The National Transportation Safety Board said the decision to release and incinerate toxic chemicals in the wake of a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, was misguided. Read full article

In a closely watched case, Oklahoma’s highest court blocked what was set to become the nation’s first religious charter school. An appeal is likely. Read full article

Miriam Adelson long operated in the shadow of her powerful husband, Sheldon Adelson. Now, after his death, she is playing in politics as a solo practitioner for the first time. Read full article

Immigration, the economy, democracy and abortion rights: Here are the main ways each candidate is likely to slam the other at Thursday’s high-stakes confrontation. Read full article

The swift backlash to the fight between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel demonstrators over the weekend has reignited debates about the boundaries of acceptable protest. Read full article

New hobbies, graduation ceremonies and more. Read full article

Eight states are certain or likely to field election initiatives that would overhaul redistricting or give voters a greater voice in choosing candidates. Read full article