Does the Trump Administration Really Want More Teen Pregnancies?
The new Title X guidance from the Trump administration mentions contraception only once.
In Turkey, Middle Powers Ponder Diplomacy With a Rogue U.S.
The U.S. remains an essential player. The problem, one analyst said, is how to deal effectively with a power that is “indispensable, coercive and unpredictable at the same time.”
U.S. Military Strikes a Boat in the Caribbean, Killing 3
The latest attack raised the death toll to at least 180 in the campaign by the United States against people it accuses of smuggling drugs at sea.
From Pulpit to Pews, Trump and Pope Are on the Minds of Catholics
At churches with connections to Pope Leo and the Trump administration, pastors and parishioners speak out on the feud between the president and the pontiff.
Haunted by ‘Dark Thoughts,’ Louisiana Father Kills 8 Children
Seven of the eight children killed were the shooter’s own. Two other people were gravely wounded. The gunman, who was struggling with mental health problems, died in a confrontation with police.
A Humanoid Robot Races to a Record Half-Marathon Finish
The android won a half-marathon for robots (and humans) on Sunday in Beijing, achieving a technological milestone while finishing faster than any person in history.
Michigan Gas Clerk Helps Save Kidnapped Teen Girl Who Mouthed ‘Help’
A fellow student who had witnessed the kidnapping called the police, and other students helped track the girl to a gas station.
Democrats Eye a Broader Battlefield to Capture Congress in November
Weighed down by President Trump’s approval ratings, some Republican incumbents are struggling to raise money while Democrats look for targets like a Tennessee seat south of Nashville.
Gwendolyn Chisolm, Who Rhymed on Rap’s First Female Hit, Dies at 66
A chance encounter led to overnight success for the Sequence, a seminal trio whose “Funk You Up” broke barriers.
Bulgarian Voters Back New Political Coalition Led by Radev
With its citizens yearning for the kind of prosperous life enjoyed by other Europeans, Bulgaria held its eighth election in five years.
Muslim Southerners Face a Fresh Wave of Hateful Political Rhetoric
Some Muslim voters were once drawn to Republican positions on family values and individual liberty, but as Southern politicians stoke anti-Islamic sentiment, many feel threatened.
Trump Administration Demand for Ballot Info Rebuffed by Michigan
The Department of Justice is seeking ballots and other materials from the 2024 election. Michigan officials call it election interference.
Don Schlitz, Prolific Writer of Country Music Hits, Dies at 73
He won a Grammy for the Kenny Rogers song “The Gambler,” and also wrote for Randy Travis, the Judds and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
Syrian Billionaires Needed a Favor in Washington. They Invoked the Trump Name.
The attempt by the Khayyats to influence foreign policy while discussions are underway about potential Trump family deals is an increasingly common feature of the president’s second term.
Book Review: ‘When We See You Again,’ by Rachel Goldberg-Polin
Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s precise and devastating memoir chronicles the 328 days her son was held hostage in Gaza, and what came after.
Americans Living Abroad for Lower Costs Now Say Returning Home Is Too Expensive
Americans have enjoyed lifestyles that would normally be out of reach to them by working remotely in countries with lower living costs.
Are Democrats Becoming a Party of Tax Cuts?
As Democrats try to find a way back to power in Washington, some see tax cuts as a quick and easy way to address affordability. The wonks are freaking out.
My Mother Gave Up on Love. Then She Met ChatGPT.
What happens when your parent falls in love with an A.I. chatbot?
What to Know About the Bulgarian Election
The Black Sea country is holding its eighth election in five years, with Bulgarians yearning for the kind of prosperous life enjoyed by other Europeans.
Potential 2028 Democrats Audition in Michigan,With a Focus on Trump
Former Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey and Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky spoke at a gathering of party insiders in Detroit, fueling presidential speculation.
