House Cancels Contempt Vote As Clintons Agree to Testify on Epstein
2/3/2026 12:29 PM Open Story
Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed to be deposed this month by an investigative panel but requested that it be in public, a request that the Republican chairman ignored.
Jeffrey Epstein’s Trust Reveals Beneficiaries of His Fortune
2/3/2026 11:00 AM Open Story
Jeffrey Epstein wanted most of his money to go to his girlfriend. Mr. Epstein’s brother and a Harvard math professor were also named beneficiaries.
Trump, Changing Course, Throws Harvard Deal Talks Into Chaos
2/3/2026 5:14 PM Open Story
In the latest example of his mercurial negotiating style, President Trump went from dropping his ask for a $200 million fine to demanding $1 billion from the university.
Trump Repeats Call to ‘Nationalize’ Elections, as White House Walks It Back
2/3/2026 3:57 PM Open Story
President Trump’s extraordinary comments were the latest iteration of his unsubstantiated claims that U.S. elections are rigged as Republicans face potentially big losses next year.
Trump Scolds CNN’s Kaitlan Collins for ‘Not Smiling’
2/3/2026 3:22 PM Open Story
Testy remarks from a president who has frequently singled out female journalists for criticism and personal attacks.
Renee Good’s Brothers Call on Congress to Rein In Immigration Crackdown
2/4/2026 1:00 AM Open Story
At a forum on Capitol Hill held by congressional Democrats, the brothers of the 37-year-old American citizen fatally shot by an ICE agent said immigration enforcement tactics must be dialed back.
Don Lemon Takes Stage at NYC Event After Arrest Over Minnesota Protest
2/3/2026 6:57 PM Open Story
The anchorman, who was arrested over a protest in Minnesota, told an audience in Manhattan, “I’m not going to let them turn me around,” and sang lines from a civil rights era freedom song.
Ukraine Talks Set to Resume, Following a Huge Attack by Moscow
2/4/2026 12:31 AM Open Story
U.S., Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are meeting in the United Arab Emirates, but Russia continues to pummel Ukraine and has not softened demands that Kyiv calls unacceptable.
How 2026 Winter Olympics Security Is Preparing For The Opening Ceremony
2/3/2026 10:54 PM Open Story
Thousands of police and security officers will work during the Milan-Cortina Games’ opening ceremony. The involvement of some U.S. ICE personnel has stirred opposition.
South Korea Questions Cram School Culture and Childhood Stress
2/3/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Academic pressure has become so intense that even preschoolers are taking private extracurricular classes, raising worries about children’s rights.
Catherine O’Hara, Star of ‘Best in Show,’ Honored in Westminster Tribute
2/3/2026 9:57 PM Open Story
Fans remembered the actress, who died last week at 71, for her role as the doting owner of a Norwich terrier destined for glory in the movie, a sendup of dog show culture.
‘Neoroyalism’ and What It Says About Trump
2/3/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Experts are reaching to divine the president’s approach to global policy and economics, with one theory seeing antecedents in centuries-old dynastic rule.
Plastic Surgeons’ Group Advises Delaying Gender-Affirming Procedures Until Age 19
2/3/2026 3:56 PM Open Story
The organization’s latest guidance is a departure from the prevailing views of several other major medical organizations.
Woman Wins Malpractice Suit Over Gender Surgery as a Minor
2/3/2026 2:24 PM Open Story
In a legal first, a jury in New York awarded $2 million to a patient who said that doctors had deviated from accepted medical standards.
Ruptures in China’s Leadership Could Be Due to Paranoia and Power Plays
2/3/2026 9:17 AM Open Story
U.S. intelligence analysts say that Xi Jinping, China’s leader, has a remarkable level of fear. He has carried out mass purges, and surprised many by removing his top general.
Savannah Guthrie to Skip Olympics as Search for Mother, Nancy Guthrie, Yields Few Clues
2/3/2026 7:45 PM Open Story
The ‘Today’ anchor withdrew from NBC’s coverage of the Winter Games in Italy as investigators acknowledged they had few answers about who may have taken her mother, Nancy Guthrie, 84, from her home.
What to Know About the Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s Mom, Nancy
2/3/2026 4:41 PM Open Story
Nancy Guthrie, 84, the “Today” show host’s mother, was last seen on Saturday night, the authorities said. The disappearance is being investigated as a crime.
Colleges See Major Racial Shifts in Student Enrollment
2/3/2026 2:13 PM Open Story
An analysis finds that flagship state universities, as well as less selective colleges, had major increases in Black and Hispanic students following a ban on race-conscious admissions.
Racial Debate Rattles Texas Democratic Primary for Senate
2/3/2026 6:53 PM Open Story
State Representative James Talarico used the word “mediocre” in connection with a former House member who is Black. The controversy has repercussions for a key contest.
Walmart Joins Tech Giants With $1 Trillion Market Valuation
2/3/2026 1:36 PM Open Story
The company’s rapid e-commerce growth and push into automation and artificial intelligence propelled its stock into the trillion-dollar club.
Everyone Is Missing the Point About the ‘Melania’ Movie
2/3/2026 7:58 AM Open Story
It’s not really a movie at all. It’s a marketing deck.
William Stevenson, Jill Biden’s Ex-Husband, Is Accused of Killing His Current Wife
2/3/2026 10:13 PM Open Story
William Stevenson was arrested after being indicted on charges of first-degree murder in the death of his wife in December. He was married to Dr. Biden in the 1970s.
Will Newsom Be the Democrats’ Next Mistake?
2/3/2026 9:19 PM Open Story
The California governor’s record is exactly what Republicans want to run against.
In Counting the Dead in Iran, a Picture of Ferocity
2/3/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
The high number of dead and wounded demonstrates the depths of the regime’s fears.
Tyler Robinson’s Lawyers Press to Remove Prosecutors From Kirk Murder Case
2/3/2026 6:16 PM Open Story
Mr. Robinson’s lawyers argue that the entire prosecution team has a conflict of interest because one prosecutor’s daughter was present when Charlie Kirk was killed.
Mamdani Seeks New Mission for Pro-Business Agency: Fighting for Workers
2/3/2026 8:27 PM Open Story
According to a Jan. 2 memo obtained by The New York Times, Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to remake the Economic Development Corporation to address affordability and workers’ rights.
Virginia Oliver, Maine’s ‘Lobster Lady’ and Folk Hero, Dies at 105
2/3/2026 2:44 PM Open Story
She fished off the New England coast for more than 80 years, and intended to continue until she died. “It’s not hard work for me,” she said at 101.
Backed by Mamdani, D.S.A. Candidate Wins Election for Mayor’s Old Seat
2/3/2026 7:26 PM Open Story
Diana Moreno will serve the remainder of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s term in the New York State Assembly in one of four special legislative elections decided on Tuesday.