2020

Russia Backs Trump’s Re-election, and He Fears Democrats Will Exploit Its Support

WASHINGTON — Intelligence officials warned House lawmakers last week that Russia was interfering in the 2020 campaign to try to get President Trump re-elected, five people familiar with the matter said, a disclosure to Congress that angered Mr. Trump, who complained that Democrats would use it against him. The day after the Feb. 13 briefing

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Powell, Warning of a Possible Virus Fallout, Is Slammed Again by Trump

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve chair, Jerome H. Powell, warned lawmakers on Tuesday that the coronavirus epidemic sweeping China could pose broader economic risks, even as he signaled that the central bank was comfortable holding interest rates steady for now. “We are closely monitoring the emergence of the coronavirus, which could lead to disruptions in

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Justin Bieber Dances With Babies To ‘Baby’ On ‘The Late Late Show’

Justin Bieber is dancing with babies, babies, babies, ohhhh! Continuing his week of guesting on “The Late Late Show,” Bieber’s appearance Wednesday involved signing up for a grueling dance class under the strict tutelage of toddlers. “These instructors, they don’t mess around,” “Late Late” host James Corden warned Bieber before the child-led class. “It can’t

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Larry Tesler, Computer Scientist Who Pioneered ‘Copy’ And ‘Paste,’ Dies

NEW YORK (AP) — Larry Tesler, the Silicon Valley pioneer who created the now-ubiquitous computer concepts such as “cut,” “copy” and “paste,” has died. He was 74. He made using computers easier for generations as a proponent and pioneer of what he called “modeless editing.” That meant a user wouldn’t have to use a keyboard

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Protesters Denounce Biden’s Immigration Record at Democratic Debate

Protesters opposing the United States’ immigration policy disrupted the Democratic debate Wednesday night, drowning out former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s closing remarks and momentarily bringing the event in Las Vegas to a halt. Mr. Biden had just begun to speak when noise erupted from the rear of the Paris Theater, with protesters shouting

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