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Postmaster DeJoy Investigated by FBI Over Fundraising

The investigation has to do with campaign contributions made by employees who worked for Mr. DeJoy when he led a North Carolina logistics company, his spokesman said.

Breast-Cancer Pill Reduced Recurrence, Death in Early-Stage Patients, Study Finds

A drug sold by AstraZeneca and Merck reduced the recurrence of breast cancer in women with an early but aggressive form of the disease, a long-running international study found.

Biden Signals Flexibility on Taxes for Infrastructure

The president signaled in a meeting with Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito that he could accept a narrower infrastructure package that didn’t include raising the corporate tax rate.

National Enquirer Parent Fined for Breaking Election Law

Federal Election Commission cites hush payment during the 2016 presidential campaign to ex-Playboy model Karen McDougal, who said she had an affair with Donald Trump.

Former Treasury Official Sentenced to Six Months for Leaks

The former senior Treasury official had pleaded guilty to leaking sensitive financial information about Paul Manafort and others, in a case that emerged from a Trump administration crackdown on government leaks to journali...

Stocks Drop as Technology Shares Retreat

U.S. stocks fell as fresh weekly data showed a continued recovery in the labor market and traders kept a close eye on any potential policy shifts from the Federal Reserve.

AMC Shares Sink on Stock Sale Plan, Warning to Buyers

Investors began backpedaling from AMC after the movie-theater operator said it plans to sell shares a day after the company’s stock almost doubled in value.

Biden Adds More Chinese Companies Banned From U.S. Investment

The move shows the Biden White House’s willingness to continue some of the hard-line China policies started by former President Trump.

New York City Covid-19 Cases Drop Sharply Amid Vaccinations

More than half of eligible people in New York City have received a first dose of Covid-19 vaccine, a milestone that has plunged the overall number of newly reported coronavirus cases to their lowest levels since the beginn...

GM Sees Brighter Profit Outlook as It Fends Off Computer-Chip Crunch

General Motors Co. expects profits to be better in the first half of the year than it previously projected, citing steps it is taking to blunt the impact of the computer-chip shortage that has hampered global vehicle produ...

Afghan Fighter Pilot, Facing Taliban Death Threats, Arrives in the U.S.

A celebrated Afghan aviator trained by the American military, who was in hiding for months with his wife and 5-year-old daughter from the militant group, arrived in the U.S. after receiving temporary protection status.

Minneapolis Moves to Reopen George Floyd Square to Traffic

The site has been a gathering place as a memorial to the 46-year-old Black man, but business owners have complained about disruptions caused by street closures and about crime in the absence of a police presence.

‘Lisey’s Story’ Review: The Cult of the Author

Stephen King adapts his own novel about a writer’s widow, played by Julianne Moore, who must contend with threats from this world and beyond.

‘Undine’: Catch of the Day

Christian Petzold weaves a contemporary tale inspired by the myth of a water nymph and her human lover.

‘The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It’ Review: An Exorcism Is Only the Beginning

The third film in the horror franchise starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as paranormal investigators finds the couple entangled in a case of demonic possession.

‘Hedda Gabler’ Review: Ibsen With a Modern Twist

The Undermain Theatre’s webcast of the classic play about a stifled Victorian woman feels fresh thanks to an updated text.

‘Domina’ Review: Power-Hungry, Provocative, Poisonous

On Epix, the soon-to-be Roman Empress Livia Drusilla makes her way to the top of a divided republic with cunning, sex and murder.

What Would Help Fight Big Apple’s Crime?

Stop-and-frisk was successful by any standard.

Stockpile and Plan Better for Next Epidemic

To ensure future readiness, policy solutions should increase visibility with the Strategic National Stockpile.

Exxon Proxy Coup Was Mostly by Nonowners

Individual investors in Exxon Mobil effectively have no say in the company’s governance thanks to this crazy proxy system.