What to Know About Bank Melli, Singled Out in U.S. Call for Economic War
Bank Melli, Iran’s largest lender, already faces waves of sanctions that severely limit its ability to operate abroad. Every foreign branch must be shut down, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
A Surrogate Fled to Texas to Avoid an Abortion. Now She Wants Custody of the Baby.
A surrogate refused to have an abortion after the fetus was diagnosed with a serious heart problem. She fled to Texas and had the child. Now she wants a judge to give custody to her instead of the biological parents.
Mike Mazzei, Backed by Trump, Wins Oklahoma Primary for Governor
Mike Mazzei, a former state senator who lent more than $11 million of his own money to his campaign, narrowly defeated the state’s attorney general, Gentner Drummond.
Graham, and Trump, Triumph: Six Takeaways From South Carolina’s Senate Runoff
President Trump went all in for Senator Darline Graham in a primary runoff on Tuesday. It worked, preserving his undefeated streak in Republican Senate primaries this year.
Canada Fires Back in Trade War Against Trump With Up to 50% Tariffs
Canada said the higher levies, on items from aluminum foil to dishwashers to fish, would help protect workers, producers and manufacturers harmed by new Trump tariffs.
Dolly Parton, Country Music Superstar Whose Songs Spoke to Millions, Dies at 80
Known for her outsize persona, appearance and talent, she rose from rural poverty to become a top-selling singer, songwriter and entrepreneur.
Dolly Parton’s Death Hits Home for Tennesseans: ‘She Was One of Us’
The country music star kept her home state at the forefront of her music and work. “She inspired Tennesseans to be better,” one resident said.
N.Y.C. Officials Defend Second-Home Tax Rollout and Move to Ease Worries
Mamdani administration officials said they had used new data to shrink the pool of properties potentially subject to the tax and extended the deadline for homeowners to prove city residency.
Dolly Parton Died After Brief Battle With Cancer
Parton had recently canceled a Las Vegas residency because of health issues. A spokesman said she was admitted to a cancer center in Nashville on Friday.
Trump Administration Sends Saudi Nuclear Deal to Congress for Review
The prospect that the kingdom could enrich uranium has drawn opposition from Democrats and revived concerns about nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.
Everton Blair Jr. Wins Race to Fill David Scott’s House Seat in Georgia
Everton Blair Jr. will serve until January in the seat long held by Mr. Scott, who died in April. Mr. Blair is not competing in the general election for the next full term in the deep-blue district.
What Dolly Parton Told Me
Trailing Dolly Parton around the world, I witnessed so many small moments in which she’d gracefully own her power without the slightest hint of fight.
At Trump’s IndyCar Race, a V.I.P. Invitation Became a Diplomatic Snub
Foreign ambassadors were promised free food and drinks, misting fans and shaded seats during the event. Then some of them were uninvited.
Serena Williams Returns to Tennis and Thrills U.S. Open Crowd
Williams and Carlos Alcaraz coasted to an early victory in mixed doubles before losing their second match.
Dolly Parton Had the Voice, and Concerns, of an Earth Angel
Parton gave hopeful expression to songs she wrote about the hard times and hard-won triumphs of her life.
U.S. ‘Economic D-Day’ Targets More Than Just Iranian Oil
The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran’s gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here’s why that matters.
Hegseth’s Purge of Top Generals Leaves the Army Rudderless
The leadership vacuum comes as the Army is trying to adapt to a new kind of war dominated by deadly drones.
Has World War III Already Started?
Spheres of conflict have multiplied and are merging. Meanwhile, the West is a mess.
What’s More Than ‘Maximum’? Trump Faces Limits on Iran Sanctions.
President Trump’s “Economic D-Day” is intended to break the stalemate with Iran. But decades of sanctions have done little to change the country’s behavior.
What to Know About the 2026 U.S. Open
The star-studded sporting and social event runs until Sept. 13 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City.
