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Hegseth Campaigns for Trump Loyalist in Kentucky House Race
The campaign appearance was an extraordinary breach of military decorum, even for Mr. Hegseth, who has stretched the boundaries of partisan...
Sandy Fire in Simi Valley Forces Immediate Evacuations
Officials ordered more than 23,000 to evacuate after a brush fire broke out in Simi Valley, Calif.
Guard Killed in Shooting at San Diego Islamic Center, Mosque Leader Says
The police said the situation at the county’s largest mosque remained “active,” but did not confirm the report that at least one person had...
What to Know About Elon Musk’s Trial Against OpenAI
A jury in Oakland, Calif., reached a decision after a three-week-long trial seen as pivotal for the future of OpenAI and the artificial inte...
The New York Times
May 18, 2026
American Hantavirus Patient Ordered to Stay in Quarantine Despite Plans to Leave
An American passenger from the hantavirus-infected cruise ship had wanted to depart an Omaha quarantine facility.
Los Angeles’s Response to Altadena Fire Hampered by Chaos, Report Finds
A county-commissioned examination of the disaster concluded that its efforts were muddled and confused, but said that it had not discriminat...
What is Trump’s $1.776 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund?
The Trump administration is creating a $1.8 billion fund to compensate people it says were wronged by the federal government, a group that c...
Ebola Was Identified in Congo Weeks Before W.H.O. Declared an Emergency
Early surveillance and testing failed to identify Bundibugyo, a rare species of Ebola responsible for the current outbreak.
New York Times Sues Pentagon for a Second Time
The Times is challenging a new requirement that reporters covering the military complex have an official escort, part of a broader legal cha...
Georgia Republicans Grasp for a Contender to Take On Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff
On the eve of their primary, Republicans have grown nervous about their prospects in November against Mr. Ossoff, regarded as the most vulne...
ICE Agent Charged in Shooting of a Venezuelan Immigrant in Minnesota
The agent is the second federal officer to face felony charges in Minnesota stemming from Operation Metro Surge, the Trump administration’s...
Abortion Pill Lawsuit Leaves Trump in a Political Bind Ahead of the Midterms
Louisiana wants the Food and Drug Administration to curtail access to the medication. Doing so could cost Republicans at the polls.
Gun Found in Mangione’s Backpack Can be Used as Evidence, Judge Says
The ruling was a partial victory for prosecutors in the murder trial of Luigi Mangione. A state judge ruled that some other material and sta...
Keisha Lance Bottoms Was Atlanta’s Mayor in the Pandemic. Can She Win the Governor’s Race?
Keisha Lance Bottoms is the Democrats’ front-runner as the Georgia primary for governor approaches. But her party rivals are trying to ensur...
Federal Prosecutors Move to Drop Bribery Case Against Indian Magnate
Gautam Adani had been accused of lying to American investors about payoffs in India. The end of the case came as President Trump has signale...
Russia’s New Human Rights Commissioner Accused of Helping Kidnap Ukrainian Children
Yana Lantratova was instrumental in helping the chairman of her party to illegally adopt an infant girl from Russian-occupied Ukraine, the U...
How a Funding Pause Derailed an Artificial Heart for Babies
James Antaki’s efforts to develop a baby’s heart were close to success when his federal funding was cut off. The grants were eventually rest...
Indictment and Impeachment Only Made Him Stronger. Remind You of Anyone?
The fate of Ken Paxton, the conservative Texas firebrand, could decide whether Republicans keep control of the Senate.
Children’s Mental Health Visits Have Shot Up, Research Shows
Doctor’s visits for children’s anxiety rose by more than 250 percent over 10 years, according to a study of nearly two million children.
Firing Squads Expose the Brutality of the Death Penalty
America is returning to firing squad executions after failing to find a more humane way to carry out the death penalty.
Millions Recovered in FIFA Corruption Scandal May Now Be Missing Again Before World Cup
Ahead of the World Cup, the head of South American soccer faces an ethics complaint he received payments recovered from a 2015 investigation...
Why Did Some LIRR Unions Decide to Strike?
Members of the five unions that are on strike made more than $136,000 last year on average, according to M.T.A. figures. But they have not r...
Bulgaria Hopes Eurovision Win Will Show Its Strength as a Continental Player
Recent months have brought remarkable change in the Eastern European nation, which has just adopted the euro and forced the resignation of a...
Trump’s Taiwan Gambit is Already a Gift to China
President Trump’s open willingness to hold up a $14 billion Taiwan arms package is a win for Beijing. Now China could be weighing how to kee...
Trump Warns Iran the ‘Clock Is Ticking’ as Tensions Surge Again in Middle East
The president has sought to force Iran to accept his terms on its nuclear program or else face renewed war. An emboldened Iran has rebuffed...
Bodies of Four Italian Divers Found in Maldives Cave
The discovery comes after days of searching by an international team of rescue divers. A fifth body was recovered last week.
Trump Doesn’t Know What Power Is
The war has revealed the true puniness of Trump’s power
The Fighting Never Ends
We look at what happens when countries say they’re going to stop shooting at each other.
Trump’s Approval Rating Hits New Low, and Ebola Outbreak Declared a Global Health Emergency
Plus, inside the closed-door talks over Greenland.
A Search for Ways Around Blocked Strait Leads to Syria
The latest war in the Middle East has created new economic opportunities for Syria thanks to its geography.
Blocked Strait of Hormuz Leads to New Opportunities for Syria
The latest war in the Middle East has created new economic opportunities for Syria thanks to its geography.
A Crack in the Polling Floor Puts Trump in New Territory
A 37 percent approval rating in a new Times/Siena poll suggests the G.O.P. is facing a big midterm problem despite recent redistricting gain...
Severe Weather, Including Hail and Tornadoes, Could Rattle the U.S. Midwest
Some of the most severe weather in days could hit Monday afternoon, meteorologists said. Tornadoes and large hail are possible.
G7 Finance Ministers Look to Contain Iran Economic Fallout
Top policymakers were expected to discuss rising energy prices and sanctions policy at a critical summit in Paris this week.
Brookings Institution Report: Over 100,000 Family Separations in Trump Crackdown
The Brookings Institution suggests that federal statistics are an undercount because immigrant parents are not being asked about or not disc...
MAGA Women Are Leading a #Me2.0 in Washington
These G.O.P. crusaders might be the perfect people to fight sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill.
Trump’s Approval Sinks Amid Unpopular War, Darkening G.O.P. Prospects
With the midterms nearing, President Trump’s approval rating has hit a second-term low as voters question his handling of the economy, accor...
The Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Decision Spurred Swift Action in Louisiana and Alabama
The timing brought the court into the middle of a fight to redraw voting maps across the South, even as some primaries were underway.
In Closed-Door Talks, U.S. Demands a Major Role in Greenland
Greenlandic officials worry about the direction of the negotiations aimed at defusing President Trump’s threats to seize their island. But t...
Actually, Democracy Dies in H.R.
New research sheds light on how mediocre employees help would-be authoritarians maintain power.
Insurers’ Delays in Approving Medical Care Persist, Despite Promises
Doctors and patients complain that the controversial practice of prior authorization for treatment and procedures is still widespread.
How the Music of ‘Schmigadoon!’ Echoes Broadway’s Past
The composer Cinco Paul discusses the clever references to classic musicals everywhere you look (and hear) in his new Broadway show.
When Tornado Weather Hits, These Scientists Break Out the Colored Pencils
With a battery of modern technology at their fingertips, meteorologists often turn first to an old-fashioned tracking technique.
He Shut Liquor Stores and Banned Abortion, All for the Glory of Russia
A firebrand governor aims to transform his region into a laboratory for the Kremlin’s reactionary ideals.
L.I.R.R. Riders Stranded by Strike Have Few Commute Alternatives. Here’s What To Know.
New York transit officials say the alternate travel options they’ve arranged for the Long Island Rail Road strike could not accommodate all...
Oil Prices Climb and Bonds Falter as Iran War Raises Inflation Fears
Stocks and bonds wavered after President Trump issued a new warning to Iran.
Mamdani’s First City-Owned Grocery Store Planned for South Bronx
Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to announce that the store will open in the Hunts Point neighborhood next year. Some merchants are pushing back.
Americans Among Those Affected by Ebola Outbreak, C.D.C. Says
A small number of U.S. citizens have been directly affected by the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the C.D.C. said...
Oil Prices Edge Higher as Cease-Fire Remains Tenuous
Oil prices rose after President Trump issued a new warning to Iran, calling into question the tenuous cease-fire in the war.