Why Xi Doesn’t Need a Deal With Trump
5/13/2026 9:25 PM Open Story
President Xi Jinping of China is buying time for Beijing and may see an opening with a U.S. president weakened by the war in Iran.
The China Gambit: From Nixon to Trump
5/13/2026 9:29 PM Open Story
President Trump’s visit to Beijing comes as relations with China have become more combative.
As Trump and Xi Meet in China, American and Chinese People Are Drifting Apart
5/13/2026 9:25 PM Open Story
Past meetings between the presidents of the U.S. and China have involved friendly displays of cultural exchange. Those gestures have largely dried up.
Gen. Caine’s Silence on Iran War Leaves Questions About Military Strategy
5/13/2026 12:51 PM Open Story
The president’s top military adviser is walking a tightrope as he leads the military through a divisive and unpopular war.
Iran War Powers Vote Fails Again in Senate, but GOP Opposition Grows
5/13/2026 1:35 PM Open Story
Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska became the latest Republican to switch her vote to halt the conflict and require President Trump to win congressional approval to continue it.
Israel Says Netanyahu Made a Secret Trip to U.A.E., Which Says He Didn’t
5/13/2026 2:36 PM Open Story
The claim and the denial signaled both how close Israel and the United Arab Emirates have become, and how delicate that relationship remains.
Trump Administration Will Withhold $1.3 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California
5/13/2026 3:35 PM Open Story
Vice President JD Vance said the state had not done enough to fight fraud in the public health insurance program.
Justice Dept. Sues D.C. Bar Over Efforts to Discipline Government Lawyers
5/13/2026 5:58 PM Open Story
The move escalates the administration’s feud with legal disciplinary bodies over the ethical conduct of government lawyers.
Duffy’s ‘Great American Road Trip’ Prompts Ethical Concerns
5/13/2026 6:32 PM Open Story
A YouTube series starring Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his family is part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations, but it doubled as a family excursion for them.
Alex Murdaugh Murder Convictions Overturned by South Carolina’s Top Court
5/13/2026 11:19 AM Open Story
The decision, in which judges cited jury interference by a court clerk, upends one of America’s highest-profile homicide cases.
The ‘Murdaugh Murders’: What to Know About the Case in South Carolina
5/13/2026 12:25 PM Open Story
A court overturned the murder convictions against Alex Murdaugh, who had been found guilty in the killing of his wife and younger son. Here are the basics of the entire case.
Walking the Streets of Ben Franklin’s Paris
5/13/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The aging statesman braved rough seas and arduous carriage rides to reach Paris, where he persuaded the French to back the American rebels. We followed in his footsteps.
Midsize Cities Held Steady as U.S. Population Growth Declined
5/13/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
New census estimates show that the nation’s largest cities saw the sharpest slowdowns in population growth over the past year amid declines in immigration and plunging birthrates.
Trump’s Remark on Americans’ Finances and Iran War Points to GOP Midterm Challenges
5/13/2026 5:42 PM Open Story
Asked if he was motivated by Americans’ financial woes to make a deal to end the war with Iran, he responded, “Not even a little bit.”
Honda Posts First Ever Annual Loss After Pullback From E.V.s
5/13/2026 11:41 PM Open Story
Honda posted its first loss since 1957 as it took a multibillion-dollar hit from scaling back its electric-vehicle plans.
Kouri Richins Sentenced to Life in Prison for Poisoning Her Husband
5/13/2026 2:15 PM Open Story
Kouri Richins, 36, who wrote a children’s book about grief after murdering Eric Richins, will serve without the option of parole.
Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
5/13/2026 12:58 PM Open Story
President Trump’s pick to replace Jerome H. Powell takes the helm at a highly uncertain moment for the economy and with heightened concern about the Federal Reserve’s ability to operate independently.
South Carolina Governor Plans Special Session to Redraw House Maps
5/13/2026 8:30 PM Open Story
Gov. Henry McMaster, a Republican, appears prepared to thrust the state into the nation’s redistricting wars.
Denise Powell Wins Democratic Primary in Key Nebraska House Race
5/13/2026 6:20 PM Open Story
Denise Powell prevailed in a close primary race for an Omaha-based seat, currently held by a retiring Republican, that could help determine control of the House.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Calls Special Session to Redistrict for 2028 Elections
5/13/2026 1:47 PM Open Story
Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, also asked lawmakers to delay changes to the state’s election system that could cause disarray in the midterms.
French Hantavirus Patient Is Critically Ill as Outbreak Reaches 11 Cases
5/13/2026 12:09 PM Open Story
The woman, who was a passenger on the MV Hondius, was breathing with the help of an artificial lung, officials in Paris said.
U.S. Cruise Passenger Moved Out of Isolation
5/13/2026 7:20 PM Open Story
The passenger, who had tested positive once in the Canary Islands, was being monitored in a special biocontainment facility in Omaha, until a new test came back negative.
Shakira, Madonna and BTS Are First World Cup Final Halftime Show
5/13/2026 10:09 PM Open Story
The previous World Cup final drew more than 500 million live viewers. This year’s matchup is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium.
Xi Jinping Is Planning for China’s Final Victory Over the U.S.
5/13/2026 6:33 AM Open Story
While Trump chases quick wins and flashy optics, Xi plays a generational game for global dominance.
We Cannot Let Trump Cut Childhood Cancer Research
5/13/2026 8:06 AM Open Story
More children will die because the Trump administration is cutting pediatric cancer research.
Stephen Colbert Slams ‘Trump’s Fabulous Billionaire Boys Trip’
5/13/2026 10:50 PM Open Story
Late night hosts responded to President Trump’s arrival in Beijing on Wednesday, accompanied by 17 chief executives including Tim Cook and Elon Musk.
Giuliani Returns to Broadcasting After Illness: ‘I Feel 100 Percent’
5/13/2026 6:54 PM Open Story
Rudolph W. Giuliani, the 81-year-old former New York City mayor, was in critical condition with pneumonia in a Florida hospital earlier this month.
Addiction Counselor Who Helped Supply Ketamine to Matthew Perry Sentenced to Two Years
5/13/2026 12:39 PM Open Story
Erik Fleming, a licensed drug addiction counselor, had admitted to selling 51 vials of ketamine to the actor, including the dose that killed him.
Beware of Drunk Deer, French Police Say, Announcing Season of Inebriation
5/13/2026 11:55 AM Open Story
Some wild animals, eating fermented or rotten fruits, “may exhibit completely unpredictable behavior,” the police warned drivers in Saône-et-Loire, a rural region in central-eastern France.