Nine Are Killed in Charleston Church Shooting; Gunman Is Sought

Nine Are Killed in Charleston Church Shooting; Gunman Is Sought
Hong Kong Legislature Rejects Beijing-Backed Election Plan
Nine Killed in Shooting at Black Church in Charleston
60 Million People Fleeing Chaotic Lands, U.N. Says
Brian Williams to Stay at NBC, but Not as News Anchor
Everyday Economics: After an Era of Ups and Downs, Home Prices Return to Sanity
Dominican Republic Set to Deport Haitian Migrants
Amid Grief for Students, a Search for Answers After Balcony Collapse
Your Evening Briefing
Immigrants’ Lawsuit Over Post-9/11 Detention Is Revived
California Says Uber Driver Is Employee, Not a Contractor
Malaysian Ex-Prime Minister Unleashes Criticism
Power Struggle in Malaysia Pits Former Premier Against a Protégé
In Chile’s National Stadium, Dark Past Shadows Copa América Matches
E.U. Agrees to Extend Economic Sanctions Against Russia
Robotica Episode 6: A Robotic Dog’s Mortality
Hillary Clinton Walks the Line Between Presidential Ally and Aspirant
To Celebrate 50 Years, the Israel Museum Looks Back Much Further
Public Editor's Journal: Valid Complaints on Story about Berkeley Balcony Collapse
Weekend Guide: 36 Hours in Lima, Peru

Posted: 18 Jun 2015 12:49 AM PDT

The attack occurred at a historic black church near downtown Charleston, S.C., and the police were seeking the gunman, whom they described as white.

Hong Kong Legislature Rejects Beijing-Backed Election Plan

Posted: 17 Jun 2015 11:16 PM PDT

The proposal would have introduced a public vote for the city's top official, but only from among candidates approved by a largely pro-Beijing committee.

Nine Killed in Shooting at Black Church in Charleston

Posted: 17 Jun 2015 11:12 PM PDT

The attack occurred at a historic church near downtown Charleston, S.C., and the police were seeking the gunman, whom they described as white.

60 Million People Fleeing Chaotic Lands, U.N. Says

Posted: 17 Jun 2015 10:00 PM PDT

The United Nations refugee agency finds that war and persecution have displaced a record number of people.

Brian Williams to Stay at NBC, but Not as News Anchor

Posted: 17 Jun 2015 08:57 PM PDT

The network is expected to announce that Mr. Williams will move to a new role primarily at MSNBC, probably in a breaking-news capacity.

Everyday Economics: After an Era of Ups and Downs, Home Prices Return to Sanity

Posted: 17 Jun 2015 06:05 PM PDT

The housing market in much of the nation seems to be in a Goldilocks moment, neither too hot nor too cold, with low mortgage rates an added bonus.

Dominican Republic Set to Deport Haitian Migrants

Posted: 17 Jun 2015 05:41 PM PDT

Even before a Wednesday night deadline to register with the government, migrant workers have been routinely seized and expelled.

Amid Grief for Students, a Search for Answers After Balcony Collapse

Posted: 17 Jun 2015 05:07 PM PDT

After the accident that killed six students, two independent engineers said they had seen what they considered clear evidence that the balcony that fell in Berkeley, Calif., was ridden with dry rot and decay.

Your Evening Briefing

Posted: 17 Jun 2015 03:18 PM PDT

Our nightly rundown will get you caught up on the day's big stories.

Immigrants’ Lawsuit Over Post-9/11 Detention Is Revived

Posted: 17 Jun 2015 02:59 PM PDT

An appellate panel ruled that the detention of mostly Muslim immigrants, who say they were mistreated in a Brooklyn jail, may have violated their constitutional rights.

California Says Uber Driver Is Employee, Not a Contractor

Posted: 17 Jun 2015 02:50 PM PDT

The ride-hailing company has long positioned itself as a "logistics company" and says its drivers are contractors, not employees.

Malaysian Ex-Prime Minister Unleashes Criticism

Posted: 17 Jun 2015 12:57 PM PDT

Mahathir Mohamad is forcing his way back into the center of Malaysian politics with comments against the current premier, whom he helped install.

Power Struggle in Malaysia Pits Former Premier Against a Protégé

Posted: 17 Jun 2015 12:57 PM PDT

A battle between Mahathir Mohamad, a former premier, and the man he helped put into office, Prime Minister Najib Razak, has transfixed the nation.

In Chile’s National Stadium, Dark Past Shadows Copa América Matches

Posted: 17 Jun 2015 12:37 PM PDT

The stadium, which was used as a prison camp after the 1973 military coup that overthrew Chile's Marxist president, is the site of six games in the Copa América, including the final on July 4.

E.U. Agrees to Extend Economic Sanctions Against Russia

Posted: 17 Jun 2015 12:30 PM PDT

The decision to prolong the sanctions for six months frustrated a campaign by Moscow to win a blocking vote from one of the countries in the European bloc.

Robotica Episode 6: A Robotic Dog’s Mortality

Posted: 17 Jun 2015 12:11 PM PDT

Since Sony stopped making replacement parts for its Aibo robotic dog, devoted owners are facing the loss of their mechanical pets.

Hillary Clinton Walks the Line Between Presidential Ally and Aspirant

Posted: 17 Jun 2015 12:00 PM PDT

Her remarks on President Obama's troubled trade deal irked some White House aides. But there are stark political realities to vying to succeed her former boss.

To Celebrate 50 Years, the Israel Museum Looks Back Much Further

Posted: 17 Jun 2015 11:06 AM PDT

In a country that seems be growing more insular in some ways, an exhibit at Israel's national museum tries to convey a more universal message: the story of civilization's origins and development.