- St. Paul Police Chief Sues Mayor, Claiming Harassment and Retaliation
- Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:46:29 +0000
The lawsuit comes days after an independent review found that Mayor Kaohly Her had treated employees in an “offensive and inappropriate way” and created an “uncomfortable work environment.”
- As Trump Welcomes Xi, More Americans Have a Positive View of China
- Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:35:25 +0000
Experts attribute the changing mood to fading memories of the coronavirus pandemic, awareness of China’s tech innovations and disaffection with President Trump’s trade wars.
- As Xi Visits Washington, Trump Plays Down China’s Actions Against U.S. Interests
- Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:45:35 +0000
Despite the rivalry between the United States and China, President Trump has repeatedly found ways to give President Xi Jinping of China a pass, portraying him more as a personal friend than a competitor.
- Where Is the U.S. Beating China on A.I., and Where Is It Lagging?
- Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:00:07 +0000
As Xi Jinping visits President Trump in Washington, his country lags behind the United States on A.I. development in key areas — but Beijing has advantages elsewhere.
- Officials Investigating Mississippi Student Deaths Issue Warning About Kratom
- Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:50:26 +0000
The herbal substance Kratom was found during inquiries into the recent deaths of two University of Mississippi students. Their causes of death have not been determined.
- RFK Jr. Drew $4 Million in Book Advances From Publisher Who Also Monetized MAHA
- Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:46:36 +0000
A new disclosure also shows $210,000 in consulting fees paid to Cheryl Hines, the health secretary’s wife, by one of several MAHA-affiliated groups capitalizing from his agenda.
- Hackers Say They Stole Thousands of Sensitive F.B.I. Personnel Records
- Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:07:21 +0000
The compromise, if confirmed, would be the latest in a string of cybersecurity failures at the F.B.I., which said it was investigating the matter.
- ICE Mistakenly Detains U.S. Citizen in Chicago Area, Leaving Him Injured
- Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:42:24 +0000
The Department of Homeland Security said agents released the man after he identified himself. He was taken to the hospital on Sunday with head and neck injuries, local police said.
- 3 Riders Sue Six Flags, Saying California Roller Coaster Caused Brain Injuries
- Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:41:21 +0000
The lawsuits accuse the company of failing to adequately warn passengers about the risks to riders of the X2 coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
- How Scientists Contained a Threat That Could Have Destroyed Humanity
- Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:57:58 +0000
A half-century ago, scientists and lawyers agreed to strict self-regulation in DNA research to avoid catastrophe. Can A.I. follow the same model?
- Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Is Starting to Bite Before the Midterm Elections
- Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:45:58 +0000
The tax cuts in President Trump’s signature achievement were the Republicans’ answer to voters’ economic struggles, but its health care and food assistance cuts are taking a toll.
- $1 Billion Donation to University of Oregon Makes History
- Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:00:31 +0000
The gift from Phil Knight, the Nike co-founder, is the largest known donation to a flagship university. It will fund a new engineering college.
- Dispute Over Missouri’s Congressional Map Again Returns to Supreme Court
- Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:16:15 +0000
A federal appeals court sided with Republicans seeking to use district boundaries redrawn last year to give the G.O.P. an advantage in the upcoming midterms.
- Tropical Sea Turtle Lays Eggs on Southern California Beach
- Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:25:55 +0000
It’s the first time in recorded history that a sea turtle has nested on the West Coast. Scientists say it is the latest sign of warming ocean waters.
- Trump Once Vowed to ‘Own’ Greenland. He Settled for Something Much Less.
- Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:46:37 +0000
President Trump signed a Greenland security deal that falls well short of his demands to turn the island into a U.S. territory.
- Trump Cites National Security as He Faces Pushback on Press Ban, D.C. Arch and More
- Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:40:23 +0000
The president is increasingly invoking the rationale while facing legal challenges to his plans, even in more curious cases like his triumphal arch, which he says will now include snipers and drones.
- Hospitals Shut Youth Gender Clinics in Deal with Trump Administration
- Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:13:07 +0000
At least six hospitals have struck agreements with the Trump administration to pay fines and stop providing gender-transition treatments to minors.
- Rollerblading Norwegian Dies After Being Hit by a Car in Kansas
- Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:08:49 +0000
The 24-year-old man had been traveling cross-country from New York to Los Angeles after starting out in August.
- Trump Threatens Annihilation in Iran in UN Speech and Lays Out Winner-Takes-All Vision
- Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:57:25 +0000
President Trump’s speech at the U.N. General Assembly amounted to a rejection of the founding concept of the United Nations.
- Republican Senator Urges Congress to Investigate Donald Trump Jr.
- Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:33:36 +0000
In a letter, John Curtis of Utah called for the Senate Judiciary Committee to subpoena the sons of President Trump and former President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
- Supreme Court Order Gives Parents Custody of Baby in Surrogacy Fight
- Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:25:50 +0000
A surrogate refused to have an abortion after the fetus was diagnosed with a serious heart problem. She asked the justices to block a court order giving custody to the biological parents.