Saudi and Yemeni Airports Hit in New Round of Strikes
10/11/2026 4:08 PM Open Story
At least one person was killed in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, kingdom authorities said. The Houthis said Saudi aircraft hit the Yemeni capital’s airport.
Saudi Arabia Has Few Options as Houthis Aim at Heart of Its Ambitions
10/11/2026 12:57 PM Open Story
Three deadly attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen on an airport in the Saudi capital underscored the asymmetrical nature of their conflict with the kingdom.
Threats of Political Violence Have America’s Elected Officials Living in Fear
10/11/2026 9:28 AM Open Story
A Times investigation has found that violent threats have become a new normal among public officials, reshaped private lives, cost millions in security and pushed people out of office.
After Many Threats, an Arizona Lawmaker Asks: ‘Is It Really Worth It?’
10/11/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Threats have altered the lives of State Representative Alma Hernandez, her family, friends and neighbors. They have even transformed her policymaking.
Ukraine Shrugs Off Trump Call to Ditch Zelensky for Energy Strikes
10/11/2026 10:59 AM Open Story
President Trump lashed out at President Volodymyr Zelensky for striking Russian oil refineries. Mr. Zelensky said he’ll stop — if Russia does too.
A Russian Spy’s Lone Regret: ‘I Got Caught’
10/11/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Though born in Ukraine, Alexsander supports the Russian cause. He wishes he had deleted one photo from his phone.
In Maine Senate Race, Anxious Democrats Turn to Bernie Sanders for a Jolt
10/11/2026 3:22 PM Open Story
Three months after a jarring summer candidate switch, some Democrats in the state are worried about the enthusiasm for their nominee, Troy Jackson, who is in a close race.
In Unlikely Turn, Law and Order Heats Up L.A. Mayor’s Race
10/11/2026 11:42 AM Open Story
Two Democratic candidates choose opposite tacks on public safety and policing, seeking to corral undecided voters.
A Reporter Returns to China to Find it Richer, but Also Highly Paranoid.
10/11/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Returning to China after decades away, a correspondent finds bullet trains, dazzling skylines — and a surveillance state more paranoid and pervasive than ever.
In Canada’s Arctic, a New Generation of Inuit Creatives Are Using Identity to Fuel Their Art
10/11/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
In Iqaluit, the only city in Canada’s Arctic, a new generation of Inuit writers and artists is turning questions of language, land and identity into books, films and even tattoos.
Wringing Hope From the Rubble of Gaza
10/11/2026 4:25 AM Open Story
The cease-fire last October ostensibly brought an end to Israel’s war in Gaza after the Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7, 2023. A year later, however, Israeli strikes, though less frequent, haven’t stopped.
India’s Youth Protests Challenge Narendra Modi
10/11/2026 10:44 AM Open Story
Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India has long succeeded in isolating and undermining opponents. The Gen Z protests pose a challenge unlike any he has faced before.
Hurricane Isaias’s Aftermath in Video and Pictures
10/11/2026 2:14 PM Open Story
It was the first Atlantic hurricane of the season, and the first to hit the mainland United States in two years.
Flamingos at a Florida Zoo Rode Out Hurricane Isaias in the Bathroom
10/11/2026 1:43 PM Open Story
ZooWorld in Panama City Beach, Fla. squeezed a group of 30 flamingos into a bathroom to shelter them from Hurricane Isaias, which hit the Gulf Coast.
Waves From Powerful Storm Pound Beach Homes in Southern California
10/11/2026 4:28 PM Open Story
Waves from Post-Tropical Storm Rachel crashed into beachfront homes in Long Beach, Calif. over the weekend, prompting evacuations.
Hurricane Simon and Post-Tropical Storm Rachel Bring Flood Risks to Mexico and Southwestern U.S.
10/11/2026 3:06 PM Open Story
Hurricane Simon was hugging the west coast of Mexico on Sunday, while the remnants of Post-Tropical Storm Rachel churned inland, bringing heavy rain and high winds.
Four Hours and Three Minutes in Ithaca
10/11/2026 3:23 PM Open Story
On the most traumatic night in a young woman’s life, a good man could not be found.
Samuel Alito and New Jersey’s Fallen Columbus Statue
10/11/2026 1:55 PM Open Story
Justice Alito has a history of nudging the boundaries of judicial rectitude.
New York City’s Latest Famous Family Is a Hoot. Yes, They’re Barn Owls.
10/11/2026 2:07 PM Open Story
The city’s latest feathered extraordinaires are captivating the Upper West Side with their screeches.