Threats of Political Violence Have America’s Elected Officials Living in Fear
10/11/2026 9:28 AM Open Story
A Times investigation has found that violent threats have become a new normal among public officials, reshaped private lives, cost millions in security and pushed people out of office.
After Many Threats, an Arizona Lawmaker Asks: ‘Is It Really Worth It?’
10/11/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Threats have altered the lives of State Representative Alma Hernandez, her family, friends and neighbors. They have even transformed her policymaking.
Saudi Arabia Has Few Options as Houthis Aim at Heart of Its Ambitions
10/11/2026 10:20 AM Open Story
Three deadly attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen on an airport in the Saudi capital underscored the asymmetrical nature of their conflict with the kingdom.
A Reporter Returns to China to Find it Richer, but Also Highly Paranoid.
10/11/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Returning to China after decades away, a correspondent finds bullet trains, dazzling skylines — and a surveillance state more paranoid and pervasive than ever.
How the White House Manufactured a Narrative About a Trump Aide’s Call Logs
10/11/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
A release of selected records from the classified documents inquiry is a case study in how omitting context can create political ammunition.
Democrats Press Pentagon on Iran Civilian Deaths
10/11/2026 7:36 AM Open Story
A new letter from 74 lawmakers suggests that civilian casualties will become a focus of investigation if Democrats take control of Congress.
Ukraine Shrugs Off Trump Call to Ditch Zelensky for Energy Strikes
10/11/2026 9:39 AM Open Story
President Trump lashed out at President Volodymyr Zelensky for striking Russian oil refineries. Mr. Zelensky said he’ll stop — if Russia does too.
A Russian Spy’s Lone Regret: ‘I Got Caught’
10/11/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Though born in Ukraine, Alexsander supports the Russian cause. He wishes he had deleted one photo from his phone.
Four Hours and Three Minutes in Ithaca
10/11/2026 5:05 AM Open Story
On the most traumatic night in a young woman’s life, a good man could not be found.
Samuel Alito and New Jersey’s Fallen Columbus Statue
10/11/2026 4:00 AM Open Story
Justice Alito has a history of nudging the boundaries of judicial rectitude.
The Watchtower
10/11/2026 4:34 AM Open Story
We take a look at escalating surveillance in China.
India’s ‘Cockroach’ Leaders Released as Small Protests Go On in Delhi
10/11/2026 9:16 AM Open Story
The leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party, an Indian youth movement, had been detained by the police on Saturday before they could lead protests over voting rights.