Trump Says Kennedy Center Will Close for 2-Year Reconstruction Project
2/1/2026 6:56 PM Open Story
The president’s announcement came after the center has been rocked by cancellations and boycotts by performers, contributors and audience members.
U.A.E. Firm Quietly Took Stake in the Trump Family’s Crypto Company
2/1/2026 11:43 AM Open Story
The $500 million agreement raises new concerns about the propriety of the president negotiating foreign policy with his own business partners.
‘Melania’ Arrives With Strong Box Office Showing for a Documentary
2/1/2026 9:47 AM Open Story
Amazon backed up the Brink’s trucks for the vanity film, resulting in weekend ticket sales of about $7 million in North America, enough for third place.
Judge Who Ruled Against Trump Administration Cleared of Justice Dept. Complaint
2/1/2026 10:28 AM Open Story
Trump allies have called for Judge James E. Boasberg to be investigated and impeached after decisions that questioned the administration’s respect for the rule of law.
Can Tom Homan De-escalate ICE Tensions in Minnesota?
2/1/2026 11:11 AM Open Story
The White House border czar wants to focus more on getting immigrants already in jails. He’ll have to persuade Democrats to do it.
Federal Courts Undercut Trump’s Mass Deportation Campaign
2/1/2026 10:11 AM Open Story
A policy intended to keep immigrants detained indefinitely has led to a deluge of lawsuits, overwhelming some federal courts and resulting in many releases.
How Alex Pretti’s Death Became a National Tipping Point
2/1/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Several factors converged to force a remarkable shift in the federal government’s aggressive efforts in Minnesota.
How Trump Appears in the Epstein Files
2/1/2026 1:36 PM Open Story
The New York Times found more than 5,300 files with references to Mr. Trump and related terms. They include salacious and unverified claims, as well as documents that had already been made public.
The Government Published Dozens of Nude Photos in the Epstein Files
2/1/2026 4:16 PM Open Story
The photos, which showed young women or possibly teenagers with their faces visible, were largely removed after The New York Times began notifying the Justice Department.
The Secret Egyptian Air Base Powering Sudan’s Drone War
2/1/2026 1:05 PM Open Story
The covert base offers new evidence of how the Sudanese conflict is morphing into a theater for high-tech warfare, driven by foreign interests.
2026 Grammys Red Carpet Photos: Chappell Roan, Tyla, Lady Gaga and More
2/1/2026 6:02 PM Open Story
See what nominees and guests for the 68th Grammy Awards, including Addison Rae, Bad Bunny and Doechii, wore to arrive to the ceremony.
Grammys 2026 Winners: Updating List
2/1/2026 7:11 PM Open Story
A complete rundown of the artists, albums, songs and videos that took home trophies at the 68th annual awards.
Kehlani, Justin Bieber and More Wear ‘ICE Out’ Pins and Support Immigrants at Grammys
2/1/2026 7:22 PM Open Story
Bad Bunny joined Gloria Estefan, Shaboozey, Kehlani and others in speaking up for communities that are being targeted by ICE across the United States.
N.Y. Republican in Swing District Gets Rowdy Reception at Town Hall
2/1/2026 7:36 PM Open Story
Representative Mike Lawler, who has promised to hold several town halls as he seeks re-election, was repeatedly heckled by audience members in Rockland County.
Democratic Upset in Deep Red Texas District Rattles Republicans
2/1/2026 7:50 AM Open Story
A Democrat won a state legislative special election in a district that President Trump carried by 17 percentage points, unnerving Republicans in Texas and beyond.
Fear and Anger Grow as Thousands Remain Without Power in the South
2/1/2026 3:48 PM Open Story
More than 30 people have died across three Southern states in connection with last week’s storm, and thousands remain without power.
A ‘Historic’ Snowfall Hits the Carolinas
2/1/2026 4:09 PM Open Story
Blanketed beaches. Frozen suburbs. Football fields buried in snow. Everywhere in the region, people felt the storm, which caused two deaths.
Mamdani Announces New Shelter Beds as Death Toll During Cold Rises to 14
2/1/2026 6:13 PM Open Story
The 50 units in Upper Manhattan will house single people who may be reluctant to stay in group shelters.
Snow Drought in the West Reaches Record Levels
2/1/2026 2:02 PM Open Story
Warm temperatures and extremely low snowfall threaten water resources for the year.
Physician Assistants Want a New Name and More Power. Not Everyone Is Happy.
2/1/2026 7:57 AM Open Story
How increased responsibilities and a push to be called “physician associates” are raising tensions with doctors.
Physician Assistants Are Everywhere. Should You See One?
1/31/2026 6:30 AM Open Story
They wear white coats and do many things a doctor would do — and their numbers are increasing rapidly.
This Hasidic Reporter Has a Few Questions for Mayor Mamdani
2/1/2026 7:39 AM Open Story
Jacob Kornbluh, a former lox-slinger with no degrees, became an unlikely fixture in New York politics. Now he is chasing the story of a lifetime, inside the new City Hall.
Escape to Alcatraz: Coyote Swims a Mile in Search of New Turf
1/31/2026 12:39 PM Open Story
The coyote struggled onto the rocky shore this month. It is the first documented coyote on Alcatraz since the island was transferred to the National Park Service in 1972.
Why Is Taking the Rest of the Donetsk Region So Important to Putin?
2/1/2026 3:13 AM Open Story
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the question “the one remaining item” in Abu Dhabi peace talks. Russia disputed that.
Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Energy Sector, Killing 12 Miners
2/1/2026 11:08 AM Open Story
The attack comes during a winter freeze and despite efforts by President Trump and others to get the two countries to negotiate a truce.
My Patient Was Dying. His Wife Would Not Accept It.
1/31/2026 10:44 PM Open Story
How doctors can better navigate difficult patients and families.
Trump Has Overwhelmed Himself
2/1/2026 9:55 AM Open Story
This is a presidency that is, by any measure, failing.
Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter Arrested in Iran for Criticizing Regime
2/1/2026 7:04 PM Open Story
Mehdi Mahmoudian, co-writer of “It Was Just an Accident,” was one of several people detained after signing a letter objecting to the crackdown on protests.
Man and Dog Found Dead Inside Mobile Veterinary Van in Queens
2/1/2026 7:11 PM Open Story
A second man was found unconscious outside the van. The police are investigating whether the deaths were caused by carbon monoxide from a generator.
James Sallis, 81, Dies; Novelist Whose ‘Drive’ Became a Hit Movie
2/1/2026 4:46 PM Open Story
A storyteller of modern America’s underbelly with a literary, ruminative style, he inspired a Ryan Gosling movie and earned critical acclaim.
Hazing Death in Arizona Leads to Charges for 3 Fraternity Leaders
2/1/2026 2:26 PM Open Story
Three 20-year-old students in Delta Tau Delta at Northern Arizona University were arrested on Saturday. The fraternity has been suspended.