Justice Dept. Turns to Partisans and Conspiracists to Fill Depleted Ranks
10/6/2026 5:52 PM Open Story
The civil rights unit has recruited people whose questionable work histories and dearth of education and experience might have disqualified them in the past, former officials said.
Wrongly Indicted Man Seeks Inquiry of Official Conduct in Reflecting Pool Case
10/6/2026 1:32 PM Open Story
Lawyers for the former Olympian David Hearn accused prosecutors of ignoring their own evidence to indict him and then providing “blatantly false” information about what they knew when.
Christa Pike Regains Consciousness After Failed Execution in Tennessee
10/6/2026 3:53 PM Open Story
The death row inmate in Tennessee received two doses of a lethal injection drug last week but lived. She was taken from the execution chamber in an ambulance.
What, Exactly, Did Trump Say About Iran Taking Out Los Angeles and San Diego?
10/6/2026 11:48 AM Open Story
President Trump’s comments caused an uproar from members of both parties. A White House official said he was taken out of context.
Amid Midterm Crunch, Trump Advisers Took Time to Help Russia-Aligned Government
10/6/2026 6:39 PM Open Story
James Blair and Chris LaCivita, who are leading the president’s congressional campaign operation, traveled to Republika Srpska to provide election advice.
How to Destroy a Reputation in Hollywood, as Told in 5 Women’s Lawsuits
10/6/2026 4:20 PM Open Story
Five women have said they were the targets of malicious public relations campaigns that were spearheaded by three influential players.
Secret Billionaires, Mafia Brides, Alpha Kings: The Insane World of Microdramas
10/6/2026 12:21 PM Open Story
Vertical soap operas for your phone have taken over film and TV production, and they may soon need no humans at all.
People of All Ages Join French Student Protests, as Movement Broadens
10/6/2026 9:14 AM Open Story
Union members, parents, teachers and others took part in mass demonstrations around the country, backing student demands that the government invest more in schools.
What to Know About France’s High School Protests
10/6/2026 9:18 AM Open Story
Demonstrations for a better-funded education system have led to blockaded schools, thousands of arrests and a national political reckoning.
OpenAI Releases Findings on 377 Math Problems, Further Roiling Field
10/6/2026 4:46 PM Open Story
After a previous solution angered mathematicians, the company characterized the new release as being more responsive to concerns about A.I. disrupting research.
Eva Marie Saint, Oscar Winner for ‘On the Waterfront,’ Is Dead at 102
10/6/2026 3:15 PM Open Story
A luminous beauty with dramatic depth, she brought a layered intensity to harrowing roles and seduced Cary Grant in the romantic thriller “North by Northwest.”
Ex-C.I.A. Officer Who Stashed Gold Bars Admits to Far Larger $145 Million Scam
10/6/2026 1:16 PM Open Story
A plea hearing revealed a far larger pattern of fraud against the government, while keeping some key secrets still hidden.
Bill Harris Has Died. He Kidnapped Patty Hearst in 1974.
10/6/2026 7:19 PM Open Story
He was a disillusioned Vietnam veteran looking for purpose when he joined a revolutionary group known as the Symbionese Liberation Army.
After Death of Bill Harris, a Look Back at the Symbionese Liberation Army
10/6/2026 4:48 PM Open Story
A small band of urban guerrillas, they hoped to topple the “ruling class” using guns and bombs. Instead, their efforts brought death and ruin.
Two Democracy Heroes on America
10/6/2026 2:59 PM Open Story
Sitting on your hands is not an option when democracy is at stake.
A.I. Is Lying to You. Here’s How to Fight Back.
10/6/2026 4:49 PM Open Story
In the age of A.I. disinformation, we all need to use the tools of counterespionage to find the truth.