Before Trump Ordered In Troops, Federal Officers Called Portland Protests ‘Low Energy’
10/8/2025 10:16 AM Open Story
Oregon officials say the atmosphere outside an ICE building that has drawn daily demonstrations since June has grown worse since the president’s threats.
Voters Favor Deporting Those in U.S. Illegally, Poll Finds, but Say Trump Has Gone Too Far
10/8/2025 6:38 AM Open Story
A Times/Siena survey shows that a majority of voters believe the Trump administration is deporting mostly the right people, even as a majority also say the process has been unfair.
Jonathan Rinderknecht Arrested in Connection With Palisades Fire in Los Angeles
10/8/2025 12:22 PM Open Story
Officials say that Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, of Melbourne, Fla., had intentionally set a fire that rekindled a week later into a devastating blaze that killed 12 people.
What Caused the Palisades Fire? The Site of the Ignition Point Holds Clues
1/16/2025 10:47 AM Open Story
In the hills above Pacific Palisades, there is crime scene tape and scattered debris, clues to what may have caused the initial fire that eventually raged through thousands of structures.
James Comey, Former FBI Director, to Appear in Court for Arraignment
10/8/2025 11:53 AM Open Story
The former F.B.I. director appeared in a brief hearing in federal court. His lawyers sought clarity on the details of a case filed under pressure from President Trump.
These Democrats Could Hold the Key to Ending the Shutdown
10/8/2025 11:32 AM Open Story
As the federal closure slides into a second week, Republicans are working to peel off five more Democratic senators to join them in voting to reopen the government.
Inside the Capitol, A Heated Spat Over the Shutdown and Epstein
10/8/2025 11:53 AM Open Story
A pair of Democratic senators confronted the Republican speaker of the House over his refusal to swear in a colleague during the shutdown.
Joan Kennedy, Who Married Into a Dynasty, Dies at 89
10/8/2025 12:25 PM Open Story
The wife of Senator Edward Kennedy for a quarter of a century, she both basked and struggled in the reflected glare of a political family in the spotlight.
The Harvard ‘Die-in’ That Set Off a Debate Over Protest and Punishment
10/8/2025 11:08 AM Open Story
An Israeli American student said he was assaulted during a protest. Two years later, Republicans continue to raise the episode in their campaign to force schools to punish the student protesters.
How Zohran Mamdani Came to Embrace the Palestinian Cause
10/8/2025 11:25 AM Open Story
As Mr. Mamdani seeks to reassure New York City he is open to compromise, his views on Israel and Palestinians have been the biggest exception.
Cuomo Calls for Rebuilding Rikers Island and Keeping the Complex Open
10/8/2025 12:28 PM Open Story
Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo wants to ditch New York City’s plan to replace the Rikers Island jail complex and use the sites for the proposed borough-based jails for affordable housing.
How Nepal’s Gen Z Revolution Spiraled Out of Control
10/8/2025 7:39 AM Open Story
Young people in Nepal rose up against corruption and inequality. But they say they did not expect the bloodshed, arson and government downfall that followed.
Justices Appear Open to Challenge of Mail-In Ballot Rules by Illinois Politician
10/8/2025 11:03 AM Open Story
A majority of the court appeared sympathetic to the argument that political candidates should be able to sue over their states’ election laws. The case is one of several lodged by allies of President Trump.
Justice Kennedy, Off the Bench but Still Rendering Opinions
10/8/2025 8:36 AM Open Story
In a rare interview, the justice bemoaned vulgarity in public life, discussed his family’s ties to President Trump and reflected on his own history and legacy.
‘Les Misérables’ at 40: The Unlikely Story of a Hit
10/8/2025 5:34 AM Open Story
Critics initially panned it, but public love for the musical with songs like “One Day More” and “On My Own” has kept it going strong for four decades — and counting.
Oakland, California, Residents Are Fed Up With Illegal Dumping
10/8/2025 2:01 AM Open Story
Many residents say that illegal dumping has inundated Oakland, Calif., a city with more garbage than almost anywhere else.
Arab Mediators Believe Hamas Could Be Open to Partially Disarming
10/8/2025 8:49 AM Open Story
People familiar with the mediators’ thinking say the militant group could compromise on a long-held red line, as long as President Trump can guarantee that Israel would not resume fighting.
Israel Intercepts Another Activist Flotilla Aiming to Break Gaza Blockade
10/8/2025 12:52 PM Open Story
It was the second attempt in as many weeks to breach the restrictions around the Gaza Strip. Neither has succeeded.
How Much It Costs to Drive an E.V. and a Gas Car in Every State
10/8/2025 7:40 AM Open Story
Charging an electric car battery is usually cheaper than going to the gas pump. But it depends on where you live.
MacArthur Foundation Announces 2025 ‘Genius Grant’ Winners
10/8/2025 9:01 AM Open Story
Twenty-two people in a broad spectrum of the arts and sciences were awarded the fellowship, which comes with an $800,000 stipend.
What Civil Society Can Do to Beat Trumpism
10/8/2025 9:29 AM Open Story
People and institutions of civil society must coordinate against him.
‘Bluetoothing’: Blood-Sharing Drug Trend Fuels Alarming Global H.I.V. Surge
10/8/2025 9:11 AM Open Story
The practice, in which users inject the blood of already intoxicated individuals, has fueled one of the fastest-growing H.I.V. epidemics in the Pacific and grown widespread in South Africa.
Take Two: Why Big Companies Are Naming Co-C.E.O.s
10/6/2025 2:01 AM Open Story
Comcast, Oracle and Spotify recently doubled up on top executives, a rare setup that some say could become more common.
Manchester Synagogue Attacker Pledged Allegiance to ISIS, Police Say
10/8/2025 11:48 AM Open Story
Jihad al-Shamie, who attacked a Manchester synagogue on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, called the emergency services during the attack to claim responsibility.
Gisèle Pelicot Returns to Court to Confront Assailant in Rape Case
10/8/2025 10:00 AM Open Story
Gisèle Pelicot’s ex-husband and others were convicted in one of France’s most notorious cases. She returned to court to denounce a man who challenged the verdict.