In Maine Senate Race, Jackson Sprints Ahead of Pack, as Bellows Drops Out

Troy Jackson, a progressive, solidified his edge over his rivals in an abbreviated nominating contest to replace Graham Platner. Shenna Bellows, another candidate, bowed out.

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In Arizona’s Primaries, Democrats Fight Over a House Seat They Need Badly

Democrats have a chance to flip a competitive battleground district in and around Scottsdale, but the winner of Tuesday’s primary will emerge bloodied and broke.

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Boosie Lobbied for a Trump Pardon. It Never Came. He Wants a Refund.

The Southern rapper paid $600,000 to two right-wing operatives. Now, they’re in a dispute over a contract the rapper believes entitles him to at least half his money back.

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Thunderstorms Bring Threat of Strong Winds to Northeast

Forecasters warned of winds over 70 miles per hour in New York City and Philadelphia.

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Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills Seven People, Health Officials Say

The Israeli military said the attack targeted members of the second-biggest militant group in Gaza. It also said it was “aware of the claims that several uninvolved individuals” had been harmed.

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After Repeated Crises, Boeing Looks to Turn a Corner

The company recently opened a new production line to keep up with strong demand for its 737 Max, though orders for its new planes lag rival Airbus.

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Paul Pelosi’s Errant Driving Record Preceded His Latest Napa Valley Crash

Mr. Pelosi, the 86-year-old husband of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, had at least eight traffic violations in one 13-year period before his crash this year, according to court records.

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Treasury to Begin Minting $1 Gold Trump Coins Featuring President’s Face

Critics question whether the coins are legal and argue that President Trump is using the currency to celebrate himself.

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Small Tribes Say They Lack the Clout to Secure Federal Recognition

The federal government can confer health care, education, housing and casino rights, but for small bands like many in the Pacific Northwest, recognition takes political muscle they don’t have.

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As White House Leans on Smithsonian, Little Uproar Over Board Vacancies

An odd silence has surrounded a delay to fill several open seats on the board of the Smithsonian, even as a fierce battle to control the institution ensues.

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Restaurant Review: Ambassadors Clubhouse in New York

At the high-flying New York outpost of Ambassadors Clubhouse, the Punjabi cooking is beguiling and the city feels miles away.

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Bison Attacks Tourist at Yellowstone National Park, Tossing Him Into the Air

A man was hospitalized after a visibly agitated bull bison flipped him about eight feet in the air near a campground road.

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Trump Administration Is Snapping Up Stakes in Private Companies. Could A.I. Be Next?

Some tech executives are nervous that the administration’s recent scrutiny of artificial intelligence models could be a prelude to a demand for an ownership stake.

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