One Person Who Appears to Be Missing From King Charles’s U.S. Itinerary: Prince Harry
4/28/2026 2:21 PM Open Story
On a state visit designed in part to repair U.S.-British relations, King Charles’s schedule does not include plans to see his younger son, who lives in the United States with his family.
DOJ Secures New James Comey Indictment Over Alleged Threat Against Trump
4/28/2026 2:50 PM Open Story
The new case stems from a social media post showing seashells on a North Carolina beach that the Trump administration characterized as a threat against the president.
FCC Orders a Review of ABC’s Licenses Amid Feud Between Trump and Kimmel
4/28/2026 2:45 PM Open Story
The agency said the review was related to the network’s diversity and inclusion policies. But it came amid a fight between the president and the network’s late night host, Jimmy Kimmel.
What to Know About the Kimmel vs. Trump Feud
4/28/2026 12:05 PM Open Story
The president and first lady took exception to a joke. Jimmy Kimmel defended it.
OpenAI Trial Starts With Two Very Different Tales of a Company’s Early Years
4/28/2026 2:57 PM Open Story
In the trial’s first day of testimony, Elon Musk said greed led co-founder Sam Altman to pull the A.I. lab away from its nonprofit roots. OpenAI says that’s nonsense.
Elon Musk Assails Sam Altman on Social Media Before OpenAI Trial
4/28/2026 9:12 AM Open Story
Mr. Musk’s posts on X have pushed his narrative that OpenAI has lost its way.
Amid Iran War and Tensions with Neighbors, U.A.E. Goes Its Own Way
4/28/2026 3:12 PM Open Story
The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC has rocked the region, underscoring how the country, at odds with Saudi Arabia, is increasingly charting its own course.
UAE Says It Will Leave OPEC as Iran War Strains Oil Markets
4/28/2026 9:51 AM Open Story
The Gulf government has long complained about the group’s quotas, which officials believe unfairly limited its exports. Its departure is expected to weaken OPEC’s influence.
What Is OPEC, and How Does the Oil Cartel Influence Petroleum Prices?
4/28/2026 12:33 PM Open Story
The group of oil-producing countries supplied more than 25 percent of the world’s oil before the war in Iran. Its members have influenced energy markets through the years.
Britain Summons Iran’s Ambassador Over Message to Iranians in U.K.
4/28/2026 2:35 PM Open Story
Iran’s embassy in London posted a message on social media inviting Iranians living in Britain to register for a ‘Sacrifice for the Homeland’ campaign.
Man Serving Life Without Parole for Georgia Robbery Is Freed, With Help From a Remorseful Prosecutor
4/28/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Jessie Askew Jr. was sentenced to life without parole for a clumsy armed robbery with an unloaded gun. The man who sent him away was determined to bring him back home.
The Latest Place Trump’s Face Will Appear: Some U.S. Passports
4/28/2026 1:53 PM Open Story
The department said it planned to release “a limited number of specially designed” U.S. passports that feature a picture of the president to commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary in July.
Adopting Trump’s Voice, Justice Dept. Asks Judge to Let Ballroom Proceed
4/28/2026 8:51 AM Open Story
The court filing links the security breach at the White House correspondents’ dinner to the lawsuit over President Trump’s ballroom project.
Kennedy Center Works to Make the Case That Repairs Are Urgent
4/28/2026 1:42 PM Open Story
In Washington and in federal court, the center is arguing that its planned two-year closure is crucial. Critics say it’s a result of declining attendance and fleeing artists.
Military Quietly Accelerates Boat Strikes, Deploying More Aircraft
4/28/2026 9:11 AM Open Story
The military has increased the number of secret fixed-wing attack aircraft and armed MQ-9 Reaper drones, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Google Signs A.I. Deal With the Pentagon
4/28/2026 1:16 PM Open Story
The Pentagon has also signed deals for using A.I. on classified networks with OpenAI and Elon Musk’s xAI, amid a dispute with Anthropic.
Trump Tests the Limits of His Most Faithful Supporters
4/28/2026 10:09 AM Open Story
The president’s rhetoric on religion, along with hard-line immigration policies and the U.S. war in Iran, has splintered a coalition of Christian voters who returned him to the White House.
Democrats Pitch ‘New Affordability,’ Looking to Widen Midterm Appeal
4/28/2026 2:00 PM Open Story
Progressives who expect their party to take control of Congress are putting forth a slate of bills aimed at helping lower costs for Americans, financed by tax increases on the wealthy.
The War in Iran Has Americans Rethinking Their Summer Travel Plans
4/28/2026 11:10 AM Open Story
Faced with geopolitical instability, economic uncertainty and rising airfares, many travelers are changing destinations or canceling their trips entirely.
Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Falun Gong Lawsuit Against Cisco
4/28/2026 12:05 PM Open Story
The court’s decision could have broader implications for lawsuits seeking to hold companies liable for international human rights abuses.
Offbeat Obituaries Celebrate Loss With Levity (and Brutal Honesty)
4/28/2026 12:45 PM Open Story
Irreverent tributes filled with unvarnished truths and funny anecdotes, which run counter to more somber traditional obituaries, have gained attention for “how alive they feel,” a researcher said.
The Banality of Evil, Again
4/28/2026 2:00 PM Open Story
The distinguishing feature of Cole Tomas Allen’s manifesto is its insipidity.
After Decades of Resistance, a Casino Finally Opens in New York City
4/28/2026 1:51 PM Open Story
As Aqueduct Racetrack winds down, Resorts World opens the first full-scale commercial casino in Queens, with live table games, dealers and cards.
Florida Republicans Refuse to Take Up DeSantis Bill Loosening Vaccine Mandates
4/28/2026 12:00 PM Open Story
The House speaker cited concerns about “children being in school without measles and mumps and polio and chickenpox vaccines that have been working for decades.”
Port Authority to Install Tracker Not Used During Deadly LaGuardia Crash
4/28/2026 2:21 PM Open Story
Federal investigators had said that the lack of a transponder on a fire truck played a role in a deadly collision with an Air Canada Express jet at LaGuardia.
Prime Minister Mark Carney Says Canada’s Economy Is Expected to Grow and Deficit to Fall
4/28/2026 2:19 PM Open Story
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s budget update keeps to his path of diversifying away from the United States.