Federal Judges Uphold California’s New Congressional Maps
A panel in Los Angeles sided with Gov. Gavin Newsom in a decision that will help Democrats counter Republican gerrymandering in Texas. Republicans are expected to appeal.
Trump Administration to Halt Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries
Federal officials said the move was meant to discourage immigration by people whom they deemed likely to rely on public benefits.
Iran Postpones Execution of Protester as Trump Threatens ‘Strong Action’
Iran had planned to put a 26-year-old protester to death amid the wave of unrest in the country, but apparently stood down for now.
Renee Good’s Family Should Be Able to Sue the Officer Who Killed Her
An ICE killing in Minneapolis can be the impetus for finally closing a gaping hole in our constitutional protections.
Congress Is Spurning Many of Trump’s Proposed Spending Cuts
Months after the partisan clash that led to the longest shutdown in history, lawmakers have agreed on spending bills that look far different from what the president wanted.
Trump’s Gulf Allies Do Not Want Him to Bomb Iran
While several of the Gulf Arab countries harbor little love for Iran, they worry that the consequences of rising tensions could blow back on them.
Is Whole Milk Healthier for Kids?
A new law will allow full-fat and 2 percent milk to be served in schools. Here’s what to know.
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Unhappiness
One reason for the toxicity of American politics may be that our quality of life is slipping behind our peers’.
U.S. Races to Sell Venezuelan Oil, Transforming Ties With Former Foe
U.S. officials brokered the sale of hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Venezuelan oil to stabilize the country’s economy after capturing its president.
Harper Lee Expanded on Her View of the South in Letters to a Friend
In decades of correspondence, the author gave her friend, JoBeth McDaniel, a mix of opinions, advice on writing and insight into the impact of the Civil Rights movement.
Tony Dokoupil’s Road Trip on CBS News Hits a Rough Patch
A stretch of big news revealed growing pains for CBS’s new evening anchor and problems with its Bari Weiss-era philosophy.
Trump Signs Bill Allowing Schools to Serve Whole Milk Again
The law, which was approved unanimously by Congress late last year, also gives schools more flexibility in serving nondairy milks.
Why Greenland Matters for a Warming World
The fate of the world’s largest island has outsize importance for billions of people on the planet, because as the climate warms, Greenland is losing ice. That has consequences.
Dramas Keep Showing Us Hapless Men — and Hypercompetent Women
Several of the past year’s films center on confused, bumbling protagonists — surrounded by women who are anything but.
Crane Falls on Passenger Train in Thailand, Killing at Least 22
The railway authorities said there were almost 200 people on the train when the accident happened in Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeast of Bangkok. Dozens were injured.
Something Bad Is Brewing on Venezuela’s Border
An armed guerrilla group stands emboldened to challenge the authority of the Colombian state — and U.S. ambitions in Venezuela.
What the Bankruptcy of Saks Means for You
Answers to this and other questions about the financial crisis in America’s biggest luxury department store.
Saks Files for Bankruptcy as Department Stores Fight for Survival
The parent company of Saks, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman struggled with debt, designers and customers in recent years.
China Announces Record Trade Surplus as Its Exports Flood World Markets
China’s surplus reached $1.19 trillion last year, a 20 percent increase from 2024, as Beijing kept the currency weak and pursued self-reliance to replace imports.
