Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader Who Sought the Presidency, Dies at 84
2/17/2026 1:47 AM Open Story
An impassioned orator, he was a moral and political force who formed a “rainbow coalition” of poor and working-class people. His mission, he said, was “to transform the mind of America.”
Vaccine Makers Curtail Research and Cut Jobs
2/16/2026 2:08 PM Open Story
Federal policies under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that are hostile to vaccines have “sent a chill through the entire industry,” one scientist said.
Should Drug Companies Be Advertising to Consumers?
2/16/2026 8:06 AM Open Story
Aging means “becoming a target” of the industry, one expert said. After decades of debate, politicians of all stripes are proposing bans.
LA Mayor Karen Bass Says Casey Wasserman, 2028 Olympics Chairman, Should Resign
2/16/2026 8:34 PM Open Story
The chairman, Casey Wasserman, has faced criticism ever since his name surfaced in the Epstein files. Mayor Karen Bass is the latest official to call on him to step down.
Tom Pritzker, Hyatt Heir, Steps Down as Executive Chairman Over Links to Epstein
2/16/2026 10:59 PM Open Story
The member of a prominent and wealthy family, Mr. Pritzker was in regular contact with the financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Columbia Punishes 2 Who Helped Epstein’s Girlfriend Enter Dental College
2/16/2026 2:08 PM Open Story
The release of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein has sent ripples through the worlds of business, politics and academia, including at Columbia, where he helped his girlfriend gain entry.
U.S. and Iran Gear Up for Nuclear Talks Amid Rising Tensions
2/16/2026 10:29 PM Open Story
President Trump has called on Iran to reach an immediate accord or else face the threat of a possible U.S. attack.
Memorials for Iran’s Slain Protesters Wil Test of State Crackdown
2/16/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Ceremonies commemorating the 40 days after protesters were killed are planned this week, challenging the authorities’ ability to restrain them.
Questions Swirl Around Russian Figure Skater in Her Olympic Debut
2/16/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Adeliia Petrosian, 18, has the résumé of a medal contender — and ties to coaches and a skater who were at the center of a doping scandal at the last Winter Games.
Robert Duvall, ‘Godfather’ and ‘Apocalypse Now’ Actor, Dies at 95
2/16/2026 4:31 PM Open Story
An Oscar winner, he was known for disappearing into wide-ranging roles in movies like “Apocalypse Now” and “The Godfather” and in the television series “Lonesome Dove.”
Where to Watch Robert Duvall’s Top Performances
2/16/2026 4:57 PM Open Story
He played rugged, capable men drawn from America’s past, present and possible future.
Robert Duvall: A Life in Pictures
2/16/2026 4:02 PM Open Story
The actor, who had a knack for embodying a wealth of varied characters, had a sprawling and celebrated career.
Ukraine and Russia Hold New Round of Peace Talks, but Expectations Are Low
2/17/2026 1:12 AM Open Story
Both sides described previous U.S.-mediated negotiations as productive, although they did not appear to address sticking points like territory and security guarantees.
Senators Meet Zelensky With Hopeful Message on Sanctions
2/16/2026 1:30 PM Open Story
During their visit, a pair of Democratic senators made the case for Congress to impose harsh penalties on Moscow for its continuing offensive.
In First Month as Governor, Abigail Spanberger Kicks Up Heat From the Right
2/16/2026 3:52 PM Open Story
The new governor of Virginia, who ran as a centrist Democrat and a former intelligence officer, says the attacks are a sign of her success.
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore Displays About Slavery at Washington’s House
2/16/2026 1:50 PM Open Story
The judge said the government did not have the power to erase or alter historical truths after the administration took down displays about slavery at the President’s House Site in Philadelphia.
How Much Will Trump’s Approval Rating Matter in the Midterms?
2/16/2026 7:31 AM Open Story
It’s not too early to consider the connection, and readers also have questions about the economy.
2 Killed in Shooting at High School Hockey Game in Rhode Island
2/16/2026 8:07 PM Open Story
The shooter was also dead, apparently by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the authorities said. The shooting, which the police described as a “targeted event,” happened at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket.
Progress in Guthrie Case Is Fitful as Search Enters Its Third Week
2/16/2026 3:27 PM Open Story
Late-night bursts of activity have yielded few visible results as investigators hunt for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of a “Today” show host. The sheriff said Monday that her children and their spouses are not suspects.
After Trip to Germany, AOC Expresses Frustrations
2/16/2026 5:33 PM Open Story
The congresswoman argued in an interview that presidential speculation, which included scrutiny of her slip-ups, had overshadowed her anti-authoritarian message at the Munich Security Conference.
Frederick Wiseman, 96, Penetrating Documentarian of Institutions, Dies
2/16/2026 2:03 PM Open Story
He exposed abuses in films like “Titicut Follies,” a once-banned portrait of a mental hospital, but ranged widely in subject matter, from a Queens neighborhood to a French restaurant.
Frederick Wiseman Watched People Like Nobody Else
2/16/2026 5:38 PM Open Story
For more than 50 years, the influential documentarian found inspiration in filming the ways his ordinary subjects lived their lives.
Dinner Is Being Recorded, Whether You Know It or Not
2/16/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
As Meta smart glasses capture scenes in restaurants for social media, service workers and customers are becoming captive participants.
Freeze the Rent? Landlords Have Enough Trouble Already.
2/17/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
One in 10 buildings with rent-regulated apartments is losing money.
Colbert Doesn’t Give an FCC About Calling Out CBS
2/16/2026 10:46 PM Open Story
“And because my network clearly doesn’t want us to talk about this, let’s talk about this,” Stephen Colbert said after CBS canceled a Texas congressman’s appearance on Monday’s “Late Show.”
Anderson Cooper Is Leaving ’60 Minutes’
2/16/2026 6:10 PM Open Story
Mr. Cooper said in a statement that he was leaving as a correspondent for the show to focus on his CNN program and spend more time with his children.
Teacher Killed in Crash After Man Fled in Car From ICE, Police Say
2/16/2026 4:41 PM Open Story
The man, who federal officials said had entered the United States illegally, was arrested and charged with first-degree homicide after the crash in Savannah, Ga., according to the county police.
Dana Eden, Co-Creator of ‘Tehran,’ Dies During Filming of Fourth Season
2/16/2026 1:31 PM Open Story
Ms. Eden, 52, who was also an executive producer of the Emmy-winning show, was found in a hotel room in Athens. Greek police said they did not suspect foul play.
Winter Storms Could Bring 8 Feet of Snow to Parts of California
2/16/2026 8:11 AM Open Story
The greatest impact is expected across Northern California, where a pair of powerful storms began on Sunday night and were forecast to last into the week.