Judge Quashes Justice Dept.’s Subpoenas of Fed, Crippling Its Pursuit of Trump’s Rivals
3/13/2026 3:02 PM Open Story
Judge James E. Boasberg derided the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington for pursuing a case against Jerome H. Powell that appeared to be motivated by President Trump’s desire for vengeance.
Wall Street Bankers Offered Lucrative Access to Join the Pentagon
3/13/2026 9:39 AM Open Story
A presentation from a headhunting firm aimed to recruit Wall Street investors to the Pentagon by offering “unmatched access” to government officials and fund-raising opportunities among foreign sovereigns.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Demand for Student Race Data
3/13/2026 3:45 PM Open Story
A group of Democratic attorneys general had sued to overturn the Trump administration’s new policy that demanded the past seven years of student application data.
More Marines and Warships Being Sent to Middle East, U.S. Officials Say
3/13/2026 1:17 PM Open Story
Iran’s response to days of aerial bombardment and long-range artillery strikes has proved more resilient than Trump administration officials anticipated.
Trump Softens Call for Protesters to Take Over Iran
3/13/2026 2:44 PM Open Story
President Trump said protesters risk getting shot “right through the head,” a change in tone from his earlier comments that Iranians must seize the chance to take over their government.
U.S.-Made Launcher Fired Missiles From Bahrain Toward Iran, Video Shows
3/13/2026 1:46 PM Open Story
It is unclear from the video alone whether the U.S. or Bahraini military launched the missiles. Iran has frequently accused Persian Gulf countries of allowing their territory to be used as a launchpad for U.S. attacks.
Family Members of Michigan Synagogue Attacker Died in Airstrike in Lebanon
3/13/2026 3:18 PM Open Story
The man, a U.S. citizen born in Lebanon, lost family members during an airstrike there last week. The attack on a Michigan synagogue rattled Jewish communities across America.
The Fall of Noma’s Chef Reverberates in the Restaurant World
3/13/2026 3:53 PM Open Story
In the industry where René Redzepi reigned, fellow chefs are debating how, and how much, restaurant kitchens can change.
Cuba Acknowledges Talks with Trump Officials For the First Time
3/13/2026 12:19 PM Open Story
President Miguel Díaz-Canel, whose country is rapidly running out of fuel, said the talks were based on “respect for the political systems of both countries.”
His Harvard Lab Was Thriving. Then Came the Cuts.
3/13/2026 11:52 AM Open Story
Will Mair, who studies aging, lost almost all his research funds when the White House cracked down on Harvard. He was wholly unprepared for the upheaval that followed.
Sam Page Poised to Beat Phil Berger in High Stakes N.C. Primary
3/13/2026 2:31 PM Open Story
A formal tally on Friday showed Sam Page ahead of Phil Berger, the powerful longtime leader of the State Senate. A recount is expected but experts say that is unlikely to flip the results.
What to Know About AI Political Campaign Ads During Election Season
3/13/2026 3:13 PM Open Story
Wait, that’s not the real James Talarico …
At Dinners, Over Jokes With Comedians, Epstein Honed His Networking
3/13/2026 8:00 AM Open Story
In the years after his 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution, Jeffrey Epstein rebuilt his reputation by hosting gatherings with leaders in all sorts of trades, including comedy.
The Complicated Oscars Night Feelings Over ‘One Battle After Another’ | Cannonball with Wesley Morris
3/12/2026 6:42 AM Open Story
It’s a movie about Black feminist revolutionaries that some Black feminists are calling a 911 emergency.
After 17 Oscar Nominations, Diane Warren Is Still Chasing Her First Win
3/13/2026 11:15 AM Open Story
For Diane Warren, the work is the reward. But after 16 losses, an original song Oscar would be nice, too.
When a President Gets Addicted to Regime Change
3/13/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Venezuela gave Trump a taste of success. This isn’t the first time an American president has gotten hooked on overthrowing foreign governments.
Protesters Accused of Antifa Ties Found Guilty of Support for Terrorism
3/13/2026 3:10 PM Open Story
The guilty verdicts marked the first time that terrorism charges had been successfully brought against purported members of antifa.
Palisades Fire Recovery Tests L.A.’s Ability to Invest in Resilience
3/13/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Palisades fire victims want to raise money for disaster hardening. Their idea could be a model — if it can get past L.A.’s most vexing housing problems.
Homes in This California Enclave Come With a Catch: Living on a Landslide Complex
3/13/2026 9:00 AM Open Story
The soil keeps shifting in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. For the right buyer, that presents a great opportunity, at least for the time being.
John F. Burns, Prize-winning Foreign Correspondent for The Times, Dies at 81
3/13/2026 9:24 AM Open Story
In a 40-year career that brought him two Pulitzers, he reported from trouble spots around the world, eloquently conveying the chaos of war.
Jack Harlow Was a Chart-Topping Rapper. He Doesn’t Want to Brag Anymore.
3/13/2026 2:28 PM Open Story
After smashes like “First Class” and “Lovin on Me,” the artist from Louisville, Ky., is making a true musical shift to intimate, hand-played R&B on his fourth album, “Monica.”
Why I’m Suing Grammarly
3/13/2026 2:28 PM Open Story
A tech company made a deepfake of my mind. I’m fighting back.
Any Way You Look at It, Netanyahu Wins
3/13/2026 2:06 PM Open Story
The war in Iran is a victory for the Israeli prime minister.
Chemical Smell at Control Center Halts Traffic at Washington and Baltimore Airports
3/13/2026 4:09 PM Open Story
The ground stops, which also affected the airport serving Richmond, Va., were expected to last until at least 8 p.m., according to the F.A.A., which said the smell had affected air traffic controllers.
Bobby Douglas, Pathbreaking Olympic Wrestler, Dies at 83
3/13/2026 4:04 PM Open Story
In 1964, he was one of the first three African Americans to compete in wrestling at the Games. He went on to have a distinguished coaching career.
Marines Issue Findings on California Shrapnel Incident
3/13/2026 3:15 PM Open Story
The October episode sent shrapnel onto California Highway Patrol vehicles on Interstate 5 during a celebratory exercise conducted for Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Charges Dropped Against Teenagers Whose Teacher Died in Prank Gone Wrong
3/13/2026 3:20 PM Open Story
The teacher’s relatives said they supported “getting the charges dropped for all involved” after a student prank led to his death last week in Georgia.