Former Ohio House Speaker Sentenced to 20 Years After Bribery Conviction
Judge gives Larry Householder maximum sentence in massive scheme.
NFL Suspends Four More Players for Sports Gambling
The surge in bans this offseason demonstrates the tension inside professional sports leagues that have embraced sports betting while trying to keep […]
‘Star Wars’ Princess Leia Dress Goes Unsold at Auction
The company may try to auction the dress again.
Analysis: Yen May Weaken Further as Interest Rates Diverge
The Bank of Japan recently left short-term interest rates at minus 0.1%, while Fed officials kept their benchmark federal-funds rate in a […]
Has Putin’s General Armageddon Gone Missing?
Speculation abounds regarding the fate of Russian Gen. Sergei Surovikin and his possible role in the rebellion led by mercenary leader Yevgeny […]
What the High Court’s Ruling Means for College Admissions
The Supreme Court’s decision essentially ends affirmative action. California did the same 25 years ago. WSJ explains how what happened then can […]
U.S. Economy Shows Surprising Vigor in First Half of 2023
Layoffs remain historically low and the economy grew more briskly than estimated.
Investors Are Charged With Insider Trading in Trump Social-Media SPAC Deal
Federal prosecutors say a scheme netted the defendants millions of dollars.
President Biden Speaks on Affirmative Action Ruling
Watch live coverage of a statement from President Biden on the Supreme Court’s decision striking down affirmative action in college admissions.
Two Justices Who Benefited From Affirmative Action May Decide Its Fate
The Supreme Court’s Thomas and Sotomayor were aided by such programs and look back on them very differently.
Supreme Court Rules Against Affirmative Action
The court found it unconstitutional to consider race in university admissions, eliminating the principal tool the nation’s most exclusive schools have used […]
The Man Behind the Case Seeking to End Affirmative Action
For the past 30 years, Edward Blum has been on a mission to spearhead legal cases aimed at removing racial preferences from […]