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Hunter Biden Says His Father’s Cancer Is Worsening

Sat, 08/08/2026 - 22:44
In an interview with the BBC, Mr. Biden said that former President Joseph R. ⁠Biden Jr.’s prostate cancer had spread into his bones and was causing pain.

Max Miller, Republican Accused of Abuse, Won’t Drop Out, Spokeswoman Says

Sat, 08/08/2026 - 20:20
Mr. Miller, who has faced pressure from fellow Republicans to end his campaign and avoid endangering a solidly red seat in Ohio, will stay in the race, his spokeswoman said.

Senate Bows to Reality, Leaving Trump’s Voting Bill Undone

Sat, 08/08/2026 - 16:12
The summer exit confirmed what had been apparent for weeks: that Republicans lacked the votes to pass the voting restrictions the president has made a top priority.

The U.S. Is Burning Through Weapons in Iran. Russia and China Are Taking Note.

Sat, 08/08/2026 - 15:56
The Iran war has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, resulting in a significant erosion of firepower. A more drawn-out Iran conflict benefits Moscow and Beijing, some analysts say.

Iran Issues List of Demands, Dampening Hopes of Reopening Strait of Hormuz

Sat, 08/08/2026 - 15:04
The head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the United States met certain conditions.

In Confirming Blanche, Senators Endorse a Justice Dept. Under Trump’s Sway

Sat, 08/08/2026 - 12:28
Time and again, Todd Blanche has made it clear that he believes President Trump possesses a nearly limitless right to directly control the actions of the Justice Department.

Yemen Teeters on Civil War as Regional Stability Hangs in the Balance

Sat, 08/08/2026 - 10:57
While the Middle East waits to hear whether a deal can be reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Yemeni government’s conflict with Iran-backed Houthi rebels escalated overnight.

Amid Abuse Claims Against Max Miller, This Democrat Thinks He Can Win His Seat

Sat, 08/08/2026 - 10:16
Brian Poindexter, an ironworker, is in the spotlight in Ohio’s 7th Congressional District, where Mr. Miller faces multiple calls to step aside.

Billy Strings Escaped the Darkness. He’s Playing to Not Go Back.

Sat, 08/08/2026 - 05:15
The genre-straddling musician could have been lost to addiction and trauma. Instead he’s filling arenas.

Lindsey Graham Loved to Gab With Reporters. His Sister Won’t.

Sat, 08/08/2026 - 05:02
Senator Darline Graham, who took her brother’s place after his death and is now seeking to succeed him, has mostly declined to answer questions from reporters at the Capitol.

Pellet Guns, Sticks and Tear Gas: How India’s Police Halted a Youth March

Sat, 08/08/2026 - 01:21
A New York Times analysis details the July 20 crackdown on unarmed protesters in New Delhi that has provoked public outrage and accusations of excessive force.

She Is Russia’s Richest Woman. Her Business Empire Is Going Up in Flames.

Sat, 08/08/2026 - 00:01
As Ukraine repeatedly strikes warehouses of the e-commerce site Wildberries, Tatyana Kim, its billionaire co-founder, faces her biggest test yet.

Their African Islands Were Set to Be Decolonized. Then the U.S. Bombed Iran.

Sat, 08/08/2026 - 00:01
The inhabitants of the Chagos Islands were expelled by the British 60 years ago. Refugees were anxious to return this year, but their hopes have been caught in a morass of geopolitics.

What to Know About Wildberries, the Company in Ukraine’s Cross Hairs

Sat, 08/08/2026 - 00:01
Ukrainian drones have increasingly targeted warehouses belonging to Wildberries, which many Russians rely on as the country’s largest e-commerce business.

Can Netflix Save a Summer Slump With a Stunt on Sunset Boulevard?

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 22:56
The streaming giant, still looking for this year’s blockbuster, paid an actor to spend three days inside a billboard in Los Angeles to promote an upcoming film.

New York City Hall Dismisses Haitian Workers After Loss of Protected Status

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 21:33
Officials said that dozens of Haitian workers for the city would lose their jobs, but warned that the number could easily reach the hundreds.

Bill Cassidy Will Back Todd Blanche as Attorney General, Salvaging His Confirmation

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 21:06
The Louisiana senator said that, despite reservations, he would back President Trump’s pick for attorney general, giving Republicans enough votes for a majority.

Canada Offers U.S. Concessions in Trade Talks but Demands a Comprehensive Deal

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 20:50
Prime Minister Mark Carney is attempting to prevent 50 percent tariffs against many Canadian goods scheduled for this month.

A Spurned Schumer Reaches Out to the Left

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 20:04
In a phone call this week, the Democratic leader told the new Michigan Senate nominee who had opposed him to just win, working to foster unity ahead of a difficult race.

Reading Scores Drop for N.Y.C. Students Amid Revamp of Literacy Program

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 19:54
The declines nearly wiped out gains made in the state exams last year. New York City school leaders promised a review of the results.

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