Abortion Providers Forced to Adapt After Court Ruling Blocks Pill Access by Mail
5/2/2026 2:17 PM Open Story
The Fifth Circuit court’s ruling, which is being appealed, reinstates a requirement that patients visit a health care provider in person to obtain mifepristone, upending abortion access in the United States.
Supreme Court Asked to Restore Access to Abortion Pill by Mail
5/2/2026 10:58 AM Open Story
A federal appeals court temporarily halted a Food and Drug Administration regulation that has greatly expanded access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
U.S. Fast-Tracks Arms Deals Valued at $8.6 Billion to Mideast Partners
5/2/2026 9:18 AM Open Story
The Persian Gulf countries and Israel have faced repeated Iranian attacks during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The State Department move bypassed congressional review.
What to Know About the Mideast Standoff
5/2/2026 12:22 PM Open Story
Negotiations to end the war are at an impasse over Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz, which remains mostly shut.
U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany. But Thousands Will Remain.
5/2/2026 8:56 AM Open Story
The U.S. military has tens of thousands of personnel in Germany, more than in any other foreign country but Japan. Their significance extends well beyond Europe.
Trump’s Vision for D.C. ‘Garden of Heroes’ Statues Grows in Size and Cost
5/2/2026 1:52 PM Open Story
Plans for the project include formal gardens, reflecting pools and plazas alongside the statues of 250 notable Americans, according to documents obtained by The New York Times.
The Americans Who Could Be in Trump’s ‘Garden of Heroes’ Statue Park in D.C.
5/2/2026 9:55 AM Open Story
President Trump plans to build a park along the Potomac River featuring life-size statues of 250 Americans.
The Cannabis Industry’s New Best Friend? President Trump
5/2/2026 8:08 AM Open Story
The administration’s decision to relax federal regulations on medical marijuana comes with big tax breaks for many cannabis companies, and could drive new investment in the budding sector.
The Head-Turning Hats of the 2026 Kentucky Derby
5/2/2026 11:05 AM Open Story
Ahead of the 152nd annual horse race at Churchill Downs, attendees trotted out some eye-catching ensembles.
Tucker Carlson Discusses Breaking With Trump, the Iran War and Antisemitism
5/2/2026 6:43 AM Open Story
The conservative media commentator split with the administration over the war in Iran. Will the breakup last?
Takeaways From The Times’s Interview With Tucker Carlson
5/2/2026 2:15 AM Open Story
He spoke about the rupture with President Trump and what it portends for the conservative movement. Here are the key moments from our conversation.
How We Chose What to Ask and When to Challenge Tucker Carlson
5/2/2026 6:48 AM Open Story
“The Interview” host Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks about her preparation to interview Mr. Carlson and some judgment calls she had to make in real time.
Spirit Airlines Cancels All Flights, Stranding Passengers
5/2/2026 1:55 PM Open Story
The budget carrier abruptly canceled flights early on Saturday, leaving passengers to rush to make other plans. “Even if they go back into business, never again,” one traveler said.
Spirit Airlines Is Shutting Down. Here’s What to Do if You’re Scheduled to Fly.
5/2/2026 8:29 AM Open Story
After two stints in bankruptcy, the low-cost airline shut down early Saturday. Here’s what travelers should know about rebooking and refunds.
Ashley McBryde Saved Her Own Life. Now She’s Rocking Out Her Way.
5/2/2026 6:17 AM Open Story
The prolific country singer and songwriter has never quite fit the country music mold. Her upcoming album, “Wild,” revels in her individuality, and her sobriety.
It Just Got Harder to Get an Abortion for Every Woman in America
5/2/2026 11:55 AM Open Story
A ruling by a federal appeals court has blocked access to abortion pills via telemedicine.
His Majesty and Our Travesty
5/2/2026 4:00 AM Open Story
The real king delivers a needed royal lesson on democracy.
The Race Is On to Find the Treasure Buried in San Francisco
5/2/2026 11:49 AM Open Story
From the Gold Rush to the A.I. boom, San Francisco has always drawn those seeking riches. Now, people are deciphering riddles and digging up the city to find a box filled with cold, hard cash.
Protesters Tried to Block an Eviction. But Was It a Case of Deed Theft?
5/1/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
A Brooklyn case has ignited a debate around the prevalence of deed theft, in which scammers fraudulently take ownership of people’s homes. Here’s what we know.
Shipwreck Reveals Fate of Vanished World War I Coast Guard Cutter
5/2/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The Tampa disappeared in 1918 with 131 British and American personnel and civilians aboard. It was the largest single American naval combat loss of life in World War I
Steve Clark, Olympic Swimmer Shadowed by Depression, Dies at 82
5/2/2026 3:21 PM Open Story
A three-time gold medalist in the 1960s, he was a champion when athletes were expected to be stoic and vulnerability was viewed as a sign of mental weakness.