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How Pope Francis Catalyzed the Catholic Right in the U.S.
His critics were fellow clergy as well as elected officials in the ascendant wing of the American Catholic political realm.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesRFK Jr. Plans to Phase Out 8 Commonly Used Food Dyes
The petroleum-based dyes are used in hundreds of thousands of items including cereals and sports drinks. The health secretary is expected to release more details on Tuesday.
New York Times Top StoriesPope Francis’ Legacy in the U.S.
Pope Francis’ transformative vision for the American church made it more open, but also energized conservative resistance that further divided it.
New York Times Top StoriesKristi Noem’s Bag, With Security Badge and $3,000, Is Stolen
The homeland security secretary was dining at a Washington, D.C., restaurant. She also lost her passport and keys.
New York Times Top StoriesIsraeli Security Chief Accuses Netanyahu of Making Improper Requests
In a scathing court affidavit, the head of the Shin Bet said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressed him to spy on anti-government protesters.
New York Times Top StoriesEl Paso Gunman in Walmart Shooting Sentenced to Life in Prison
Both federal and state prosecutors took the death penalty out of consideration for a self-described white supremacist who carried out one of the deadliest attacks on Hispanic people in U.S. history.
New York Times Top StoriesSupreme Court Declines to Hear Case on Age Limits for Carrying Guns
An appeals court had struck down a Minnesota law that applied to 18- to 20-year olds, saying it violated a new Second Amendment test focusing on history.
New York Times Top StoriesCan a Judge Hold the White House in Contempt of Court?
The Trump administration has arrived at the cusp of what a judge suspects is outright defiance of court orders. Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court for The New York Times, explores what could come next.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Administration Renews Threats Against New York in Congestion Pricing Fight
The administration has demanded the tolling program end by late May, arguing that it unfairly burdens working-class commuters.
New York Times Top StoriesWho Will Be the Next Pope? Here Are Some Possible Candidates to Succeed Francis.
Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of which direction the Roman Catholic Church might take.
New York Times Top StoriesSouth Carolina Says PFAS-Contaminated Farmland Should Be Superfund Site
For years a textile mill gave farmers its sewage sludge as free fertilizer. Today the land is full of “forever chemicals.”
New York Times Top StoriesHow Meta’s News Ban Could Disrupt Canada’s Election
After Meta blocked news from its platforms in Canada, hyperpartisan and misleading content from popular right-wing Facebook pages such as Canada Proud have filled the gap. Our Canada bureau chief explains the effect on voters.
New York Times Top StoriesU.S. Asks Judge to Break Up Google
The Justice Department said that the best way to address the tech company’s monopoly in internet search was to force it to sell Chrome, among other measures.
New York Times Top StoriesHow ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’ Took Over TikTok
Usher and Gwen Stefani are among the stars who have shimmied down a “spirit tunnel” on their way to Hudson’s couch. Clips with customized hype songs are a sensation online.
New York Times Top StoriesAs L.A. Emerges From Wildfires, Can Its Mayor Recover, Too?
Los Angeles is rebuilding, but new crises are mounting and Mayor Karen Bass has been haunted by her absence when the fires started. It’s unclear whether she can reset.
New York Times Top StoriesPope Francis and the End of the Imperial Papacy
Papal weakness has also opened up new possibilities for Christian and Catholic witness.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Aides Solicit Ideas to Raise Birthrate, From Baby Bonuses to Fertility Planning
Baby bonuses and menstrual cycle classes are among the ideas pitched to Trump aides as they consider plans to try boosting the birthrate.
New York Times Top StoriesHow Will a New Pope Be Chosen After Francis’ Death?
Many of the rituals and procedures of selecting a new pope — designed to ensure secrecy and an orderly transition — have remained unchanged for centuries.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat to Know About Trump’s Antitrust Efforts Against Google, Meta and Other Tech Giants
The Trump administration is continuing an aggressive effort to rein in the power of the biggest tech companies. Here’s what to know.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Cardinals Must Now Decide on Francis’ Legacy
Cardinals prepare to gather in Rome for the conclave to decide on Francis’ successor and the direction they want the church to take.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat Is Signal, the App Involved in a War Plans Security Breach?
The app, which was introduced in 2014 and has hundreds of millions of users, is widely viewed as the safest messaging tool because of its encryption technology.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat Happens When a Pope Dies?
The pope was released from a lengthy hospital stay less than a month ago for a life-threatening respiratory condition.
New York Times Top StoriesIsraeli Minister Says Freeing Hostages Not ‘Most Important’ Aim of the War
The far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, said the more crucial goal was ensuring that Hamas no longer ruled the Gaza Strip.
New York Times Top StoriesLarry David: My Dinner With Adolf
When a private meeting goes unexpectedly.
New York Times Top StoriesCATL Announces Major Advances in E.V. Batteries
CATL, the world’s largest maker of batteries for electric vehicles, described breakthroughs that could make E.V.s more competitive with gasoline-powered cars.
New York Times Top StoriesRemembering Pope Francis
The pontiff has died at 88. We look at his life and his influence on more than one billion Catholics.
New York Times Top StoriesPope Francis Dies at 88, and Another Hegseth Signal Chat
Plus, more stories from our newsroom.
New York Times Top StoriesPope Francis: There Is Faith in Humor
The best thing to do in front of a mirror is to laugh at ourselves. It is good for us.
New York Times Top StoriesOnly 1,370 Days to Go
This is giving the people what they want?
New York Times Top Stories10 TV Character Deaths That Shocked Fans Through History
The big twist in “The Last of Us” this week wasn’t the first to completely upend a TV show and its fandom. Here’s a look at some other notable exits.