‘Built by my family’: America’s grand buildings constructed by slaves
Monticello, the expansive brick home of Thomas Jefferson, sits atop a hill overlooking farmland, trees and the University of Virginia, the institution founded by the third U.S. president.
Ex-Trump adviser Flynn and U.S. dispute his readiness for sentencing
Lawyers for the U.S. government and for Michael Flynn said on Friday they disagree whether Flynn, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, is ready to be sentenced for lying about his discussions with a Russian ambassador.
Brother of U.S. gymnast Simone Biles arrested in triple murder: reports
Police arrested the brother of U.S. gymnastics star Simone Biles and charged him with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of three people at a New Year’s Eve party in Cleveland, local news media said on Friday.
Hurricane Dorian gains strength as Florida braces for hit
Hurricane Dorian gained strength as it crept closer to Florida’s coast on Friday, raising the risk that parts of the U.S. state will be hit by strong winds, a storm surge and heavy rain for a prolonged period after it makes landfall early next week.
Democratic National Committee expected to block Iowa, Nevada virtual caucus plans: reports
The Democratic National Committee is expected to recommend on Friday that Iowa and Nevada scrap plans to hold so-called virtual caucuses ahead of the 2020 election because of security concerns, according to U.S. media reports.
U.S. House targets convergence of mass shootings, hate crimes
A month after a white gunman targeting Latinos killed 22 people in El Paso, Texas, the Democratic-led U.S. House Judiciary Committee will consider new legislation to address rising fears about a convergence of mass shootings and hate crimes.
Leave room for the firetruck: Insurers help design mansions to tame disaster losses
Bruce Gendelman wanted a mountainside retreat when he bought 12 acres in Aspen, Colorado. But forest fires that have torched nearby land in recent years left him concerned.
‘Difference-maker’ independent voters in U.S. presidential election crosshairs
Ellen Kirschner is no cheerleader for Donald Trump, but the retired Florida letter carrier also feels unsure about voting for a Democrat in next year’s presidential election.
Disabled workers chase ‘dream jobs’ in tight U.S. labor market
Megan Helsel, a kayaking wildlife specialist, has her dream job, and T’angelo Magee is making headway toward his, a commercial pilot. Both say work is central to their identity. Both are disabled.
‘Absolute monster’ Hurricane Dorian gains strength as Florida braces for hit
Hurricane Dorian is expected suck powerful fuel from the warm waters off the Florida coast, swelling into a dangerous Category 4 storm in the coming days before it slams into the state early next week, forecasts showed on Friday.
