Faint Signs of Life Appear in Effort to Halt Ukraine War
Ukraine’s president proposed reviving talks brokered by the Trump administration, which seemed stalled a month ago.
Maddie, a Coonhound Who Awed Instagram by Balancing on Things, Dies at 14
In thousands of photos, Maddie stood tall and seemingly unbothered atop fences, cars, road signs and tires, garnering 1.2 million Instagram followers along the way.
Justin Fulcher, a Top Aide to Pete Hegseth, Leaves the Pentagon
Justin Fulcher, an adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, said in a statement that he had planned to work in the federal government for only six months.
The Political Legacy of Jerry Garcia
Garcia and the music he wrote aimed for something beyond politics, something deeper.
Trump’s Perversion of Justice Has Reached a New Phase
The president is determined to transform America’s legal system into his personal political weapon.
After a Chaotic Start, a U.S. Attorney’s Time May Be Running Out
Alina Habba, President Trump’s choice to run the U.S. attorney’s office in New Jersey, has pursued investigations against Democrats. Her tenure has damaged morale inside the office.
Number of Missing in Kerr County, Texas, After Floods Drops to 3
The new figure was a significant decline from 97 just days ago. The death toll in the county remained the same, and officials said many of the missing were reported safe.
The K-Pop Band Big Ocean Is Making Waves With Sign Language
Big Ocean, a boy band whose members are deaf or hard of hearing, has found success with a mix of singing and signing.
Heavy Rains in Washington Area Flood Roads and Prompt Water Rescues
More than five inches fell in some suburbs of the capital. The authorities in Maryland rescued dozens of people, including some who were stranded in their cars.
Driver Purposely Plows Car Into Crowd in L.A., Injuring at Least 30, Officials Say
Seven people were in critical condition after the driver veered onto a sidewalk outside a music club, officials said. The driver was booted from the club earlier in the night for being disruptive.
Investigators in L.A. Explosion Examine Condo for Link to Explosives
Officials were looking into whether the explosion, which killed three sheriff’s deputies, was caused by devices seized from a condo in Santa Monica a day before the blast.
What to Know About the Fallout Around the Epstein Files and the Trump Administration
Here’s what to know about the disturbing facts and unsubstantiated suspicions that make Jeffrey Epstein, a registered sex offender, a politically potent obsession.
Inside the Long Friendship Between Trump and Epstein
For nearly 15 years, the two men socialized together in Manhattan and Palm Beach, Fla., before a falling out that preceded Mr. Epstein’s first arrest.
Pet Owner Flooded With Puzzling Calls About a Lost Cat While Hers Is Safely at Home
Natasha Lavoie’s phone number appeared on a T-shirt sold online that advertised a fictitious missing cat. She can’t stop the calls from coming.
A Kite Surfer, Navy SEAL and Makeup Artist: Freed in a U.S.-Venezuela Swap
Over 260 people were released from prisons in El Salvador and Venezuela. Now they face the challenge of coming home.
The Pelicot Trial Returns, This Time to the Stage
Many of those who attended the trial returned to see a new play based on the case of Gisèle Pelicot, who confronted her ex-husband and dozens of men accused of raping her.
How TV Shows Like ‘The X-Files’ Trained Us to Be Conspiracy Theorists
Pop culture didn’t create the real-world mythologies roiling our politics, but it helped write the scripts.
Vance Boelter’s Life Before the Minnesota Shootings
Periods of religious zealotry and an unsettled professional career were intertwined for years before he was accused of murder.
W.N.B.A.’s All-Star Weekend Is Still Buzzing, Even Without Caitlin Clark
Despite an injury that sidelined the Fever star, thousands of fans descended on festivities across Indianapolis.
What Life Is Like for Four Young Adults Supporting Their Aging Parents
Most young adults don’t expect to support their aging parents. Here’s what happened when four people had to.
