After Russian Diesel Deal, Trump Faces New Crisis Over Ukraine
10/12/2026 3:12 PM Open Story
President Trump’s surprise decision to suspend sanctions on Russian diesel fuel stunned Ukrainian and European officials, who were meeting with U.S. envoys at an exclusive golf club near Miami.
Trump Gives Putin a Hand in Russia’s Economic War With Ukraine
10/12/2026 10:20 AM Open Story
President Trump is moving to buy Russian diesel while also pressuring Ukraine to halt attacks on refineries, a lifeblood of Moscow’s war machine.
NATO Details Plan to Shield Ukraine’s European Allies From Russia
10/12/2026 1:55 PM Open Story
With the Russians intensifying sabotage, arson and cyberattacks against European nations supporting Ukraine, NATO divulged a blueprint, in case of war, to deter the Kremlin.
Republicans Promoted a False Rumor That James Talarico Was in Ohio
10/12/2026 5:41 PM Open Story
The Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas spent nine days off the trail with what he and his campaign said was a bad case of the flu. His opponents fueled rumors, including one that spread widely before it was debunked.
Trump, Playing Defense in Ohio, Tries to Shore Up Republicans in Tough Races
10/12/2026 6:58 PM Open Story
The president rallied in Youngstown for Senator Jon Husted and Vivek Ramaswamy, who are in competitive contests against Democratic opponents.
An Ad Targeting Susan Collins’s Opponent, Troy Jackson, Airs in the Wrong Portland
10/12/2026 5:00 PM Open Story
An executive with the Republican super PAC that paid for the ad attacking Troy Jackson, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, blamed its vendor for running the ad in Oregon.
A Trump Loyalist, a Turkish Investor and a Battle for Wealth and Influence
10/12/2026 1:41 PM Open Story
A Turkish businessman once allied with the Maduro regime has tied the knot with President Trump’s former personal lawyer, Alina Habba, at the same time he is seeking to retain a big contract in Venezuela.
How American Retirees at Different Incomes Rely on Social Security
10/12/2026 9:17 AM Open Story
Social Security funds are on track to run short by 2032, which would mean a reduction in benefits. Here’s how four hypothetical households rely on the program in retirement.
How to Buy and Eat Seafood Ethically
10/10/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Our investigation into the farmed fish industry found human-rights violations and health concerns. Here’s what you can do.
RJ Mitte, Who Played Walter White’s Son on ‘Breaking Bad,’ Dies at 34
10/12/2026 5:09 PM Open Story
Mr. Mitte was born with cerebral palsy and brought his own experience of living with the disability to the role of Walter White Jr. on the Emmy-winning show.
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Answer for Tree Removals at D.C. Golf Course
10/12/2026 3:29 PM Open Story
During a four-hour hearing, a federal judge demanded answers from the Trump administration about who authorized the removal of hundreds of trees at the East Potomac Golf Links.
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Sets a Mars Driving Record
10/12/2026 6:20 PM Open Story
Advances in self-driving technology have made it easier to traverse distant worlds.
Blakeman Launches Graphic Attack on Mamdani in Meeting With Hasidic Jews
10/12/2026 7:24 PM Open Story
While seeking support from Hasidic leaders, the Republican candidate for governor, Bruce Blakeman, said Mayor Zohran Mamdani would not act if riots hit their community.
I.M.F. Warns Mideast War Will Widen Gap Between Rich and Poor Countries
10/12/2026 7:00 PM Open Story
Persistent conflicts, high energy costs and technological upheavals will slow global growth and raise prices, the organization forecast.
In Grief, a Mother Asks Strangers to ‘Sit Here’ at a Ballgame
10/12/2026 4:40 PM Open Story
Rhenda Strub invited strangers to accompany her to Seattle Mariners games this season to help overcome the loneliness of grieving for her son’s death.
Calls Show How Confusion Delayed Emergency Response for Christa Pike
10/12/2026 5:13 PM Open Story
The first 911 call from inside the prison was made at 8:40 p.m. It took about 30 minutes to verify its authenticity.
With My Father’s Alzheimer’s Progressing, I Learned to See Beyond the Loss
10/12/2026 11:40 AM Open Story
Making a book of my dad’s train photos shifted my gaze away from all that he was losing.
A TikTok Tarot Card Reader Accused Me of Murder. My Life Turned Upside Down.
10/12/2026 4:59 AM Open Story
If my face and name were not my own, who was I?
Charles K. Williams II, Pioneering Archaeologist in Corinth, Has Died
10/8/2026 10:22 AM Open Story
Charles K. Williams II spent most of his career excavating sites in Corinth, including one where he found thousands of fragments of Roman frescoes.