Trump and Zelensky Meet to Iron Out Peace Plan, but Deal Remains Elusive
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 23:33:38 +0000
The U.S. president said after a meeting at Mar-a-Lago that a deal was “maybe very close.” But a joint U.S.-Ukraine proposal appeared unfinished, as Russia rejected several ideas.
Winter Storm Batters Minnesota, Bringing ‘Potentially Life-Threatening Travel Conditions’
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 23:02:56 +0000
In Minnesota, forecasters warned of “potentially life-threatening travel conditions” as whiteout conditions reduced visibility. Heavy snow was expected over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes.
Man Charged in Fatal Shooting During Backyard Target Practice
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:48:18 +0000
The Oklahoma man had bought himself a Glock .45 handgun for Christmas and was shooting at an energy drink can when a woman nearby was fatally struck, officials said.
New College of Florida Was Progressive. Then Gov. DeSantis Overhauled It.
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:06:04 +0000
At the state school, gender studies is out. ‘The Odyssey’ is required reading. A Charlie Kirk statue is coming. Has one ideological bubble replaced another?
How a Left-Right Social Media Tiff Pushed Texas to Fund Parks
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:00:18 +0000
An unusual partnership between an environmentalist and a Republican megadonor began with a fight on Twitter. It ended up in the creation of a $1 billion state fund to expand Texas park land.
Ski Slopes Are Empty as a Labor Dispute Shuts Down Telluride, Colo.
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:58:11 +0000
Now, vacationers looking to ski are wondering what to do and merchants are hoping it doesn’t last.
Joseph Hartzler Dies at 75; Led Prosecution of Oklahoma City Bomber
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 22:53:29 +0000
He and his team secured the conviction of Timothy McVeigh, who in 1995 committed the deadliest domestic terror attack in American history.
How Oil, Drugs and Immigration Fueled Trump’s Venezuela Campaign
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 22:41:42 +0000
New details of deliberations show how aides with overlapping agendas drove the United States toward a militarized confrontation with Venezuela.
Trump Pursues His Legacy One Name at a Time
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 21:11:52 +0000
In attaching his name to buildings and programs while still president, Donald Trump is walking a path paved by conquerors and autocrats.
Dallas Considers Moving From ‘Iconic’ City Hall. Could It Be Torn Down?
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 10:00:42 +0000
Discussion of leaving the building, designed by the architect I.M. Pei, has sparked developer interest and prompted debate over the merits of its distinctive design.
Trump’s Second-Term Promises: What He’s Done So Far on Immigration, Trade, DEI and More
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 13:47:40 +0000
President Trump has driven illegal crossings at the border to record lows, helped bring about an uneasy cease-fire in Gaza and upended the global trading system.
How One Father Created an Organ Empire
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 10:00:15 +0000
The National Kidney Registry has matched thousands of kidney donors with recipients. It has also paid millions of dollars to a company owned by its founder.
California Drops Lawsuit Over $4 Billion Federal Cut to High-Speed Rail Project
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 16:06:33 +0000
California sued after the Trump administration cut grants for the long-planned project. The state says it will seek private investors instead.
Kennedy Center Chief Threatens Legal Action Over Canceled Christmas Concert
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:47:48 +0000
The musician Chuck Redd called off the annual Christmas Eve performances after the Kennedy Center board added President Trump’s name to the performing arts center.
Karoline Leavitt Says She’s Expecting Her Second Child
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 17:34:35 +0000
The White House press secretary announced on Instagram that she was pregnant with a daughter who is due in May. She and her husband have a 1-year-old son.
Jury Declines Murder Charge Against Parent in Kentucky State Shooting
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 01:36:30 +0000
The grand jury received testimony that the man had acted to defend his son, who had faced bullying before the shooting, a local prosecutor said.
Driver Livestreaming on TikTok Is Charged After Fatally Striking Pedestrian, Police Say
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:47:52 +0000
The driver, who is known to her followers as Tea Tyme, was charged with two felonies in connection with the crash last month, the police in Illinois said.
Police Respond to Report of a Shooting at an Idaho Sheriff’s Office
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 02:56:04 +0000
The shooting happened at the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office in Wallace, Idaho, on Friday. The gunman was killed by the police, the authorities said.
Some G.O.P. Senators Join Democrats in Urging Trump to Adopt Hard Line With Putin
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 23:53:37 +0000
The president is planning to meet with the leader of Ukraine in Florida just as the lawmakers are applying some pressure.
Trump Invited White South Africans to America. One Ended Up in Detention.
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 19:50:20 +0000
An Afrikaner flew to the United States expecting protection. Instead, he has spent months locked up in Georgia alongside hundreds of other immigrants.