The Service Employees International Union, which represents nearly 2 million workers in industries like home health care and janitorial services, said Wednesday that it would become part of the AFL-CIO, an umbrella group of more than 50 unions that represents more than 12.5 million workers. Read more
Alito said the call was a routine job reference for a former law clerk whom Trump was considering for a government position. Read more
The deceased hostage was identified as Youssef Ziyadne of Rahat, an Arab Bedouin city in southern Israel. Read more
In a meandering news conference, Trump angrily attacked President Joe Biden’s decision this week to ban oil drilling off most of the U.S. coast and criticized federal spending on clean energy as throwing money “right out the window.” Read more
The finalized new rule would effectively prohibit loan providers from using medical information while making lending decisions. Read more
Trump did not elaborate during the news conference, where he delivered a hodgepodge of grievances, complaints and false claims, from the Afghanistan withdrawal of 2021 to offshore drilling to the criminal cases against him and the size of his electoral victory. Read more
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In Boston’s North End, the pistachio martini is a common menu item, made with pistachio liqueur and vanilla vodka and then garnished with chopped pistachios. Read more
Judge Thomas O. Rice of the Eastern District of Washington handed down a summary judgment on Monday. Read more
The bodies were discovered during a routine post-flight maintenance assessment of the plane, the airline said. Read more
The lawsuit, filed in a federal court in Washington, accused Biden and other senior administration officials of corrupting the review process for political gain and of harming steelworkers and the American steel industry by blocking the deal under false pretenses. Read more
Winter storms are also expected to follow in the wake of the plunging temperatures. Read more
In the days ahead, the series of memorial events will incorporate a discussion of the impression that Carter made on the world. Read more
Thune, R-S.D., has ascended to the Senate majority leader in the new Congress. Again he is facing an early challenge and a major threat to his political standing. Read more
This silky white bean dip has a crowd-pleasing, hummus-like appeal, but it’s seasoned with toasted cumin, lemon zest and chile flakes instead of tahini. Read more
Beautiful to behold, fun to eat and a snap to make, these loaded focaccias are like charcuterie boards, but with an edible base. Read more
Mini peppers make adorable, colorful wrappers for cheese in this sweet and savory recipe that’s extremely easy to make. Read more
Traditionally in Afghan-style borani banjan, an appetizer or vegetable side, eggplant slices are soaked in salted water for 20 to 30 minutes, drained and dried, then simmered in a spiced tomato sauce before being served in layers of garlicky yogurt. Read more
Salsa verde is pesto’s zippier cousin. This Italian green sauce, not to be confused with the Mexican sauce of the same name, is bright, briny and the perfect compliment to silky slow-cooked salmon. Read more
This dish, inspired by the barbecue pepper shrimp at the Lobster Pot (the busy seafood restaurant in Provincetown, Massachusetts, that the McNulty family began operating in 1979), is a rich, satisfying shrimp dinner that comes together quickly. Read more
This warming lamb stew is good any time of year, but especially great in winter. Best of all, it can be prepared well in advance, even a day before serving, and reheats beautifully. Read more
For a weeknight salmon that’s impressive enough for entertaining, look no further. Salty miso paste and sweet maple syrup are the backbone of this simple, flavor-packed marinade, which is about as involved as this uncomplicated recipe gets. Read more
