American Passengers Exposed to Hantavirus Land in the U.S.
Mon, 11 May 2026 08:28:09 +0000
The passengers will be monitored in Omaha at the country’s only federally funded quarantine center.
Trump and Netanyahu Say Iran War Is Not Over
Mon, 11 May 2026 00:39:36 +0000
The Trump administration said last week that the war had run its course, but the U.S. president and Israel’s prime minister in interviews on Sunday did not rule out renewed combat.
6 Bodies Found in a Boxcar in Texas, Officials Say
Mon, 11 May 2026 00:57:13 +0000
The bodies were discovered in the city of Laredo. The circumstances of their deaths were not immediately known, the authorities said.
How Nebraska’s ‘Blue Dot’ Roiled a Democratic House Primary
Sun, 10 May 2026 21:50:51 +0000
A speck of blue on an otherwise red area in some presidential elections, the dot is now dividing candidates in a key midterm contest.
Democratic Angst Could Lead California to Change Primary Rules
Sun, 10 May 2026 19:09:51 +0000
The prospect of Democrats getting shut out of the general election for governor has spurred an effort to eliminate the state’s “top-two” open primary approach.
Trump Says Iran’s Response to Latest U.S. Proposal ‘Totally Unacceptable’
Mon, 11 May 2026 00:48:30 +0000
The United States and Iran have been discussing a 30-day extension to their cease-fire and a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Trial in 2000 Bombing Case Is Delayed Weeks Before It Was Set to Finally Start
Sun, 10 May 2026 18:59:55 +0000
A Saudi prisoner is accused of orchestrating the bombing of the USS Cole, which killed 17 American sailors in 2000.
Trump Administration Is Considering Pausing the Federal Gas Tax to Lower Prices, Energy Secretary Says
Sun, 10 May 2026 19:52:44 +0000
The tax is a little over 18 cents a gallon for gasoline. With the average national price above $4.50, the measure will provide little relief.
After Virginia Redistricting Map Is Tossed, Democrats Search Desperately for a Response
Sun, 10 May 2026 15:58:05 +0000
A conversation involving House members from Virginia and the top House Democrat reflected the fury and desperation that has gripped the party after Friday’s ruling in the state.
Democratic Candidates Scramble in Virginia After Court Tosses Map
Sun, 10 May 2026 22:59:39 +0000
A court ruling that struck down an election map swiftly ended some Democratic House candidacies and pushed others into much tougher races.
Vance or Rubio? Trump Muses on Successor as the ‘Kids’ Fill Bigger Roles.
Sun, 10 May 2026 19:51:01 +0000
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are boosting their profiles, generating speculation about who’s lining up for the 2028 presidential nomination.
What to Do About the White House Correspondents Dinner After an Attack?
Sun, 10 May 2026 09:02:09 +0000
A gunman’s attack at the April dinner has spurred more debate than usual about one of Washington’s most dissected rituals.
How Pope Leo Is Shaping the U.S. Church
Sun, 10 May 2026 19:08:35 +0000
His appointments of bishops have focused on pastoral care and reflect the changing composition of Catholic pews and priests.
One Big Headache for Politicians These Days: a Messy Digital Footprint
Sun, 10 May 2026 20:01:15 +0000
As a new generation of chronically online oversharers runs for office, many find themselves tripped up by past statements. Their response? Delete, distance, disavow.
U.S. Marines Take a Crash Course in Drone Warfare
Sun, 10 May 2026 15:07:29 +0000
First-person-view attack drones have reshaped modern warfare in Ukraine and across the Middle East — and now the Pentagon is racing to catch up. The New York Times visited the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit at Camp Lejeune as they underwent intensive training on these small, low-cost weapons systems.
G.O.P. Fatigue in Iowa Strains the Republican Primary for Governor
Sun, 10 May 2026 19:51:58 +0000
Five candidates are battling for the nomination in the June 2 primary. The winner will oppose Rob Sand, a Democrat, in the November election.
The G.O.P. Rush To Break Up Majority-Black Districts
Sun, 10 May 2026 01:19:36 +0000
Republican-controlled legislatures in the South are breaking up majority-Black congressional districts in the wake of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling. Our national politics reporter Nick Corasaniti describes what it means for the midterms.
Kristin Smart Search Ends Without Recovery of Remains at California Property
Sun, 10 May 2026 11:57:46 +0000
A new lead brought investigators back to a property just south of San Luis Obispo, Calif., tied to the family of the man convicted of killing Ms. Smart, a student, 30 years ago.
Hiker Killed by Bear at Glacier National Park, Officials Say
Sun, 10 May 2026 20:12:13 +0000
The victim was a seasoned outdoorsman who “had no problem being alone in the woods,” his father said. He was found with injuries “consistent with those sustained by a bear encounter,” the National Park Service said.
At Least 13 Injured in ‘Possible Boat Explosion’ in Florida, Officials Say
Sat, 09 May 2026 22:16:55 +0000
Those injured were taken to area hospitals, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said. Emergency crews responded Saturday near the Haulover Sandbar, north of Miami Beach.