Iran Considered Retaliatory Strike on Ukrainian Seaport
7/28/2026 7:05 PM Open Story
A flurry of diplomacy has eased tensions, officials said, after an incident risked triggering a wider war.
Some Jordanians Demand that American Troops Leave the Kingdom
7/28/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Hundreds of political, legal and other figures signed a public letter warning that Jordan’s close alliance with the United States poses a risk.
Behind Closed Doors, Trump Huddles With Netanyahu and Zelensky
7/28/2026 2:19 PM Open Story
The visits by the leaders of Israel and Ukraine underscored just how deeply President Trump was enmeshed in conflicts he had promised — and failed — to end quickly.
ICE Arrests Surge at Airports, Opening New Front in Deportation Drive
7/28/2026 6:46 PM Open Story
Federal agents are arresting spouses of Americans, tech workers and others whose visas have expired, including many who have active applications to stay in the country.
A U.S. Citizen Deleted His Phone’s Data. Now He Faces a Felony Charge.
7/28/2026 2:54 PM Open Story
Federal prosecutors charged a man returning to the United States with obstruction because he gave them a passcode that erased his smartphone during a customs search.
Senate Confirms Jay Clayton to Lead U.S. Intelligence Community
7/28/2026 5:47 PM Open Story
Mr. Clayton, who shed Democratic support after he refused to clearly say Joseph R. Biden Jr. won the 2020 election, will take over the Office of the Director of National Intelligence from Bill Pulte.
Trump’s Spy Chief Spends Final Hours in Job Boasting of Mass Firings
7/28/2026 4:25 PM Open Story
Bill Pulte, the acting director of national intelligence, said he has terminated nearly a third of the officials in his office, but others doubt the figures are accurate.
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Overturn $83.3 Million Award in Carroll Defamation Case
7/28/2026 5:26 PM Open Story
President Trump paid E. Jean Carroll more than $5 million from a 2023 lawsuit, but he is now asking the court to overturn a much larger award that a jury ordered him to pay in 2024 for defaming her.
Trump Will End Subsidies for Medicare Drug Premiums
7/28/2026 4:12 PM Open Story
Millions of older Americans could pay more for their prescription drug coverage next year.
At Graham’s Farewell, a Glimpse Into Power in Trump’s Washington
7/28/2026 4:17 PM Open Story
The political evolution of Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina senator, both captivated and confused many of his old friends but reflected the changing order in the nation’s capital.
9 Things Experts Wish You’d Do in Midlife to Increase Longevity
7/28/2026 6:20 AM Open Story
How you care for yourself at this life stage matters a lot for your later years.
What’s Going on With Mitch McConnell? Kentucky’s Governor Has Questions.
7/28/2026 3:04 PM Open Story
Gov. Andy Beshear called on Senator McConnell, who has been hospitalized since June, to prove his capacity to serve, or resign.
Domestic Abuse Allegations Rock Max Miller’s Ohio House Race
7/28/2026 4:23 PM Open Story
Representative Max Miller, a Republican, is facing accusations of abuse from his ex-wife in a bitter family feud that might put his otherwise safe seat in play.
South Dakota Governor Seeking Full Term Clinches G.O.P. Nomination
7/28/2026 6:17 PM Open Story
Gov. Larry Rhoden, who ascended to the office last year when Kristi Noem left for the Trump cabinet, overcame a large Republican primary field and won a runoff election.
Gov. Sherrill in the Hot Seat After U.S. Demand for Noncitizens’ Names
7/28/2026 3:11 PM Open Story
After disclosing that thousands of ineligible people were added to the voter rolls, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is trying to bring accountability while resisting President Trump’s narrative.
Mark Zuckerberg Blasts Centralization of A.I. Power
7/28/2026 5:59 PM Open Story
In an interview with The Times, Meta’s chief executive took aim at Anthropic and OpenAI, which have pushed to tightly control A.I. development, and said he supported “more openness.”
What Is Open-Weights A.I.?
7/28/2026 3:38 PM Open Story
As Silicon Valley debates how artificial intelligence software should be created, “open weights” have been a major part of the discussions. Here’s what to know.
Rates of High Blood Pressure Are Rising in Pregnant Women, Study Finds
7/28/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Hypertension during pregnancy is associated with stillbirth, heart disease among mothers and other serious complications.
Japan Races to Reach People Trapped After Earthquake Kills at Least 13
7/28/2026 7:37 PM Open Story
Rescue personnel are working to free those trapped in collapsed buildings after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto on Tuesday.
Investigation of School Epstein Helped Finds Abuses Went Beyond Him
7/28/2026 5:55 PM Open Story
A law firm hired by Interlochen, the arts school and camp, to look into alumni complaints of sexual abuse fielded dozens of disturbing accounts, primarily from decades ago.
The Big Questions About Jeffrey Epstein: What The Times Has Learned
7/26/2026 2:05 AM Open Story
Here is what we know about the sexual predator whose secrets spurred an international reckoning over money, power and complicity. Check back for updates.
The Doctor and His Diary: What Fauci’s Innermost Musings Reveal
7/28/2026 7:07 PM Open Story
Dr. Anthony S. Fauci seemed to be the life of the party, even in the midst of a deadly pandemic.
Aide Who Had Affair With Newsom 20 Years Ago Details Her Experience
7/28/2026 12:54 PM Open Story
Ruby Rippey had stayed mostly quiet since her relationship with the San Francisco mayor rocked the city.
Drilling for Oil the Old-Fashioned Way in ‘Little Texas,’ Indonesia
7/28/2026 2:34 AM Open Story
Small pumps and truck engines are used to extract crude from the ground in parts of the country, which has tens of thousands of community-run oil wells.
112 Degrees in Paris, Flames Near Bordeaux. France Can’t Go On Like This.
7/28/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
The frightening heat and wildfires this summer should be an impetus to those in charge to reckon with how quickly the risks are changing.
The Hidden Cost of China’s Free A.I.
7/28/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
Whoever supplies the world’s A.I. will shape how the world thinks.
Lilly Yokoi, Acrobat Who Dazzled on a Golden Bicycle, Dies at 96
7/28/2026 2:17 PM Open Story
With her family troupe — and later as a solo star — she performed balletic, gymnastic tricks in circuses and theaters, at fairs and on television.