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NASA's InSight mission 'hears' first quake on Mars

For the first time since landing on Mars in November, NASA's InSight mission has recorded and measured what scientists believe to be a "marsquake."

IRS fails to meet congressional deadline for Trump tax returns

REUTERS EDITORIAL

A deadline for the U.S. Internal Revenue Service to turn President Donald Trump's tax returns over to a congressional tax oversight committee expired on Tuesday without lawmakers receiving the documents, a committee aide said.

Snap restarts user growth with original shows, Android overhaul

VIBHUTI SHARMA

Snap Inc's original shows and rebuilt Android app helped it add Snapchat users for the first time in three quarters and beat analyst revenue expectations, but that was not enough to push its shares higher after a sharp run up this year.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un departs for Russia by train on Wednesday: KCNA

REUTERS EDITORIAL

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un departed for Russia on Wednesday morning by private train, state media Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said on Wednesday.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un departs for Russia by train on Wednesday: KCNA

REUTERS EDITORIAL

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un departed for Russia on Wednesday morning by private train, state media Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said on Wednesday.

Trump meets with Twitter CEO after accusing platform of bias

President Donald Trump met with Twitter chief executive Jack Dorsey on Tuesday, hours after Trump erroneously accused the social media company of "discriminatory" behavior toward conservative users.

Trump 'not inclined' to give tax returns to House panel: White House

REUTERS EDITORIAL

U.S. President Donald Trump is unlikely hand over his tax returns to lawmakers despite a final deadline from the Democratic chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, a White House spokesman said on Tuesday.

IRS fails to meet congressional deadline to hand over Trump tax returns

DAVID MORGAN

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service on Tuesday failed to meet a congressional deadline for turning over President Donald Trump's tax returns to lawmakers, setting the stage for a court battle between Congress and the administration.

Mnuchin says he cannot meet deadline to turn over Trump tax returns to House panel

REUTERS EDITORIAL

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Tuesday he cannot comply with a demand by a House of Representatives committee to turn over President Donald Trump's tax returns "until it is determined to be consistent with law."

‘Avengers: Endgame’ Review: The Real Heroes Were the Friends We Made Along the Way

A.O. SCOTT

Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, Captain America and other stars settle scores, tie up loose ends and take a long victory lap in the final chapter of this cycle.

Fixes: Closing the Racial Wealth Gap

COURTNEY E. MARTIN

The United States tolerates a widening chasm between the very rich few and the many with low incomes. Even more shameful, the burden of poverty falls heaviest on African-Americans and other people of color.

Treasury's Mnuchin fails to meet deadline to hand over Trump tax returns

DAVID MORGAN

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Tuesday failed to meet a final congressional deadline for turning over President Donald Trump's tax returns to lawmakers, setting the stage for a possible court battle between Congress and the administration.

Stephen Moore’s Paper Trail: Bashing Women, Gay Rights and More

JIM TANKERSLEY AND KITTY BENNETT

President Trump’s presumptive nominee for the Federal Reserve has written numerous pieces over the years that include disparaging statements about women and gender equity.

Judge rules South Bend's tape case involving Buttigieg can continue

A judge in Indiana ruled Monday that the so-called South Bend tapes case -- which has received newfound scrutiny amid Mayor Pete Buttigieg's presidential run -- can continue to trial, ensuring that the issue will drag on at the same time that the Indiana Democrat runs for president.

Opinion: Even in defeat, ISIS' ideology inspires mass murder

Five years ago, ISIS reigned over 34,000 square miles in Iraq and Syria and collected billions of dollars in taxes and oil revenues as well as from looting banks.