Trump Directed Use of Taxpayer Money for Ads Praising His Presidency
10/2/2026 2:28 PM Open Story
The government-funded ads show just how much President Trump has been able to use federal money for his own aims.
National Science Foundation Diverted $1.4 Billion in Science Funds Mandated by Congress
10/2/2026 11:41 AM Open Story
The move, affecting about one-fifth of the National Science Foundation’s primary research budget, is the latest sign of how the White House is asserting more control over grants.
Judge Blocks Border Wall Construction in Big Bend in Texas
10/2/2026 4:06 PM Open Story
The ruling dealt a setback to the Trump administration’s plans for hundreds of miles of barriers that have drawn local opposition.
D.A. in Cornell Rape Inquiry Declined to Review Additional Evidence
10/2/2026 6:13 PM 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.
Hochul Denounces D.A. and Cornell Police in Handling of Sex Assault Case
10/2/2026 5:12 PM Open Story
Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed Letitia James, the attorney general, to investigate the original allegations and why a police report omitted crucial information.
Letitia James Is in Charge of the Cornell Rape Inquiry. What Comes Next?
10/2/2026 3:44 PM Open Story
As a special prosecutor, Ms. James has wide powers over the handling of the investigation, but legal experts say the case comes with potential obstacles.
Man Accused of Sex Assault Seeks to Expunge Cornell’s Finding of Related Violation
10/2/2026 12:12 PM Open Story
A panel found the man responsible for attempted sexual exploitation, barred him from contact with the woman and required him to take a class and write a paper.
How FlyDubai Passengers and Crew Averted Disaster After Pilot Was Stabbed During Flight
10/2/2026 5:15 PM Open Story
A badly wounded Indian pilot managed to unlock the cockpit door. Four Israeli men teamed up to overwhelm an attacker and avert disaster.
Indian Pilot Stabbed on FlyDubai Flight Recalls Sudden Attack
10/2/2026 5:16 AM Open Story
Capt. Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed by his co-pilot midair between Dubai and Tel Aviv, said he “had to act” to prevent a crash despite serious injuries.
FlyDubai Attack Raises Questions About Pilot Background Checks
10/2/2026 12:12 PM Open Story
Health screenings and criminal background checks may go only so far in identifying pilots who have become radicalized or try to hide their mental health issues, experts said.
Why Were 4 Pilots Aboard FlyDubai Flight 1073?
10/2/2026 9:53 AM Open Story
After the co-pilot stabbed the captain, two pilots who were seated in the cabin intervened alongside passengers and safely landed the Boeing 737 in Saudi Arabia.
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.
With Christa Pike Unconscious, Another Execution Attempt Is in Doubt
10/2/2026 3:30 PM Open Story
Her condition raises questions about whether Tennessee could attempt to execute her again if she is incapable of understanding what is happening.
Brooke Eby, Who Brought Humor and Awareness to A.L.S., Dies at 37
10/2/2026 6:52 PM Open Story
After her diagnosis in 2022, when she was only 33, she became a vocal, witty advocate for people confronting the disease.
In Alabama, Trump Relives His Glory Days (This Time With Some Empty Seats)
10/2/2026 8:52 PM Open Story
The Deep South was the birthplace of the mega MAGA rally. How do people on the Gulf feel about President Trump now?
Extreme Heat in Los Angeles Area Expected to Last at Least a Week
10/2/2026 2:12 PM Open Story
Forecasters say a dangerous heat wave is descending across much of Southern California, which is likely to bring triple-digit temperatures.
Trump Is Getting Desperate. It Shows.
10/2/2026 7:21 AM Open Story
The Justice Department is trawling to find perpetrators on whom to pin conspiracies. Ordinary citizens are being ensnared.
Why Cybertrucks, McMansions and ‘Greige’ Matter
10/2/2026 1:53 PM Open Story
The modern right has a theory of beauty. Does the left?
The Holei Sea Arch, a Centuries-Old Hawaii Wonder, Crumbles Into the Pacific
10/2/2026 2:01 PM Open Story
A tropical storm was moving through the area when the 90-foot lava rock formation disintegrated, the National Park Service said.