Trump Taps Army Engineering Official as Acting Secretary
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:56:18 +0000
The move came days after the resignation of Daniel P. Driscoll, who had clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the purge of top generals in the Army.
Trump to Break Ground on Arch Before Getting Approval
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:44:25 +0000
Doug Burgum, the interior secretary, announced plans to start work on the site of the 250-foot-tall triumphal arch. Final approval of the project is still pending.
Holdout Juror Throws the Clancy Murder Case Into Disarray
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:28:28 +0000
The five-week case looked set to end, until the jury sent a note saying that a member refused to recognize the proper definition of reasonable doubt. The defense lawyer said an inquiry was planned for Friday morning.
Candidate Accused of Plotting to Plant Drugs on His Opponent
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:25:08 +0000
The narrow winner of the Republican primary for a Missouri House seat faces a federal charge.
Slava Veder, Whose Camera Captured a Defining Vietnam Homecoming, Dies at 99
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:14:03 +0000
His Pulitzer-winning photograph, “Burst of Joy,” documented an Air Force pilot’s reunion with his family after five years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam.
Proposal for White House Visitor Screening Center Advances
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:05:50 +0000
A federal panel again paved the way for one of President Trump’s construction projects, even as it heard opposition to another proposal to fence in a park north of the White House.
Missouri Supreme Court Delivers Win for Democrats in Redistricting Case
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:52:52 +0000
The court said a map redrawn to benefit Republicans could not be used in November and said voters should decide on the new boundaries. The state attorney general vowed to appeal the decision.
JD Vance Says He Wouldn’t Call Iran Conflict a War
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:51:49 +0000
In the first White House press briefing since Karoline Leavitt left as press secretary, the vice president suggested that when the conflict would end was up to Tehran.
42 Years Later, Jury Finds Texas Man Guilty in Killing of Teen Girl
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:59:40 +0000
Prosecutors said the man provided the drugs used to kill a teen in 1984. Her remains were found in an area that came to be known as the Texas Killing Fields.
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Mail Voting Limits
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:24:09 +0000
The justices have been asked to weigh in again on the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict mail voting — this time on whether the plans violate the Constitution.
Clancy Defense Lawyer Says He Asked Judge to Dismiss Holdout Juror
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:56:25 +0000
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer, Kevin Reddington, said in open court that the juror “refuses to listen to the law” about reasonable doubt.
Judge Suggests Trump Mail-In Voting Rules Could Cause ‘Major Disenfranchisement’
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:13:38 +0000
Judge Indira Talwani said the Postal Service appeared to be trying a haphazard “experiment” with a new rule that could result in valid ballots being tossed.
Man Is Sentenced in Explosion of Hyperbaric Chamber That Killed a 5-Year-Old
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:26:57 +0000
The former safety manager of a Michigan alternative health care center will spend at least 19 months in jail in connection with the January 2025 death.
Hillary Clinton, Meghan Markle, Lena Dunham and Others Pay Tribute to Gloria Steinem
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:47:55 +0000
After Ms. Steinem’s death at 92, celebrities and politicians reflected on her decades of activism for women’s rights and equality.
Burning Man Draws an Older, Wealthier Crowd, Data Shows
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:58:54 +0000
Last year, just one in ten festivalgoers was in their 20s, according to researchers. A decade ago, the same group represented nearly 30 percent of attendees.
Los Angeles District Bans Most A.I. for Students
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:41:57 +0000
New York City announced a similar plan. The Los Angeles moratorium appears to go further with strict limits even for older students.
Minneapolis Shooting Began During a Custody Exchange, Officials Said
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:29:31 +0000
The gunman, who killed two people and wounded several others at an apartment building, died in an exchange of gunfire with the police, authorities said on Thursday.
Federal Prosecutors Charge ICE Agent With Lying About Minnesota Shooting
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:03:00 +0000
The charges are a rare instance of President Trump’s Justice Department accusing a federal agent of breaking the law while on the job.
Travis Kelce’s New Ohio Home Has Neighbors Buzzing With Excitement About Taylor Swift
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:37:36 +0000
The wealthy enclave of Bratenahl, Ohio, has been aflutter after learning that Travis Kelce purchased a Lake Erie mansion.
A Woman Whose Case Resembles Clancy’s Just Won a Retrial
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:20:04 +0000
The highest court in Massachusetts overturned Latarsha Sanders’s 2022 murder conviction after the trial judge excluded her medical records from the evidence.
Is Letting Only Seniors Vote by Mail Unconstitutional?
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:01:27 +0000
Federal appeals courts have split on the question, making Supreme Court review likely.
‘We Can Understand Parts of Her Story’: Moms React to Clancy’s Experience
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:36:02 +0000
Some moms are outraged and called for Lindsay Clancy’s conviction. Others watched with compassion, recognizing their own struggles with postpartum.
Clancy’s Lawyer, Kevin Reddington, Became a Hero to Her Supporters
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:40:04 +0000
The themes present in Lindsay Clancy’s trial are not unfamiliar to Mr. Reddington, a veteran defense lawyer.
Lindsay Clancy Trial Draws Range of Spectators to Courtroom
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:20:05 +0000
Many came to support women who have experienced postpartum mental illness.
The Clancy Children: A ‘Girly Girl,’ a ‘Paw Patrol’ Fan and a Happy Baby
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:00:05 +0000
Trial testimony and photo exhibits told the story of Cora, Dawson and Callan.
Lindsay Clancy Was a Nurse Who ‘Always Wanted to Be a Mother’
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:55:05 +0000
Witness testimony at Ms. Clancy’s trial detailed her life as a labor and delivery nurse with a growing family.
Why Sinister ‘Cat in the Hat’ Videos Are Prompting Police Warnings
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:52:22 +0000
Grainy, threatening footage of the Dr. Seuss character, seemingly made with A.I., have terrorized schoolchildren and set off investigations in several countries.
How Courts Have Dealt With Postpartum Psychosis Cases
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:33:34 +0000
Defendants who claim to have had postpartum psychosis must meet a state’s definition of insanity to be found not guilty. The definitions of insanity vary.
After Trump Rift, Musk Begins Spending to Boost Republicans
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:50:00 +0000
Mr. Musk plans to spend at least $100 million in more than a dozen competitive House and Senate races. The tech billionaire helped Donald Trump to victory in 2024.
Why the Lindsay Clancy Case Divided Americans
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:07:00 +0000
The case led to debates about whether she should be seen as a criminal or a victim.
If the jury returns a guilty verdict, it will decide among murder or manslaughter charges.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:46:37 +0000

Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial Recap: What to Know Before It’s Over
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:26:51 +0000
A quick rundown of why she is on trial for murder and what’s at stake.
Here’s the latest.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:13:35 +0000

Gloria Steinem, Personification of the Feminist Movement, Dies at 92
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:35:18 +0000
She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large.
Can the Lindsay Clancy Jury Break Its Deadlock?
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:13:52 +0000
In general, juries that have repeatedly reported an impasse are unlikely to reach consensus. But sometimes, those asked by a judge to try harder do return a verdict.
ICE Skipped Basic Checks in Rush for Recruits, Whistle-Blower Says
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:49:07 +0000
An official who oversaw the vetting of ICE recruits cited an “unprecedented lowering of standards” amid a hiring surge.
Religious Leaders Apologize for Appearing With Hindu Far-Right Group
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:31:59 +0000
Progressive faith leaders said invitations to a breakfast and an event at Madison Square Garden did not say they were tied to the Hindu nationalist group R.S.S.
Homeland Security Secretary’s Plane Makes Emergency Landing
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:53:11 +0000
The landing was the latest close call over Washington’s congested airspace to involve a senior government official.
D.S.A. Chapter Endorses Nithya Raman for Mayor of Los Angeles
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:53:17 +0000
Ms. Raman, a member of the D.S.A. chapter, is challenging Mayor Karen Bass as democratic socialists have surged nationally.
White House Plans $250,000 Renovation of 2-Lane Bowling Alley
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:08:35 +0000
A White House spokesman said the alley renovations included fixing broken lights. The project comes as the president has sought a broad overhaul of the White House and its surroundings.
El-Sayed Wants to Mend Ties With Jewish Democrats, but Some Are Still Not Impressed
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:27:02 +0000
Lingering concerns about the Senate nominee in Michigan could make it harder for him to assemble a winning coalition.
As Midterms Loom, Democrats Feud Over Defections
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:17:01 +0000
The fight has highlighted party divisions and raised questions about how Democrats will run the House should they win the majority.