Seattle Is Now a World Cup Draw: ‘Just a Great Soccer City’
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:05:14 +0000 Seattle has become a leading American soccer city with successful professional franchises and a devoted fan base.: ‘A Literal Coverup’: What Is the Kennedy Center Hiding Behind Those Tarps?
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:18:37 +0000 The arts center says it pulled President Trump’s name from the building front. But the result remains hidden by tarps, prompting questions and speculation.: A New Air Force One, via Qatar, Nears Its First Presidential Flight
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:50:24 +0000 President Trump showed off the new red, white and blue Boeing 747, a gift from Qatar that prompted a storm of criticism from lawmakers, before a flyover on July 4.: The Reflecting Pool Appears to Be Rejecting Its Makeover
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:32:48 +0000 As National Park Service crews try to clean the algae that turned the water bright green, another problem has developed: The “American flag blue” coating is coming off.: James Bradley, Co-Author of ‘Flags of Our Fathers,’ Dies at 72
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:40:24 +0000 His best-selling book celebrated the servicemen in the stirring photograph of the U.S. flag-raising on Iwo Jima. One, it was long believed, was his father.: California Sheriff’s Deputy Is Charged in Fatal On-Duty Crash
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:24:22 +0000 The deputy was responding to a call, driving at about 100 miles per hour, when he struck a Tesla, killing its driver and severely injuring his fiancée, the authorities said.: Trump Shifts Stance in South Carolina After Losses in Governor’s Races
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:03:46 +0000 On Friday the president made the unusual move of endorsing both candidates in the Republican runoff for South Carolina governor, after initially supporting one of them.: Ruling in Missouri Restores Access to Medication Abortions
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:03:25 +0000 The court found that dozens of state laws undermined a state constitutional amendment that guaranteed reproductive rights. The state vowed to appeal the finding.: Israel Is Likely to Continue Attacks in Lebanon, U.S. Intelligence Concludes
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:51:42 +0000 The new cease-fire between the United States and Iran calls for an end to fighting in Lebanon, but U.S. intelligence officials do not expect Israel to halt its strikes on Hezbollah.: Californians Get Stingier at the Ballot Box as Costs Rise
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:49:44 +0000 Voters rejected more local taxes than usual in the June election, a sign that they are feeling the pinch from rising costs.: What to Know About the Storm That Brought Deadly Flooding to the South
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:54:47 +0000 An early-season storm that in some places dumped around two feet of rain also killed three people. Louisiana and Mississippi were hit hard.: Chanting and Celebrating, U.S. Soccer Fans March to the Match
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:20:08 +0000 Adopting a tradition from Europe, thousands of caffeinated and beer-fueled fans marched through Seattle to the contest between the United States and Australia.: Inside Trump’s Stock Trading Surge
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:03:52 +0000 Documents show the president outsourced trading decisions to brokers. But bucking tradition, his assets are not in a blind trust, exposing him to concerns about conflicts.: Demining the Strait of Hormuz
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:30:47 +0000 Our reporter John Ismay, who served as a Navy explosive ordnance disposal officer and deep-sea diver for eight years, explains why mines in the Strait of Hormuz may outlast the war.: Inside Hegseth’s War on Diversity and Blocked Promotions of Women and Black Officers
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:25:52 +0000 A Black admiral fixed one of the Navy’s worst messes. Mr. Hegseth blocked his promotion anyway.: The Costs of the Iran War: Thousands of Lives and Billions of Dollars
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:31:56 +0000 The human toll and economic costs mounted rapidly after the United States and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.: World Cup Puts Spotlight on L.A.’s Mexican-Korean Kinship
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:02:54 +0000 The bond between the two communities was on display at a packed Koreatown watch party for the match between South Korea and Mexico on Thursday.: Scots Have Invaded Boston’s Bars for the World Cup
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:24:36 +0000 Thousands of Scottish soccer fans have been spotted across the city. The locals are charmed.: Trump’s Military Budget Hits Snags Amid Questions on Iran War Costs
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:02:25 +0000 Republicans and Democrats alike are casting doubt on a push for the largest military budget in history as the administration declines to disclose the cost of the war with Iran.: How the Nashville Zoo Became the Latest Face of Data Center Opposition
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:02:15 +0000 Outcry over plans to build a large data center next to the zoo has energized support for new restrictions in Nashville.: The Ageless and Undefeated Champs of Tulsa’s Wii Bowling League
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:02:14 +0000 The U.V. Okies have dominated a competition with other senior living facilities for six seasons, but they’re not just there to win.: Hannah Pingree and Bobby Charles Will Face Off in Maine Governor’s Race
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:07:36 +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 21:13:54 +0000 Matt Dunlap defeated a candidate backed by the House Democratic campaign arm and is set to face former Gov. Paul LePage, a Republican, in a competitive general election.: 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.