Pope Erick Speaks: Shut Down the Government!  —  The fury of antichoicers that their long-planned video stings aimed at Planned Parenthood did not instantly shut down the “abortion industry” (and more importantly, all that birth control and health services dispensing that is actually Planned …

Hillary Clinton emails: U.S. intelligence preparing for massive breach of classified data  —  Many more classified emails identified as Congress is notified

Priscilla and I have some exciting news: we're expecting a baby girl!  —  This will be a new chapter in our lives.  We've already been so fortunate for the opportunity to touch people's lives around the world — Cilla as a doctor and educator, and me through this community and philanthropy.

Letter to the New York Times' Dean Baquet  —  Dear Mr. Baquet:  —  I am writing to officially register our campaign's grave concern with the Times' publication of an inaccurate report related to Hillary Clinton and her email use.  —  I appreciate the fact that both you and the Public Editor …

Vet finds hateful note on car at local shopping center  —  QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A simple trip to the store ended with a veteran getting a hateful letter left on his car.  —  When a local Iraq War veteran went shopping Thursday morning, he did not expect to find an anonymous note with ugly language left on his car.

Calais goes UP IN FLAMES: Migrants fight to get into UK as ferry workers block harbour  —  FLAMES filled the air in Calais after striking French ferry workers blocked roads with burning tyres leaving the port now resembling a WARZONE.  —  PHILIPPEHUGUEN/GETTY

The G.O.P.'s Crowded Stage  —  ANYBODY not running for president?  —  It seems as if every Republican politician and some who aren't really politicians or even Republicans — that's Donald J. Trump, for one — are gleefully jumping into the most expensive, demanding and demeaning process available without an indictment.

Ky. man arrested after shooting down $1800 drone hovering over sunbathing daughter  —  A Kentucky man shot down an $1800 drone hovering over his sunbathing daughter and was then arrested and charged with first degree criminal mischief and first degree wanton endangerment.

Cass County official: Man injured after bullet ricochets off armadillo  —  Cass County Sheriff's officials are investigating an early morning shooting in the Marietta area.  —  According to officials with the sheriff's department, they are investigating a possible accidental shooting …

Koch Brothers Brave Spotlight to Try to Alter Their Image  —  Once known for grim letters to fellow wealthy Americans warning of socialist apocalypse, Charles G. Koch now promotes research on the link between freedom and everyday happiness.  Turn on “The Big Bang Theory” or “Morning Joe,” …

Windows 10 - The First 24 Hours  —  It has been an incredible 24 hours for Windows and our fans.  We're humbled and grateful to see the response to Windows 10.  We have seen unprecedented demand for Windows 10, with reviews and customer feedback overwhelmingly positive around the globe.

Hillary Clinton whacks Jeb Bush at Urban League conference  —  FORT LAUDERDALE — She had the advantage of taking the stage first, and Hillary Clinton used it to slam one of the speakers set to follow her, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, charging that his positions on issues critical …

MH370: US Intel Assessment Suggested That Plane Deliberately Taken Off Course, Source Says  —  U.S. intelligence agencies put together an assessment in the wake of the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 indicating that the plane was deliberately taken off course, according to a source with knowledge of the matter.

Trump: ‘World would unite if I were the leader’  —  Donald Trump said Thursday that he would unite the world should he become president, downplaying his penchant for controversy during a trip to Scotland.  —  “I think that I would be a great uniter.  I think that I would have great diplomatic skills …

Defense says prosecutors withholding evidence Freddie Gray ‘attempted to injure himself’ in previous arrest  —  Prosecutors have information indicating that Freddie Gray “attempted to injure himself” during a previous arrest, but have intentionally withheld it from their criminal case …

Google Quietly Distributes New Version of Glass Aimed at Workplaces  —  Device is being pitched to industries such as health care, manufacturing, energy  —  Google Inc. is quietly distributing a new version of its Glass wearable computer aimed at businesses in industries such as health care …

1973 |  Meet Donald Trump  —  David W. Dunlap is a Metro reporter, and writes the Building Blocks column.  He has worked at The Times for 40 years.  —  Some Americans are just getting to know Donald Trump.  Readers of The Times have known him for 42 years.