As War Grinds On, Trump Relishes Renovation Projects

9/7/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
President Trump is basking in the momentum of the various projects he has spurred around downtown Washington.
How a Colorado School District Is Fighting Trump’s Anti-Transgender Push

9/7/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Jefferson County, Colo., is one of the few public school systems to sue the Trump administration over demands that it revoke transgender protections or face funding cuts.
Germany’s ‘Firewall’ Against the Far Right Is Being Tested Like Never Before

9/7/2026 6:00 AM Open Story
A blowout win by the far-right Alternative for Germany party in a state election has revealed a split among voters about whether to uphold a decades-old strategy for sidelining extremists.
After Victory in German State, Far Right Needs Help to Take Power

9/7/2026 5:53 AM Open Story
The Alternative for Germany, or AfD, does not have a straightforward path to governing Saxony-Anhalt, but a small populist party could clear the way.
Cargo Plane Crashes at Miami Airport, Striking Vehicles

9/6/2026 4:06 PM Open Story
Officials said 5 others were injured. Flights were halted for hours at Miami International Airport after the Boeing 767-300 cargo plane overran its landing.
What to Know About Cargo Plane That Overran Its Runway, Killing 5 in Miami

9/7/2026 6:12 AM Open Story
The plane was operating as part of Amazon’s cargo fleet and had flown from Puerto Rico. It crashed into several vehicles after overrunning the runway.
9/11 Shaped Their Lives, Even Though They’re Too Young to Remember It.

9/7/2026 5:21 AM Open Story
They have no memory of the buildings missing from the skyline or airports without security lines. But they have strong feelings about how to regard the legacy of the attacks.
For a Photographer, the Towers Were an Ever-Present Focal Point

9/7/2026 6:08 AM Open Story
Keith Meyers spent years photographing the waterfronts in and around New York City. The twin towers became a constant backdrop.
Giuliani Says Mamdani Should Skip 9/11 Memorial

9/7/2026 12:18 AM Open Story
During an anti-Muslim diatribe, the former mayor called for Mr. Mamdani to skip the ceremonies. The mayor has said he is going.
Canada’s Retaliatory Tariffs Set to Take Effect as Trump Threatens to Escalate

9/7/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
New Canadian levies of up to 50 percent are expected to begin Tuesday, even as Washington warns of a new round of American tariffs.
With a Gerrymander Vanquished, Wisconsin Democrats Aim for Control

9/7/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The swing state of Wisconsin had one of the most undemocratic State Assembly maps in the country. Now Democrats have a chance to take control of the legislature.
Fact-Checking Midterm Ads Referring to Jeffrey Epstein

9/7/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Candidates have traded attacks on votes to releasing the Epstein files and political donations from those with links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Andre Agassi Hated Tennis. Can He Have More Fun Playing Pickleball?

9/7/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
After years of relative quiet, the public is meeting “Andre 2.0” — a pickleball booster, an open book and a guy eager to build a less tortured relationship with competition.
As Gas Prices Soar, These Drivers Squeeze Every Mile From Every Gallon

9/7/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Gas prices have risen sharply since the start of the Iran war. Some drivers are using special techniques to maximize their miles per gallon and save at the pump.
Rivian R2 Review: A Tidier (in Size and Price) SUV Is Ready for the Suburbs

9/7/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
The electric automaker’s new R2 takes what works from its bigger, costlier brother and adds a host of features with the mass market in mind.
Noël Godin, Prankster Who Threw Pies at the Powerful, Dies at 80

9/7/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Splattering figures like Bill Gates, Jean-Luc Godard and Bernard-Henri Lévy, he perfected the art of using whipped cream as a form of protest.
Erika Kirk: What I’ve Learned About Grief

9/7/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
It is there, always, but so is the beautiful gift of life.
Somewhere, Roy Cohn Is Smiling

9/7/2026 6:00 AM Open Story
Trump needed only one teacher.
Happy Labor Day!

9/7/2026 3:37 AM Open Story
We’re loading up the grill.
They Went to Ukraine on the ‘Peace Express.’ Detours Are Likely Ahead.

9/7/2026 4:12 AM Open Story
The Trump administration had let the peace process enter such a freeze that a trip to Kyiv was just an initial step. Any new talks will happen alongside escalating fighting.