Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate War With U.S. Amid Rising Economic Pressure
9/9/2026 4:08 AM Open Story
The Iranian government is taking an increasingly aggressive approach as it confronts a growing economic threat and worries that its grip on the Strait of Hormuz is slipping, analysts say.
Oil Hits $100 a Barrel as Turmoil Intensifies in Middle East
9/9/2026 12:51 AM Open Story
The cost of crude has risen 40 percent since the start of the war in Iran, pushing up the price of gasoline, diesel and other refined fuels.
Europe Unites to Pressure Israel, Breaking With U.S.
9/9/2026 2:35 AM Open Story
Britain once followed in France’s slipstream when it came to pressuring Israel. Under new leadership, it is spearheading opposition to Israeli settlements, risking American anger.
Why Trump Is Gathering Republicans in Texas, and Iran Targets U.S. Warships
9/9/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, the fake images flooding real estate listings.
Trump’s Ability to Channel Voter Concerns Is Tested as Republicans Gather in Dallas
9/8/2026 8:07 PM Open Story
As Republicans face down tough midterm elections, President Trump has appeared out of step with the party on Iran, the economy and other issues.
The Establishment Pulls Through: Five Takeaways from the New Hampshire Primaries
9/9/2026 3:08 AM Open Story
The U.S. Senate race will feature familiar faces: former Senator John E. Sununu and Chris Pappas, a four-term congressman. Stefany Shaheen, a senator’s daughter, eked out a win in a House primary.
Trump’s Super PAC Is Tied to Mystery Group Spending $25 Million on Midterms
9/9/2026 4:00 AM Open Story
The recently created Republican group is pumping cash into half a dozen key midterm races, with the largest amounts going toward Senate contests in New Hampshire and Alaska.
Dueling Court Rulings Leave Missouri’s Congressional Races in Chaos
9/8/2026 7:02 PM Open Story
After losing in two courts and winning in another, Missouri officials said they planned to forge ahead with using a congressional map that was redrawn to benefit Republicans.
Three Jurors in Clancy Trial Describe Frustration With Holdout
9/8/2026 7:38 PM Open Story
The three jurors, who voted to acquit Lindsay Clancy of murder, described the tense deliberations in an interview with a Boston TV station.
Trump Cannot Pardon Lindsay Clancy, but Her Lawyer Asked Anyway
9/8/2026 12:06 PM Open Story
President Trump does not have the power to wipe away the state murder charges Ms. Clancy faces. Her lawyer’s spokesman said the comments were “a statement to the country.”
Book Review: ‘Switzy,’ by Emma Cline
9/6/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
In an impressive change of pace, Emma Cline’s new novel gets inside the head of a stoic businessman with dementia.
As He Backs ICE Crackdown, Nebraska Governor Employs Undocumented Workers
9/9/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Gov. Jim Pillen’s family business is one of the nation’s largest pork producers. As he seeks re-election, he has aligned himself with President Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda even though his farms have taken on undocumented laborers.
Ukraine’s Unexpected $27 Billion Budget Gap Rattles Europe
9/9/2026 2:05 AM Open Story
An unexpected request from President Volodymyr Zelensky offered a stark reminder that the cost of the war will rise, challenging Europe.
The Long Road to Rebuilding Lahaina After the 2023 Wildfire
9/9/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Hawaii’s housing crisis was at a breaking point even before the fire. Since then, displaced families have struggled to rebuild their lives.
He’s Seen Images of 9/11 From Just About Every Angle. Except This One.
9/9/2026 4:20 AM Open Story
The 9/11 completist community wants to know and see everything. The Holy Grail? Pictures from inside the twin towers.
After Causing Delays for 9/11 Health Claims, Social Security Pledges to Do Its Job
9/8/2026 12:24 PM Open Story
Lawyers say the Social Security Administration has for months not provided basic data to complete compensation claims for those sick and dying after exposure to debris from the Sept. 11 attacks.
My Dad Died on Flight 93. I Miss the Way America Responded.
9/9/2026 2:07 AM Open Story
My father died on 9/11, and a nation united behind my family, as well as others. We desperately need that sense of togetherness today.
How Roy Cohn Shaped Trump — and America
9/9/2026 2:07 AM Open Story
A new book reveals how the lawyer’s legacy lives on decades after his death.
Germany’s Right Turn
9/9/2026 3:53 AM Open Story
We take stock of the AfD’s success.
Jimmy Kimmel Weighs in on Trump’s New Look
9/8/2026 10:56 PM Open Story
Back from his summer vacation, the late night host wondered, “Is it possible to have a midlife crisis at 80 years old?”
Amazon Cargo Jet Pilots Appeared to Try Aborting Landing, N.T.S.B. Investigation Indicates
9/8/2026 9:54 PM Open Story
The sequence of events detailed by National Transportation Safety Board investigators showed that the pilots lost crucial seconds before the plane ran off the runway in Miami.