Trump Says Iran’s Response to Latest U.S. Proposal ‘Totally Unacceptable’
5/10/2026 5:48 PM Open Story
The United States and Iran have been discussing a 30-day extension to their cease-fire and a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Administration Is Considering Pausing the Federal Gas Tax to Lower Prices, Energy Secretary Says
5/10/2026 12:52 PM Open Story
The tax is a little over 18 cents a gallon for gasoline. With the average national price above $4.50, the measure will provide little relief.
Oil Prices Rise as Prospects for U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Fizzle
5/10/2026 4:19 PM Open Story
Oil prices rose and stock futures ticked down as investors reacted after the two sides failed to agree on a U.S.-Iran peace deal.
What Middle Powers Fear from the Trump-Xi Summit
5/10/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Asian nations worry that the president might trade security commitments for better economic terms with China during his planned meeting with Xi Jinping this week.
Why the Trump-Xi Summit Matters, Even if Little Seems to Come of It
5/10/2026 6:42 PM Open Story
The war in Iran, trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan are expected to be on the agenda. But expectations are modest.
After Virginia Redistricting Map Is Tossed, Democrats Search Desperately for a Response
5/10/2026 8:58 AM Open Story
A conversation involving House members from Virginia and the top House Democrat reflected the fury and desperation that has gripped the party after Friday’s ruling in the state.
Democratic Angst Could Lead California to Change Primary Rules
5/10/2026 12:09 PM Open Story
The prospect of Democrats getting shut out of the general election for governor has spurred an effort to eliminate the state’s “top-two” open primary approach.
How Nebraska’s ‘Blue Dot’ Roiled a Democratic House Primary
5/10/2026 2:50 PM Open Story
A speck of blue on an otherwise red area in some presidential elections, the dot is now dividing candidates in a key midterm contest.
G.O.P. Fatigue in Iowa Strains the Republican Primary for Governor
5/10/2026 12:51 PM Open Story
Five candidates are battling for the nomination in the June 2 primary. The winner will oppose Rob Sand, a Democrat, in the November election.
Vance or Rubio? Trump Muses on Successor as the ‘Kids’ Fill Bigger Roles.
5/10/2026 12:51 PM Open Story
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are boosting their profiles, generating speculation about who’s lining up for the 2028 presidential nomination.
With Commissioner Under Pressure, F.D.A. Opens Door to Flavored Vapes
5/10/2026 9:34 AM Open Story
Though illicit e-cigarettes have flooded in from China, the new policy could allow major tobacco companies to sell from prime shelf space at thousands of stores.
Can the Country’s ‘Dirtiest Hotel’ Get a Clean Slate?
5/10/2026 11:10 AM Open Story
For decades, the Hotel Carter in Times Square was the site of squalor and crime. Now rundown and empty, its future is tied up in litigation but some hope for a rebirth.
Consumers Lean on a ‘Hamster Wheel’ of Credit to Manage Rising Costs
5/10/2026 4:08 PM Open Story
As prices increase for gas, groceries and other staples, more and more households are borrowing to get by.
Abraham Foxman, Warrior Against Antisemitism, Dies at 86
5/10/2026 2:59 PM Open Story
For almost three decades, he led the Anti-Defamation League, winning access to presidents and prime ministers and meeting with Pope John Paul II.
American Passengers Exposed to Hantavirus Are Flying Back to the U.S.
5/10/2026 8:40 PM Open Story
The passengers will be monitored in Omaha at the country’s only federally funded quarantine center.
Beware of Wolves, but Straw Houses Could Help With Climate Change
5/10/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
Near Hudson, N.Y., a Princeton University team erected a cottage made from the agricultural byproduct, which they said is more sustainable than bricks or concrete.
Cubans Deserve America’s Generosity, Not Its Cruelty
5/10/2026 10:31 PM Open Story
If Americans knew what Cuba was enduring, they would demand an end to the U.S. blockade.
A Quietly Radical Experiment in Criminal Justice
5/10/2026 8:10 AM Open Story
Hawaii might have the answer.
Thailand’s Thaksin Shinawatra Is Out of Prison. What Will He Do Now?
5/10/2026 8:10 PM Open Story
Mr. Thaksin has long been a foil to Thailand’s conservative establishment. He still holds significant influence, with his political party a member of the governing coalition.
6 Bodies Found in a Boxcar in Texas, Officials Say
5/10/2026 5:57 PM Open Story
The bodies were discovered in the city of Laredo. The circumstances of their deaths were not immediately known, the authorities said.
Sales Are Up. Celebrities Are In. Is Gap Officially Back?
5/10/2026 6:30 AM Open Story
Richard Dickson has drawn inspiration from the clothing retailer’s early days as he tries to regain its cultural cachet.
Hiker Killed by Bear at Glacier National Park, Officials Say
5/10/2026 1:12 PM Open Story
The victim was a seasoned outdoorsman who “had no problem being alone in the woods,” his father said. He was found with injuries “consistent with those sustained by a bear encounter,” the National Park Service said.