Judge Handling 9/11 Case Sets June 2028 Trial Date
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:20:50 +0000 Prosecutors had asked for an earlier start. The judge has not yet ruled on several issues related to the defendants’ torture in C.I.A. prisons.: Judge Sides With Texas Over Minnesota on Extradition of ICE Agent
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:12:29 +0000 The two states have waged an unusual court battle over the agent facing charges over a shooting in Minneapolis. The agent could be released from jail on Thursday.: The South Loved Dolly Parton. It Saw the Best of Itself in Her.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:27:10 +0000 Even as her talents and work ethic opened up the world to her, she kept coming home. For many in the complicated region she’s from, that meant a lot.: A Republican Attack Ad Used a Family’s Tragedy. Now They’re Furious.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:16:05 +0000 Relatives of a family killed by a semi truck say they were not consulted about the ad, which connected the crash to illegal immigration.: Texas Law Targeting Drag Shows Is Struck Down Again by Judge
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:20:44 +0000 The judge’s message to people offended by drag performances was, “Just don’t go.” Attorney General Ken Paxton vowed to appeal again.: Judge Allows Postal Service Effort to Restrict Mail Voting, for Now
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:48:18 +0000 The order came amid a spate of legal challenges, including one by Democratic state attorneys general, that could still result in the rules being blocked.: A Tax Program for Development in Chicago Left Poor Areas Behind, Study Says
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:32:41 +0000 New research suggests that TIF, a multibillion dollar tax program intended to revive the city’s blighted neighborhoods, has mostly benefited downtown areas.: Iran War Weighs on Virginia Beach Voters in Key House Race
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:05:57 +0000 The conflict with Iran is uniquely salient to the Virginia Beach voters deciding which party will win a critical House contest.: Summer Weather in L.A. Was Perfect. Then Came Humidity and Mosquitoes.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:20:40 +0000 Warmer water off the coast has made things slightly swampy for residents used to a succession of splendid days.: How Trump Folded the Graham Family Dynasty Into His Own
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:48:09 +0000 The president came to see Lindsey and Darline Graham as part of his own political legacy.: Reno Has Long Known of Wildfire Risk. The Hawk Fire Proved It’s Real.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:39:03 +0000 The Sierra Nevada region is a hot spot for wildfires and some see the Hawk fire as providing an impetus for hardening communities against catastrophe.: Meet Dean Roy, the 15-Year-Old Running for Vermont Governor and Ready for ‘Impact’
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:17:23 +0000 Dean Roy, 15, will appear on the ballot in November as a third-party candidate. He said his generation’s concerns, like affordability and climate change, have been ignored for too long.: Masked Man Accused of Harassing Philadelphians Is Arrested in Las Vegas
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:31:33 +0000 Zymire Hughes scared more than a dozen people while wearing a Chucky-style mask, the authorities said. He is being held in jail while awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania.: U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Sailor Says Father Arrested by Border Patrol Has Been Released
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:29:51 +0000 Joshua Aviles, a Navy sailor, said his father had been freed days after he was detained as Mr. Aviles returned from a lengthy deployment in the Middle East.: Even as Trump’s Standing Slips, He Slingshots Darline Graham to Victory
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:34:38 +0000 After facing low approval ratings and endorsement setbacks, the president made a show of force in lifting Darline Graham to the Republican nomination for Senate in South Carolina.: ‘You’re Ruining My Dreams’: C.T.E. Study Adds to Family Tension Over Football
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:55:32 +0000 Many families are engaged in tense debates after a new study found a high percentage of N.F.L. players had developed degenerative brain disease.: Medication Mix-Up Leaves Knee Surgery Patient Paralyzed
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:03:50 +0000 A patient was unable to move from the sternum down after a routine knee-replacement operation at a Nashville hospital this month. The hospital said she had been given the wrong anesthetic.: Joe Manchin Pushes for More Independents to Join Congress
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:03:14 +0000 The former Democratic-turned-independent senator and his daughter are backing independent bids for the House and the Senate to try to weaken the two-party grip on the Capitol.: As CTE Cases Soar, Why Can’t Americans Quit the NFL?
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:08 +0000 A collision of American popular culture and public health is on display in the N.F.L.: Conservative Media Personality Makes Runoff for Alaska Governor
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:27:04 +0000 Bernadette Wilson, who has appealed to other Republicans to consolidate around her party’s top finisher, will be one of four finalists on the ranked-choice ballot in November.: In Headache for Republicans, Second Dan Sullivan Advances in Alaska Senate Race
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:02:47 +0000 A long-shot candidate with the same name as the incumbent Republican senator will be on the ballot in November. That could be a problem for the G.O.P.: A Surrogate Refused an Abortion and Fled to Texas. Now She Wants Custody of the Baby.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:37:32 +0000 A surrogate refused to have an abortion after the fetus was diagnosed with a serious heart problem. She fled to Texas and had the child. Now she wants a judge to give custody to her instead of the biological parents.: Mike Mazzei, Backed by Trump, Wins Oklahoma Primary for Governor
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:04:22 +0000 Mike Mazzei, a former state senator who lent more than $11 million of his own money to his campaign, narrowly defeated the state’s attorney general, Gentner Drummond.: Graham, and Trump, Triumph: Six Takeaways From South Carolina’s Senate Runoff
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:38:01 +0000 President Trump went all in for Senator Darline Graham in a primary runoff on Tuesday. It worked, preserving his undefeated streak in Republican Senate primaries this year.: Newsom Lists Sacramento Home for $7.5 Million as He Prepares to Leave Town
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:21:26 +0000 Gov. Gavin Newsom has just over four months left in office and will head back to Marin County full-time, where he will consider a run for president.: Trump Administration Sends Saudi Nuclear Deal to Congress for Review
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:09:26 +0000 The prospect that the kingdom could enrich uranium has drawn opposition from Democrats and revived concerns about nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.: Darline Graham, Backed By Trump, Wins Primary for Senate in South Carolina
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:02:53 +0000 Ms. Graham, who is temporarily filling the seat long held by her late brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, prevailed in a runoff and will be heavily favored in November.: 5 Things to Know About Mike Mazzei, Oklahoma G.O.P. Candidate for Governor
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:00:34 +0000 The former state senator, who was endorsed by President Trump, spent millions of dollars of his own money on the race.: 5 Things to Know About Gentner Drummond, Oklahoma G.O.P. Candidate for Governor
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:47:44 +0000 Mr. Drummond, the state attorney general, faces an opponent backed by President Trump and Gov. Kevin Stitt. The campaign has highlighted his independent streak.: Everton Blair Jr. Wins Race to Fill David Scott’s House Seat in Georgia
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:41:10 +0000 Everton Blair Jr. will serve until January in the seat long held by Mr. Scott, who died in April. Mr. Blair is not competing in the general election for the next full term in the deep-blue district.: Dolly Parton’s Death Hits Home for Tennesseans: ‘She Was One of Us’
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:09:21 +0000 The country music star kept her home state at the forefront of her music and work. “She inspired Tennesseans to be better,” one resident said.: Trump’s Efforts to Sow Election Doubts Get Boost From Initial Court Order
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:18:09 +0000 A preliminary Supreme Court ruling could leave voters confused about casting ballots by mail, even as President Trump’s executive order is being litigated in the lower courts, experts said.: Experts for Prosecution Discuss Clancy’s Mental State at Time of Killings
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:46:01 +0000 Lindsay Clancy has said she was suffering postpartum psychosis when she killed her children in 2023. Prosecution experts shared their doubts about that claim on Tuesday.: Democrats Score Victory in Campaign Finance Court Case
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:19:47 +0000 Republicans had hoped that a Supreme Court decision allowing party committees to coordinate with candidates would also entitle them to lower ad rates. On Tuesday, an appeals court said otherwise.: 5 Things to Know About Darline Graham, Trump-Backed South Carolina Senate Candidate
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:20:56 +0000 Ms. Graham is currently serving out the term of her late brother, Lindsey Graham. She has argued that her lack of political experience is a strength.: 5 Things to Know About Ralph Norman, South Carolina Senate Candidate
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:20:40 +0000 Mr. Norman, a five-term congressman, is a hard-line conservative running against the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham.: At Trump’s IndyCar Race, a V.I.P. Invitation Became a Diplomatic Snub
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:24:16 +0000 Foreign ambassadors were promised free food and drinks, misting fans and shaded seats during the event. Then some of them were uninvited.: When to Expect Results in South Carolina and Oklahoma’s Primary Runoff Elections
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:56:46 +0000 The results of primary runoff elections will likely be known by late Tuesday night, officials said.: Would Darline Graham Be the First Sister to Succeed a Brother in Congress?
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:34:59 +0000 Family dynasties are common in American politics. But sibling succession is rare.: Dolly Parton Was Someone We Could All Agree On. Even in Polls.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:49:52 +0000 Few could match the bipartisan support that Ms. Parton received in public opinion polls. Not even Taylor Swift.: In Canada and at Home, Deference to Trump Turns to Defiance on Tariffs and Other Issues
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:06:42 +0000 While the president remains the most dominant figure in the world, other leaders and institutions are pushing back more vigorously than at the beginning of his second term.: Conservative Gay Rights Group Ends Support for Trans Causes
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:58:02 +0000 The Log Cabin Republicans, which is dedicated to gay causes, says that trans rights advocates focus too much on minors.: Where Does Trump’s Effort to Restrict Mail Voting Stand?
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:19:41 +0000 The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to continue with plans to curtail mail-in voting, but the fast-moving, high-stakes legal fight continues.: Here’s the latest.
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