwide, carbon emissions are expected to increase by 2.7 percent in 2018, according to studies published Wednesday by the Global Carbon Project.
Trump Tries to Calm Trade Fears, Talking Up ‘Strong Signals’ from XiPresident Trump declared in a series of tweets that the Chinese government has sent “very strong signals” since Mr. Trump reached an accord with President Xi Jinping of China.Confusion about what Mr. Trump and Mr. Xi actually agreed to at their meeting roiled global markets.
As OPEC Meets, Sizing Up Its Power and Its PoliticsOPEC’s gathering in Vienna comes at a tricky time for the oil industry and consumers who depend on the world’s largest source of energy.
The Best Movies of 2018Our chief film critics single out a Mexican remembrance of things past and four American documentaries about the way we live now.The year’s best movies include, clockwise from top left, “Minding the Gap,” “First Reformed,” “Burning,” “Happy as Lazzaro” and “Private Life.” Clockwise from bottom left: Jojo Whilden/Netflix; Hulu; A24; Well Go Usa; Netflix
The Editorial BoardMichael Flynn, Witness for the Prosecution The special counsel says President Trump’s former national security adviser has provided “substantial assistance” and deserves a light sentence.
Ann MarloweIs Harvard Whitewashing a Russian Oligarch’s Fortune?Len Blavatnik made billions as a Kremlin insider. Now he’s writing huge checks to the university.
The Woman Who Outruns the Men, 200 Miles at a TimeCourtney Dauwalter’s success in winning extremely long races has opened a debate about how men’s innate strength advantages apply to endurance sports.Sports
‘Clueless’ Was Amy Heckerling’s Masterpiece. Is She Done With It? As If.Heckerling, the pioneering director behind “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” is turning “Clueless” into a musical. Will she finally get her due?Theater
Basking in the Sun This Winter, for LessTips for singles and families who want to enjoy warm weather on a sandy beach or on the deck of a cruise ship — and still not pay too much.Travel