Lebanon Emerges as Weak Link in U.S.-Iran Deal to End War
6/19/2026 3:31 PM Open Story
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, once seen as a secondary front to the American-Israeli war on Iran, has become one of the main obstacles to ending it.
Lebanon Cease-Fire Bolsters U.S.-Iran Truce, After a Shaky Start
6/19/2026 1:00 PM Open Story
Talks on a long-term peace deal were set to begin on Friday, but Iran pulled out, citing Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Hours later, diplomats say, Israel and Hezbollah agreed to halt fighting there.
Inside Hegseth’s War on Diversity and Blocked Promotions of Women and Black Officers
6/19/2026 7:25 AM Open Story
A Black admiral fixed one of the Navy’s worst messes. Mr. Hegseth blocked his promotion anyway.
The Reflecting Pool Appears to Be Rejecting Its Makeover
6/19/2026 4:32 PM Open Story
As National Park Service crews try to clean the algae that turned the water bright green, another problem has developed: The “American flag blue” coating is coming off.
A New Air Force One, via Qatar, Nears Its First Presidential Flight
6/19/2026 4:50 PM Open Story
President Trump showed off the new red, white and blue Boeing 747, a gift from Qatar that prompted a storm of criticism from lawmakers, before a flyover on July 4.
‘A Literal Coverup’: What Is the Kennedy Center Hiding Behind Those Tarps?
6/19/2026 6:18 PM Open Story
The arts center says it pulled President Trump’s name from the building front. But the result remains hidden by tarps, prompting questions and speculation.
Italy Doesn’t ‘Beg,’ Giorgia Meloni Tells Trump
6/19/2026 9:44 AM Open Story
President Trump said the Italian leader had “begged” him to take a photo together at the Group of 7 summit in France. The remarks come as their once-friendly relationship has frayed.
James Burrows, Master of the TV Sitcom, Dies at 85
6/19/2026 4:41 PM Open Story
Beloved by actors, he helped create “Cheers” and directed more than 1,000 episodes of hit shows like “Taxi,” “Friends” and “The Big Bang Theory.”
Moscow Refinery Blast May Have Been Caused by Friendly Fire, Video Suggests
6/19/2026 10:57 AM Open Story
Footage shows a Russian air defense missile traveling toward a fuel silo, which erupts in an explosion around the time of its arrival.
Joan Cusack, the Actress Behind Jessie in ‘Toy Story,’ Takes the Lead
6/19/2026 7:30 AM Open Story
After 27 years, the beloved cowgirl doll voiced by Cusack is finally in charge, but the actress played an important role in shaping the character early on.
‘Toy Story 5’ Review: The Machines Have Come for the Children
6/18/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
In this latest installment of the popular franchise, Woody and Buzz Lightyear are back and must contend with Bonnie’s mesmerizing new toy.
Ruling in Missouri Restores Access to Medication Abortions
6/19/2026 2:03 PM Open Story
The court found that dozens of state laws undermined a state constitutional amendment that guaranteed reproductive rights. The state vowed to appeal the finding.
Trump Shifts Stance in South Carolina After Losses in Governor’s Races
6/19/2026 3:03 PM Open Story
On Friday the president made the unusual move of endorsing both candidates in the Republican runoff for South Carolina governor, after initially supporting one of them.
Californians Get Stingier at the Ballot Box as Costs Rise
6/19/2026 4:09 PM Open Story
Voters rejected more local taxes than usual in the June election, a sign that they are feeling the pinch from rising costs.
David Thomson Loves the Movies but Not What They Have Done to America
6/19/2026 9:21 AM Open Story
How the film writer David Thomson found himself in a lover’s quarrel with cinema — and America.
Inside Trump’s Stock Trading Surge
6/19/2026 1:03 PM Open Story
Documents show the president outsourced trading decisions to brokers. But bucking tradition, his assets are not in a blind trust, exposing him to concerns about conflicts.
Colby College Is Stepping In to Save a Maine Town on the Brink of Disaster
6/19/2026 5:23 AM Open Story
A new rescuer — Colby College, bankrolled by a construction magnate — will vastly change not just the economics of Port Clyde, Maine, but also its cultural and physical fabric.
‘Crony Capitalism on Steroids’: 3 Writers on the World Cup’s First Week
6/19/2026 1:54 PM Open Story
The history of global soccer, in some sense, is a history of the world’s political problems.
Art Galleries Are Not OK
6/19/2026 8:15 AM Open Story
Many gallerists are questioning the fundamentals of their business. It’s as if the art world they know has fallen off its axis.
What Does It All Mean? Once a Year, French Students Try to Explain.
6/19/2026 1:22 AM Open Story
The high school philosophy exam is a rite of passage for French students. This year included questions about Friedrich Nietzsche’s 1878 book, “Human, All Too Human.”