U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies
10/3/2026 6:55 AM Open Story
President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of interest.
Trump, Putin, Ukraine and an Oil Deal: 5 Takeaways
10/3/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
A proposal to bolster relations with the Kremlin through the purchase of Russian energy assets is striking even for an administration that regularly mixes personal business interests with foreign policy.
Russia Turns to Striking Kyiv’s Bridges, Threatening a Vital Lifeline
10/3/2026 4:59 AM Open Story
The bridges, used by many commuters in the Ukrainian capital, are the latest target in a broad Russian bombing campaign against infrastructure.
Senate Races in Republican States Tilt Toward Democrats, Polls Find
10/3/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Democrats are performing strongly in five reliably Republican states where they are trying to flip Senate seats to win control of the chamber, new New York Times/Siena polls found.
Democrats May Have Found the Recipe for Flipping Red-State Senate Seats
10/3/2026 4:29 AM Open Story
Five new Times/Siena polls continue a run of strong results for the party in states that President Trump won easily in 2024.
In Texas, Talarico Inspires a Recurring Blue-Tinted Dream
10/3/2026 2:45 AM Open Story
After a dry spell of more than three decades, Democrats are daring (yet again) to believe they can win one or more top-of-the-ballot races in a vast and stubbornly red state.
D.A. in Cornell Rape Inquiry Declined to Review Additional Evidence
10/3/2026 6:11 AM Open Story
Records show that campus police officers informed Tompkins County prosecutors that they had conducted additional interviews beyond taking a statement from the woman who said she was raped.
Cornell Case Revives Anger About Handling of Campus Sexual Assault Cases
10/3/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
A lawsuit alleging rape at Cornell has led to an outpouring of women sharing stories about sexual violence on college campuses.
How a Failed Execution Left Christa Pike Hovering Between Life and Death
10/3/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Her legal team had repeatedly warned that her execution could go wrong. On Wednesday, they were proven right.
Tennessee Prison Chief Was Hired Despite a Trail of Troubled Executions
10/2/2026 6:48 PM Open Story
The failed execution of Christa Pike has prompted new scrutiny of Frank Strada, the state’s top prison official, and his past role overseeing executions in Arizona.
American High School Students Are Selling Guns Bound for Cartels
10/3/2026 6:06 AM Open Story
Drawn by money and status, teenagers in Arizona are buying, stealing and selling weapons destined for criminal groups in Mexico.
What We Learned About American Teenagers Supplying Guns to Cartels
10/3/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Our reporting revealed how Mexican criminal groups are relying on teenagers and young adults in border states like Arizona to help supply their weapons.
Chris Rock Has Been Thinking About Forgiveness
10/3/2026 5:43 AM Open Story
The comedian and filmmaker on what real friendship looks like, what keeps him up at night and his new movie, “Misty Green.”
Trump’s War Empowers Extremists in Iran
10/3/2026 5:27 AM Open Story
Threats to withdraw from the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty are growing in Tehran.
Opinion: What the Cornell Lawsuit Reveals About Sexual Violence in America
10/3/2026 4:00 AM Open Story
The columnist David French argues that “we have privileged getting wasted over taking care of people.”
Slow Motion
10/3/2026 5:02 AM Open Story
The constant flow of digital updates doesn’t allow for true connection.
We Want Your Best Breakup Lines
10/1/2026 2:06 AM Open Story
For a special Modern Love project, we’re looking for your most unforgettable lines from a breakup — kind, bizarre, profound, haunting or funny — either delivered or received.
How RAF Fairford in a Quiet Corner of England Became a U.S.-Iran Flashpoint
10/3/2026 6:45 AM Open Story
A mysterious call last Sunday near a military base used by the U.S. set in motion a huge counterterrorism response and days of uncertainty in Britain.