U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany, Pentagon Says
5/1/2026 4:38 PM Open Story
Officials announced the decision after President Trump expressed annoyance with the German chancellor’s remarks about the Iran war.
Trump Tells Congress Why He Doesn’t Need Its Authorization for the Iran War
5/1/2026 3:00 PM Open Story
In letters to the House and Senate, the president asserted that the hostilities had “terminated,” in an apparent attempt to avoid having to seek congressional approval.
Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Halts Abortion Pills by Mail
5/1/2026 3:05 PM Open Story
The court order, in a lawsuit by the state of Louisiana, pauses a Food and Drug Administration regulation that greatly expanded access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
Obamacare Enrollment Drops Sharply as Costs Rise
5/1/2026 12:15 PM Open Story
Americans can’t afford the higher health insurance premiums that resulted from Congress’s refusal to extend federal tax credits.
F.D.A. Grants Early Access to Promising Drug for Pancreatic Cancer
5/1/2026 2:28 PM Open Story
Patients with one of the deadliest cancers have been pleading for an unapproved treatment that may prolong their lives.
Eric Swalwell Was Proficient in Social Media. So Were His Accusers.
5/1/2026 4:01 PM Open Story
Eric Swalwell used social media to boost his image and meet women, accusers said. Some of those same women used apps and influencers to join forces years later.
After Prison, a Financial Titan Plots an Unlikely Comeback
5/1/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Bill McGlashan served time for trying to buy his son’s way into college during the Varsity Blues scandal. He hopes his new venture will restore his name — and save the planet.
Authorities Share New Video of Suspect in White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting
5/1/2026 11:58 AM Open Story
The F.B.I. and prosecutors shared an annotated video showing the suspect sprinting through a checkpoint and raising a gun. A frame-by-frame analysis suggests that he may have fired.
Secret Service Avoids Hearings for Now on Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting
5/1/2026 12:44 PM Open Story
Security questions linger nearly a week after a gunman stormed a security checkpoint at the annual dinner.
Spirit Airlines Prepares to Shut Down After Trump Administration Bailout Falls Through
5/1/2026 3:47 PM Open Story
The low-fare airline, which has struggled for years, had been trying to secure a $500 million lifeline from the Trump administration.
Spirit Airlines May Be Shutting Down. Here’s What to Do if You’re Scheduled to Fly.
5/1/2026 2:18 PM Open Story
After two stints in bankruptcy, the low-cost airline is set to shut down early Saturday. Here’s what travelers should know about rebooking and refunds.
Bard College’s President, Leon Botstein, Will Retire After Epstein Revelations
5/1/2026 4:45 PM Open Story
The president, Leon Botstein, who had run Bard for 50 years, faced scrutiny over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
Stocks and Oil Prices Sent Conflicting Signals in April Amid Havoc of Iran War
5/1/2026 1:11 PM Open Story
The S&P 500 notched five weeks of gains for the first time in roughly 18 months. In April, it rose more than 10 percent, its best month since November 2020.
Voters Sue Over Louisiana Governor’s Move to Delay Primary
5/1/2026 3:20 PM Open Story
Legal challenges are mounting over the decision to suspend the state’s May House primary after a Supreme Court ruling found that the congressional map was unconstitutional.
Florida Redistricts in Republicans’ Favor
5/1/2026 8:43 AM Open Story
Our politics reporter Nick Corasaniti explains how Florida redrew its congressional district maps to create four more Republican-leaning House seats.
Southern States Move to Redistrict Under Weakened Voting Rights Act
5/1/2026 3:52 PM Open Story
Republican-led legislatures in Tennessee and Alabama will reconvene in the coming days. Unlike in Tennessee, however, a new map in Alabama will require Supreme Court action.
In the Oregon Governor’s Primary, Voters Choose the Future of the Republican Party
5/1/2026 7:10 AM Open Story
Oregon’s Democratic governor is likely to win re-election, but how voters pick from the ideological array of Republicans challenging her could offer a glimpse at the party post-Trump.
On May Day Cuba’s Communist Leaders Deliver a Defiant Tone to the U.S.
5/1/2026 2:13 PM Open Story
In front of the American Embassy in Havana, the Cuban government held its annual International Worker’s Day celebration as the United States sought to end the communist ruling system.
May Day Protests Pushing for Worker Protections Expected Across the U.S.
5/1/2026 4:37 PM Open Story
Organizers have billed the events as a nationwide day of action to demand policies that put the interests of working people over those of the ultrawealthy.
6 Common Medications That May Decrease Dementia Risk
4/22/2026 5:30 AM Open Story
Some vaccines, along with heart medications and other drugs, appear to have a protective benefit.
4 Medications That May Increase Dementia Risk
4/22/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Experts have flagged several over-the-counter and prescription medications.
Can the Costume Institute Survive Without the Met Gala?
5/1/2026 12:25 PM Open Story
The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the party that has supported its fashion wing may be entering a new era.
With ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ and the Met Gala, Fashion Fans May Get Déjà Vu
5/1/2026 9:04 AM Open Story
That’s “meta” with a lowercase m, by the way. After a weekslong promotional blitz for “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” the scene on Monday may feel very familiar.
Beyoncé’s Best Met Gala Looks as She Returns to the Event After 10 Years
5/1/2026 4:00 AM Open Story
After 10 years away from the event, the superstar will return as a co-chair on Monday. Here’s what she has worn to her seven past gala appearances.
This Is What’s Behind Trump’s Relentlessness
5/1/2026 9:12 AM Open Story
“Animal spirits” and American presidents.
He Signed Away His Right to Sue by Subscribing to Disney+
5/1/2026 11:24 AM Open Story
Thanks to a series of Supreme Court decisions, nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies can — and do — use forced arbitration with consumers or workers.
FEMA Disaster Aid is Flowing Slowly In Trump’s Second Term
5/1/2026 11:12 AM Open Story
During President Trump’s second term, the disaster declarations that unlock money are taking longer than in the past. Blue states wait the longest and they hear ‘no’ more often.
A Night of Civil Discourse Turns to Confrontation at Cornell
5/1/2026 4:29 PM Open Story
After a debate over the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, students say the university president hit them with his vehicle. He says he was the victim in the incident.
U.S. Indictment of Sinaloa’s Governor Is a Reckoning for Residents of the Mexican State
5/1/2026 12:56 PM Open Story
The U.S. indictment of a Mexican governor confirms what many residents say they had long suspected: The line between organized crime and the upper echelons of government has blurred.
Human Remains Found in Tampa Bay Are Identified as Missing Grad Student
5/1/2026 2:51 PM Open Story
A former University of South Florida student has been charged in the murders of Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, doctoral students who were reported missing last month.