Grievance Propelled Gala Attack Suspect Across Country, Authorities Say
4/27/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
A man who has worked as a tutor and graduated from the California Institute of Technology is being held by authorities in connection with the armed attack at the White House correspondents’ dinner.
Even Before the Gunfire. Many Guests Bore the Scars of Political Violence
4/27/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Gunfire at a press gala on Saturday underscored the ever growing club of political figures whose lives have been upended by violence.
‘Shots Fired!’: Inside the Pandemonium at the Washington Hilton
4/26/2026 3:07 PM Open Story
Guests dived to the floor and took cover as Secret Service agents climbed over tables to protect some of the country’s most high-ranking officials, including President Trump.
Inside the Chaos at the Correspondents’ Dinner, and How the U.S. Mint Is Buying Drug Cartel Gold
4/27/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, marathon runners shatter a world record.
The U.S. Started the War. The Rest of the World Is Feeling the Effects.
4/27/2026 3:27 AM Open Story
In just eight weeks, much of the global economy has been knocked sideways. America has mostly been spared from the tumult.
Oil Rises and Stocks Waver as Peace Talks Stall
4/27/2026 1:29 AM Open Story
Oil prices rose and stocks fell after President Trump called off a trip to Pakistan by two U.S. negotiators for peace talks with Iran.
China’s Economy Starts to Show Cracks From Iran War
4/27/2026 3:26 AM Open Story
China’s strategic reserves of oil and natural gas have insulated it somewhat, but its manufacturing-based economy is beginning to falter.
Top Iranian Official in Russia for Talks With Putin on Middle East War
4/27/2026 3:08 AM Open Story
Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, will meet with President Vladimir V. Putin for “necessary coordination,” as negotiations with the U.S. to end the conflict have stalled.
Canada Is a World Leader on Clean Gold, if You Don’t Look Too Closely
4/27/2026 3:10 AM Open Story
The Royal Canadian Mint says its gold is North American and impeccably sourced. So why is some of it from a Colombian drug cartel?
U.S. Mint Buys Drug Cartel Gold and Sells It as ‘American’
4/26/2026 4:57 AM Open Story
As prices for the precious metal soar, the industry’s guardrails have broken down.
Supreme Court Reviews Police Use of Cell Location Data to Find Criminals
4/27/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Geofence searches allow law enforcement to find suspects and witnesses by sweeping up location data from cellphone users near crime scenes.
Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in Landmark Roundup Weedkiller Case
4/26/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A victory for the manufacturer, Bayer, could end thousands of lawsuits against the company claiming that the herbicide causes cancer.
The Best Los Angeles Restaurants
4/26/2026 7:41 PM Open Story
Our current favorites in one of the greatest food cities in the world.
Best Miami Restaurants
4/26/2026 7:59 PM Open Story
The culinary capital of South Florida has outstanding Cuban and Caribbean cuisine — of course — but also world-class Japanese, Italian, Ethiopian and more.
Best New Orleans Restaurants
4/24/2026 1:13 PM Open Story
There’s plenty of great Creole and Cajun food, of course, but also outstanding Vietnamese, Indian and Trinbagonian cuisine.
Can King Charles Help Heal the U.S.-British Rupture?
4/27/2026 3:32 AM Open Story
Not since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, traveled to Washington after the Suez Crisis has a visit by the British monarch come at such a fraught time in Anglo-American relations.
8 Memorable Moments From Past British Royal Visits to the U.S.
4/27/2026 2:19 AM Open Story
With King Charles III and Queen Camilla set to arrive for a state visit with President Trump, we look back at some major moments in previous royal trips to the United States.
Bernie Sanders Pressures Democrats to Reject Super PAC Support in Primaries
4/27/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
The independent senator from Vermont says top Democrats should tell candidates they will otherwise lose access to party resources.
What to Watch Next in the Nationwide Redistricting Battle
4/27/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
All eyes are on Florida and Virginia, where a special session and courtroom proceedings set for this week factor into the battle for the House in the midterms.
Eric Swalwell, Tony Gonzales and Accountability in the Post-Post-#MeToo Era
4/27/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
What constitutes unacceptable behavior? And how many accusers does it take for an allegation to be believed? Societal standards remain nebulous.
Homeowners Fight for Control of Their Community in China
4/27/2026 3:42 AM Open Story
They signed petitions, organized rallies and held strategy sessions over karaoke, debating how far to push the authorities in their dispute with a developer.
The Rising Chinese Automaker Not Named BYD
4/26/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Geely is challenging the giant BYD by adapting quickly to swings in demand and energy prices, seizing on interest in electric vehicles prompted by the war in Iran.
China Will Require Meta to Unwind Acquisition of AI Start-Up Manus
4/27/2026 2:43 AM Open Story
The impact of the ruling was not immediately clear, but it could send a chilling signal to Chinese tech founders seeking to partner with foreign companies.
Oprah Winfrey Moves Her Podcast (and Books and Products) to Amazon
4/27/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The multiyear deal with Ms. Winfrey signifies the tech giant’s growing ambitions in video podcasts.
California Billionaire Tax Has Enough Signatures to Land on Ballot, Backers Say
4/26/2026 9:17 PM Open Story
The measure calls for placing a one-time 5 percent tax on the assets of California residents with at least $1.1 billion. Opponents are backing competing measures to counter the tax.
New Taxes Helped Cool London’s Housing Market. Could That Happen in New York?
4/25/2026 9:19 AM Open Story
Economists and real estate agents are calling London’s taxation of wealthy property owners a cautionary tale for New York, where leaders have endorsed a second-home tax.
Are Movies Really Getting Darker? Let’s Shine Some Light on the Issue.
4/27/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Movie watchers are often left wondering why today’s films look murkier than films of years past. Here’s how some experts diagnose the issue.
Why Trump Wants Unqualified U.S. Attorneys
4/27/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Revenge-based criminal cases against the president’s enemies have not come to fruition. That’s where the U.S. attorneys come in.
60 Countries to Meet on Phasing Out Fossil Fuels but Are Excluding the U.S.
4/27/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
The Trump administration was not invited to the gathering in Santa Marta, Colombia. A White House spokeswoman called the green transition “destructive.”
New York Keeps Getting Hotter. Utilities Can Still Cut Off the Power.
4/27/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A new statewide policy detailing when utilities can stop service for unpaid bills during heat waves has resulted in weaker rules for New York City.
Beekeeper Gets Jail After a Swarm Is Unleashed During an Eviction
4/27/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
The woman, who is a beekeeper, was sentenced to six months after being convicted of using the bees as a weapon against deputies during a 2022 eviction.