U.S. Rushes to Withdraw Bombers From U.K. Air Base After New Threats
10/4/2026 3:34 PM Open Story
The withdrawal came with unusual speed, following what U.S. officials said were threats of an Iran-based plot against the installation.
How RAF Fairford in a Quiet Corner of England Became a U.S.-Iran Flashpoint
10/4/2026 4:03 PM 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.
Iran’s Top Security Official Warns of Dire Economic Crisis
10/4/2026 5:18 PM Open Story
The rare admission from Mohsen Rezaei, the security chief, came weeks after the U.S. tightened sanctions and its naval blockade.
U.S. Sanctions Aim to ‘Shut Down’ Iran’s Airlines, but This Boeing Plane Is Still Flying
10/4/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
The Trump administration says all Iranian airlines are being “shut down.” So why is this jumbo jet still flying from Tehran to Southeast Asia?
Democrats Lead Governor Races Deep in Republican Territory, Polls Show
10/4/2026 11:29 AM Open Story
Democratic advantages in the races for governor in Texas, Iowa, Ohio and Alaska reflect deep unhappiness with President Trump and the economy. A Republican leads in Kansas.
At Trump’s Rallies, a Familiar Mix of Rituals and a Plea to ‘Please Pretend’
10/4/2026 2:53 PM Open Story
President Trump is doggedly lending his support to Republican candidates facing a rough midterm season. He is the same campaigner he has always been, but his crowds have changed.
How Cornell Punished Each of the 7 Men Accused of Sexual Assault
10/3/2026 7:43 PM Open Story
Summaries obtained by The New York Times offer a detailed look at the discipline meted out to the men accused of sexually assaulting a fellow student at Cornell University.
After Week of Turmoil at Cornell, a Heavy Cloud Hangs Over Student Life
10/4/2026 8:05 PM Open Story
As the weekend arrived, much of the nightlife in the upstate New York college town was subdued. But there were still some students looking to cut loose.
How Everything Became Gambling
10/4/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
It’s not just DraftKings and Polymarket — the logic of gambling undergirds everything coming out of Silicon Valley.
Brazil Elections Head to Runoff Between Lula and Bolsonaro
10/4/2026 11:19 PM Open Story
Neither President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva nor Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of a former president, won the first round, but Mr. Bolsonaro took more votes.
A Supreme Court Battle Over Climate Change Begins
10/4/2026 1:51 PM Open Story
The justices are about to hear a lawsuit that could determine whether the oil industry faces billions of dollars in liability for damages caused by global warming.
As Midterms Near, Justice Alito Says He Considers Each Year Whether to Retire
10/3/2026 11:52 AM Open Story
The justice, the second oldest on the court at 76, told CBS News that he decided against stepping down last term. He could face pressure should Democrats win the Senate in November.
Measles Outbreak in Amish Country Forces Some to Rethink Vaccines
10/4/2026 2:00 PM Open Story
The spread of measles in Pennsylvania and Ohio is largely affecting Amish communities where vaccinations levels are low.
This Is How AIPAC Lost Its Way
10/4/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
There remains an opportunity for the group to play a positive and honest role in American politics.
I Consulted With Christa Pike’s Death Row Team. I Knew This Could Happen.
10/4/2026 9:17 AM Open Story
Lethal injection failures are not glitches; they are features of the process.
Tight Competition: The Contest to Name Philly’s Best Parallel Parker
10/4/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Out of more than 900 applicants, 15 were chosen to compete in three rounds, including “Tight Squeeze” and “Under Duress.”