How Pennsylvania Explains the Forces Shaping the Midterms
10/17/2026 5:33 AM Open Story
Four battleground congressional districts in the state reveal fault lines that are echoing nationwide.
Hegseth Singled Out in Democrats’ Campaign Attacks for War and High Prices
10/17/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Cabinet members are seldom major figures in campaigns, but the defense secretary’s forays into politics and his bravado in defense of an unpopular war have made him a target.
Trump Revives 2020 Election Conspiracies, With Help From the Federal Government
10/17/2026 5:58 AM Open Story
Voting rights advocates fear the Trump administration may use the federal government to cast doubt on the election, discourage participation or try to delegitimize results.
‘No Kings’ Events This Weekend to Focus on Voter Turnout: What We Know
10/16/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Organizers are hoping to promote early voting ahead of the midterm elections in this latest round of nationwide demonstrations that have previously focused on President Trump.
‘I Am Much Better, Thank You’: Pope Leo Leaves Hospital, Days After Lung Surgery
10/17/2026 7:59 AM Open Story
Leo XIV had been treated for lung cancer at Gemelli Hospital in Rome.
Uncertainty Over Pope’s Health Fuels Familiar Debate Over Vatican’s Candor
10/17/2026 6:42 AM Open Story
By announcing his lung condition himself, Leo has been more forthcoming than many popes. But mysteries remain, prompting scrutiny of papal statements for hidden meaning.
A Former Rome Reporter on the Pope’s Health and Legacy
10/16/2026 6:26 PM Open Story
For a former Rome bureau chief, Pope Leo’s lung cancer diagnosis prompted pressing questions about life and legacy.
School Shooting in Bend, Ore., Has Heroes and Pain, But Few Answers
10/16/2026 10:02 PM Open Story
The city of Bend, Ore., is praising those who worked to stop the gunman at Silver Rail Elementary School. The authorities are searching for answers.
Teacher Killed in Oregon School Shooting Was Working Her ‘Dream Job,’ Family Says
10/16/2026 6:12 PM Open Story
Megan Lambert graduated from high school in the district where she taught. She died in a classroom with Rhoam Summer and two other children when a shooter attacked.
When a Social Media Mob Came for Cornell’s Jane Doe
10/16/2026 3:30 PM Open Story
After a former student named seven men in a lawsuit saying they had sexually assaulted her, a movement gained steam online to reveal her identity.
Cornell Board Presents United Front Amid Crisis Over Sexual Assault Allegations
10/16/2026 6:43 PM Open Story
While the powerful board appeared to back campus administration, some students protested against the backdrop of homecoming weekend.
The Reporter Who Exposed Elizabeth Holmes on Nathan Fielder’s Documentary
10/17/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Ms. Holmes handed the makers of “You Can See Everything” — and the rest of the world — a microscope with which to observe and dissect her lies.
What Critics Think About Nathan Fielder’s ‘Bonkers’ Elizabeth Holmes Movie
10/16/2026 1:09 PM Open Story
“You Can See Everything” has been described as “bonkers.” Our critics have their own thoughts, and we’d like to hear your reactions in the comments, too.
‘You Can See Everything’ Review: The Slippery Mind of Elizabeth Holmes
10/15/2026 9:19 AM Open Story
The disgraced tech entrepreneur and the comic Nathan Fielder chat and joust in a dizzying movie about truth, reality and the contours of knowledge.
50 Years In, What’s the Point of U2? Bono and the Edge Have Answers.
10/17/2026 5:50 AM Open Story
The longtime friends and creative partners on what U2 still means — and what would make them call it quits.
How to End Gerrymandering
10/17/2026 7:20 AM Open Story
A ban on extreme partisan gerrymandering could restore much of the congressional diversity that the Voting Rights Act initially made possible.
The Cringiest and Craftiest 2026 Midterm Ads
10/17/2026 5:19 AM Open Story
Sex, video games and grandparents on the campaign trail.
Paper Towns
10/17/2026 2:30 AM Open Story
We’re all temporary citizens of makeshift communities created by happenstance.
Firefighters Race to Control California Wildfires as Winds Threaten to Spark More
10/17/2026 3:47 AM Open Story
The Norte fire in Orange County grew quickly on Friday afternoon. Officials ordered thousands of residents to evacuate.