Wednesday's Headlines: Bitcoin boom a boon for alt-right groups seeking to duck Web, government scrutiny
Modest cuts reflect a new U.S. approach to the U.N.'s budget; Justice Department faulted for 'systemic' mishandling of sex harassment complaints; 30,000 applicants, one flagship:...
Democracy Dies in Darkness
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Far-right political leaders and experts on extremist movements alike say the adoption of bitcoin gained new urgency after Charlottesville's bloody Unite the Right rally in August as extremists looked for ways to operate beyond the reach of government control and the shifting policies of U.S. tech companies.
The United Nations' 2018-2019 budget will be $5.396 billion, only slightly less than the $5.4 billion requested, but U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley called the cost-cutting "historic" and promised more to come.
While allegations of sexual misconduct have been increasing over the past five years, supervisors at the Justice Department have often mishandled the complaints, and some perpetrators have been given little discipline or even later rewarded with bonuses or performance awards, according to the department's inspector general.
As demand rises for education at such institutions, there's a complex and subjective interplay of factors determining who gets in — and who does not. Here's an inside look at the process at the University of Maryland.
For Orrin G. Hatch, the distinction by the Salt Lake Tribune came with a nearly full-page photo on the front page on Christmas Day — and a scathing editorial that took aim at his recent record.
Less than a month after Tesla unveiled a new backup power system, the world's largest lithium-ion battery appears to be far exceeding expectations, smoothing out two major energy outages and responding faster than coal-fired backups.
Before the legal challenge by Shelly Simonds, the race was set to be decided by drawing lots on Wednesday. The outcome will determine control of the House of Delegates.
Three days before Christmas, candles, roses and a framed picture of Justine Damond seemed to honor the life of the Australian woman killed in Minneapolis in July. The shrine was vandalized and police later removed it after Identity Evropa said its activists had assembled it.
Republicans say statements such as one from Sen. Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.) — in which he said initially people will benefit from the measure — are evidence that the tax bill will become hard for Democrats to oppose now that it's been signed into law.
The iconic tree is the oldest on the grounds and has witnessed the tumult and triumph of 39 presidencies. But it is now too old and badly damaged to remain in place, so a large portion of it will be removed this week, the White House announced.
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