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A U.S. Supreme Court Opinion That Could Avert a Constitutional Crisis
The federal judiciary is being forced to confront a fundamental question: what to do when its orders are defied.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesIn California Jails, a Rash of Homicide and Negligence
The jails of Riverside County are plagued with unusually high murder rates and recurring security failures by an inexperienced staff.
New York Times Top StoriesTheo Von Dismantles the Interview Show
The comedian and podcaster is one of the defining conversationalists of media’s new MAGA-friendly mainstream. But he can be harder to pin down, politically and culturally, than his bro-cast peers.
New York Times Top StoriesWho Is Attending Pope Francis’ Funeral? Guests Include Trump, Prince William and More
Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday will bring together leaders who sometimes clashed with the pope on issues such as global migration.
New York Times Top StoriesPope Francis’ Coffin Is Moved to St. Peter’s Basilica to Lie in State
Crowds flocked to pay their respects and bid farewell to the pontiff, who died on Monday at the age of 88.
New York Times Top StoriesKilling of Civilians in Kashmir Shatters an Illusion of Calm
India had claimed in recent years that its heavy-handed approach had brought peace to the long restive region. The attack on Tuesday showed that wasn’t true.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat Do You Look for in an Apartment? Tell Us About It.
As the busy summer rental season approaches, The New York Times wants to hear your must-haves and absolutely-nots when you’re looking for a place to live.
New York Times Top StoriesCuomo’s Campaign Strategy: Limit Appearances and Avoid Confrontation
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is embracing a so-called Rose Garden strategy in his tightly controlled campaign for mayor of New York City.
New York Times Top StoriesWeinstein’s Retrial to Begin, Testing Legacy of #MeToo Movement
Prosecutors and defense lawyers are expected to make opening statements Wednesday in the sex-crime case of the fallen mogul Harvey Weinstein.
New York Times Top StoriesA White House Reporter on What It Takes to Cover Trump
Tyler Pager uses a deep bench of sources to break stories about immigration, economic policy and national security.
New York Times Top StoriesAn Army of Robots Is China’s Weapon in Trump’s Tariff War
Enormous investments in factory equipment and artificial intelligence are giving China an edge in car manufacturing and other industries.
New York Times Top StoriesKimmel Likens the Selection of a New Pope to ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’
The late night host also described the papal conclave as determining “who will be handed the keys to the popemobile” on Tuesday.
New York Times Top StoriesPope Francis Brought Progressives Optimism, but Not Long-Lasting Changes
Pope Francis proved to be far more cautious and conservative than many progressive Catholics had hoped for.
New York Times Top StoriesAfter the Wildfires, This High School Needed a Campus. It Found a Sears.
Palisades Charter High School in California has held classes online since the fire in January. On Tuesday, students gathered at a new, temporary home, a retrofitted Sears.
New York Times Top StoriesLorde Planned a Surprise Show in New York. Surprise: There Was No Show.
The singer summoned fans to an impromptu performance in Washington Square Park Tuesday night. She neglected to get a permit. But there was one more surprise to come.
New York Times Top StoriesCatholics Expected a Revolution From Pope Francis, Just Not the One He Gave Them
Liberals hoped he’d ordain women or allow gay marriage. Conservatives thought he’d tear up Church doctrine. But his papacy favored debate over radical action.
New York Times Top StoriesAlmost Half of Americans Breathe Unhealthy Air, Report Finds
Weakening or rolling back longstanding environmental regulations would worsen the problem, the American Lung Association assessment says.
New York Times Top StoriesBirthrates Languish in Record Lows, C.D.C. Reports
Despite a 1 percent increase in 2024, U.S. birthrates remained in a historic slump, a trend that worries demographers and cultural critics.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump’s Trade War With China Puts Japan in a Tight Spot
Japan had long maintained deep economic ties with both China and the United States. Recent trade tensions may challenge that approach.
New York Times Top StoriesMarkets Gain After Trump Says He Has No Plans to Oust Fed Chief
Remarks by President Trump and his Treasury secretary fueled a rebound in global stocks, extending a surge that started on Wall Street.
New York Times Top StoriesClimate Activists Interrupt New York City Ballet Performance
Protesters interrupted an all-Balanchine program on the company’s spring season opening night, which coincided this year with Earth Day.
New York Times Top StoriesCritics Call Rubio’s Overhaul Plan a Blow to U.S. Values
A proposed reorganization of the State Department would eliminate an office whose official goal is to build “more democratic, secure, stable, and just societies.”
New York Times Top StoriesWildfire Burns in 3,200 Acres of New Jersey Forest Area
The fire in the Pine Barrens led to the evacuation of 3,000 residents and the shutdown of a stretch of the Garden State Parkway.
New York Times Top StoriesU.S. Says Tren de Aragua Charges Will ‘Devastate’ Its Infrastructure
Federal prosecutors charged six members of the Venezuelan gang and 21 members of a violent splinter group.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat to Know About the Legal Battle Over a North Carolina Supreme Court Race
The Republican challenger has embarked on an extraordinary effort to reverse his election loss that critics say is testing the boundaries of post-election litigation.
New York Times Top StoriesRoy Thomas Baker, Who Helped Produce ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ Dies at 78
Among the most successful music producers in the 1970s and ’80s, he helped churn out hits for acts like Queen, the Cars, Journey and Foreigner.
New York Times Top StoriesA Simpler Funeral for Pope Francis, Who Shunned Many Papal Trappings
A funeral will be held on Saturday for the pope, who changed the rules to make such ceremonies simpler than those traditionally observed.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat Polls Say About DOGE and Elon Musk
People like the idea of cutting government waste. But they dislike Mr. Musk, and they’re down on the Department of Government Efficiency.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Promised ‘Big, Beautiful’ Deals. Delivering Has Been Tougher.
So far, the goals of many of President Trump’s negotiations have been unrealized, even those he said would be accomplished in a matter of days or weeks.
New York Times Top StoriesJustices Appeared Set to Allow Opt-Outs From L.G.B.T.Q. Stories
Also, the secretary of state announced major cuts at the State Department. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.