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Frederick Wiseman Watched People Like Nobody Else

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 20:38
For more than 50 years, the influential documentarian found inspiration in filming the ways his ordinary subjects lived their lives.

After Trip to Germany, AOC Expresses Frustrations

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 20:33
The congresswoman argued in an interview that presidential speculation, which included scrutiny of her slip-ups, had overshadowed her anti-authoritarian message at the Munich Security Conference.

Where to Watch Robert Duvall’s Top Performances

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 19:57
He played rugged, capable men drawn from America’s past, present and possible future.

Teacher Killed in Crash After Man Fled in Car From ICE, Police Say

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 19:41
The man, who federal officials said had entered the United States illegally, was arrested and charged with first-degree homicide after the crash in Savannah, Ga., according to the county police.

Robert Duvall, ‘Godfather’ and ‘Apocalypse Now’ Actor, Dies at 95

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 19:31
An Oscar winner, he was known for disappearing into wide-ranging roles in movies like “Apocalypse Now” and “The Godfather” and in the television series “Lonesome Dove.”

Robert Duvall: A Life in Pictures

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 19:02
The actor, who had a knack for embodying a wealth of varied characters, had a sprawling and celebrated career.

In First Month as Governor, Abigail Spanberger Kicks Up Heat From the Right

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 18:52
The new governor of Virginia, who ran as a centrist Democrat and a former intelligence officer, says the attacks are a sign of her success.

Progress in Guthrie Case Is Fitful as Search Enters Its Third Week

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 18:27
Late-night bursts of activity have yielded few visible results as investigators hunt for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of a “Today” show host. The sheriff said Monday that her children and their spouses are not suspects.

Columbia Punishes 2 Who Helped Epstein’s Girlfriend Enter Dental College

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 17:08
The release of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein has sent ripples through the worlds of business, politics and academia, including at Columbia, where he helped his girlfriend gain entry.

Vaccine Makers Curtail Research and Cut Jobs

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 17:08
Federal policies under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that are hostile to vaccines have “sent a chill through the entire industry,” one scientist said.

Frederick Wiseman, 96, Penetrating Documentarian of Institutions, Dies

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 17:03
He exposed abuses in films like “Titicut Follies,” a once-banned portrait of a mental hospital, but ranged widely in subject matter, from a Queens neighborhood to a French restaurant.

Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore Displays About Slavery at Washington’s House

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 16:50
The judge said the government did not have the power to erase or alter historical truths after the administration took down displays about slavery at the President’s House Site in Philadelphia.

Dana Eden, Co-Creator of ‘Tehran,’ Dies During Filming of Fourth Season

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 16:31
Ms. Eden, 52, who was also an executive producer of the Emmy-winning show, was found in a hotel room in Athens. Greek police said they did not suspect foul play.

Senators Meet Zelensky With Hopeful Message on Sanctions

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 16:30
During their visit, a pair of Democratic senators made the case for Congress to impose harsh penalties on Moscow for its continuing offensive.

Tom Pritzker, Hyatt Heir, Steps Down as Executive Chairman Over Links to Epstein

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 16:09
The member of a prominent and wealthy family, Mr. Pritzker was in regular contact with the financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Should Drug Companies Be Advertising to Consumers?

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 11:06
Aging means “becoming a target” of the industry, one expert said. After decades of debate, politicians of all stripes are proposing bans.

How Much Will Trump’s Approval Rating Matter in the Midterms?

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 10:31
It’s not too early to consider the connection, and readers also have questions about the economy.

Trump Risks Igniting a Nuclear Wildfire

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 10:08
The president’s approach to the rising nuclear danger is alarming.

What Does Body Positivity Mean in This New Weight Loss Era?

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 07:25
Can you love your body and still want to lose weight?

Dinner Is Being Recorded, Whether You Know It or Not

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 05:02
As Meta smart glasses capture scenes in restaurants for social media, service workers and customers are becoming captive participants.

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