Abortion Providers Forced to Adapt After Court Ruling Blocks Pill Access by Mail
5/2/2026 2:17 PM Open Story
The Fifth Circuit court’s ruling, which is being appealed, reinstates a requirement that patients visit a health care provider in person to obtain mifepristone, upending abortion access in the United States.
Supreme Court Asked to Restore Access to Abortion Pill by Mail
5/2/2026 4:16 PM Open Story
A federal appeals court temporarily halted a Food and Drug Administration regulation that has greatly expanded access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
Trump Says He Is Reviewing Iran’s Latest Offer but Doubts It Is Acceptable
5/2/2026 5:37 PM Open Story
The comments came one day after Mr. Trump flatly rejected the proposal. He later clarified he was only briefed on the “concept of the deal.”
U.S. Fast-Tracks Arms Deals Valued at $8.6 Billion to Mideast Partners
5/2/2026 9:18 AM Open Story
The Persian Gulf countries and Israel have faced repeated Iranian attacks during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The State Department move bypassed congressional review.
What to Know About the U.S.-Iran Peace Talks
5/2/2026 4:27 PM Open Story
Negotiations to end the war are at an impasse over Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz, which remains mostly shut.
U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany. But Thousands Will Remain.
5/2/2026 8:56 AM Open Story
The U.S. military has tens of thousands of personnel in Germany, more than in any other foreign country but Japan. Their significance extends well beyond Europe.
Trump’s Vision for D.C. ‘Garden of Heroes’ Statues Grows in Size and Cost
5/2/2026 1:52 PM Open Story
Plans for the project include formal gardens, reflecting pools and plazas alongside the statues of 250 notable Americans, according to documents obtained by The New York Times.
The Americans Who Could Be in Trump’s ‘Garden of Heroes’ Statue Park in D.C.
5/2/2026 9:55 AM Open Story
President Trump plans to build a park along the Potomac River featuring life-size statues of 250 Americans.
The Cannabis Industry’s New Best Friend? President Trump
5/2/2026 8:08 AM Open Story
The administration’s decision to relax federal regulations on medical marijuana comes with big tax breaks for many cannabis companies, and could drive new investment in the budding sector.
The Head-Turning Hats of the 2026 Kentucky Derby
5/2/2026 5:09 PM Open Story
At the 152nd annual horse race at Churchill Downs, attendees trotted out some eye-catching ensembles.
Delayed Louisiana Primaries Stoke Confusion at Ballot Box
5/2/2026 5:35 PM Open Story
On the first day of early voting, some glimpses of voter bewilderment came into focus, part of a dizzying scramble playing out days after a major Supreme Court ruling.
An Insurgency Threatens U.S. Mining Ambitions in Pakistan
5/2/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army could derail Pakistan’s plans for a billion-dollar mining deal with the Trump administration.
A Perilous Train Ride Home in Pakistan on the Jaffer Express
5/2/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
We witnessed crossfire while waiting for the Jaffer Express, a vital lifeline through Balochistan. For many, it’s the only way home.
The Race Is On to Find the Treasure Buried in San Francisco
5/2/2026 11:49 AM Open Story
From the Gold Rush to the A.I. boom, San Francisco has always drawn those seeking riches. Now, people are deciphering riddles and digging up the city to find a box filled with cold, hard cash.
His Majesty and Our Travesty
5/2/2026 4:00 AM Open Story
The real king delivers a needed royal lesson on democracy.
After Mythos, Nobody Is Safe From Cybersecurity Threats
4/28/2026 12:17 PM Open Story
Nobody can afford to be relaxed about their digital security anymore.
Spirit Airlines Cancels All Flights, Stranding Passengers
5/2/2026 1:55 PM Open Story
The budget carrier abruptly canceled flights early on Saturday, leaving passengers to rush to make other plans. “Even if they go back into business, never again,” one traveler said.
South Korea’s Cherry Blossoms Attract a Connoisseur: The Japanese
5/1/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, is a cherished rite in Japan. Some Japanese are also doing it in South Korea.
Planning a World Cup Watch Party at a Bar? The ‘FIFA Police’ Are Lurking
5/2/2026 3:37 PM Open Story
Some businesses advertising watch parties in Canada’s two host cities are wary of running afoul of FIFA’s copyright, which protects advertising “World Cup” events.