The country has spent decades perfecting a surveillance state at home. Now it’s promoting its ideology of state control, and the technology to enforce it, abro…
In Ukraine, Gaza and now Iran, President Trump’s early declarations of easy wins have given way to harsh reality.
In Ukraine, Gaza and now Iran, President Trump’s early declarations of easy wins have given way to harsh reality.
Mr. Booker and other Senate Democrats faced questions Sunday about reports that Mr. Platner’s wife previously told his campaign he had exchanged sexual message…
The former clerk of Mesa County, Colo., is scheduled to be set free on Monday, after her nine-year prison sentence was commuted by Gov. Jared Polis.
Come November, the Republican Party will need the support of voters outside of President Trump’s base, many of whom are deeply dissatisfied with the economy an…
Come November, the Republican Party will need the support of voters outside of President Trump’s base, many of whom are deeply dissatisfied with the economy an…
The United States has been involved in many military operations around the world since President Trump returned to office.
The United States has been involved in many military operations around the world since President Trump returned to office.
The seizure of Beaufort in southern Lebanon called up bitter memories in both countries amid a widening Israeli conflict with Hezbollah that seems far from ove…
The country has spent decades perfecting a surveillance state at home. Now it’s promoting its ideology of state control, and the technology to enforce it, abro…
In Ukraine, Gaza and now Iran, President Trump’s early declarations of easy wins have given way to harsh reality.
In Ukraine, Gaza and now Iran, President Trump’s early declarations of easy wins have given way to harsh reality.
Mr. Booker and other Senate Democrats faced questions Sunday about reports that Mr. Platner’s wife previously told his campaign he had exchanged sexual message…
The former clerk of Mesa County, Colo., is scheduled to be set free on Monday, after her nine-year prison sentence was commuted by Gov. Jared Polis.
Come November, the Republican Party will need the support of voters outside of President Trump’s base, many of whom are deeply dissatisfied with the economy an…
Come November, the Republican Party will need the support of voters outside of President Trump’s base, many of whom are deeply dissatisfied with the economy an…
The United States has been involved in many military operations around the world since President Trump returned to office.
The United States has been involved in many military operations around the world since President Trump returned to office.
The seizure of Beaufort in southern Lebanon called up bitter memories in both countries amid a widening Israeli conflict with Hezbollah that seems far from ove…
Olha Reshetylova has been tasked by the government with overseeing soldiers’ rights. Some commanders resent her, but she says her work makes the armed forces s…
His changes to the proposed deal were potentially designed to speed up the process by putting pressure on Iran to accept the current framework, one official sa…
Republican officials are jubilant, some voters are confused and concerned, and civil rights activists are gearing up for the fight of a generation.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s proposal could block hubs like Boston, New York and Los Angeles from accepting international flights.
The election tests the legacy of the country’s first leftist leader against a rising far-right outsider and a traditional conservative.
A fuel blockade on Cuba has aggravated a lack of consistent garbage pickup and produced enormous trash piles.
The departure of more than 10,000 federal lawyers has left some agencies without sufficient staff and has boosted the ranks of state attorneys general offices …
Steve Hilton grabbed headlines when he worked in conservative politics in Britain. His American political renaissance in the California governor’s race has bem…
Republican officials are jubilant, some voters are confused and concerned, and civil rights activists are gearing up for the fight of a generation.
The prospect of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe raises unsettling theological implications.
Olha Reshetylova has been tasked by the government with overseeing soldiers’ rights. Some commanders resent her, but she says her work makes the armed forces s…
Statues of Shivaji are rising everywhere. The founder of the Maratha empire who fought against the Mughal dynasty is now a symbol for nationalists remaking the…
Demand has soared for his figurines and statues of the warrior king. It started with a video he posted online.
Aviation start-ups and the Trump administration want to replace helicopters with electric aircraft, but the new vehicles still have to pass arduous tests befor…
Residents of coastal communities in Colombia and Ecuador said the airstrike campaign was making many reconsider anything involving the ocean as a livelihood.
Millennials who yearn for a bygone era of dancing that feels pure and more organic are bringing back the basement jam, popularized decades ago by Toronto’s Car…
A Chinese-born woman accused of infiltration has set off a debate over how Taiwan defends its democracy without profiling migrants from China.
The remains of the two workers who were still missing after the blast this week at a Washington State paper mill were recovered on Saturday, officials said.
His changes to the proposed deal were potentially designed to speed up the process by putting pressure Iran to accept the current framework, one official said.
Discussions among a group of lawyers with allegiance to the president were closely held; some senior White House officials were said to have felt blindsided as…
A fireball reached 75,000 miles per hour before breaking up miles above New England, NASA said, causing a boom that alarmed residents. The incident followed a …
A former member of the Resistance, he went on to a career spanning eras and disciplines. His books and pronouncements carried moral authority.
David Rush, a longtime C.I.A. officer, appears to have first had contact with Stephen A. Feinberg during President Trump’s first term. Some officials said the …
Two candidates with the same name will be on the ballot seeking the same seat in the state’s primary. “It’s going to be confusing,” one Republican said.
The reverberation came two days after a similar event in South Carolina had caused alarm. This time, it could have been a meteorite.
The reverberation came two days after a similar event in South Carolina had caused alarm. This time, it could have been a meteorite.
The agent was charged in Minnesota with assault and filing a false police report in the shooting of an immigrant from Venezuela.
The wife of Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate in Maine, told the campaign he had sent sexual messages to other women.
The wife of Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate in Maine, told the campaign he had sent sexual messages to other women.
Around 200 people have now been killed in the attacks since last year, in an operation critics say has failed to slow the smuggling of cocaine.
The meeting was the highest-level military engagement since the Trump administration began ratcheting up pressure on the Cuban government this year.
The Iranian soccer players, still awaiting visas to the U.S., are practicing in Turkey and making backup plans.
The president has wavered on whether to move ahead with an agreement with Iran to end the war. On Friday, he vowed to make a “final determination” soon.
Aid agencies are racing to help underequipped health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. More than 245 people are now suspected to have died from the …
When a drone crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, residents were reminded that the Russia-Ukraine war makes for a dangerous neighbor.
The methodically planned strategy is intended to pressure noncitizens, including many with legal status, to leave the United States.
The president has wavered on whether to move ahead with an agreement with Iran to end the war. On Friday, he vowed to make a “final determination” soon.
Our chief Africa correspondent, Declan Walsh, walked inside an Ebola ward where both adults and children were being treated, and where someone had recently die…
The president has wavered on whether to move ahead with an agreement with Iran to end the war. On Friday, he vowed to make a “final determination” soon.
The events were canceled “to ensure public order and safety,” the authorities said. Jewish leaders had objected to the concert by Ye, formerly known as Kanye W…
Rescuers pumped water from the flooded cave, enabling four miners to crawl out. One used diving gear to escape earlier, and two remain missing.
Rescuers pumped water from the flooded cave, enabling four miners to crawl out. One used diving gear to escape earlier, and two remain missing.
Today, let’s set our ambitions for summer reading.
At a security conference in Singapore, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Asian military leaders how they could get to “the front of the line” for U.S. assist…
A sports car made in New Brunswick and mostly funded by the province lasted only about 18 months.
A remote gold mining town is under siege, as medical workers struggle to beat back a surge of deaths and infections.
The failure to protect NATO territory further increased anxiety about alliance solidarity, Russia’s intentions and Washington’s commitment to collective defens…
From Iran to Gaza, Eid al-Adha celebrations were muted as war dragged on and shortages of food and fuel roiled the region.
Tom Steyer wants to address California’s housing crisis if he becomes governor. He is also a billionaire with extensive personal real estate holdings.
President Trump appears to see the matter of his heir as unsettled, adding a layer of tension to his relationship with Vice President JD Vance.
The spiraling cost of everyday necessities — gas, utilities, groceries, housing, child care and health care — have forced many Americans to do more with less.
Colombia’s leftist candidate for president leads in polls, but his main rival — a far-right outsider who calls himself “The Tiger” — has gained momentum. Elect…
One is allied with Anthropic. The other is tied to OpenAI. They’re both spending millions to influence the midterms, and they’re leaving a trail of fearful can…
Facing an uncertain job market and the looming threat of A.I., graduating high school seniors in America’s tech capital are increasingly rethinking their caree…
The methodically planned strategy is intended to pressure noncitizens, including many with legal status, to leave the United States.
West Virginia is home to the country’s last greyhound races, a sport that once drew millions of spectators each year but may soon be banned nationwide.
In his determination to own and control every document in his future library, the president is working to shield his administration’s inner workings from publi…
Belgium’s potato harvest set a record, just as tariffs hit U.S. demand for frozen fries and as competition from suppliers in Asia intensified.
The report by President Trump’s physician said he was in “excellent health.” It showed that he had gained weight and that neurological and heart tests had come…
Under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, new visa rules are forcing some foreign business owners, who have put down roots in Japan, to leave.
Berlin has deployed forces to protect the Baltic country amid fears of increased Russian aggression in Europe. This time, the soldiers were welcomed.
Clifford E. Stanley, a retired broker, explains his unusual mission, which caught a lot of people by surprise.
Prosecutors would face substantial hurdles in potentially pursuing charges against Ms. Carroll, who twice won cases against Donald Trump, or the billionaire wh…
The modest drop marked the first decrease in homelessness in nearly a decade. The Housing and Urban Development report was published months later than usual.
Trump administration officials want local health authorities to constantly monitor the 18 passengers for another three weeks, a requirement that far exceeds ty…
The president met with aides for two hours at the White House about a possible cease-fire extension, according to a senior administration official. Earlier, Mr…
A political fight is playing out in Iran, where the small but loud faction of hard-liners has used rallies, state media and private and public statements to tr…
The three demonstrators in Spokane, Wash., had been accused of conspiracy, charges that the region’s former top prosecutor has said were unwarranted.
The three demonstrators in Spokane, Wash., had been accused of conspiracy, charges that the region’s former top prosecutor has said were unwarranted.
But details remained scant after officials said last week that, with “extraordinary” exceptions, people seeking permanent residency must first leave the countr…
Pamela Evette had been among the more vocal proponents of redrawing the state’s congressional map to help Republicans in the midterms.
Kenneth Law, who ran an online business that shipped toxic salt to customers in 40 countries, also admitted to causing the deaths of 79 people in Britain, pros…
Prosecutors would face substantial hurdles in potentially pursuing charges against Ms. Carroll, who twice won cases against Donald Trump, or the billionaire wh…
The ruling was a blow to both President Trump, who had voluntarily dismissed the suit last week, and to the Justice Department, which used the suit to establis…
Democrats hope so, but there are good reasons to be skeptical.
Her remarks, delivered during a closed-door interview before the House Oversight Committee, were a candid admission of her own powerlessness.
The legislation, which comes amid growing tensions between Mexico and the White House, must be approved by a majority of state legislatures and sent to the pre…
Trump administration officials want local health authorities to constantly monitor the 18 passengers for another three weeks, a requirement that far exceeds ty…
Jeff Bezos was gaining ground on Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Starlink. Thursday’s rocket explosion on a launchpad creates a major setback.
The bus was traveling in a southbound lane on I-95 near Quantico, Va., when it failed to slow for traffic in a work zone, the authorities said.
John Solomon said he was being vetted for a role as a “special government employee,” a status given to part-time, outside advisers to the federal government.
Israel has denied the accusations and condemned the report, which listed dozens of countries and nonstate groups as “credibly suspected” of patterns of rape an…
In a country fractured by civil war and other crises, he held the title of president from 2012 to 2022 and was widely seen as an ineffective ruler.
The judge said the 2024 law “constitutes an unjustifiable burden on the right to vote,” and that new voters should be able to prove their citizenship with a sw…
Andrew S. Boutros, the Trump-appointed U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, is said to be overseeing the criminal investigation.
The president met with aides for two hours at the White House about a possible cease-fire extension, according to a senior administration official. Earlier, he…
Ms. Whitmer, the Michigan governor and one of the country’s most prominent Democrats, has been conciliatory with Mr. Trump. As she mulls the future, her party …
The accident occurred at about 18,000 feet in the area of Denali Pass.
Ian Roberts, the former Des Moines superintendent, climbed high in the American education system without legal status in the country.
The students could be charged next week, Kenya’s education minister said, after the blaze broke out on Thursday at a school run by Kenya’s police.
The president said on social media that Iran must agree to concessions he has demanded, and that he was poised to lift the naval blockade of the Strait of Horm…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli ground forces had crossed Lebanon’s Litani River, as military officials from the two countries were set to meet …
A Supreme Court court ruling last month rejected the state’s previous congressional map as an illegal racial gerrymander and set off a redistricting race acros…
Christian Castro, who had been charged with assault in the shooting of a Venezuelan man during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota, was taken into custody F…
President Trump’s new counterterrorism strategy focuses on “violent left-wing extremists,” as well as narcoterrorists and Islamic terror groups. Our White Hous…
Her case was, of course, dismissed.
In a speech to military leaders from the region, To Lam said that distrust and a lack of respect for established rules had created a culture of “the big fish s…
A huge noise rattled part of the state on Thursday. Multiple theories have been put forward, but the mystery remains.
The National Science Foundation lifted a hold on some grants for Harvard and other universities this week after inquiries from media outlets, including The New…
The Trump administration ejected a Chinese journalist amid fresh concerns about Beijing’s growing pressure on foreign correspondents.
The European Union is set to release 16 billion euros it had withheld, as Hungary moves to enact anti-corruption and rule of law policies.
The bus was traveling in a southbound lane on I-95 near Quantico, Va., when it failed to slow for traffic in a work zone, the authorities said.
An international effort to free the trapped men brought attention to the country’s informal mines, where panning for gold can pay more than minimum wage.
Christian Castro, who had been charged with assault in the shooting of a Venezuelan man during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota, was taken into custody F…
The cancellation comes amid a rise in racial and religious crimes in Britain as well as growing sense of unease for some of London’s Jews.
The president said on social media that Iran must agree to concessions he has demanded, and that he was poised to lift the naval blockade of the Strait of Horm…
Our chief political analyst, Nate Cohn, looks at President Trump’s sinking approval ratings. How do they compare with polling from other recent presidencies?
U.S. officials said the sides were discussing a “memorandum of understanding” that could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but it still needs Pres…
A judge in Virginia temporarily blocked the Trump administration from transferring money in or out of the fund until the court could hear arguments in June.
The strike on Friday, near the Ukrainian border, was the first to injure civilians in Romania, officials say. But drones from the nearby war have been a growin…
The clause in NATO’s founding treaty is an “instrument” Romania can use, the foreign minister said after a drone, alleged to be Russian, wounded two civilians.
The Justice Department is said to be examining the funding of lawsuits brought by E. Jean Carroll, an author who has never sought a public role, political powe…
A stadium outside Boston that will host seven World Cup games is actually closer to Providence, R.I., prompting officials there to capitalize on that proximity…
Confronting the weirdness of a Waymo future.
The strike on Friday, near the Ukrainian border, was the first to injure civilians in Romania, officials say. But drones from the nearby war have been a growin…
An emerging “memorandum of understanding,” which could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, still needs approval from President Trump, and Iran has n…
The order came after U.S. officials said that a 50-bed facility was being established in the African country to house American citizens exposed to the virus.
Special rules will again be in place. Podium spots might be shared.
Representative Doris Matsui has been re-elected 10 times with ease. But an upstart Democrat is threatening to end her run in Congress.
Marine Le Pen and her protégé, Jordan Bardella, lead presidential polls. They are united on curbing immigration but split recently on economic policy.
Most states have had a woman serve as governor, but California is in the minority despite its progressive-minded electorate. Women who have reached the top els…
Despite the rising body count off the South American coast, researchers say cocaine is as easy to get in many parts of the United States as it was before the s…
The prices of diesel and gasoline soared after the Iran war started, piling more hardship on people in Ruatahuna, one of New Zealand’s most remote villages.
Online queries are more likely to turn up references to the U.S. state — a problem for the republic in the Caucasus and its people. But a move to drop the name…
NATO condemned “Russia’s recklessness” and confirmed that it was in touch with the Romanian authorities.
NATO condemned “Russia’s recklessness” and confirmed that it was in touch with the Romanian authorities.
The competition came down to a spell-off. Contestants were eliminated early, and a sixth grader became a crowd favorite.
The riders waited for about four hours, facing up, on the roller coaster at the Pleasure Pier park in Galveston. There were no injuries, the authorities said.
As cheap goods pour in, threatening the continent’s manufacturing sector, a search for solutions is becoming increasingly urgent.
The competition came down to a spell-off. Contestants were eliminated early, and a sixth grader became a crowd favorite.
Following through on threats, the Trump administration has designated Brazil’s two largest drug gangs as terrorist groups.
The owner and the operator of the cargo ship that crashed into the Key Bridge settled cases brought by several victims’ families, but other claims are headed t…
President Trump has not signed off on the emerging framework, according to U.S. officials. But it could set the table for extending the cease-fire and more sub…
A damaged gas line led to a five-alarm fire in the Oak Cliff neighborhood. At least four were injured, and firefighters believe they may find more victims.
The Justice Department is said to be examining the funding of lawsuits brought by E. Jean Carroll, an author who has never sought a public role, political powe…
Such screenings are already being conducted at Washington Dulles International Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and George Bush Interc…
The deputy insisted he saw a driver with a phone in her right hand. That turned out to be impossible, and the case was dropped.
The deputy insisted he saw a driver with a phone in her right hand. That turned out to be impossible, and the case was dropped.
The deputy insisted he saw a driver with a phone in her right hand. That turned out to be impossible, and the case was dropped.
When Matteo Messina Denaro died in 2023, many of his secrets died with him. That began to change with a tip about a wealthy Sicilian woman’s significant assets…
At least eight are now confirmed dead, and firefighters believe there are three more bodies they have yet to reach, making the crisis the worst industrial disa…
When Matteo Messina Denaro died in 2023, many of his secrets died with him. That began to change with a tip about a wealthy Sicilian woman’s significant assets…
The babies were part of a vaccine trial for a respiratory virus in the 1960s and died shortly after. Their families said they had been unaware of the trial unt…
President Trump’s pendulum swings on Iran have often seemed driven by mood and moment rather than any discernible strategy.
The condition of the climbers was not immediately known.
The remaining spellers are 12 to 14, and represent five states as well as the District of Columbia.
Internet slang and non-European terms are appearing more and more in the competition while words with Greek and Latin words are being used less.
President Trump has yet to sign off on an extension of the cease-fire that would allow the two sides to negotiate nuclear and other issues.
U.S. and Iranian officials say they are closing in on the terms of a preliminary agreement. Yet sticking points, particularly over the Strait of Hormuz, remain.
U.S. and Iranian officials say they are closing in on the terms of a preliminary agreement. Yet sticking points, particularly over the Strait of Hormuz, remain.
A former school spelling bee champ, Ms. Kimes is on a mission to show America that these spellers are just as awesome as Patrick Mahomes.
A key moment at a Senate primary debate in Michigan showed how pro-Israel Democrats are approaching the issue with caution.
The United Nations secretary general, António Guterres, told Israel there had been an “increasing number of cases” of sexual violence against Palestinian detai…
President Trump has increasingly adopted a posture of nonchalance when pushed on the political consequences of his actions.
The disaster at the mill in Longview, Wash., that took at least two lives was greeted with sadness but not surprise by a community that knew cutbacks and other…
President Trump has increasingly adopted a posture of nonchalance when pushed on the political consequences of his actions.
The American blockade and Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz have created a stalemate that is neither peace nor raging conflict, with both sides attempting…
The American blockade and Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz have created a stalemate that is neither peace nor raging conflict, with both sides attempting…
After attacking the Texas attorney general, who won the G.O.P. nomination, Senate Republicans are pivoting sharply to support him in what is now a competitive …
Three major companies are planning to go public with share sales in the coming months. They could be some of the biggest market debuts in history.
Abhijeet Dipke’s “Cockroach Janta Party” has emerged as the unexpected voice of young people feeling let down by the government and struggling to find jobs.
Prosecutors said the defendant plotted in 2024 to set off a bomb outside the concert, which was later canceled. He and another man were also convicted on separ…
Israel’s military continues to conduct strikes and seize territory despite a cease-fire with Hamas. Many of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s supporters see …
Two monetary judgments against Mr. Trump are winding their way through the legal system, with the Supreme Court likely to be the final word on both.
But U.S. officials are still working to find centers in Europe to accept Americans who need advanced treatment, seen as critical to improving odds of survival.
A federal task force in the city has been targeting crime and undocumented immigrants since October. Observers say they have faced retaliation for trying to tr…
Just a few days ago, a U.S. court ordered the Treasury Department to suspend its penalties on Francesca Albanese, whose work on Israel has drawn accusations of…
Terry Pitchford was convicted in 2006 for his role in the murder of a shopkeeper by a 12-member jury that included one Black member.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed jointly with a company run by the Winklevoss twins to overturn their settlement.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed jointly with a company run by the Winklevoss twins to overturn their settlement.
The president’s family says his stock purchases are automatically timed, but recent acquisitions of the computer company’s shares raise questions.
President Trump has not signed off on the emerging framework, according to U.S. officials. But it could set the table for extending the cease-fire and more sub…
President Trump has yet to sign off on an emerging agreement that would extend the cease-fire while they negotiate nuclear and other issues.
Anthropic raised $65 billion in new fund-raising that put its value at $900 billion, ahead of OpenAI’s last valuation of $730 billion, as the companies duel fo…
It was the first attack by Israel on the Lebanese capital in weeks and could complicate efforts by the United States and Iran to agree to a peace deal to end t…
It was the first attack by Israel on the Lebanese capital in weeks and could complicate efforts by the United States and Iran to agree to a peace deal to end t…
Speaking in New York, the Canadian prime minister called for a new relationship between Canada and United States.
The new system, called Opus 4.8, tops industry standard benchmarks in areas related to computer programming.
Speaking in New York, the Canadian prime minister called for a new relationship between Canada and United States.
The drafters of the Constitution hoped for energetic but accountable presidents.
A criminal could be masquerading as a celebrity, web store or family member asking for your money. Detecting scams requires a new approach.
The deal is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to press Latin American countries to agree to joint operations inside their borders.
Many Gen Z men who voted for Donald Trump are dismayed by his time in office. But they say they are not hearing an appealing pitch from Democrats, either.
Ms. Whitmer had been viewed as part of a field of possible Democratic candidates. She has been governor for two terms, and is barred from running again.