San Diego Mosque Shooting Shatters a Neighborhood’s Peace
Tue, 19 May 2026 00:26:40 +0000
First came a series of pops, then a race to render aid. It was too late.
Dallas World Cup Mural: Artist Wyland Says Beloved Whale Artwork Was Painted Over
Tue, 19 May 2026 00:13:10 +0000
The artwork’s removal ahead of the World Cup has ignited a backlash over public art and what cities are willing to sacrifice for global events.
What to Know About San Diego’s Islamic Center
Tue, 19 May 2026 00:18:35 +0000
A visitor said that the mosque is highly diverse. Its services are in English, because attendees come from all over the world.
Why Josh Shapiro Isn’t Acting Like Other Potential 2028 Candidates
Mon, 18 May 2026 22:37:42 +0000
The Pennsylvania governor’s in-state focus is a contrast with other possible presidential hopefuls.
Nancy Pelosi Endorses Connie Chan to Succeed Her
Tue, 19 May 2026 00:16:29 +0000
Representative Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to serve as speaker of the House, broke her silence on Monday about the race to succeed her and endorsed Connie Chan, a San Francisco official.
Harvard Asks Federal Judge to Dismiss Trump Lawsuit
Mon, 18 May 2026 22:03:34 +0000
The Trump administration sued Harvard earlier this year over allegations it had not done enough to combat antisemitism on campus.
Mark Fuhrman, Flawed Witness in O.J. Simpson Trial, Dies at 74
Mon, 18 May 2026 22:10:58 +0000
A Los Angeles police detective, he was discredited during Mr. Simpson’s 1995 murder trial by defense lawyers who pointed to his past use of racist language.
Channel Islands Fire Started Accidentally by Shipwrecked Sailor
Mon, 18 May 2026 21:52:48 +0000
The shipwrecked man was rescued from Channel Islands National Park, but the flares set off a 10,000-acre fire that has burned park buildings, forced evacuations and threatened rare Torrey pines.
Trump Threatens Iran and Then Pulls Back, All in the Same Day
Tue, 19 May 2026 00:18:32 +0000
President Trump has repeatedly said he’ll restart military action against Iran, only to stop short of plunging the United States directly back into an unpopular war.
Citing Ebola Outbreak, U.S. Restricts Entry From Congo, Uganda and South Sudan
Mon, 18 May 2026 20:39:15 +0000
The order is in effect for 30 days and does not apply to American citizens or U.S. service members.
Here’s the latest.
Tue, 19 May 2026 00:54:02 +0000
The police said that the threat had been “neutralized,” but did not confirm the report that the attack had been fatal.
Sandy Fire in Simi Valley Forces Immediate Evacuations
Mon, 18 May 2026 23:50:15 +0000
Officials ordered more than 23,000 to evacuate after a brush fire broke out in Simi Valley, Calif.
American Hantavirus Patient Ordered to Stay in Quarantine Despite Plans to Leave
Mon, 18 May 2026 23:19:22 +0000
A woman from the cruise ship with an outbreak of the deadly disease has been ordered to remain in an Omaha facility for two more weeks. She says she tested negative.
L.A. County Response to Altadena Fire Was Not Biased, Report Finds
Mon, 18 May 2026 21:59:50 +0000
An examination of the disaster commissioned by the county concluded that its efforts were muddled and chaotic, but said that it had not discriminated against Black residents.
What is Trump’s $1.776 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund?
Mon, 18 May 2026 20:29:12 +0000
The Trump administration is creating a $1.8 billion fund to compensate people it says were wronged by the federal government, a group that could be largely made up of the president’s allies.
Georgia Republicans Grasp for a Contender to Take On Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff
Mon, 18 May 2026 18:31:46 +0000
On the eve of their primary, Republicans have grown nervous about their prospects in November against Mr. Ossoff, regarded as the most vulnerable Democratic senator in the fall midterms.
ICE Agent Charged in Shooting of a Venezuelan Immigrant in Minnesota
Mon, 18 May 2026 22:41:03 +0000
The agent is the second federal officer to face felony charges in Minnesota stemming from Operation Metro Surge, the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
Northwestern Names Mung Chiang as President After Tumult Over Protests
Mon, 18 May 2026 17:41:03 +0000
The previous president resigned after months of conflict over how the university handled protests. The new president, Mung Chiang, currently leads Purdue.
Abortion Pill Lawsuit Leaves Trump in a Political Bind Ahead of the Midterms
Mon, 18 May 2026 17:42:58 +0000
Louisiana wants the Food and Drug Administration to curtail access to the medication. Doing so could cost Republicans at the polls.
Keisha Lance Bottoms Was Atlanta’s Mayor in the Pandemic. Can She Win the Governor’s Race?
Mon, 18 May 2026 22:11:07 +0000
Keisha Lance Bottoms is the Democrats’ front-runner as the primary approaches. But her party rivals are trying to ensure she has to face a runoff.
Justice Dept. Sets Up $1.8 Billion Fund That Could Funnel Money to Trump Allies
Tue, 19 May 2026 00:10:32 +0000
The arrangement was denounced by critics as a slush fund for supporters of President Trump, possibly including Jan. 6 rioters.
Hegseth Campaigns for Trump Loyalist in Kentucky House Race
Mon, 18 May 2026 20:24:25 +0000
The campaign appearance was an extraordinary breach of military decorum, even for Mr. Hegseth, who has stretched the boundaries of partisan politics as defense secretary.
G.O.P. to Begin Debating Voting Maps in This State. Not Everyone Approves.
Mon, 18 May 2026 13:47:26 +0000
Under pressure from President Trump, the South Carolina legislature will consider new House districts this week. Some Republicans worry changes could backfire.
Brookings Institution Report: Over 100,000 Family Separations in Trump Crackdown
Tue, 19 May 2026 00:41:08 +0000
The Brookings Institution suggests that federal statistics are an undercount because immigrant parents are not being asked about or not disclosing their American children.
In Massie’s Kentucky Primary, Fidelity to Trump Is on the Ballot
Mon, 18 May 2026 19:18:31 +0000
Representative Thomas Massie, the Republican who wears his rifts with President Trump as badges of honor, is battling Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein to keep his seat.
Trump’s Approval Sinks Amid Unpopular War, Darkening G.O.P. Prospects
Mon, 18 May 2026 09:02:01 +0000
With the midterms nearing, President Trump’s approval rating has hit a second-term low as voters question his handling of the economy, according to the latest New York Times/Siena poll.
The Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Decision Spurred Swift Action in Louisiana and Alabama
Mon, 18 May 2026 09:01:57 +0000
The timing brought the court into the middle of a fight to redraw voting maps across the South, even as some primaries were underway.
He’s Been Impeached and Indicted. He Has a Chance in Texas’s Senate Race.
Mon, 18 May 2026 18:55:43 +0000
The fate of Ken Paxton, the conservative Texas firebrand, could decide whether Republicans keep control of the Senate.
American Man Tests Positive for Ebola Amid Outbreak, Officials Say
Mon, 18 May 2026 21:14:16 +0000
An American doctor working with a Christian missionary organization in the Democratic Republic of Congo was exposed to the deadly virus while treating patients, the organization said.
Teenagers Arrested After Drive-By Shootings in Austin Injure at Least 4
Mon, 18 May 2026 13:55:12 +0000
The teenage boys were among three suspects taken into custody in connection with at least 12 shootings across the Texas capital. There was no apparent motive, the mayor said.