Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, Dies at 71
7/12/2026 2:12 AM Open Story
Mr. Graham died of a “brief and sudden” illness on Saturday evening, his office said. He served in the Senate for more than two decades.
White House Directed Patel to Oversee Investigation Involving Times Reporting
7/11/2026 9:08 PM Open Story
The F.B.I. director spent about eight hours at the White House Friday focused on the effort, which led to the subpoenaing of several Times reporters who wrote about the security of Air Force One.
How Marco Rubio Is Running Venezuela From Afar
7/11/2026 6:25 PM Open Story
The secretary of state effectively controls Venezuela’s finances, the distribution of its natural resources and its government. His grip on the country is a vivid manifestation of American power in the Trump era.
Trump’s Posts on Singing Somali Schoolchildren Stir Anger in Minnesota
7/11/2026 2:04 PM Open Story
The state’s large Muslim and Somali communities expressed indignation after the president reposted a video of a kindergarten promotion ceremony, including comments noting the girls were in hijabs.
How Putin Turned Japan Into a Den of Spies
7/11/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Operating out of a Tokyo high-rise, a military intelligence unit finds the high-tech equipment that Russia needs to wage war.
Inside the Secret Factory That Supplies Ukraine’s War Drones
7/11/2026 5:00 AM Open Story
With its mass-produced and inexpensive A.I. powered war machines, the German start-up Helsing SE illustrates a profound shift in military spending.
Mick Jagger Knows He May Have Played His Last Rolling Stones Show
7/11/2026 5:08 AM Open Story
The legendary rock star, now 82, on how fame, touring and aging have changed him.
The World Is Cutting Ties With America. It’s Already Costing Us.
7/11/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
When other countries cut ties, Americans pay.
Serena Williams Is Back. Thank Goodness.
7/11/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
Until Serena Williams announced her return to tennis at 44, I never realized how much I needed her.
Toronto Police Search For Active Shooter After 2 Killed at Street Festival
7/11/2026 8:32 PM Open Story
The shooting disrupted a weekend Latino celebration where hundreds had gathered on Saturday evening.