Gloria Steinem, Personification of the Women’s Movement, Dies at 92
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:55:34 +0000 She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large.: Can the Lindsay Clancy Jury Break Its Deadlock?
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:27:42 +0000 In general, juries that have repeatedly reported an impasse are unlikely to reach consensus. But sometimes, those asked by a judge to try harder do return a verdict.: ICE Skipped Basic Checks in Rush for Recruits, Whistle-Blower Says
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:00:24 +0000 An official who oversaw the vetting of ICE recruits cited an “unprecedented lowering of standards” amid a hiring surge.: Religious Leaders Apologize for Appearing With Hindu Far-Right Group
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:00:10 +0000 Progressive faith leaders said invitations to a breakfast and an event at Madison Square Garden did not say they were tied to the Hindu nationalist group R.S.S.: Homeland Security Secretary’s Plane Makes Emergency Landing
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:53:10 +0000 The landing was the latest close call over Washington’s congested airspace to involve a senior government official.: D.S.A. Chapter Endorses Nithya Raman for Mayor of Los Angeles
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:53:16 +0000 Ms. Raman, a member of the D.S.A. chapter, is challenging Mayor Karen Bass as democratic socialists have surged nationally.: White House Plans $250,000 Renovation of 2-Lane Bowling Alley
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:08:35 +0000 A White House spokesman said the alley renovations included fixing broken lights. The project comes as the president has sought a broad overhaul of the White House and its surroundings.: El-Sayed Wants to Mend Ties With Jewish Democrats, but Some Are Still Not Impressed
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:55:40 +0000 Lingering concerns about the Senate nominee in Michigan could make it harder for him to assemble a winning coalition.: As Midterms Loom, Democrats Feud Over Defections
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:17:00 +0000 The fight has highlighted party divisions and raised questions about how Democrats will run the House should they win the majority.: Judge Blocks Trump’s Second Try to Restrict Birthright Citizenship
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:26:49 +0000 The ruling raised concerns that babies already defined as citizens by the Supreme Court could have their citizenship revoked under an order the president signed in August.: In the Midterms, Will the Nepo-Baby Attack Work?
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:55:07 +0000 A New Hampshire senator’s daughter is running for office, and finds her name being used against her.: States Sue Over Move to End to Federal Funds for Transgender Youth for Transition Care
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:06:06 +0000 The Trump administration wants to bar Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program from paying for gender-transition medication and surgery for transgender adolescents.: 2 Killed and 2 Officers Shot at Minneapolis Apartment Building
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:01:34 +0000 The authorities said the suspect was also dead. Residents were warned to stay away from the downtown apartment building where the violence erupted.: Woman Who Killed Husband Decades Ago Is Sentenced for Killing Wife
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:19:24 +0000 A woman in California will face 36 years to life in prison after previously serving time for a stabbing death in 2000.: Man Is Rescued From Inside Garbage Truck in San Francisco
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:52:20 +0000 The city’s Fire Department said it received a call just after 4 a.m. on Wednesday reporting that a person was stuck in the vehicle after it collected trash from a dumpster.: USPS Is Building a Mail-In Ballot Screening System Despite Legal Battles Over Trump Order
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:38:12 +0000 Election officials warn that the creation of a new online portal for states to upload voter information is already fueling confusion and could ultimately disenfranchise voters.: Jay Leno’s Classic Car Bill Passes in California Legislature
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:54:13 +0000 The bipartisan bill, backed by Mr. Leno, the comedian and car collector, would exempt some older vehicles from having to meet California’s stringent emissions rules.: As Trump Throws a Midterm Party, Some Vulnerable Republicans Send Regrets
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:17:08 +0000 Many members of Congress in the most competitive re-election races are skipping the chance to share a pep rally stage with President Trump.: Trump Administration Launches Hunt For Noncitizen Voter Fraud Before Midterms
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:05:22 +0000 Election fraud is exceedingly rare, but President Trump has fixated on rooting it out this year, claiming without evidence that tens of thousands of noncitizens are registered to vote.: Judge Lacked Power to Vacate Bowe Bergdahl’s Conviction, Court Finds
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:44:17 +0000 The ruling effectively reinstates Mr. Bergdahl’s punishment, including his dishonorable discharge, for walking off a base in Afghanistan in 2009, prompting an extensive search-and-rescue mission.: Tell Us How You Observe Yom Kippur
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:49:56 +0000 Yom Kippur, which starts this year on Sept. 20, is one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays. If you are Jewish, we want to know how you experience it.: Trump’s Speed on the White House Ballroom Threatens to Outpace the Courts
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:47:31 +0000 In his breakneck construction of a grand ballroom and in many other initiatives, critics say, the president has tried to outrun judicial review.: Trump Returns to a Familiar Playbook as the War With Iran Flares Up Again
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:56:53 +0000 The United States seems increasingly bogged down in Iran after six months of conflict, despite President Trump’s declarations of military dominance.: Deadlocked Jury in Lindsay Clancy Trial Again Says It Can’t Reach a Verdict
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:09:44 +0000 Jurors say they cannot reach a unanimous agreement after about 30 hours of deliberations. The judge is bringing them back for one last try.