Germany’s Far Right Just Misses Majority in Crucial State Election
9/6/2026 4:00 PM Open Story
The Alternative for Germany, or AfD, trounced its rivals but was left unsure if it will be able to govern in Saxony-Anhalt. The result shocked Germany.
AfD Victory in Saxony-Anhalt Sends a Signal to Europe
9/6/2026 10:14 PM Open Story
A vote in eastern Germany has given fresh momentum to hard-right parties hoping to win elections across Europe next year, analysts said.
The Battle to Save General Donahue From Hegseth’s Army Purge
9/6/2026 4:02 PM Open Story
Gen. Christopher T. Donahue’s vision for fighting future wars won him powerful supporters around the world. Could they save his career?
For Trump’s Former Fixer, a Tortured Path From ‘Rat’ to Reconciliation
9/6/2026 4:14 PM Open Story
The president has made peace with Michael D. Cohen, his onetime lawyer who turned against him. But contrary to Mr. Trump’s claims, Mr. Cohen has not recanted the testimony that helped convict his former boss.
Trump Administration Again Asks Supreme Court to Allow Mail Voting Restrictions
9/6/2026 11:01 AM Open Story
The filing puts the legality of the president’s push to impose limits on mail voting squarely before the justices even as states begin sending out ballots.
New Hampshire Democrats Sound an Alarm: ‘We’re Losing’
9/6/2026 9:22 AM Open Story
The state has not elected a Republican to the Senate since 2010. But Chris Pappas, the likely Democratic nominee, anticipates a tough race against a well-known opponent, John E. Sununu.
Armed Man Arrested After Charging Toward Democratic Candidate for Ohio Governor
9/6/2026 7:03 PM Open Story
The authorities are charging the man, who they said had two pistols and a Taser on him but did not draw his weapons, with misdemeanor assault.
What to Know About Cargo Plane That Overran Its Runway, Killing 5 in Miami
9/6/2026 8:40 PM Open Story
The plane, which was operating as part of Amazon’s cargo fleet, flew from Puerto Rico to Miami. It crashed into several vehicles after overrunning the runway.
Giuliani Says Mamdani Should Skip 9/11 Memorial
9/6/2026 7:15 PM Open Story
During an anti-Muslim diatribe, the former mayor called for Mr. Mamdani to skip the ceremonies. The mayor has said he is going.
In Ukraine, Fraud and Waste Are Rewarded With More Weapons Contracts
9/6/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Secret military audits reveal a military procurement system riddled with mismanagement. In 2024 alone, Ukraine lost $1.2 billion to fraud and waste.
What Secret Audits Tell Us About How Ukraine’s Military Is Spending Its Money
9/6/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The documents amount to an autopsy of the weapons-contracting process.
A Bad Year for Bees Gets Worse as Trump’s Tariffs Hit Canada’s Honey Belt
9/6/2026 4:01 AM Open Story
Alberta produces 40 percent of Canada’s honey. This year, rain and President Trump’s trade war have combined to threaten the industry.
Two Fatal NYPD Shootings in One Week. What Happens Next?
9/6/2026 8:30 PM Open Story
In police shootings in Times Square and at the Brooklyn Bridge, officers had to make split-second decisions in confronting emotionally disturbed people who were violent or threatening violence.
The Battle to Be Australia’s Best Pie
9/6/2026 6:41 PM Open Story
A hot meat pie from any roadside bakery is a staple on a long Australian road trip, but what does it take to be crowned a winner?
Why Labor’s Share of Wealth Is Shrinking
9/6/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
Workers’ share of our national income is declining rapidly but we’re not sure why.
‘Furious’ Is the First Thriller Made for a Post-Epstein World
9/6/2026 3:52 AM Open Story
“Furious,” the new police procedural on Hulu, turns out to be the perfect thriller for a post-Epstein world.
In the Shadow of a Tragic Death, Jacob’s Pillow Looks to Move Forward
9/6/2026 8:37 AM Open Story
A year after a longtime staff member was killed at the celebrated dance center in Western Massachusetts, the recovery continues.