Renewed Strikes Threaten to Set Back Shipping Recovery in Persian Gulf
6/27/2026 8:28 AM Open Story
The attacks came after traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had reached the highest levels since the start of the U.S. war in Iran.
U.S.-Iran Deal’s Vague Language Comes Back to Haunt Peace Efforts
6/27/2026 6:30 AM Open Story
The deal called for Iran to “make arrangements” for the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has interpreted that to mean it can designate which routes ships take.
How the Reflecting Pool Turned Green: Missing ‘Bubblers’ and a Rush Job
6/26/2026 4:45 PM Open Story
Bulky “nanobubbler” machines were carted off ahead of a promotional event for President Trump’s Ultimate Fighting Championship birthday party.
Watergate Today as a Blip of a Story? Vance Might Not Be Entirely Wrong.
6/27/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Nixon’s offenses were not a deep-state invention. But in the age of Donald Trump, and in a fractured media environment, voters have become more inured to political scandal.
Trump-Backed Great American State Fair Features Extra Tinges of Red
6/27/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
At the kickoff to the Great American State Fair, exhibits celebrating the nation were on display. So were conservative themes.
Volunteers Are Risking Their Lives to Stop Ebola. They Aren’t Always Welcome.
6/27/2026 7:33 AM Open Story
Frontline Congolese workers who conduct safe burials are key to containing what experts fear could become the worst ever Ebola outbreak. They risk not just infection, but the anger of terrified communities.
Riding Into 2028: On the Midterms Trail, Andy Beshear Eyes a Bigger Prize
6/27/2026 9:09 AM Open Story
The two-term Democratic governor of deep-red Kentucky, in demand as a surrogate in key 2026 races, talks horses, faith and family politics as he considers a run for the White House.
Jeffries Faces Steep Test as Far Left Builds Strength in Congress
6/27/2026 9:19 AM Open Story
The victories of Darializa Avila Chevalier and other anti-establishment candidates are changing the face of House Democrats, posing a challenge for their leader.
Colorado Supreme Court Delay Threatens Democratic Redistricting Effort
6/27/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Both parties are awaiting a decision on the validity of ballot proposals to redraw Colorado’s maps ahead of 2028. Democrats say each day without a ruling puts the proposals at risk.
What to Watch in Louisiana’s Republican Senate Runoff
6/27/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Saturday’s election will be the latest test of President Trump’s influence in G.O.P. contests.
Mexican Officials Have Become Informants for the Trump Administration
6/27/2026 5:29 AM Open Story
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico has pushed back against U.S. investigations into Mexican politicians. Now some politicians want to cooperate.
A Sculptor Rushes to Finish a Lionel Messi Statue During the World Cup
6/27/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
As Lionel Messi chases another World Cup title, an artist is rushing to finish a gigantic statue of the soccer star in the middle of the Patagonian desert.
Robby Hoffman Will Always Feel Poor, No Matter How Rich She Gets
6/27/2026 2:15 AM Open Story
The comedian and actor says class and the way she grew up inform everything about the way she lives now.
Families Across the U.S. Are Struggling With High Prices
6/27/2026 4:00 AM Open Story
We dug into the data, toured the country and ran surveys to find the biggest financial pressures people feel.
Three Opinion Writers on Trump’s Latest Face-Plant
6/27/2026 7:14 AM Open Story
Trump planned a big party for America. It’s not going well.
Natural Selection
6/27/2026 3:15 AM Open Story
Sometimes, our preference for certitude, our need to define things with conviction, closes us off from possibility.
Chaos Came to CBS News. What’s in Store for CNN?
6/27/2026 7:11 AM Open Story
The tech scion David Ellison is close to completing a merger that would put the legacy broadcaster and the 24-hour cable news network under the same roof.