Why Prosecutors May Face Legal Hurdles in the Cornell Investigation
10/2/2026 6:41 AM Open Story
Experts in sexual assault cases said it may not be easy to win a conviction on the rape allegations that Jane Doe has made against fraternity members.
How The New York Times Is Reporting on the Cornell Rape Investigation
10/1/2026 3:27 PM Open Story
Times editors explore the thinking behind our coverage of the explosive allegations that have roiled a campus and the country.
Where Voters Are Abandoning Trump, and Barriers to New Cancer Treatments
10/2/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
Soft Jobs Report Boosts Market Bets Fed Will Skip October Rate Increase
10/2/2026 8:15 AM Open Story
The odds of an interest rate change at the Federal Reserve’s meeting in late October have dropped following a softer jobs report and strong signaling from bank officials.
The Powerful Yet Fragile Force Propping Up Stocks and the Economy
10/2/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
The artificial intelligence boom has pushed up the stock market, even as interest rates have pulled it down, our columnist says.
As Prospects Dim, G.O.P. Pulls Money Out of North Carolina Senate Race
10/2/2026 8:13 AM Open Story
The Senate Leadership Fund is diverting money to Kansas, which has become a growing concern for the party as it seeks to hold its majority.
AIPAC Is Spending Millions to Elect Friends. It’s Also Making Enemies.
10/2/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee has increasingly become a campaign issue unto itself. Some candidates have worn opposition from AIPAC as a badge of honor or made a point of rejecting the group’s support.
The Rich People Democrats Aren’t Talking About
10/2/2026 8:08 AM Open Story
As billionaires become a popular political target, a new book urges Washington not to lose sight of a much larger, and quieter, group of wealthy business owners.
The Mother’s Scream That Sent Passengers to the Rescue
10/2/2026 8:27 AM Open Story
A badly wounded Indian pilot managed to unlock the cockpit door. Four Israeli men teamed up to overwhelm an attacker and avert disaster.
Indian Pilot Stabbed on FlyDubai Flight Recalls Sudden Attack
10/2/2026 5:16 AM Open Story
Capt. Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed by his co-pilot midair between Dubai and Tel Aviv, said he “had to act” to prevent a crash despite serious injuries.
U.S. and Allies Agree to Release Diesel Reserves as Prices Soar
10/2/2026 8:25 AM Open Story
The Group of 7, which includes Britain, France and Japan, announced the release of 100 million barrels over four months, effective immediately.
Truckers Are ‘Just Trying to Hang On’ When a Fill-Up Tops $1,000
10/2/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Truckers are among the hardest hit by the soaring cost of diesel fuel. High prices are forcing some to stay on the road for months and others to park their rigs.
As Gas Prices Rose, Sales of Larger Vehicles Slid
10/2/2026 6:31 AM Open Story
Sales of big pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles have dipped as more Americans buy hybrids and smaller cars.
China Resumes Curbs on Fuel Exports, Tightening Global Energy Markets
10/2/2026 7:06 AM Open Story
China has started limiting exports of refined products again as its own inventories of crude oil and refined products have dwindled.
Ukraine Reports First Combat Use of Its Own Ballistic Missile
10/2/2026 8:23 AM Open Story
While the missile fired on Thursday has a limited range, Kyiv is developing a larger weapon that could strike Moscow.
Russia Is Planning Its Most Powerful Blow Yet to Try to Freeze Ukraine
10/2/2026 4:25 AM Open Story
Ukraine showed European partners what it said were intercepted Russian plans to cut off major cities from power, heat and water this winter.
Tennessee’s Botched Attempt to Execute Christa Pike Intensifies Concerns Over Lethal Injections
10/2/2026 4:32 AM Open Story
The failed attempt with Christa Pike has intensified bipartisan concerns about Tennessee’s ability to effectively carry out lethal injections.
Colleen Slemmer Was a Vibrant and Generous Presence, Her Mother Says
10/1/2026 4:05 PM Open Story
Ms. Slemmer was killed in 1995 by Christa Pike, whose execution in Tennessee was botched on Wednesday. Her family celebrated what would have been her 51st birthday last month.
Student Protests Rattle France as Police Clashes Bring Blockades and Tear Gas
10/2/2026 7:22 AM Open Story
Days of unrest have affected more than 1,000 schools across France as high school students push for better standards.
This Mistake Doomed Biden. Trump Is Falling Into the Same Trap.
10/2/2026 7:55 AM Open Story
When leaders ignore people’s lived experience, their political messaging collapses.
We Are Clueless About What’s Coming
10/2/2026 7:32 AM Open Story
Nick Bostrom is no longer worried about the apocalypse. Now he’s worried about utopia.
In the Stacks
10/2/2026 5:20 AM Open Story
We introduce you to librarians across the country.
Late Night Is Stunned by Trump’s New Stereotype
10/1/2026 11:01 PM Open Story
The president told attendees celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at the White House to watch their step while touring the unfinished ballroom: “Only a Hispanic could survive that fall.”
Fighting Intensifies in Yemen, Raising Fears Further of All-Out War
10/2/2026 7:28 AM Open Story
Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, was bombarded overnight, after government forces reported some of the most intense clashes in years around Taiz, the country’s third largest city.