Judge Rejects Trump Officials’ Move to Challenge Alaska Senate Election

11/1/2026 11:44 AM Open Story
In the latest defeat for the Trump administration, the ruling dismisses a lawsuit that pre-emptively contested the results of a race that includes two candidates named Daniel Sullivan.
On the Ballot in California: The Prospects for a National Wealth Tax

11/1/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The outcome of the state’s ballot initiative for a billionaires tax could set the tone for the broader Democratic debate about how to raise more revenue.
Stylish Looks From the New York City Marathon

11/1/2026 1:29 PM Open Story
Newlyweds and a woman celebrating a birthday were among the marathoners, some of whom were extending their Halloween festivities into race day.
Senator Chris Murphy Is ‘Awake and Alert’ After Suffering a Stroke

11/1/2026 11:02 AM Open Story
The Connecticut senator, who has been campaigning for fellow Democrats, has been viewed as a potential candidate for president in 2028.
Gaffes and Men’s Bodies: Analysis of Trump’s Speeches at Age 80

11/1/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
A Times review of the president’s public speeches finds that he is more profane, more absolutist, longer-winded and less coherent than he was in 2016.
He’s the Top Snake Catcher, and Business Is Booming. There’s Just One Problem.

10/31/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Bangkok’s firefighters do more snake catching than firefighting, and Pinyo Pukpinyo trains them. But he refuses to kill the snakes, and he’s running out of containers.
Will Digging Up Vietnam’s War Dead Heal Old Wounds or Reopen Them?

10/30/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
A 500-day campaign to find and identify fallen soldiers has unearthed hundreds of bodies, but not everyone gets a chance at closure.
The U.S. Becomes a Global Hub for Horse Racing

10/31/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
More horses from overseas are competing in America’s marquee events, as the sport enjoys a renaissance.
Learjet Plummets to Ground in Florida, Killing 9

11/1/2026 3:22 PM Open Story
Photos and video posted online showed the plane diving nose first to the ground and exploding. In radio call, the pilot said the plane was descending at a speed of 20,000 feet per minute.
Nate Silver on What the Polls Say — and What His Gut’s Telling Him

10/30/2026 1:41 PM Open Story
The election forecaster Nate Silver breaks down the likelihood of a G.O.P. wipeout.
The Rise and Fall of the Triumphal Arch

11/1/2026 12:09 PM Open Story
The history of triumphal arches is long and messy. Where does Donald Trump’s proposed edifice fit in?
Culture War Tensions Roil Beverly Hills School Board Race

11/1/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Battles over Israel, antisemitism and race have shaken Beverly Hills in recent years and divided the formerly Democratic enclave.