Looking for California in the Democratic Debate?Friday: What Californians need to know about the three-hour marathon. Also: A Conception fire update; and Japanese curry.
Democrats Clash Over How Far to Push Their IdeasOn health care, immigration, foreign wars and more, Joe Biden’s central theme in the debate was his tenure serving under President Barack Obama.But Mr. Biden’s rivals were undeterred by his embrace of Mr. Obama, and the progressive candidates pressed the case for broader change.
Onstage, a New Urgency on How Best to Win“This is why presidential debates are becoming unwatchable,” Pete Buttigieg said. Julián Castro shot back: “That’s called an election.”
A Republican political action committee paid for an ad with a photo of Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in flames.
To Make a Deal on Brexit, Boris Johnson Eyes an ‘All-Ireland’ ZoneThough he denies it, the British prime minister may leave Northern Ireland more closely aligned with the European Union to get a withdrawal deal.
Johnson Drags the Queen Into the Brexit QuagmireBy having the crown suspend Parliament on a potentially misleading justification, he threatened relations with the monarchy.
China Drops Some U.S. Tariffs as Trade Tensions EaseDetails were scant, but the move could help ease Chinese food prices and comes as trade talks between the two countries are set to resume next month.
Cable Cars Over Jerusalem? Some See ‘Disneyfication’ of Holy CityA planned cable-car network to Jewish holy sites bypasses Palestinians and furthers Israel’s claims over East Jerusalem, our critic writes.The view from the Jewish cemetery of Mount of Olives toward Jerusalem’s Old City. Israeli authorities have approved a plan to build a cable car network across the Old City. Thomas Coex/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
In Snowden’s Memoir, the Disclosures Are PersonalEdward Snowden, the former intelligence contractor who leaked U.S. secrets, gives a riveting account in “Permanent Record,” our critic writes.
Frank BruniUp, Up, Up With Elizabeth WarrenThe debate showed that she’s slick, which may mean she’s unstoppable.466 comments
Giuliani Divorce: It’s Ugly, It’s Operatic. What Did You Expect?The marriage of Rudolph and Judith Giuliani is coming to an end, and despite a judge’s urging, the wreckage is being laid bare for all to see.New York184 comments
One in Four of New York’s New Luxury Apartments Are UnsoldA quarter of the new condos built since 2013 in New York City have not yet found buyers, according to a new analysis of closed sales.Real Estate37 comments
Modern Love: New Hope, New Pain, Same Old DivorceAs a queer woman, I fought for the right to be married. Now I’m fighting for the space to be human.Style
