Hannah Pingree and Bobby Charles Will Face Off in Maine Governor’s Race
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:13:19 +0000 Mr. Charles, a conservative Republican, had led the field ahead of a ranked-choice runoff. But Ms. Pingree, a former Maine House speaker, had been in a tight race with other Democrats.: Matt Dunlap Wins Democratic House Primary in Maine’s Swing District
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:27:03 +0000 Mr. Dunlap, a progressive Democrat, is set to face former Gov. Paul LePage, a Republican, in a competitive general election in November.: San Francisco Film Patrons Are Found Dead on Side of Highway
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:53:13 +0000 Judith Sheldon, 84, daughter of an Oscar-winning director, and her husband, Wylie, 86, were traveling to Oregon on a hot day. Their deaths are under investigation.: Vance Delays Trip to Switzerland for Direct Talks on Iran Deal
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:57:26 +0000 Mr. Vance said earlier at a press briefing that he did not know if he would travel to Switzerland on Friday for the talks, where he was initially expected for a signing ceremony.: Union Behind California Billionaire Tax Offers to Reduce the Rate
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:32:15 +0000 The health care workers’ union that made it to the ballot with its plan to impose a 5 percent tax on billionaires’ wealth told Gov. Gavin Newsom it would accept a 2 percent levy instead.: Firm Tied to Trump Donor Got No-Bid Contract to Clean Reflecting Pool
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:24:15 +0000 A White House spokeswoman said the president was not involved in selecting Greenwater Services, the business owned by a trust led by John J. Cafaro.: Trump’s Intelligence Pick Renews Debate: Is the Director of National Intelligence Needed?
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:35:39 +0000 The director of national intelligence’s office was created in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks. Now some lawmakers want to shrink it.: James Talarico Attacks Ken Paxton Over Child Abuse Case
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:24:46 +0000 The case, which resulted in a short jail sentence despite years of alleged abuse, has drawn outcry in Texas. So have the attempts to politicize it.: Vance’s Defense of Iran Deal Rests on Vague and Misleading Claims
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:54:45 +0000 The vice president said the United States had leverage to dictate the outcome of the next round of negotiations. But he claimed incorrectly that Iran got no new benefit from the lifting of oil sanctions.: During Trump’s Immigration Crackdown, Minnesota Protester Remained Shackled in Hospital for Days
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:14:07 +0000 The story of one progressive activist arrested in Minnesota in January shows what critics say is the aggressive nature of the Trump administration’s response to those who have protested its immigration crackdown.: Trump Redirects Millions From Secret Service Amid White House Construction
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:57:09 +0000 The White House insists that private donations are paying for a new ballroom, but the administration is using taxpayer money for a series of security upgrades.: Here’s What Barack and Michelle Obama Said at His Presidential Center Opening
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:29:07 +0000 The Obamas each took to the microphone, delivering speeches before a crowd of dignitaries, elected officials and Democratic supporters.: Three Medals of Honor Awarded to Vietnam and Afghanistan Veterans
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:15:16 +0000 Two Force Recon Marines received the medal on Thursday for their actions more than 50 years ago, alongside an Army officer who showed exceptional bravery in 2012.: Large Waves Sweep Napping Beachgoers in California Into the Sea
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:56:19 +0000 Two college students lying on a Santa Cruz beach were swept as massive waves and dangerous rip currents inundated the coastline in recent days.: Colorado Governor Overruled His Own Clemency Board to Release Tina Peters
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:50:35 +0000 Two members of Gov. Jared Polis’s board that reviews commutation requests came forward to say the secretive panel had twice rejected the release of Tina Peters, convicted of election tampering.: Man Charged With Hate Crime Over Burning Cross in Chicago Park
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:58:14 +0000 A former university student, Merlin Lu, 21, has claimed that he set the cross on fire in Grant Park to protest the Trump administration, not as an act of racism.: Report Tallies 39 Adults Who Could Have Helped Save Girls at Camp Mystic
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:50:02 +0000 The finding was part of a growing case against the camp’s leadership, which state investigators said did not organize an evacuation in time “despite ample opportunity.”: Tariq El Sawah, Guantánamo Prisoner Sent to Bosnia, Dies at 68
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:42:55 +0000 He spent nearly 14 years in U.S. custody and never had a day in court even as his deteriorating health drew scrutiny.: Scores Fall Ill at Air Force Base After Hegseth Makes Flu Vaccine Optional
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:13:09 +0000 The defense secretary described the vaccine requirement, which he lifted in April, as an “absurd, overreaching” mandate.: Takeaways From ‘Regime Change,’ Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan’s Book on Trump’s White House
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:28:04 +0000 The book by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan of The New York Times, “Regime Change,” reveals a host of details and surprising exchanges as President Trump pushed to drastically expand his power.: Philadelphia Can’t Force Mention of Slavery at Historic Home, Court Rules
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:26 +0000 A three-judge appeals panel threw out a lower court’s order requiring the federal government to restore a memorial and historical display at George Washington’s former house.: L.A.P.D. Officer Kills Knicks Fan’s Dog After Celebration
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:32:26 +0000 Marie Marseille had waited her entire life to see the New York Knicks win the N.B.A. championship. Her elation ended in tragedy.: ICE Spent $700 Million on 7 Warehouses. Now It Wants to Get Rid of Them.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:35:56 +0000 Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to sell or give away most of the 11 warehouses it bought to detain migrants, reversing course on a signature initiative.: Erika Kirk’s Message for Women at Turning Point USA
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:34:42 +0000 Our reporter Vivian Yee details what she saw at this year’s Turning Point USA Women’s Leadership Summit in San Antonio.: Many World Cup Fans Would Rather Skip the Hydration Breaks
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:56:24 +0000 It’s hot in North America in June, but fans are griping that the breaks that have been added to each half are an excuse for the networks to show more ads.: McCarthy Aide’s Tell-All Book Recounts Trump’s Expletive-Filled Threats to G.O.P.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:57:32 +0000 A new book by John Leganski, the floor manager for former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, offers a rare behind-the-scenes account of how President Trump wields his power through threats and intimidation.: Democratic Socialist Defeats Centrist in the D.C. Mayoral Primary
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:21:16 +0000 President Trump’s grip on the capital loomed over the race, and he threatened to tighten it if Councilwoman Janeese Lewis George is elected. She almost certainly will be.: Supreme Court Narrows Law Banning Drug Users From Owning Guns
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:42:20 +0000 The justices sided with a Texas gun owner who faced criminal charges after admitting to marijuana use argued that a federal gun law violated the Second Amendment.: How Extreme Athletes Accept That They’re ‘Going to Lose a Lot’ of Friends
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:04:49 +0000 Often considered thrill seekers looking for the next adrenaline hit, participants say they’re actually drawn to control and a sense of time slowing down.: She Witnessed the Deadly Skydiving Crash, Then Jumped Again
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:48:22 +0000 Lacy Reynolds was waiting to catch the next flight when the aircraft crashed in Butler, Mo., killing 11 passengers and a pilot. She wasn’t sure she could keep skydiving.: Student Cheating Is Becoming Impossible to Detect in an A.I. Era
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:52:07 +0000 Big tech companies and small start-ups are using social media to hype new tools that allow students to trick teachers and A.I. detectors.: Barack Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:24:23 +0000 Thursday’s opening drew four former presidents, as well as Bruce Springsteen, Bono and Jennifer Hudson. Chicago has seen years of planning and legal fights.