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    2. PhotoBishop Nelson J. Perez of Cleveland, center, is replacing Charles J. Chaput, left, as the archbishop of Philadelphia. 
      CreditCorey Perrine/Associated Press

      Pope Francis Replaces Conservative Archbishop of Philadelphia

      Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, who was appointed by Pope Benedict XVI in 2011, has long been known as a theological and political conservative, often at odds with Pope Francis.

  1. In Crucial Pennsylvania, Democrats Worry a Fracking Ban Could Sink Them

    The fracking ban pushed by Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders  epitomizes a Democratic quandary: Appeal to swing voters or energize a liberal movement?

    By Lisa Friedman and Shane Goldmacher

  2. In Impeachment Battle, California Stands on the Front Lines

    California leaders on both sides are playing an outsized role in Washington’s impeachment drama, reflecting the complex political landscape in the deep blue state.

    By Adam Nagourney and Tim Arango

  3. A Proposal to Offset Prosecutors’ Power: The ‘Defender General’

    If criminal defendants are to face a level playing field at the Supreme Court, a new article says, fundamental change is needed.

    By Adam Liptak

  4. Bernie Sanders and His Internet Army

    At the start of his 2020 bid, the Vermont senator told his supporters that he condemned bullying. Is it his problem if many don’t seem to listen?

    By Matt Flegenheimer, Rebecca R. Ruiz and Nellie Bowles

  5. A $100 Million Bet That Vacationland Can Be a Tech Hub, Too

    A benefactor’s big gift will create a research center in Portland, Maine, testing a small city’s ability to prosper as a magnet for innovation.

    By Eduardo Porter

  6. Collectors Are Spending Thousands on Video Games They Will Never Play

    Interest in factory-sealed video games has soared in the past year, and collectors have been able to quickly flip the most coveted titles, making a substantial profit.

    By Jason M. Bailey

  7. News Analysis

    Recording Shows That the Swamp Has Not Been Drained

    The recording of a dinner President Trump held with big-dollar donors in 2018 demonstrates just how alive and well special-interest access and influence remains in Washington.

    By Kenneth P. Vogel and Eric Lipton

  8. T Minus 8 Days: A Frenetic Weekend on the Trail in Iowa

    The candidates gave their stump speeches. They took photos and shook hands. They tried mightily to address the polling elephant in the room without appearing to concern themselves with it.

    By Maggie Astor

  9. 5 Takeaways on Trump and Ukraine From John Bolton’s Book

    New revelations from the former White House national security adviser could complicate President Trump’s impeachment trial.

    By Noah Weiland

  10. Bloomberg Warns of Anti-Semitism ‘Rearing Its Ugly Head’

    Speaking at a prominent synagogue near Miami, the former New York City mayor spoke of his Jewish heritage and his support for Israel.

    By Rebecca R. Ruiz and Elizabeth Dias