Medical Plane Goes Missing on Flight From Bermuda to Boston
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:54:15 +0000 The plane, a Gulfstream G100 with 6 people aboard, lost contact at around 2 a.m. A search was underway Saturday off the coast of Nantucket.: In Texas, Talarico’s Strength in Senate Polls Inspires a Democratic Dream
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:45:43 +0000 After a dry spell of more than three decades, Democrats are daring (yet again) to believe they can win one or more top-of-the-ballot races in a vast and stubbornly red state.: Trump, Putin, Ukraine and an Oil Deal: 5 Takeaways
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:03:58 +0000 A proposal to bolster relations with the Kremlin through the purchase of Russian energy assets is striking even for an administration that regularly mixes personal business interests with foreign policy.: How a Failed Execution Left Christa Pike Hovering Between Life and Death
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:03:51 +0000 Her legal team had repeatedly warned that her execution could go wrong. On Wednesday, they were proven right.: How Trump’s Deportation Policies Have Rocked a South Florida House Race
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:05:38 +0000 Representative María Elvira Salazar, a Republican, ran an ad criticizing the Trump administration. It may have jolted other Republicans — and drawn attention to her Democratic opponent.: Cornell Case Revives Anger About Handling of Campus Sexual Assault Cases
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:02:40 +0000 A lawsuit alleging rape at Cornell has led to an outpouring of women sharing stories about sexual violence on college campuses.: ‘How Does That Happen?’: America’s Execution System Is Long Flawed
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:02:35 +0000 The failed execution of Christa Pike, which left her clinging to life in Tennessee, was the latest grisly error to take place in an American execution chamber.: Senate Races in Republican States Tilt Toward Democrats, Polls Find
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:02:26 +0000 Democrats are performing strongly in five reliably Republican states where they are trying to flip Senate seats to win control of the chamber, new New York Times/Siena polls found.: U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:07:03 +0000 President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of interest.: Larry Krasner, Philadelphia’s Combative D.A., Faces Judicial Blowback
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:01:41 +0000 Two blistering court opinions have put Mr. Krasner, a prominent progressive district attorney, in what may be the most precarious position of his public career.: In Alabama, Trump Relives His Glory Days (This Time With Some Empty Seats)
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:52:34 +0000 The Deep South was the birthplace of the mega MAGA rally. How do people on the Gulf feel about President Trump now?: Tennessee Prison Chief Was Hired Despite a Trail of Troubled Executions
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:21:14 +0000 The failed execution of Christa Pike has prompted new scrutiny of Frank Strada, the state’s top prison official, and his past role overseeing executions in Arizona.: Teen Charged With Attempted Murder and Domestic Terrorism After Chemical Spill
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:33:53 +0000 The 15-year-old mixed and ingested hazardous chemicals at a school cafeteria in Portland, Ore., last month, officials said. His lawyers denied the allegations.: How Trump Directed Tax Dollars to Ads Praising Him
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:41:13 +0000 President Trump personally directed the use of taxpayer money for ads praising his presidency, according to people familiar with the matter. Our White House correspondent, Maggie Haberman, explains.: Trump Suggests Cornell Defendants Won’t Get a ‘Fair Shake’ From Letitia James
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:39:01 +0000 President Trump weighed in on the case when asked about Ms. James, who has become a target of his second-term retribution campaign.: Hispanic Voters, Souring on Republicans, Could Decide the Midterms
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:38:35 +0000 Hispanic voters are souring on Republicans. Here’s why.: The Holei Sea Arch, a Centuries-Old Hawaii Wonder, Crumbles Into the Pacific
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:01:53 +0000 A tropical storm was moving through the area when the 90-foot lava rock formation disintegrated, the National Park Service said.: Judge Blocks Border Wall Construction in Big Bend in Texas
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:06:16 +0000 The ruling dealt a setback to the Trump administration’s plans for hundreds of miles of barriers that have drawn local opposition.: Ken Urker, Partner of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, Is Found Dead in Louisiana
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:10:33 +0000 Mr. Urker, 34, who shared a child with Ms. Blanchard, was found unresponsive in a home on Thursday when deputies conducted a welfare check.: Trump Directed Use of Taxpayer Money for Ads Praising His Presidency
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:28:51 +0000 The government-funded ads show just how much President Trump has been able to use federal money for his own aims.: Bus Driver in L.A. Is Fatally Shot by Passenger After Possible Wrong Turn
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:27:57 +0000 The gunman has not been found, officials said. The driver, whose name has not been released publicly, was 42.: Judge Throws Out Another Confession in Sept. 11 Case
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:56:21 +0000 Prosecutors have long considered the defendants’ admissions during interrogations in 2007 to be their best evidence.: National Science Foundation Diverted $1.4 Billion in Science Funds Mandated by Congress
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:41:42 +0000 The move, affecting about one-fifth of the National Science Foundation’s primary research budget, is the latest sign of how the White House is asserting more control over grants.: Former Florida Rep. David Rivera Sentenced to 10 Years in Venezuela Lobbying Case
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:47:44 +0000 David Rivera, a Miami Republican, was convicted of secretly lobbying officials in Washington on behalf of the Venezuelan government in 2017 and 2018.: With Christa Pike Unconscious, Another Execution Attempt Is in Doubt
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:30:10 +0000 Her condition raises questions about whether Tennessee could attempt to execute her again if she is incapable of understanding what is happening.: Unusual Issues in Court at Guantánamo Stand Out as a Case Finally Heads to Trial
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:29:00 +0000 Prosecutors want remote testimony for witnesses unable or unwilling to travel to Guantánamo. The defense wants jurors to be told that, guilty or innocent, the defendant will not go free.: Powerful Wildfires Require a New Approach, California Report Finds
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:23:39 +0000 A report on the fires that devastated the Los Angeles area in early 2025 recommended that local governments take a broader approach to preparedness and emergency response.: Missouri Man Discovers Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers Is His Biological Father
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:43:05 +0000 Michael Goessling’s first phone call with his biological father brought a shock: He was speaking to Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers.: Trump to Name Jay Clayton to Serve as A.I. Czar
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:10:44 +0000 The director of national intelligence will help develop new policies, and potentially regulations, for the rapidly evolving technology.: Flurry of Lawsuits Shows Both Parties Preparing for Post-Election Challenges
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:15:47 +0000 Republicans are using the courts to hunt for noncitizen voters. Democrats worry the G.O.P. is trying make it harder for eligible voters to cast ballots — and paving the way to try to toss valid election results.: Republicans Pull Money From North Carolina Senate Race As Midterm Prospects Dim
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:50:56 +0000 As the Republicans try to hold their majority, the Senate Leadership Fund is diverting resources to Kansas, which has become a growing concern for the party.