Americas

The island, close to Nicaragua but part of Colombia, boasts waters in seven shades of the color. Counting them — from a boat, from a cay, from the shade of a coconut tree — is a meditative experience.The island, close to Nicaragua but part of Colombia, boasts waters in seven shades of the color. Counting […]

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, one law professor said, treats Supreme Court rulings as “optional guideposts rather than the commands of a higher tribunal.”The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, one law professor said, treats Supreme Court rulings as “optional guideposts rather than the commands of a higher tribunal.” Read More

Grieving families want official records and popular discourse to move away from reflexive use of “overdose,” which they believe blames victims for their deaths.Grieving families want official records and popular discourse to move away from reflexive use of “overdose,” which they believe blames victims for their deaths. Read More

A synagogue in Teaneck, N.J., hosted a show promoting real estate in Israel. Muslim American groups organized angry demonstrations outside.A synagogue in Teaneck, N.J., hosted a show promoting real estate in Israel. Muslim American groups organized angry demonstrations outside. Read More

Proposed restrictions in New Jersey are pitting municipal and county officials against supporters of government transparency.Proposed restrictions in New Jersey are pitting municipal and county officials against supporters of government transparency. Read More

State Democrats are set to propose a series of ideas to address affordability and a lack of new homes. Some of the ideas are new. And some are very, very old.State Democrats are set to propose a series of ideas to address affordability and a lack of new homes. Some of the ideas are new.

Proposition 1 was expected to be widely approved, but the vote is close. Here’s what the measure is and what’s at stake.Proposition 1 was expected to be widely approved, but the vote is close. Here’s what the measure is and what’s at stake. Read More

The new law comes as the practice of giving preferential treatment to applicants with family ties to alumni has come under renewed scrutiny.The new law comes as the practice of giving preferential treatment to applicants with family ties to alumni has come under renewed scrutiny. Read More

Christian Valdez was charged with attempted murder after the police said he pushed his girlfriend onto the tracks at Fulton Street station.Christian Valdez was charged with attempted murder after the police said he pushed his girlfriend onto the tracks at Fulton Street station. Read More

Alloy Development decided to keep gas appliances out of its new building, 505 State Street, for sustainability. The rule that would have required that move goes into effect in 2026.Alloy Development decided to keep gas appliances out of its new building, 505 State Street, for sustainability. The rule that would have required that move goes