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The anniversary of the end of the Nazi era comes at a pivotal time for Germans. The last of the survivors, liberators and perpetrators are dying, as the far right is becoming more established.
How Warren Buffett Changed the Way Investors Thought of Investing
The idea of “value investing” had long existed. But no one did it as successfully or for as long as he did.
Justice Dept. Investigates Minnesota Prosecutor Office Over Race Policy
The department’s civil rights division said it was investigating the Hennepin County prosecutor’s office over a policy telling staff members to be mindful of “racial disparities” in plea negotiations.
Highlights of Warren Buffett’s Life
Mr. Buffett, 94, was crowned the “Oracle of Omaha” because of smart investments he made as the chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway. He also made some mistakes.
A Scenic Tour of Red Tape: Tracking the Slowest High-Speed Train in the Country
Can America still build big things? A long ride through California’s Central Valley tells a gloomy story.
Days Before Conclave, Cardinals in Rome Pitch Messages to the Pews
Some papal contenders offered hints in Sunday Masses at what kind of pope they might want, or want to be.
These Thinkers Set the Stage for Trump the All-Powerful
The administration reaches back to a European tradition of right-wing thought that favors explicitly monarchical and even dictatorial rule.
Trump Says ‘I Don’t Know’ When Asked About Due Process and Upholding Constitution
President Trump repeatedly said he didn’t know when asked in a TV interview whether every person on American soil was entitled to due process, as guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment.
This Alabama City Faces a Culture War, With Its Public Library at the Center
Fairhope originated as an experimental colony, and that spirit remains part of its character. But it now faces a culture war, with its library at the center.
Houston Shooting Leaves at Least One Dead and Multiple Injured
Police said the shooting happened at a family barbecue in the southeastern part of the city when an uninvited guest began shooting.