Today's Headlines: Justin Fairfax Puts Virginia Democrats in Bind on Impeachment

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[Justice Department Calls for Investigation Into Brooklyn Jail Where Heat and Power Failed]( [Justice Department Calls for Investigation Into Brooklyn Jail Where Heat and Power Failed]( By ANNIE CORREAL The department said Wednesday it had asked its internal watchdog to examine problems at the Metropolitan Detention Center that left inmates in the dark and cold. [A Tidal Wave of Mud]( [A Tidal Wave of Mud]( By SHASTA DARLINGTON, JAMES GLANZ, MANUELA ANDREONI, MATTHEW BLOCH, SERGIO PEÇANHA, ANJALI SINGHVI and TROY GRIGGS A mining dam collapsed and buried more than 150 people. Now Brazil is casting an anxious eye on dozens of dams like it. For more top news, go to [NYTimes.com »]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get New York Today in Your Inbox]( [Get New York Today in Your Inbox]( What you need to know to start your day in New York, including news, weather, free events and a look at the lighter side of life. [Sign up »]( [] Editors' Picks [Dogs Before Instagram]( Sports | Past Tense [Dogs Before Instagram]( By JESSIE WENDER Vintage photos from The New York Times archive show the enduring power of the pooch. [Day Care for All]( Opinion [Day Care for All]( By KATHA POLLITT The progressive to-do list is missing a very important idea. [] World [Nun’s Rape Case Against Bishop Shakes a Catholic Bastion in India]( [Nun’s Rape Case Against Bishop Shakes a Catholic Bastion in India]( By MARIA ABI-HABIB and SUHASINI RAJ After church officials urged her to stay silent for more than a year, a nun who says the bishop raped her 13 times finally sees her case move toward trial. [He Survived More Than 40 Hours as Scores Drowned Around Him]( [He Survived More Than 40 Hours as Scores Drowned Around Him]( By JOSEPH GOLDSTEIN More than 220 people died when a Tanzanian ferry overturned on Lake Victoria last year. One survivor endured darkness, high water and terror. For more world news, go to [NYTimes.com/World »]( [] U.S. [‘Pit of Infection’: A Border Town’s Crisis Has Nothing to Do With Migrants]( [‘Pit of Infection’: A Border Town’s Crisis Has Nothing to Do With Migrants]( By JOSE A. DEL REAL Noxious sewage contaminated with feces, industrial chemicals and other raw waste crosses the border through the binational New River. [A ‘Green New Deal’ Is Far From Reality, but Climate Action Is Picking Up in the States]( [A ‘Green New Deal’ Is Far From Reality, but Climate Action Is Picking Up in the States]( By BRAD PLUMER The midterm elections brought in a new wave of governors with aggressive plans to cut emissions and expand low-carbon energy. Now, those plans are being implemented. [Why Won’t Blackface Go Away? It’s Part of America’s Troubled Cultural Legacy]( Past Tense [Why Won’t Blackface Go Away? It’s Part of America’s Troubled Cultural Legacy]( By WIL HAYGOOD For more than 180 years, racist stereotypes have been used to entertain. For more U.S. news, go to [NYTimes.com/US »]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Politics [Sanders and O’Rourke Are Way Ahead in Race for Small-Dollar Donors]( [Sanders and O’Rourke Are Way Ahead in Race for Small-Dollar Donors]( By SHANE GOLDMACHER, LISA LERER and RACHEL SHOREY A Times analysis shows that in the contest for small donors, there is a wide gap between the haves, led by Bernie Sanders, and have-nots like Cory Booker. [Elizabeth Warren Formally Announces 2020 Presidential Bid in Lawrence, Mass.]( [Elizabeth Warren Formally Announces 2020 Presidential Bid in Lawrence, Mass.]( By KATE TAYLOR Senator Warren of Massachusetts made her remarks Saturday at the site of one of the most famous labor strikes in American history. [Unlikely Partnership in House Gives Lawmakers Hope for Border Deal]( [Unlikely Partnership in House Gives Lawmakers Hope for Border Deal]( By EMILY COCHRANE Representatives Nita M. Lowey and Kay Granger are the first women to lead the House Appropriations Committee. Their bond gives lawmakers optimism for the work to come. For more political news, go to [NYTimes.com/Politics »]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Business [Fighting Brexit, One Caller and 100,000 YouTube Clicks at a Time]( [Fighting Brexit, One Caller and 100,000 YouTube Clicks at a Time]( By DAVID SEGAL The talk radio host James O’Brien argues with Brexiteers every day on his show. It’s unclear if he has changed any minds, but it sure has made him famous. [For Democrats Aiming Taxes at the Superrich, ‘the Moment Belongs to the Bold’]( [For Democrats Aiming Taxes at the Superrich, ‘the Moment Belongs to the Bold’]( By PATRICIA COHEN and MAGGIE ASTOR Soak-the-rich plans that seemed politically far-fetched just months ago are getting a full-throttle response from voters. [An A- for the U.S. Economy, but Failing Grades for Trump’s Policies]( Economic View [An A- for the U.S. Economy, but Failing Grades for Trump’s Policies]( By JUSTIN WOLFERS The economy has been fairly strong, but economists are nearly unanimous in concluding that President Trump’s economic policies are destructive. For more business news, go to [NYTimes.com/Business »]( [] Sports [Racing the Clock, and Climate Change]( [Racing the Clock, and Climate Change]( By ANDREW KEH and PETE KIEHART A beloved Dutch speedskating race survives by relocating to Austria, where thick ice still beckons. For now. [Adam Ottavino’s Harlem Hide-Out]( [Adam Ottavino’s Harlem Hide-Out]( By MATT FOLEY and MICHAEL OWENS In search of a way to save his career, the Yankees’ newest reliever and his father built a pitching oasis uptown. [At Ajax, One Star Goes, Another Is Going, and More Are Always Coming]( On Soccer [At Ajax, One Star Goes, Another Is Going, and More Are Always Coming]( By RORY SMITH Ajax has always produced young talents like Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt and then sent them off to bigger clubs. Now they just have to do it faster. For more sports news, go to [NYTimes.com/Sports »]( [] Arts [Erykah Badu Helped Define ‘Wokeness.’ Now She’s a Target.]( [Erykah Badu Helped Define ‘Wokeness.’ Now She’s a Target.]( By REGGIE UGWU The R&B star and comic relief of “What Men Want” built her legend on the pursuit of enlightenment. It’s taken her to hostile territory. [Lagos, City of Hustle, Builds an Art ‘Ecosystem’]( [Lagos, City of Hustle, Builds an Art ‘Ecosystem’]( By SIDDHARTHA MITTER West Africa’s new art destination is a sprawling megacity with a generation of artists, gallerists and collectors powering the scene. [A Costume Designer With Low Budgets and High Style]( [A Costume Designer With Low Budgets and High Style]( By ALEXIS SOLOSKI Whether he’s capturing David Lee Roth or Bed-Stuy street style, Montana Levi Blanco’s secret: an anthropological attention to detail and “amazing aggressive shopping.” For more arts news, go to [NYTimes.com/Arts »]( [] New York [The Church With the $6 Billion Portfolio]( [The Church With the $6 Billion Portfolio]( By JANE MARGOLIES While many houses of worship are warding off developers as they struggle to hold on to their buildings, Trinity Church has become a big-time developer itself. [It’s an Anti-Fascist Thing: How an Obscure German Soccer Team Gained a Brooklyn Cult]( [It’s an Anti-Fascist Thing: How an Obscure German Soccer Team Gained a Brooklyn Cult]( By ALLIE CONTI The curious case of a bike-messengers’ dive bar that is devoted to F.C. St. Pauli, a minor-league club from Hamburg. [She Could Get Millions to Turn This Factory Into Condos. She’s Not Selling.]( [She Could Get Millions to Turn This Factory Into Condos. She’s Not Selling.]( By ALEX TRAUB Flavia Galuppo just inherited her father’s building, home to Etna Tool & Die. It’s now surrounded by boutiques and luxury condos, but she is determined not to sell. For more New York news, go to [NYTimes.com/NewYork »]( [] Magazine [The Political ‘Center’ Isn’t Gone — Just Disputed]( First Words [The Political ‘Center’ Isn’t Gone — Just Disputed]( By BEVERLY GAGE Has political polarization really turned the center into a no man’s land, or is it simply in flux? [In Fashion: Japanese-Inspired Denim That’s Anything but Basic]( In Fashion [In Fashion: Japanese-Inspired Denim That’s Anything but Basic]( This season, the indigo-hued fabric is layered, ruffled or cut into Kimono-like silhouettes — and worn with tabi shoes. [How to Reject an Online Suitor]( Tip [How to Reject an Online Suitor]( By JAZMINE HUGHES No ghosting, no treacle. Be direct. Consider a little booster in the form of a smiley emoji. For more magazine news, go to [NYTimes.com/Magazine »]( [] Travel [Going to the Galápagos Is Easier and Cheaper Than Ever. That Might Not Be a Good Thing.]( [Going to the Galápagos Is Easier and Cheaper Than Ever. That Might Not Be a Good Thing.]( By ADAM POPESCU Some conservationists and travel experts are worried about the environmental impact of a growing number of visitors on the fragile, otherworldly archipelago. [Italian Alpine Spas, Where Sports Are an Afterthought]( [Italian Alpine Spas, Where Sports Are an Afterthought]( By LAURA RYSMAN The South Tyrol has become a modern wellness destination, where tranquillity imposes itself and soothing waters call. [Pushed by Home-Sharing, Hotels Try Some New Tricks]( [Pushed by Home-Sharing, Hotels Try Some New Tricks]( By ELAINE GLUSAC From pricing to privacy to mood lights, some hotels are trying to carve out a space of their own in the ever-evolving lodging industry. For more travel news, go to [NYTimes.com/Travel »]( [] Real Estate [Where Luxury Meets Accessibility]( [Where Luxury Meets Accessibility]( By C. J. HUGHES Features like open kitchens and spacious bathrooms appeal to nearly everyone. So why isn’t accessible housing more readily available in New York City? [Bringing the Living Room to Life]( The Fix [Bringing the Living Room to Life]( By TIM McKEOUGH Without accessories, a room lacks depth and character. But how to choose the right ones? [Putnam Valley, N.Y.: Quiet, Rustic and ‘Old-Timey’]( Living In [Putnam Valley, N.Y.: Quiet, Rustic and ‘Old-Timey’]( By SUSAN HODARA The Putnam County town has its share of forests, lakes and 200-year-old stone walls. It also has some surprisingly good real estate deals. For more real estate news, go to [NYTimes.com/RealEstate »]( [] Fashion & Style [They Fixed Pornography]( [They Fixed Pornography]( By JACOB BERNSTEIN OnlyFans has put X-rated entertainment in the hands of its entertainers. Call it the paywall of porn. [The Most Narcissistic Exercise Equipment Ever]( [The Most Narcissistic Exercise Equipment Ever]( By COURTNEY RUBIN Mirror, mirror, on the wall: Who’s the fittest of them all? [Rita Moreno Mixes Up a Carnival in the Kitchen]( Encounters [Rita Moreno Mixes Up a Carnival in the Kitchen]( By MAX BERLINGER “My ovaries may not make babies, but I’m not done for,” said the 87-year-old actress, who stars in the Netflix reboot of “One Day at a Time.” For more fashion news, go to [NYTimes.com/Fashion »]( [] Obituaries [Dr. Doris Wethers, 91, on Front Lines Against Sickle Cell, Dies]( [Dr. Doris Wethers, 91, on Front Lines Against Sickle Cell, Dies]( By SAM ROBERTS Breaking racial barriers in New York’s medical world, she earned renown for research and advocacy that led to mandatory testing for sickle cell anemia. [William Van Alstyne, 84, Dies; Often-Cited Constitutional Scholar]( [William Van Alstyne, 84, Dies; Often-Cited Constitutional Scholar]( By SAM ROBERTS An enrolled Republican and a civil libertarian, he said the Bill of Rights guaranteed both the freedom to have an abortion and the freedom to own a gun. [Lili Wronker, Calligrapher and Illustrator, Is Dead at 94]( [Lili Wronker, Calligrapher and Illustrator, Is Dead at 94]( By RICHARD SANDOMIR A German refugee, she brought her expertise in lettering to Hebrew calligraphy. She also illustrated hundreds of books, many of them for children. For more Obituaries, go to [NYTimes.com/Obituaries »]( [] Editorial [Cosmetics Safety Needs a Makeover]( [Cosmetics Safety Needs a Makeover]( By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Thousands of chemicals, in billions of dollars worth of products, are being governed by regulations that haven’t been updated in decades. For more opinion, go to [NYTimes.com/Opinion »]( [] Op-Ed [High Unemployment? Stagnant Economy? Just Bash the French]( [High Unemployment? Stagnant Economy? Just Bash the French]( By ILARIA MARIA SALA How Italy’s leaders are tapping resentments, old and new, over immigration, fine art and béchamel. [One Cheer for the Green New Deal]( [One Cheer for the Green New Deal]( By ROSS DOUTHAT At least our future socialist overlords aren’t thinking small. [Daddy Warbucks Goes to War]( Op-Ed Columnist [Daddy Warbucks Goes to War]( By MAUREEN DOWD A one-in-a-billion chance: a heroic billionaire. For more opinion, go to [NYTimes.com/Opinion »]( Follow NYTimes [Facebook] [FACEBOOK]( [Twitter] [@NYTimes]( [Pinterest] [Pinterest]( [Instagram] [Instagram]( Get more [NYTimes.com newsletters »]( | Get unlimited access to NYTimes.com and our NYTimes apps. [Subscribe »]( ABOUT THIS EMAIL This is an automated email. Please do not reply directly to this email from NYTimes.com. You received this message because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Today's Headlines newsletter. 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