C.D.C. Workers Say Shooting Manifests Worst Fears About Anger Among Public
Employees expressed horror at a shooting at the agency’s headquarters, and some said they viewed it as part of a pattern of threats and assaults on health workers.
Petunia Wins the Ugliest Dog Contest by Being Loved, Not by Looking Perfect
Rescued from neglect, the hairless bulldog claimed the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest title on Friday but her prize came long before the competition results were announced.
Ousted F.D.A. Vaccine Chief Returns to Agency
Dr. Vinay Prasad’s rehiring was an unusual instance of a federal official targeted by the right-wing activist Laura Loomer being brought back into the Trump administration.
Losing Vision and Seeing a New World
Surrounded by the work of Impressionists who dedicated themselves to capturing felt experience rather than reality, I sensed that I would be OK with my altered sight.
How Older People Are Reaping Brain Benefits From New Tech
Overuse of digital gadgets harms teenagers, research suggests. But ubiquitous technology may be helping older Americans stay sharp.
Netanyahu Says Israel Wants ‘Arab Forces’ to Run Gaza. What Does That Mean?
The Israeli cabinet agreed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s military plan, but the quandary of who will eventually govern Gaza remains intractable.
President Midas’ Terrible Touch
He never promised us a Rose Garden.
This Blood Drive Might Be a Way into Hollywood’s Exclusive Magic Castle
The Hollywood landmark has hosted blood drives since 2014. Donors do a good deed, but the perk is entry into the private club.
Alexa Got an A.I. Brain Transplant. How Smart Is It Now?
It took Amazon several years to overcome technical hurdles as it remade its voice assistant with new artificial intelligence technology.
Flattery, Lobbyists and a Business Deal: Crypto’s Richest Man Campaigns for a Pardon
A sophisticated operation is pushing President Trump to forgive Changpeng Zhao, which would boost the chances for his company, Binance, to break into the U.S. market.
How the U.S. and Mexico Are Fighting Deadly Flesh-Eating Screwworms
The American and Mexican governments are exploring “all options” to battle a deadly parasite threatening cattle and wildlife.
Union Leaders Get Tough With Democrats as Members Drift Toward Trump
Doubtful that President Trump has their best interests in mind, top union officials are redoubling efforts to push the Democratic Party to appeal more to their rank and file.
The Secret to One Swing State Democrat’s Rise? Wonky TikTok Videos.
Jeff Jackson was elected to attorney general in North Carolina the same year that President Trump won the state for the third time. Supporters see lessons for Democrats in Mr. Jackson’s rise.
How a Top Mexican Cartel Smuggles Fentanyl to the U.S.
New York Times reporters documented how fentanyl was concealed by Mexico’s most powerful criminal syndicate, which is adapting in the face of a crackdown by two governments.
ICE Deported Him. His Father Heard Nothing for Months. Then, a Call.
Merwil Gutièrrez is one of many immigrants across the United States who have been taken into custody by federal authorities, their whereabouts unknown or unclear.
An Unusual Soccer Finale in Italy Reveals Libya’s Frailties
With two governments, and two soccer leagues, Libya is holding its soccer championship in Italy for a second year. Volatile politics and fans follow.
What Lobsters and Chickens Reveal About Europe’s Trade Strategy
The European Union struck a trade deal that protected political priorities, like chicken and beef standards, while allowing headline-grabbing concessions. Consider lobsters.
The Tycoons Who Profit From India’s Thirst for Russian Oil
President Trump’s new front in the trade war against India focuses on a pair of enormous refineries with extraordinary owners.
Is Kim Jong-un Preparing a Successor?
Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea, might be preparing his young daughter, Kim Ju-ae, to become his successor. Choe Sang-Hun, the Seoul bureau chief for The New York Times, analyzed North Korean state propaganda to find out.
William H. Webster, Who Ran Both the F.B.I. and the C.I.A., Dies at 101
A former federal judge, he first came to the F.B.I. just as two of the worst spies in American history were running rampant.
