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Cape Canaveral, Florida SpaceX launched four astronauts into orbit Friday using a recycled rocket and capsule, the third crew flight in less than a year for Elon Musk’s rapidly expanding company. The astronauts from the United States, Japan, and France should reach the International Space Station early Saturday morning, following a 23-hour ride in the same Dragon capsule used by SpaceX’s debut crew last May. They’ll spend six months at the orbiting lab. It was the first time SpaceX reused a capsule and rocket to launch astronauts for NASA, after years of proving the capability on statio...

humanizing. People cried. People shouted. People fainted in the presence of justice. What followed were promises and proclamations of redemption, and while I respect those claims, the ultimate feeling from Tuesday’s verdict for many was relief – relief in the face of a judicial system that many people still feel isn’t just. Why We Wrote This The jury’s guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin made our commentator wonder how much more he could hope for. Police reform, to be sure. But his ultimate goal – humanity for all – entails so much more. I’ve often thought about the humanity lost...

What is it about crime shows? After a long day, millions of people unwind by delving into the grisly details of a horrific crime. Some observers argue that these shows appeal because they invite viewers to explore the baser side of humanity from a safe distance.  Perhaps. But such programs also show another side of humanity: the undeterred pursuit of truth. For every depraved criminal depicted, dozens of detectives, prosecutors, and forensic investigators toil to find justice. There’s something comforting, if not overly simplistic, in that idea. In the April 26 cover story, Henry Gass intr...

Washington Precious relics of Afghanistan’s ancient past are returning home as the nation confronts deepening uncertainty about its future. A collection of 33 artifacts seized from a New York-based art dealer who authorities say was one of the world’s most prolific smugglers of antiquities was turned over by the United States to the government of Afghanistan this week. “The significance of the material is huge,” Roya Rahmani, the country’s ambassador to the U.S., said Wednesday. “Each one of these pieces are priceless depictions of our history.” Ms. Rahmani formally took control...

Quick Read By Shafi Musaddique Correspondent Domestic violence and abuse had generally been in decline in Britain prior to the pandemic, but calls to domestic abuse hotlines have soared since lockdowns began. Now, Parliament is pushing through a landmark bill that will introduce a first-ever statutory definition of domestic abuse in Britain and offer new support and protections for its victims. Its definition will include not only physical harm, but also emotional abuse, coercive behavior, and even financial abuse. It will also recognize technological abuse, such as spying on a partn...