U.S. Rushes to Withdraw Bombers From U.K. Air Base After New Threats
10/4/2026 3:34 PM Open Story
The withdrawal came with unusual speed, following what U.S. officials said were threats of an Iran-based plot against the installation.
How RAF Fairford in a Quiet Corner of England Became a U.S.-Iran Flashpoint
10/4/2026 4:03 PM Open Story
A mysterious call last Sunday near a military base used by the U.S. set in motion a huge counterterrorism response and days of uncertainty in Britain.
Houthis Claim Attack on Aramco as Yemen Conflict Escalates
10/4/2026 2:11 PM Open Story
More than 200 U.S. intelligence and military analysts are in Saudi Arabia helping it provide assistance to its Yemeni allies, current and former U.S. officials say.
Iran’s Top Security Official Warns of Dire Economic Crisis
10/4/2026 5:18 PM Open Story
The rare admission from Mohsen Rezaei, the security chief, came weeks after the U.S. tightened sanctions and its naval blockade.
Superpowers Race to Put Nuclear Reactors on the Moon
10/4/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The United States wants a reactor on the moon by 2030. A Russian-Chinese alliance is working on one for 2036. Some leading scientists say the danger is great.
Who Owns the Moon?
10/4/2026 2:06 AM Open Story
A treaty from the 1960s declared that nobody can own outer space. Half a century later, billionaires and superpowers see fortunes to be made nonetheless.
Democrats Lead Governor Races Deep in Republican Territory, Polls Show
10/4/2026 11:29 AM Open Story
Democratic advantages in the races for governor in Texas, Iowa, Ohio and Alaska reflect deep unhappiness with President Trump and the economy. A Republican leads in Kansas.
At Trump’s Rallies, a Familiar Mix of Rituals and a Plea to ‘Please Pretend’
10/4/2026 2:53 PM Open Story
President Trump is doggedly lending his support to Republican candidates facing a rough midterm season. He is the same campaigner he has always been, but his crowds have changed.
In ‘One Helluva Ride,’ Michael Douglas Recalls Life in the Spotlight
10/3/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
At 82, the famously roguish leading man has written a memoir, “One Helluva Ride,” that’s as candid and intimate as it is feisty.
How Cornell Punished Each of the 7 Men Accused of Sexual Assault
10/3/2026 7:43 PM Open Story
Summaries obtained by The New York Times offer a detailed look at the discipline meted out to the men accused of sexually assaulting a fellow student at Cornell University.
After Week of Turmoil at Cornell, a Heavy Cloud Hangs Over Student Life
10/4/2026 11:54 AM Open Story
As the weekend arrived, much of the nightlife in the upstate New York college town was subdued. But there were still some students looking to cut loose.
Cornell Case Carries Far-Reaching Implications for Hochul and James
10/4/2026 2:47 PM Open Story
The decision to intercede by Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York attorney general, Letitia James, has raised questions of impartiality as both face re-election.
A Supreme Court Battle Over Climate Change Begins
10/4/2026 1:51 PM Open Story
The justices are about to hear a lawsuit that could determine whether the oil industry faces billions of dollars in liability for damages caused by global warming.
As Midterms Near, Justice Alito Says He Considers Each Year Whether to Retire
10/3/2026 11:52 AM Open Story
The justice, the second oldest on the court at 76, told CBS News that he decided against stepping down last term. He could face pressure should Democrats win the Senate in November.
How Everything Became Gambling
10/4/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
It’s not just DraftKings and Polymarket — the logic of gambling undergirds everything coming out of Silicon Valley.
Biljana Plavsic, a Former Bosnian Serb Political Leader, Has Died
10/4/2026 3:24 PM Open Story
Biljana Plavsic, a Bosnian Serb, pleaded guilty to one count of crimes against humanity. She later recanted and said she “would do the same again.”
Measles Outbreak in Amish Country Forces Some to Rethink Vaccines
10/4/2026 2:00 PM Open Story
The spread of measles in Pennsylvania and Ohio is largely affecting Amish communities where vaccinations levels are low.
Dying Patients Are Inundated by Misinformation. My Dad Was One of Them.
10/4/2026 5:50 AM Open Story
Cancer patients are being persuaded to spend tens of thousands on unproven treatments by alternative-medicine clinics.
The ‘God Gap’ Is Narrowing in Texas
10/3/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
It may not be enough for James Talarico to win. But might it also be a sign of a change to come?
The Met Gala Needs a Razzle-Dazzle Reset: Bob Mackie
10/4/2026 7:19 AM Open Story
“Bob did costumes, and fashion people looked down on him for some reason.”
Tight Competition: The Contest to Name Philly’s Best Parallel Parker
10/4/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Out of more than 900 applicants, 15 were chosen to compete in three rounds, including “Tight Squeeze” and “Under Duress.”