Hegseth’s Purge of Top Generals Leaves the Army Rudderless
8/25/2026 9:47 AM Open Story
The leadership vacuum comes as the Army is trying to adapt to a new kind of war dominated by deadly drones.
Dolly Parton, Country Music Superstar Whose Songs Spoke to Millions, Dies at 80
8/25/2026 12:37 PM Open Story
Known for her outsize persona, appearance and talent, she rose from rural poverty to become a top-selling singer, songwriter and entrepreneur.
Dolly Parton’s Bedazzled, Bewigged, and Bodacious Style
8/25/2026 12:34 PM Open Story
A wild mountain rose, she used her clothes and her body to subvert expectations.
Dolly Parton: Hear 15 Essential Songs
8/25/2026 12:36 PM Open Story
The singer-songwriter rose from poverty to become a chart-topping performer whose earnest character allowed her to span genres.
Canada Fires Back in Trade War Against Trump With Up to 50% Tariffs
8/25/2026 11:42 AM Open Story
Canada said the higher levies, on items from aluminum foil to dishwashers to fish, would help protect workers, producers and manufacturers harmed by new Trump tariffs.
Trump’s Canada Tariffs Rely on Untested Law
8/25/2026 9:37 AM Open Story
The president has invoked a long dormant section of law to hit one of America’s closest allies, a move that has troubled courts in the past.
How U.S.-Canada Tariff Negotiations Turned Into an All-Out Trade War
8/25/2026 5:39 AM Open Story
Detailed accounts of the final hours of the negotiations show that, while the United States offered Canada what it said was the best deal of any country, what Canada had to give up in exchange was seen as unthinkable.
At Least 1 in 4 NFL Players Gets CTE, Major New Study Finds
8/25/2026 7:06 AM Open Story
The actual prevalence, researchers said, may be much higher.
Many N.F.L. Players Get Brain Disease. Why Hasn’t OSHA Intervened?
8/25/2026 6:07 AM Open Story
“We never see things that are this dire,” a former chief scientist of the agency said about rates of C.T.E. in former players.
5 Takeaways on the Fallout From an Alarming C.T.E. Study
8/25/2026 12:12 PM Open Story
At least one in four N.F.L. players, and likely a much higher percentage, had the brain disease when they died. Will anything change?
Where to Eat in New York City Right Now
8/25/2026 9:52 AM Open Story
Our favorite restaurants of the moment in the city that never stops eating.
Fringe Views in Primary Campaigns Rattle Florida Jews
8/25/2026 10:23 AM Open Story
It has been an uneasy primary season for Jewish voters, with debates over Israel animating many races. But what happened in Florida went beyond that.
South Carolina Election Becomes Test for Trump
8/25/2026 11:28 AM Open Story
Runoffs in the state are typically sleepy, but the Republican Senate contest between Darline Graham and Ralph Norman seemed to be drawing relatively high turnout.
What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Runoff Elections in South Carolina and Oklahoma
8/25/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
President Trump’s endorsement track record is on the line in two races, including the high-profile contest to succeed the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
How the Supreme Court Is Issuing Orders as Trump ‘Emergencies’ Return
8/25/2026 10:17 AM Open Story
The justices are still struggling with whether and when to explain themselves to the public when the court issues temporary, but consequential orders.
Supreme Court Ruling on Mail-in Voting Could Add to Election Confusion
8/25/2026 11:20 AM Open Story
The limits on mail-in voting may not go into effect by November, with at least one state vowing to sue. But some states and experts warned about further voter confusion.
Trump Wants to Restrict Mail-In Voting. See Which States Rely on It The Most.
8/25/2026 10:05 AM Open Story
Nearly 30 percent of voters nationwide use mail ballots. President Trump is seeking greater federal control of mail voting.
What’s More Than ‘Maximum’? Trump Faces Limits on Iran Sanctions.
8/25/2026 12:14 PM Open Story
President Trump’s “Economic D-Day” is intended to break the stalemate with Iran. But decades of sanctions have done little to change the country’s behavior.
China Pushes Back After Trump Tightens the Screws on Iran
8/25/2026 7:59 AM Open Story
The Trump administration risks a clash with Beijing as it tries to cut off Iran’s economic lifelines without upending a fragile U.S.-China truce.
She Was Absolved of a Heinous Crime. Why Won’t They Leave Her Alone?
8/25/2026 9:24 AM Open Story
A judge exonerated Nancy Smith, an Ohio bus driver, after she was convicted of abusing children in her care. Now, prosecutors want to reverse an order saying she was innocent.
Two Unvaccinated People Died From Measles in Pennsylvania, Officials Say
8/25/2026 10:59 AM Open Story
The deaths were the first in the United States in 2026.
Trump Lawyers Warn That Kennedy Center Might Need Demolition if Not Fixed
8/25/2026 10:22 AM Open Story
In a court filing about honoring President Trump on the facade, the administration said that without a proper renovation the building might need to be “taken down.”
Is It Time for This 95-Year-Old Pianist to Retire?
8/25/2026 8:05 AM Open Story
Her vision and hearing are deteriorating, but she still wants to feel like she’s on top.
Congress Needs to Stop Trump’s Tariff Madness
8/25/2026 11:47 AM Open Story
Mr. Trump is breaking the law. Congress and the judiciary need to respond.
Lindsay Clancy Deserves Mercy, Not Life in Prison
8/25/2026 12:15 PM Open Story
It is too hard for women suffering from postpartum mental illness to prove the insanity defense.
How Do You Feel About the Risks of Youth Football?
8/25/2026 4:13 AM Open Story
A new study shows that N.F.L. players have a high risk for developing degenerative brain disease. Does anyone in your family play football? We want to know your thoughts.
India’s Summer of Youth Protests Is Boiling Over
8/25/2026 10:59 AM Open Story
The police fired water cannons at protesters in the state of Bihar, while the leaders of the ‘Cockroach’ student movement vowed to return to Delhi’s streets.