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Who Attended Trump’s AI Luncheon, and Who Sat Where

CECILIA KANG

A seating chart of the meeting illustrated growing divisions within the artificial intelligence industry and how it is viewed by the White House.

University of Michigan Halts New Grading Plan After Backlash From Critics

MADALEINE RUBIN

The program was intended to address what the university called a “mental health crisis.” But the plan was met with criticism that it was coddling students.

Democrats in Congress Embrace a More Punitive Posture Toward Israel

ROBERT JIMISON AND ANNIE KARNI

Nearly every Democratic senator voted to advance a measure calling for a human rights report on Israel’s conduct in the West Bank, as some in the party propose punishing settlement activity with sanctions.

Jaco Muller, who turned his 15-year-old son's idea into 197 rhino births, has died

RHETT AYERS BUTLER, MONGABAY

The idea for breeding rhinos came from his son, then 15. In 2010, Muller converted the family's antelope-breeding operation into what became the Rhino Momma Project.

Air Force Major Recommended for General Court-Martial After Protesting Trump

ANUSHKA PATIL

The recommendations are not binding, but it is rare for them to be ignored in the military justice system.

Voice of America Cuts Hurt ‘U.S. National Interests,’ Internal Watchdog Says

MINHO KIM

The assessment by the State Department’s inspector general echoes concerns raised by critics of the move to shutter V.O.A., including some Republicans in Congress.

Repeat offender with lengthy rap sheet accused of gunning down Kentucky trooper during traffic stop

Emonnie Branch was on probation for securities fraud and wanted for a violation before the traffic stop that left Trooper Hayden Phillips dead.

Gentle giant Backpack declared winner of Alaska's Fat Bear Week

After a week of fierce competition, Backpack emerged victorious as Fat Bear Week champion, the heftiest bear of Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve

Venezuelan national shot by ICE officer in Austin charged with assaulting federal officer

The Justice Department charged Wilber Rafael Garces-Perez with assaulting a federal officer after an Austin vehicle pursuit ended in an ICE shooting.

Utah man released after decades on death row as DNA evidence excludes him from 1985 killing

A Utah man who spent decades on death row was released on bail after DNA evidence excluded him from the 1985 killing of a police chief's aunt.

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown set to appear in Miami court for expected plea agreement

Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown is scheduled to be in a Miami courtroom Wednesday to accept a plea deal that will let him avoid prison time on a reduced charge in an attempted murder case

Tennessee prepares to execute a woman for a crime she committed at age 18

Tennessee is preparing to execute Christa Gail Pike for a 1995 murder she committed at age 18

Republican redistricting in Texas and Florida may not turn out as Trump had hoped

Eric Flores, a former federal prosecutor and Army National Guard infantry captain, is one of the Republican Party's prized recruits in this year's midterm elections

Judge ends federal oversight of Oakland police department after 23 years

A federal judge has ended the 23-year federal monitoring of the Oakland Police Department, marking the longest oversight of a police department in U.S. history

Ohio cancer patient sues hospital after surgeon allegedly amputated wrong leg

An Ohio woman is now a double amputee after her surgeon allegedly chopped off the wrong leg when she underwent a required amputation procedure.