Trump Is Briefed on Options for Striking Iran as Protests Continue
1/10/2026 7:57 PM Open Story
The president has said he will be “hitting them very hard” if Iranian leaders kill protesters amid widespread demonstrations calling for wholesale changes in the country.
Death Toll Grows as Nationwide Protests Rock Iran for a Third Night
1/10/2026 6:30 PM Open Story
Antigovernment unrest that began two weeks ago has intensified in recent days, as has violence.
Why Are Iranians Protesting? What to Know About the Unrest.
1/10/2026 1:20 PM Open Story
Demonstrations that began as outrage at the state of the economy have spread to cities across the country, amid an escalating crackdown by the authorities.
FBI’s Inquiry Into Minneapolis ICE Shooting Faces Doubts After White House’s Remarks
1/10/2026 2:40 PM Open Story
Ex-law enforcement officials said the administration’s declarations that the killing was justified elicited questions about the F.B.I.’s willingness to scrutinize the agent who fatally shot an unarmed activist.
Anti-ICE Protests Spread Nationwide After Minneapolis Shooting
1/10/2026 8:16 PM Open Story
Demonstrators across the country expressed anger at the killing of a woman in Minneapolis by federal immigration agents.
Disinformation in Minneapolis Shooting Points at People Who Were Not Involved
1/10/2026 2:52 PM Open Story
Within hours of an ICE officer shooting and killing a woman, social media users misidentified the agent who fired as Steve Grove.
Who Was Renee Good, the Woman Killed by an ICE Agent in Minneapolis?
1/10/2026 4:44 PM Open Story
Ms. Good, 37, was a poet and a mother who grew up in Colorado. Her wife said the couple had “stopped to support our neighbors” when Ms. Good was shot.
U.S. Launches Major Strikes on Islamic State Targets in Syria
1/10/2026 3:39 PM Open Story
The airstrikes followed an even larger attack in December to avenge the killing of three Americans last year.
Smithsonian Removes Label Noting Trump Impeachments
1/10/2026 7:59 PM Open Story
When the National Portrait Gallery replaced a portrait of President Trump this week, it took down a biography of his first term.
Judge Pauses Trump Policy Ending Family Reunification for Some Migrants
1/10/2026 6:18 PM Open Story
The policy applied to migrants from some Central and South American countries who were awaiting visas.
Venezuela’s New Leader Enlists U.S. Troops to Bring a Rogue Ship Back
1/10/2026 5:22 PM Open Story
Delcy Rodríguez got American help with the return of an oil tanker linked to one of her political rivals that had left the country without authorization.
How Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s Leader, Became Vital to Trump’s Plans for the Country
1/10/2026 8:37 AM Open Story
Delcy Rodríguez, a guerrilla’s daughter, started out as a provocateur. She pivoted to revive a ravaged economy, making her vital to U.S. plans to run Venezuela.
Machado Offered Trump Her Nobel, but Prize Institute Says It’s Not Allowed
1/10/2026 10:13 AM Open Story
After María Corina Machado, Venezuela’s opposition leader, offered her Nobel Peace Prize to President Trump, the Norwegian Nobel Institute said it cannot be “transferred to others.”
Bob Weir, Guitarist and Founding Member of The Grateful Dead, Dies at 78
1/10/2026 8:46 PM Open Story
His songwriting and rhythm guitar playing helped shape the San Francisco band’s sound as it became an American institution.
Bob Weir: 10 Essential Songs
1/10/2026 8:50 PM Open Story
The guitarist, singer and songwriter, who died at 78, cut his own path among his elders in the Grateful Dead, and beyond.
Golden Globes 2026: What to Expect From Sunday’s Awards Ceremony
1/10/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Keep an eye on “One Battle After Another,” which is likely to dominate, and on the speeches. A particularly memorable one could be an Oscar lifeline.
Neon, an Indie Studio With an International Bent, Tops Globes Nominations
1/10/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Neon scored more film nominations at the Golden Globes than any other studio this year with a slate of six non-English language films.
Trump’s Amoral World Meets Its Match in Pope Leo
1/10/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
The pontiff has increasingly asserted himself in the face of Trump’s aggressive words and deeds.
What to Know About the Vote in Myanmar
1/10/2026 7:42 PM Open Story
Amid a ruinous civil war, the military government is holding elections that are widely seen as a sham, as the main opposition remains barred or jailed.
At the Rikers Jail, the Women Have No Library. But They Have a Book Club.
1/10/2026 9:11 AM Open Story
Some members of the group are awaiting trial; some are serving short sentences. In the meantime, with little else to do, they have intense discussions about literature.
India’s Ties With Bangladesh Fray as Elections Loom
1/10/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
A simmering dispute between the neighbors, who share one of the largest land borders in the world, has escalated with diplomatic protests and a sports boycott.
Will Stock Markets Sizzle Into 2026?
1/9/2026 7:19 AM Open Story
Returns have been fabulous but consider the potential for setbacks in this already hazardous year, our columnist says.