The court is set to hear Ms. Cook’s case challenging her firing as the Justice Department investigates Jerome H. Powell, the central bank chair.

Philippe Sands, one of the world’s pre-eminent human rights attorneys, grew up in the shadow of bleak times. He worries that history is taking an unfortunate detour.

Valentino, as he was called, created one of the most durable and fashionable labels and became an equal of his high society customers.

A severe solar storm could produce a visible show from Alabama to Northern California.

A lawsuit by the Fed governor Lisa D. Cook has challenged President Trump’s push to fire her.

Supporters of former president Hugo Chávez, the anti-American socialist, are struggling to come to terms with their government’s pact with Washington.

A pet cow named Veronika can scratch her own back with a broom — the first scientifically documented case of tool use in cows, researchers say.

If the Supreme Court rules against its tariffs, the Trump administration would begin replacing them immediately, said Jamieson Greer, the United States Trade Representative.

We seem to be in a new era of anti-gay prejudice.

A state law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in every classroom has already divided Texas schools. Now a federal appeals court will decide its constitutionality.

Don’t get them started on the bathing suits. Or the dancing.