Man Rushes Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis Town Hall and Sprays Her
1/28/2026 2:59 AM Open Story
A man who had been sitting in the front row rushed at the Democratic representative and sprayed her with a strong-smelling liquid. He was removed by security and later booked into jail.
Trump Threatens Iran With ‘Massive Armada’ and Presses a Set of Demands
1/28/2026 9:50 AM Open Story
U.S. and European officials say they have put three demands in front of the Iranians, including a permanent end to all enrichment of uranium.
Iran Killed Thousands of Protesters. Here Are Five of Their Stories.
1/28/2026 3:10 AM Open Story
“He went out for freedom,” said the cousin of one of those who was killed when Iranian authorities mounted a deadly crackdown on protests across the country.
Iraq’s Nominee for Prime Minister Rejects Trump Threats
1/28/2026 11:15 AM Open Story
Nuri Kamal al-Maliki, a former prime minister, was nominated to lead Iraq once again, but President Trump said he would cut U.S. support if that went ahead.
What Americans Really Mean by ‘Affordability’
1/28/2026 6:18 AM Open Story
A few key necessities are driving dissatisfaction, particularly among the young, our poll finds.
In Kherson, Ukraine, Every Step Outside Risks Death by Drone
1/28/2026 7:55 AM Open Story
Russian attacks on civilians in Kherson, in southern Ukraine, have forced important aspects of life to go underground, offering a vision of a postapocalyptic future.
After Russian Strike Kills Five, Train Sheds Burned Cars and Carries On
1/28/2026 7:10 AM Open Story
One Ukrainian passenger, who escaped injury after stepping out of a carriage for a cigarette, recalled carrying a bloodied woman away from the burning train.
Who Will Win the Best Actor Oscar?
1/28/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
In an exceptionally strong field, Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke, Michael B. Jordan and Wagner Moura each have a way to triumph.
Amazon’s $35 Million ‘Melania’ Promotion Has Critics Questioning Its Motives
1/28/2026 11:04 AM Open Story
The tech giant is spending $35 million to promote its film about the first lady, far more than is typical for documentaries.
Did a Luxury Nursing Home Hold a 91-Year-Old Woman Captive?
1/28/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
Her memory was failing, and the $28,000-a-month assisted living facility wouldn’t let her leave. Was it protecting her from an untrustworthy guardian?
Another Weekend Winter Storm? Forecast Details and Updates.
1/28/2026 10:50 AM Open Story
Here’s what meteorologists know about the next storm that is expected to hit the East Coast.
Radar Scans of Antarctica Offer Clues to What’s Happening on Jupiter’s Moon
1/27/2026 1:57 PM Open Story
Scientists are using radar to study damaged ice both in Antarctica and, with the help of a NASA spacecraft, on Jupiter’s ocean moon of Europa.
Minneapolis May Be Trump’s Gettysburg
1/28/2026 5:29 AM Open Story
The White House has failed to achieve either its strategic or its tactical goals in Minnesota.
Why Is My Son Being Left to Die on the Streets?
1/28/2026 9:29 AM Open Story
We thought America would keep him safe.
Welcome to Spain
1/28/2026 8:17 AM Open Story
Today we look into a country that’s handling the issue of undocumented migrants in a starkly different way.
Silver Prices Are Surging Even Faster Than Gold
1/28/2026 11:08 AM Open Story
Silver has risen roughly 60 percent this month alone. What is going on?
With AlphaGenome, Researchers Are Using A.I. to Decode the Human Blueprint
1/28/2026 8:00 AM Open Story
AlphaGenome is a leap forward in the ability to study the human blueprint. But the fine workings of our DNA are still largely a mystery.
Amazon to Cut 16,000 Jobs in Latest Round of Layoffs
1/28/2026 11:00 AM Open Story
The e-commerce giant has been cutting costs while pouring resources into building data centers to compete in the race to dominate artificial intelligence.
Putin, Still Harboring Assad, Welcomes New Syrian Leader to Moscow Again
1/28/2026 8:02 AM Open Story
This is the second time that President Vladimir V. Putin has hosted President Ahmed al-Sharaa since the fall of the Russia-backed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad.