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Pima County sheriff says Mexican authorities have not made contact over Nancy Guthrie search tip

Pima County Sheriff says department has not been contacted by Mexican authorities after anonymous tip suggests Nancy Guthrie's grave was found.

A Pentagon list overhaul puts Mormon church’s Christian identity back in the spotlight

The Pentagon's recent revision to its list of Christian religions has reignited a long-standing debate about whether The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a Christian denomination

Workers at Washington Paper Mill Died of Chemical Burns

ANNA GRIFFIN

The coroner of Cowlitz County confirmed the cause of death of 10 of the 11 workers who perished last month in the worst industrial accident in the state’s modern history.

Children’s Lemonade Stand Is Robbed in Broad Daylight in Boston

MACK LIEDERMAN

The police were searching for two boys who they said flashed a gun at a girl, 11, and boy, 12, who were running the stand in South Boston on Wednesday.

Melania Trump Unveils New Investment Accounts for Foster Children

ERICA L. GREEN

The program allows states to invest benefits they receive on behalf of foster children in their care.

Anti-ICE protester sentenced to 30 months in prison for assaulting a federal officer

A man accused of assaulting a federal officer during protests at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland, Oregon, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison

Jury convicts the brother of Massachusetts attorney general in rideshare sex assaults

A jury has convicted the brother of Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell of sexually assaulting women while posing as a rideshare driver

National Mall Grass Vandalized with ’86 47’ Stains

NEIL VIGDOR

The vandalism was the latest in a spate of apparent demonstrations involving the slang term, which the Trump administration says is a reference to assassinating the president.

What to Know About Jay Clayton, Trump’s Pick for Intelligence Director

BENJAMIN WEISER

Mr. Clayton, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan and a former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, has been overseeing an office known for prominent cases.

Alaska election official threatens to disqualify Republican who shares name with Sen. Dan Sullivan

A top Alaska elections official has threatened to disqualify from the August primary a U.S. Senate candidate who shares the same name and party affiliation as incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan

Some States Opt Out of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’

EILEEN SULLIVAN

At least five have declined to participate, the latest sign that the national 250th birthday celebration has become a fragmented and partisan affair as the president seeks his imprint.

Supreme Court Blocks Alabama from Executing Inmate Using Nitrogen Gas

RICK ROJAS AND ABBIE VANSICKLE

The unsigned decision for now spares Jeffery Lee, a convicted murderer, and could lead to a broader fight over the relatively new execution method.

Trump nominates US Attorney Jay Clayton to be director of national intelligence

President Donald Trump is nominating Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and a former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman, as director of national intelligence

Can Democrats Overcome G.O.P. Gerrymandering?

NATE COHN, LAURA BULT, JUNE KIM, EDWARD VEGA AND PIERRE KATTAR

Our chief political analyst, Nate Cohn, who writes The Tilt newsletter, looks at the Republicans’ advantage in the House of Representatives after partisan redistricting. To win the House, how much of the popular vote would Democrats need to win?

Portland man sentenced to 30 months in prison for throwing rock at ICE officer during protest

A Portland man was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to throwing a rock that struck an ICE officer in the face at a protest.