New York’s newly identified Underground Railroad passage is under threat

NEW YORK — A newly identified Underground Railroad passageway once used by enslaved people fleeing to freedom is putting the spotlight on a New York City museum and its struggle against a proposed neighboring development. Staff at the Merchant’s House Museum — an upper crust family home built in 1832 in Manhattan’s NoHo district — … Read more

Passage: In memoriam

“Sunday Morning” remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including action movie icon Chuck Norris, star of the TV series “Walker, Texas Ranger”; and former FBI director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russian interference in U.S. elections. Source link

Strait of Hormuz: Why no one, so far, is rushing to help US open vital passage

President Donald Trump, who went to war against Iran with only Israel at America’s side, is now imploring other countries to join the United States in a military operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In weekend social media posts, Mr. Trump said the U.S. had asked seven countries to join in an effort to … Read more

Passage: In memoriam

“Sunday Morning” remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including singer, songwriter and musician “Country Joe” McDonald, known for the Vietnam War protest song “I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-to-Die Rag.” Source link

Trump’s endorsement in the Texas Senate race may hinge on passage of the SAVE America Act

WASHINGTON — A week ago, President Donald Trump had seemed ready to endorse Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas over a GOP primary challenger, potentially clearing the field so the party could shift focus to defeating the Democratic opponent in November. The endorsement didn’t come. A senior Trump administration official said Tuesday that Trump’s decision … Read more