Louisiana Approves Map Eliminating a Majority-Black District
Fri, 29 May 2026 17:51:31 +0000 A Supreme Court court ruling last month rejected the state’s previous congressional map as an illegal racial gerrymander and set off a redistricting race across the South.: Trump’s Counterterror Strategy Focuses on the Left
Fri, 29 May 2026 17:29:52 +0000 President Trump’s new counterterrorism strategy focuses on “violent left-wing extremists,” as well as narcoterrorists and Islamic terror groups. Our White House correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs explains what it means.: What Exactly Caused That Loud Boom in South Carolina?
Fri, 29 May 2026 17:46:24 +0000 A huge noise rattled part of the state on Thursday. Multiple theories have been put forward, but the mystery remains.: Research Funding Slows Again for Universities Targeted by White House
Fri, 29 May 2026 15:59:27 +0000 The National Science Foundation lifted a hold on some grants for Harvard and other universities this week after inquiries from media outlets, including The New York Times.: After China Orders a Times Reporter to Leave the Country, the U.S. Reciprocates
Fri, 29 May 2026 15:53:14 +0000 The Trump administration ejected a Chinese journalist amid fresh concerns about Beijing’s growing pressure on foreign correspondents.: Bus Crash in Virginia Kills 5 and Injures More Than 30
Fri, 29 May 2026 16:22:34 +0000 The bus was traveling in a southbound lane on I-95 near Quantico, Va., when it failed to slow for traffic in a work zone, the authorities said.: ICE Agent Wanted in Minneapolis Shooting Is Captured in Texas
Fri, 29 May 2026 16:59:54 +0000 Christian Castro, who had been charged with assault in the shooting of a Venezuelan man during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota, was taken into custody Friday morning.: How Bad Are President Trump’s Approval Ratings?
Fri, 29 May 2026 15:03:26 +0000 Our chief political analyst, Nate Cohn, looks at President Trump’s sinking approval ratings. How do they compare with polling from other recent presidencies?: Federal Judge Bars Trump From Immediately Setting Up $1.8 Billion Fund
Fri, 29 May 2026 15:48:23 +0000 A judge in Virginia temporarily blocked the Trump administration from transferring money in or out of the fund until the court could hear arguments in June.: Providence Isn’t an Official World Cup Host but It Sure Is Acting Like One
Fri, 29 May 2026 11:00:09 +0000 A stadium outside Boston that will host seven World Cup games is actually closer to Providence, R.I., prompting officials there to capitalize on that proximity to lure fans.: Trans Athlete Could Repeat as State Champion at California Meet
Fri, 29 May 2026 17:28:32 +0000 Special rules will again be in place. Podium spots might be shared.: California House Primary in Sacramento Displays Democrats’ Fierce Generational Battle
Fri, 29 May 2026 09:02:34 +0000 Representative Doris Matsui has been re-elected 10 times with ease. But an upstart Democrat is threatening to end her run in Congress.: Why Hasn’t California Elected a Woman Governor?
Fri, 29 May 2026 14:23:46 +0000 Most states have had a woman serve as governor, but California is in the minority despite its progressive-minded electorate. Women who have reached the top elsewhere saw familiar roadblocks.: 8 Are Rescued From Texas Roller Coaster Stuck Almost 100 Feet Off the Ground
Fri, 29 May 2026 17:26:50 +0000 The riders waited for about four hours, facing up, on the roller coaster at the Pleasure Pier park in Galveston. There were no injuries, the authorities said.: Scripps Spelling Bee 2026 Takeaways: Shrey Parikh Wins in Spell-Off
Fri, 29 May 2026 08:26:50 +0000 The competition came down to a spell-off. Contestants were eliminated early, and a sixth grader became a crowd favorite.: Families Settle Suit Over Deaths in Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Fri, 29 May 2026 02:19:13 +0000 The owner and the operator of the cargo ship that crashed into the Key Bridge settled cases brought by several victims’ families, but other claims are headed to trial.: 3 Dead After Large Fire at Dallas Apartment Building
Fri, 29 May 2026 02:11:41 +0000 A damaged gas line led to a five-alarm fire in the Oak Cliff neighborhood. At least four were injured, and firefighters believe they may find more victims.: In Carroll Lawsuits Inquiry, Scrutiny Turns Toward Private Citizens Who Antagonized Trump
Fri, 29 May 2026 15:52:06 +0000 The Justice Department is said to be examining the funding of lawsuits brought by E. Jean Carroll, an author who has never sought a public role, political power or governmental authority.: J.F.K. Airport to Begin Screening Some Passengers for Ebola
Fri, 29 May 2026 01:13:58 +0000 The U.S. has begun rerouting travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan and Uganda to select airports for enhanced health screenings, to identify those who may have been exposed to the Ebola virus.: Woman With No Right Hand Is Pulled Over for Using Phone in Her Right Hand
Fri, 29 May 2026 16:52:11 +0000 Her case was, of course, dismissed.: Death Toll Rises in Washington Paper Mill Explosion
Fri, 29 May 2026 00:20:14 +0000 At least eight are now confirmed dead, and firefighters believe there are three more bodies they have yet to reach, making the crisis the worst industrial disaster in the state’s modern history.: Suit Says Black Infants Were Subjected to Experimental Vaccine Without Consent
Fri, 29 May 2026 17:19:59 +0000 The babies were part of a vaccine trial for a respiratory virus in the 1960s and died shortly after. Their families said they had been unaware of the trial until recently.: Trump’s Iran Approach Sows Confusion
Fri, 29 May 2026 00:18:24 +0000 President Trump’s pendulum swings on Iran have often seemed driven by mood and moment rather than any discernible strategy.: Alaska Authorities Race to Rescue 4 Climbers Who Fell on Mount McKinley
Fri, 29 May 2026 01:58:01 +0000 The condition of the climbers was not immediately known.: Who Are the 9 Scripps Spelling Bee Finalists?
Thu, 28 May 2026 23:45:34 +0000 The remaining spellers are 12 to 14, and represent five states as well as the District of Columbia.: The spelling bee takes a game show approach to combat declining viewership.
Thu, 28 May 2026 23:00:03 +0000: From ‘clickbait’ to ‘nerfing,’ modern slang is shaking up the bee.
Thu, 28 May 2026 22:30:05 +0000 Internet slang and non-European terms are appearing more and more in the competition while words with Greek and Latin words are being used less.: Mina Kimes, an N.F.L. analyst, is returning to her spelling bee roots.
Thu, 28 May 2026 22:05:05 +0000 A former school spelling bee champ, Ms. Kimes is on a mission to show America that these spellers are just as awesome as Patrick Mahomes.: Here’s the latest.
Fri, 29 May 2026 03:20:36 +0000: A Democrat’s Dodge on AIPAC Points to the Party’s Tensions Over Israel
Thu, 28 May 2026 21:50:50 +0000 A key moment at a Senate primary debate in Michigan showed how pro-Israel Democrats are approaching the issue with caution.: After an Explosion at a Washington Paper Mill, Mourning Mixes With Dread
Thu, 28 May 2026 23:04:39 +0000 The disaster at the mill in Longview, Wash., which took at least eight lives, was greeted with sadness but not surprise by a community that knew cutbacks and other pressures had raised risks.: Iran, Gas Prices, the Ballroom: Trump Professes Indifference Over Fallout
Thu, 28 May 2026 21:29:26 +0000 President Trump has increasingly adopted a posture of nonchalance when pushed on the political consequences of his actions.: Swallowing Concerns, G.O.P. Senators Rally Behind Paxton
Thu, 28 May 2026 21:09:53 +0000 After attacking the Texas attorney general, who won the G.O.P. nomination, Senate Republicans are pivoting sharply to support him in what is now a competitive race.: Where Do E. Jean Carroll’s Lawsuits Against President Trump Stand?
Fri, 29 May 2026 02:27:35 +0000 Two monetary judgments against Mr. Trump are winding their way through the legal system, with the Supreme Court likely to be the final word on both.: Quarantine Unit for Americans Exposed to Ebola to Open in Kenya Friday
Thu, 28 May 2026 19:42:32 +0000 But U.S. officials are still working to find centers in Europe to accept Americans who need advanced treatment, seen as critical to improving odds of survival.: Memphis Residents Sue Federal Agents Over Arrest Tactics Amid Crime and Immigration Crackdown
Thu, 28 May 2026 20:29:17 +0000 A federal task force in the city has been targeting crime and undocumented immigrants since October. Observers say they have faced retaliation for trying to track the agents’ work.: Supreme Court Says Death Row Inmate Can Challenge Exclusion of Black Jurors
Thu, 28 May 2026 19:03:49 +0000 Terry Pitchford was convicted in 2006 for his role in the murder of a shopkeeper by a 12-member jury that included one Black member.: Watchdog Agency Seeks to Reverse Its Win Against Firm Run by Winklevoss Twins
Thu, 28 May 2026 18:58:33 +0000 The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed jointly with a company run by the Winklevoss twins to overturn their settlement.: Dell Gets a $9.7 Billion Defense Contract. Trump’s Portfolio Stands to Benefit.
Thu, 28 May 2026 19:20:43 +0000 The president’s family says his stock purchases are automatically timed, but recent acquisitions of the computer company’s shares raise questions.