The Capitol in Sacramento, where the Legislature on Friday passed guarantees of equal internet access that are viewed as even stronger than federal rules that were overturned in December.
Protesters faced off on Thursday near the site where the “Silent Sam” statue used to stand at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The statute was toppled by demonstrators on Aug. 20.
David Sweat, left, and Richard Matt took advantage of lax security to plot their escape from Clinton Correctional Facility, using power tools to drill out of their adjoining cells.
Senators Richard J. Durbin, left, a Democrat, and Orrin G. Hatch, a Republican, at the memorial service for Senator John McCain at the United States Capitol on Friday.
Consumption of plant-based milks has risen fast, while sales of cow’s milk, top, have fallen. Some alternative milks are made with, from bottom, quinoa, almonds and soy.