The Iran War Sent Shock Waves Through Asia That Are Likely to Spread
4/19/2026 10:39 PM Open Story
The Asia-Pacific was hit hard and quick by the war in Iran and its energy bottlenecks. Scenes of crisis there indicate that problems are multiplying and spreading.
Syrian Billionaires Needed a Favor in Washington. They Invoked the Trump Name.
4/19/2026 7:20 AM Open Story
The attempt by the Khayyats to influence foreign policy while discussions are underway about potential Trump family deals is an increasingly common feature of the president’s second term.
U.S. Military Strikes a Boat in the Caribbean, Killing 3
4/19/2026 8:02 PM Open Story
The latest attack raised the death toll to at least 180 in the campaign by the United States against people it accuses of smuggling drugs at sea.
Democrats Eye a Broader Battlefield to Capture Congress in November
4/19/2026 2:47 PM Open Story
Weighed down by President Trump’s approval ratings, some Republican incumbents are struggling to raise money while Democrats look for targets like a Tennessee seat south of Nashville.
Are Democrats Becoming a Party of Tax Cuts?
4/19/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
As Democrats try to find a way back to power in Washington, some see tax cuts as a quick and easy way to address affordability. The wonks are freaking out.
Muslim Southerners Face a Fresh Wave of Hateful Political Rhetoric
4/19/2026 12:03 PM Open Story
Some Muslim voters were once drawn to Republican positions on family values and individual liberty, but as Southern politicians stoke anti-Islamic sentiment, many feel threatened.
Trump Administration Demand for Ballot Info Rebuffed by Michigan
4/19/2026 11:03 AM Open Story
The Department of Justice is seeking ballots and other materials from the 2024 election. Michigan officials call it election interference.
Americans Living Abroad for Lower Costs Now Say Returning Home Is Too Expensive
4/19/2026 4:28 AM Open Story
Americans have enjoyed lifestyles that would normally be out of reach to them by working remotely in countries with lower living costs.
From Pulpit to Pews, Trump and Pope Are on the Minds of Catholics
4/19/2026 7:15 PM Open Story
At churches with connections to Pope Leo and the Trump administration, pastors and parishioners speak out on the feud between the president and the pontiff.
A Mild-Mannered Pope Finds His Voice
4/18/2026 9:23 AM Open Story
Leo XIV has had a reputation for being cautious. But since President Trump attacked him at the start of his Africa trip, he has been more combative.
Haunted by ‘Dark Thoughts,’ Louisiana Father Kills 8 Children
4/19/2026 6:15 PM Open Story
Seven of the eight children killed were the shooter’s own. Two other people were gravely wounded. The gunman, who was struggling with mental health problems, died in a confrontation with police.
The Help That Many Older Americans Need Most
4/18/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
With shortages of medical professionals and an aging population, thousands of community health care workers prevent older adults from falling through the cracks.
Book Review: ‘When We See You Again,’ by Rachel Goldberg-Polin
4/19/2026 6:57 AM Open Story
Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s precise and devastating memoir chronicles the 328 days her son was held hostage in Gaza, and what came after.
Don Schlitz, Prolific Writer of Country Music Hits, Dies at 73
4/19/2026 10:21 AM Open Story
He won a Grammy for the Kenny Rogers song “The Gambler,” and also wrote for Randy Travis, the Judds and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
Does the Trump Administration Really Want More Teen Pregnancies?
4/19/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
The new Title X guidance from the Trump administration mentions contraception only once.
Older Women Are in Demand by Younger Men
4/16/2026 1:02 PM Open Story
What a shift in the dating preferences of younger men reveals about our changing norms.
A Humanoid Robot Races to a Record Half-Marathon Finish
4/19/2026 4:59 PM Open Story
The android won a half-marathon for robots (and humans) on Sunday in Beijing, achieving a technological milestone while finishing faster than any person in history.
Gwendolyn Chisolm, Who Rhymed on Rap’s First Female Hit, Dies at 66
4/19/2026 2:43 PM Open Story
A chance encounter led to overnight success for the Sequence, a seminal trio whose “Funk You Up” broke barriers.
Michigan Gas Clerk Helps Save Kidnapped Teen Girl Who Mouthed ‘Help’
4/19/2026 2:53 PM Open Story
A fellow student who had witnessed the kidnapping called the police, and other students helped track the girl to a gas station.
Bulgarian Voters Back New Political Coalition Led by Radev
4/19/2026 1:53 PM Open Story
With its citizens yearning for the kind of prosperous life enjoyed by other Europeans, Bulgaria held its eighth election in five years.