Trump Is Pushing the U.S.-Europe Alliance to the Brink Over Greenland
1/19/2026 10:38 AM Open Story
As President Trump tries to coerce European leaders over Greenland, they are pondering the unthinkable: Is an 80-year-old alliance doomed?
Federal Reserve Inquiry Clouds Trump’s Supreme Court Bid to Oust Lisa Cook
1/19/2026 12:52 PM Open Story
The court is set to hear Ms. Cook’s case challenging her firing as the Justice Department investigates Jerome H. Powell, the central bank chair.
Trump’s Trade Negotiator Says Response to Court Loss Would Be Immediate
1/19/2026 7:28 AM Open Story
If the Supreme Court rules against its tariffs, the Trump administration would begin replacing them immediately, said Jamieson Greer, the United States Trade Representative.
Valentino Garavani, Regal Designer and Fashion’s ‘Last Emperor,’ Dies at 93
1/19/2026 11:51 AM Open Story
Valentino, as he was called, created one of the most durable and fashionable labels and became an equal of his high society customers.
Valentino Garavani: A Life in Photos
1/19/2026 10:37 AM Open Story
Valentino Garavani, fashion’s ‘Last Emperor,’ believed in the power of beauty.
Survivors of Deadly Train Crash in Spain Describe Hellish Scenes
1/19/2026 12:46 PM Open Story
Photographs show a tangled mess of metal, wires and broken glass at the scene of the crash, which killed at least 39 people.
What We Know About the Deadly High-Speed Train Crash in Spain
1/19/2026 10:25 AM Open Story
Sunday’s train crash in the southern region of Andalucía was the deadliest in Spain since at least 2013, killing at least 40 people.
Want to Eat Healthier? Listen to Your Hunger.
1/19/2026 10:35 AM Open Story
In the third part of a monthlong series, Pete Wells and experts say a healthier diet begins with understanding what drives your eating, and slowing down.
Splits Emerge Among Venezuelans as Revolutionary Dream Fades
1/19/2026 10:23 AM Open Story
Supporters of former president Hugo Chávez, the anti-American socialist, are struggling to come to terms with their government’s pact with Washington.
Protest at Minnesota Church Service Adds to Tensions Over ICE Tactics
1/19/2026 1:06 PM Open Story
The Justice Department said it would investigate the protest over a pastor’s apparent role in immigration enforcement in the state.
Trump Administration to Appeal Limits on Interactions With Minnesota Protesters
1/19/2026 12:39 PM Open Story
Justice Department lawyers said they would ask an appellate court to review an injunction that imposes limits on the tactics used by immigration agents.
Prominent Catholic Clerics Denounce U.S. Foreign Policy
1/19/2026 11:49 AM Open Story
Citing recent events in Venezuela, Ukraine and Greenland, three cardinals said their statement was inspired by Pope Leo.
Human Rights Lawyer Philippe Sands Fears a New Age of Impunity
1/19/2026 11:52 AM Open Story
Philippe Sands, one of the world’s pre-eminent human rights attorneys, grew up in the shadow of bleak times. He worries that history is taking an unfortunate detour.
Elon Musk Spends $10 Million to Help Nate Morris in Kentucky Senate Race
1/19/2026 8:50 AM Open Story
Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, backed Nate Morris, a Republican businessman, in the primary race to succeed Senator Mitch McConnell in Kentucky.
Cows Use Tools, Too, New Study Finds
1/19/2026 8:00 AM Open Story
A pet cow named Veronika can scratch her own back with a broom — the first scientifically documented case of tool use in cows, researchers say.
Texas Schools Wait as Law on Ten Commandments Reaches Appeals Court
1/19/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
A state law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in every classroom has already divided Texas schools. Now a federal appeals court will decide its constitutionality.
Could Mamdani’s Child Care Plan Encourage a Baby Boomlet in New York?
1/19/2026 5:32 AM Open Story
Some New Yorkers hope that raising a child in the city could become more affordable thanks to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plans for free child care and preschool.
‘Masquerade’ Reimagined ‘Phantom,’ and the Fans Are Flocking
1/19/2026 6:23 AM Open Story
An immersive adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical has seen some people return a dozen times since it began performances last summer.
The Popularity of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Masks a Darker Trend of Anti-Gay Bias
1/19/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
We seem to be in a new era of anti-gay prejudice.
There’s a Reason Trump Is Targeting Minneapolis
1/19/2026 11:22 AM Open Story
Minneapolis stands in defiance against Trump’s dark vision of America.
Gaza’s Board of Peace: What to Know
1/19/2026 1:14 PM Open Story
Numerous countries say they have been invited to join President Trump’s newly minted organization, which critics say could undermine the United Nations.
Northern Lights Could Be Visible Across Much of the U.S. Tonight
1/19/2026 11:23 AM Open Story
A severe solar storm could produce a visible show from Alabama to Northern California.
Has the U.S. Lost Measles Elimination Status?
1/19/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
It’s unclear whether the United States can keep its designation as a country that officially eliminated the disease.