As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran
8/15/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Asian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war.
Iran Says Qatar Captured Its Pilots Months Ago, a Claim Qatar Rejects
8/15/2026 12:36 PM Open Story
Iran said the airmen have been held since March 2 when their fighter jets were shot down. The Qatari government denies detaining any Iranian pilots.
Prosecutors Examined Firm With Tie to Judge in Trump Hush-Money Trial
8/15/2026 3:26 PM Open Story
The U.S. attorney in Chicago subpoenaed a fund-raising firm that had been co-owned by the daughter of Judge Juan Merchan, who conducted the trial that led to Donald Trump’s felony conviction.
Canadian Petition to Expel U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra Takes Off
8/15/2026 11:15 AM Open Story
Mr. Hoekstra has been President Trump’s faithful messenger in Canada amid a historic low in relations. More than 170,000 Canadians want him gone.
How The New York Times Reported on Trump’s Air Force One Ruse in Turkey
8/14/2026 12:20 PM Open Story
President Trump’s Air Force One subterfuge duped potential adversaries — and the press. Here’s what happened.
Democrats Make South Carolina the First Contest in 2028 Presidential Primary Calendar
8/15/2026 11:27 AM Open Story
The party’s membership finalized the new order for the first six states to winnow the candidate field, pushing back Iowa and New Hampshire.
Professor’s Death Leaves Behind Hard Questions for Cambridge on Race and Hiring
8/15/2026 10:31 AM Open Story
Jason Arday, the school’s youngest Black professor, was found dead on Friday. The school ignored a series of warnings about his life story and his work.
With Priests Scarce in Rural Italy, an African Pastor Is Filling the Void
8/15/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Immigrants have long eased labor shortages on farms and factories in Italy. But churches also need foreign-born priests, like the Rev. Vincent Souly of the Ivory Coast.
The Charming, Amusing, Surprisingly Low-Confidence Matthew Rhys
8/15/2026 5:33 AM Open Story
The “Widow’s Bay” star on his two Emmy nominations, his penchant for going dark and his wobbly self-esteem.
Where the Teacher Is a Hero
8/15/2026 4:08 AM Open Story
The Trump administration is squeezing struggling Americans with benefit cuts, but ordinary people are stepping up to help.
I Was Dick Cheney’s Cardiologist. I Have Questions About Trump’s Health.
8/13/2026 11:36 AM Open Story
The president has not been looking well. Americans should get answers to these seven questions.
After Women in India Joined Protests, Online Harassment Followed
8/15/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Widespread online abuse and visits from the police show the added risks women take standing up for their beliefs in a patriarchal society.