Trump’s Indiana Victory Shows His Enduring Grip on Core Republican Supporters
5/6/2026 3:17 PM Open Story
Low approval ratings? MAGA divisions? The president was able to turn out party loyalists in an Indiana primary to help him oust Republican state lawmakers who had crossed him.
Iran War Looms Over Vance as He Visits Iowa
5/6/2026 2:20 PM Open Story
The vice president, a skeptic of the war, made his first visit of the cycle to the state that will kick off the 2028 nominating process.
Tennessee Republicans Unveil New Congressional Map Carving Up Majority-Black House District
5/6/2026 1:29 PM Open Story
The General Assembly is expected to quickly approve the map, which slices up Memphis, a majority-Black city that makes up most of the state’s lone Democratic district.
Trump’s Gyrations on the War Leave Even Rubio Out of Sync
5/6/2026 4:42 PM Open Story
The administration’s latest shifts on the status of the conflict show how treacherous it is to speak for a president who cultivates an erratic style.
Attack on French Cargo Ship Highlights Continued Risks in Strait of Hormuz
5/6/2026 2:04 PM Open Story
U.S. Central Command and the ship’s owner disagreed on whether the vessel coordinated safe passage with the United States military.
Purported Epstein Suicide Note Is Released
5/6/2026 4:04 PM Open Story
A federal judge released the note on Wednesday, which Jeffrey Epstein’s former cellmate said he found in a graphic novel. The New York Times has not authenticated that Mr. Epstein wrote it.
How the Fight Over Israel Is Playing Out Inside MAGA
5/6/2026 10:47 AM Open Story
The war in Iran has added to a tectonic shift in public opinion — a bipartisan swing away from Israel. Some on the far-right are fighting to keep President Trump’s movement aligned with the Jewish state.
Her Self-Experiment with Drug Detox Almost Broke Her
5/6/2026 2:54 PM Open Story
Against expert advice, people are using new and unpredictable synthetic drugs to experiment on themselves in hopes of becoming free of addiction.
Ted Turner, Creator of CNN and the 24-Hour News Cycle, Dies at 87
5/6/2026 1:17 PM Open Story
As one of the most important figures in media history, he oversaw a vast cable empire of news, sports and entertainment channels.
Rupert Murdoch, David Zaslav and More Media Moguls Remember Ted Turner, CNN’s Founder
5/6/2026 2:33 PM Open Story
The CNN founder’s death was met with encomiums from leaders in the media industry, which he helped reinvent. “He will be remembered for generations,” said one.
Giuliani Seeks to Have Health Care Covered by 9/11 Program
5/6/2026 4:32 PM Open Story
The former New York City mayor, who is improving after a serious case of pneumonia, suffers from a respiratory condition linked to his exposure to toxins at ground zero, his spokesman says.
Jack Smith Calls the Justice Dept. ‘Corrupted’ by Trump and His Allies
5/6/2026 3:52 PM Open Story
At a private event in Washington last month, Mr. Smith, the former special counsel, accused Justice Department leaders of targeting people for prosecution to please and impress the president.
Suspect Michael Marx Charged With Shooting at Secret Service Agents Near National Mall
5/6/2026 12:49 PM Open Story
The suspect, a 45-year-old from Texas, faces three charges, including assaulting federal officers with a dangerous weapon.
Hantavirus Patients Land in Amsterdam With More Cruise Ship Evacuations Planned
5/6/2026 3:55 PM Open Story
Three people with possible symptoms of the disease were evacuated on Wednesday morning from the MV Hondius before it headed to the Canary Islands.
Should You Worry About Hantavirus?
5/6/2026 4:11 PM Open Story
Here’s what to know about the virus, how it spreads and the risk to the general public.
A Landslide in Alaska Set Off a Tsunami. There May Be More to Come.
5/6/2026 6:02 AM Open Story
Scientists say as glaciers retreat in a warming climate, landslide-generated tsunamis are likely to become more frequent.
Air-Conditioning Is in Short Supply as Asia Swelters
5/6/2026 2:45 PM Open Story
From classrooms to crowded buses, people across South and Southeast Asia are adjusting to life with less cooling — or none at all — as the war in Iran drives an energy crunch.
New Study Shows Risks of Amazon Deforestation. And Rewards of Protection.
5/6/2026 11:25 AM Open Story
Researchers examined the combined effects of tree loss and global warming in an effort to better understand how and when an ecosystem collapse could unfold.
The Longevity Secrets Helping Athletes Blow Past the Limits of Age
5/6/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
With cutting-edge sports medicine and sci-fi gadgetry, more and more athletes are figuring out how to extend their careers.
A Hotel in Venezuela’s Capital Has Become the U.S. Embassy’s De Facto Headquarters
5/6/2026 11:22 AM Open Story
The J.W. Marriott in Venezuela’s capital is suddenly awash in U.S. diplomats, spies and fortune seekers, showcasing changes in the country.
In ‘Rocky Horror,’ Luke Evans Finds His Ballad of Sexual Liberation
5/6/2026 12:21 PM Open Story
What does it take to play Frank-N-Furter in “The Rocky Horror Show” on Broadway? Luke Evans transforms in five-inch heels and an endless supply of glitter.
The New El Niño Might Make 2027 the Hottest Year on Record
5/6/2026 1:49 PM Open Story
The El Niño brewing this year might make 2027 the hottest year on record.
Neil deGrasse Tyson: Give Us the Aliens
5/6/2026 8:00 AM Open Story
Is that too much to ask for?
The Boxing Match That Killed a Police Recruit
5/6/2026 4:03 PM Open Story
A Massachusetts State Police cadet, already hobbled from a previous bout, raised his hand to take on a more skilled fighter, and investigators say no one stopped him. Four people face charges.
‘The Book of Mormon’ Will Close for 2 Weeks After Fire
5/6/2026 4:00 PM Open Story
The long-running musical, one of Broadway’s biggest hits, will be closed through at least May 17 after an electrical fire in its lighting booth.
Elon Musk’s Confidante Shivon Zilis Is Cast as His Inside Source at OpenAI
5/6/2026 4:50 PM Open Story
Shivon Zilis worked closely with Elon Musk while she was on OpenAI’s board. Her ties to the world’s richest man were detailed in a landmark trial on Wednesday.
Crossing Guard Is Fatally Hit by Car in New Jersey While Escorting Children
5/6/2026 12:01 PM Open Story
Jean Schultz, 80, had been a crossing guard in Woodland Park since 2022. She died after she was struck by a vehicle on Monday, the authorities said.