Rachel Vance
Journalist & Contributor
Justice Department Reporter covering federal courts and Supreme Court rulings impacting public policy.
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A Horse Almost Didn't Run in the Preakness. Thanks to a Jockey's Suggestion, It Won.
Napoleon Solo mentored by jockey, goes on to win the 151st Preakness Stakes.
Foreign Tourists Flee Goa: A Tale of Two Indias
Foreign visitors to Goa have nearly halved from their pre-Covid peak, while domestic tourism is booming. What's behind this stark contrast?
Scarlett Johansson on Life-Changing Roles, AI, and Her New Skin Care Line
Actress Scarlett Johansson opens up about her journey, from sensitive skin to Hollywood stardom, and her thoughts on the impact of artificial intelligence.
Utah Woman's Hopes of Flipping Mansion Flop After Murder Charge
A Utah woman's dream of flipping a $12 million mansion into a lucrative real estate deal has hit a roadblock after she was charged with murdering her husband.
Tourist hotspot at 'end of the world' denies causing hantavirus outbreak
The city of Ushuaia, a popular tourist destination at the tip of Argentina, has been at the center of a hantavirus outbreak. The city's authorities have denied any connection between the outbreak and the influx of tourists.
Migrant Child Crisis Roils California Governor Race, Threatening Xavier Becerra's Front-Runner Status
A scandal surrounding migrant children has become a dominant line of attack against Xavier Becerra, the Democratic front-runner in the California governor race.
Jordan Klepper Wants the President to Get More Sleep
Comedian Jordan Klepper has taken aim at President Trump's apparent lack of sleep, using humor to highlight the importance of rest for the nation's leader.
Trump's High-Stakes China Trip: A Tense Dance with Xi Jinping Amid Iran War
President Donald Trump's meeting with China's Xi Jinping is a delicate balancing act, with the Iran war hanging precariously in the balance.
A Stroll Through the Mansions of New York's Gilded Age
Discover the remnants of New York's Gilded Age through a walking tour of its remaining mansions, open to the public.
Iran Ceasefire Tested as Cargo Ship Catches Fire After Being Hit Off Qatar's Coast
A cargo ship caught fire Sunday after being hit by an unknown projectile off Qatar's coast, testing the fragile ceasefire between Iran and its regional rivals.