How a Cornell Student Went From Shame to Seeking Justice
9/30/2026 9:31 PM Open Story
The woman known as “Jane Doe” was initially embarrassed about what happened at a fraternity party in 2024, but soon concluded: “I was assaulted.”
The Cornell Rape Investigation: Five Takeaways
9/30/2026 9:35 PM Open Story
The New York Times obtained more than 1,000 pages from the university’s internal inquiry into accusations by “Jane Doe.” Here are the revelations so far.
Tennessee Death Row Inmate Christa Pike Still Alive After Attempts to Execute Her, Lawyers Say
9/30/2026 11:15 PM Open Story
Christa Pike was convicted of murdering a classmate in 1995. It was not clear what went wrong in the execution or what her current medical condition was.
What to Know About the Execution Attempt of Christa Pike
9/30/2026 10:16 PM Open Story
Ms. Pike, 50, survived two doses of lethal injection in Tennessee. She was sentenced to death for the 1995 murder of a classmate.
A Bloody Attack on a FlyDubai Plane Headed to Israel, and a Terrifying Plunge
9/30/2026 6:56 PM Open Story
“I don’t deserve to die like this,” said one passenger on Flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The motive of the cockpit stabbing remains unknown, officials said.
Who Is Captain Smit Machchhar, the Pilot Hailed as a Hero After FlyDubai Cockpit Stabbing?
9/30/2026 9:38 PM Open Story
Capt. Smit Machchhar from India suffered stab wounds while fending off an attack from his co-pilot, saving the lives of around 170 people on board, officials said.
FlyDubai Passenger Who Helped Subdue Pilot Describes Stabbing Attack in Cockpit
9/30/2026 6:21 PM Open Story
A passenger on a flight to Tel Aviv on Wednesday said he watched in horror as the plane’s pilots tumbled out of the cockpit, locked in a bloody brawl.
In Speech, Hegseth Targets Diversity, Transgender People, Reporters and Iran
9/30/2026 4:25 PM Open Story
In his “State of the Force” address, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth focused on the culture war and accused reporters of “treason” over Iran war coverage.
Hegseth Talks Tough as Republican Doubts About His Leadership Grow
9/30/2026 8:53 PM Open Story
Pete Hegseth has held onto his job by projecting a tough guy image, but his relationship with Republican lawmakers has never been worse.
Trump’s Voluntary A.I. Policing Echoes What Biden Did. But Is It Enough Today?
9/30/2026 6:29 PM Open Story
President Trump’s plan to let A.I. companies police themselves comes amid mounting examples that they are failing to put safeguards on the technology.
Congress Set to Leave Washington for the Midterms With No A.I. Progress
9/30/2026 1:36 PM Open Story
Senate Democrats blocked a measure that would encourage, but not require, states to protect consumers from power rate hikes tied to data center growth, and had no limits on A.I. use or deployment.
OpenAI’s Greg Brockman Backs Out of Second $25 Million Donation to A.I. Super PAC
9/30/2026 3:27 PM Open Story
Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s president and co-founder, said internally that the super PAC, Leading the Future, had become a “distraction” for the A.I. company.
Who Attended Trump’s AI Luncheon, and Who Sat Where
9/29/2026 5:32 PM Open Story
A seating chart of the meeting illustrated growing divisions within the artificial intelligence industry and how it is viewed by the White House.
5 Takeaways From the Debate for California Governor
9/30/2026 9:50 PM Open Story
Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, and Steve Hilton, a Republican, sparred over President Trump, taxes and immigration in their only scheduled meeting.
Democrats Block Stock-Trading Bill, Denying the G.O.P. a Pre-Midterm Win
9/30/2026 11:33 AM Open Story
A Republican measure to limit, but not bar, congressional stock trading faltered in the Senate as Democrats thwarted a G.O.P. bid to show progress on an issue that has rankled voters.
In Wooing Wavering Hispanic Voters, Trump Talks ICE, His Ballroom and Himself
9/30/2026 4:07 PM Open Story
President Trump veered off the topic at hand during a White House reception for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Fed’s Watchdog Finds No Misconduct or Illegal Activity in Costly Renovations
9/30/2026 1:16 PM Open Story
A new report by the Federal Reserve’s independent inspector general concluded that a nearly $2.5 billion construction project was poorly managed but made no referrals to the U.S. attorney general.
Justice Dept. Tries to Rebuke Federal Judges for Speaking to The Times
9/30/2026 1:12 PM Open Story
Judge Patrick J. Schiltz had warned that the administration’s actions “created a grave threat to the rule of law.” The attorney general accused him of “obvious bias.”
Senator Marsha Blackburn Sues Over Jack Smith’s Subpoena During Trump Inquiry
9/30/2026 2:27 PM Open Story
The lawsuit, brought by Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, tests the reach of the Constitution’s “speech or debate” clause.
This Is Something Trump Can’t Break
9/30/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
The president’s effort to use tariffs to steer manufacturing back to the United States can only go so far.
Is American Culture Simply Bad Now?
9/30/2026 4:50 PM Open Story
The world order is changing. So is the United States’ place in it.
Late Night Is Skeptical of A.I. Leaders Self-Regulating
9/30/2026 11:16 PM Open Story
“Sure, we don’t need laws! I’m sure we could trust these guys,” Jordan Klepper said of technology executives on “The Daily Show,” after Trump asked them to police themselves.
Newsom, Eager for a Higher Perch, Climbs the Golden Gate Bridge
9/30/2026 6:20 PM Open Story
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California scrambled up a bridge cable before signing a bill at the top of the south tower.