We’ve encased brie in a fig leaf to infuse subtle fruity flavour to this oozy cheese. Its ideal accompaniment? A moreish and chewy spelt fougasse for dipping and a vinegar-forward, peppered pickled ...

The decision leaves various legal questions about the novel invocation of the Alien Enemies Act undecided, including whether the Trump administration can even invoke it against gang members.

In fact, the antisemitism task force’s operation is so divorced from the realities of Title VI that one might wonder whether the administration will soon give up even this legal fig leaf.

An early arroz con leche, or rice pudding with a walnut praline center and dots of fig leaf oil, was served in a colorful caviar tin. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

The administration’s words and actions make it increasingly clear that this reciprocity talk is just a fig leaf for higher tariffs. They aren’t a means to an end but the end themselves.

The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office has identified the two who died as Andrew Webb, 19, of Fresno, and Adrian Labra Jr., 19, who was recently living in the Sacramento area. Authorities said ...