New York Times Top Stories
A Look Inside the Papal Conclave: Paper Ballots and Sacred Oaths
Inside the secretive meeting, cardinals will use an array of objects, many steeped in tradition, as they elect the next pope.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesA Most Sensitive Subject in the White House: Where Is Melania?
Mrs. Trump has spent fewer than 14 days at the White House since her husband was inaugurated 108 days ago.
New York Times Top StoriesWaiting for the Smoke That Heralds a New Pope
As 133 cardinals were sequestered in the Sistine Chapel where they would vote for a new leader of the Catholic Church, the faithful and the curious gathered in St. Peter’s Square.
New York Times Top StoriesTyre Nichols’s Death: 3 Former Officers Acquitted of All State Charges
The former Memphis officers were acquitted of all charges, including second-degree murder, in the beating death of Mr. Nichols.
New York Times Top StoriesUltraprocessed Foods Linked to Early Symptoms of Parkinson’s
A new study did not prove that the foods caused the disease, but experts said it was a step toward understanding how food choices affect brain health.
New York Times Top StoriesIndia Strikes Pakistan After Kashmir Terrorist Attack: What We Know
India’s actions came in response to a deadly terror attack two weeks ago in Kashmir, a territory that it has long fought over with Pakistan.
New York Times Top StoriesIndia and Pakistan May Have an Offramp After Their Clash. Will They Take It?
The question now, analysts say, is whether the two sides will claim victory as Pakistan asserts that it downed Indian jets and gauges the toll of India’s strikes.
New York Times Top StoriesTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Voting Fraud Charges
A county judge, two City Council members and a former county election administrator are among Ken Paxton’s targets as he elevates his “election integrity” accusations to criminality.
New York Times Top StoriesHegseth’s Use of Passwords Raises New Security Concerns
Revelations about the defense secretary’s passwords came after he discussed details of planned U.S. airstrikes on a messaging app.
New York Times Top StoriesThe C.E.O. of Detroit Axle Gave Trump’s Tariffs a Chance. Now He’s Nervous.
The chief executive of Detroit Axle, which sells car parts that are mostly imported from China, is adjusting his business and hoping for a new trade deal.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Internet Can’t Resist the Conclave (the Real Thing)
In a mix of fascination, irreverence and possible blasphemy, social media platforms have been flooded with videos and memes about the secretive gathering of cardinals in Vatican City.
New York Times Top StoriesThree Conservative Catholics on the Conclave and the Future of the Church
A discussion about Pope Francis’ pontificate and who will be elected the next pope.
New York Times Top StoriesJim Dent, Long-Driving Golfer, Dies at 85
Honing his skills on segregated courses, he became one of the few Black golfers in the pro ranks, following the lead of Charlie Sifford, Pete Brown and Lee Elder.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Administration Is Said to Target Park Service Grants
Dozens of programs, many linked to climate change and diversity, have been designated for elimination by DOGE, according to people with knowledge of the plan.
New York Times Top StoriesAre We Headed for Recession? Economists Look Everywhere for Signs.
Mainstream measures have been slow to detect the impact of tariffs and uncertainty, leaving economists to scour earnings calls and private-sector data sources.
New York Times Top StoriesLibya’s Rival Governments Both Deny Deal to Take Deported U.S. Migrants
U.S. officials have said the Trump administration plans to send immigrants to the divided country on military flights as soon as this week.
New York Times Top StoriesJohnson Rules Out an Aggressive Plan to Cut Medicaid as G.O.P. Moderates Waver
The Republican speaker’s decision underscored the resistance in his party to politically painful reductions to the program, and drew a backlash from the hard right, which is demanding deep cuts.
New York Times Top StoriesReal ID Requirement Finally Comes to U.S. Airports
Many fliers showed up early for extra screening or brought passports, smoothing the rollout of the long-postponed requirements. Those who didn’t have Real IDs got a warning.
New York Times Top StoriesSyrian President Makes First Visit to Europe Since Assad’s Fall
The visit is a boost to Ahmed al-Shara’s attempts to bring Syria back into the international fold but comes amid continuing turmoil there.
New York Times Top StoriesMAGA Beauty Is Built to Go Viral
These Republican women use the vernacular of influencers to spread their message. It’s working, for now.
New York Times Top StoriesHe Hears Voices in His Head. He Also Helped Win an Election.
He ran a successful political campaign, sometimes from a psych ward, sometimes living on the street. He has found a way to thrive.
New York Times Top StoriesGenetic Study Retraces Covid’s Origins in Bats
As China and the United States trade charges of a lab leak, researchers contend in a new paper that the Covid pandemic got its start, like a previous one, in the wildlife trade.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Symbolism Behind India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’
The name for the military attack on Pakistan brings to mind a woman who became shorthand for the grief wrought by a terrorist attack.
New York Times Top StoriesAre U.S. Tariffs Affecting Your Business? We Want to Hear From You.
The New York Times wants to hear from European business owners about how they are navigating the uncertainty of President Trump’s tariffs.
New York Times Top StoriesSalt Lake City and Boise Adopt Official Pride Flags in Response to State Laws
The cities approved several new flags after Utah and Idaho passed laws barring unofficial flags from being displayed on government property.
New York Times Top StoriesDisney to Build a Magic Kingdom Theme Park in Abu Dhabi
Disneyland Abu Dhabi could become a growth engine for the company in the region. It could also expose Disney and its vaunted brand to criticism.
New York Times Top StoriesJefferson Griffin in N.C. Supreme Court Race Concedes Defeat
Three counts had showed that the incumbent, a Democrat, won the election last fall. But for months, Judge Jefferson Griffin tried to reverse his loss through the courts.
New York Times Top StoriesHow Anti-Woke Ideology Transformed My College
Trump’s assault on higher education could get worse — far worse.
New York Times Top StoriesD.C. Budget Fix Stalls in the House as Conservative Republicans Balk
Speaker Mike Johnson has said he would hold a vote “quickly” to restore more than $1 billion in funding, but ultraconservatives are insisting on attaching limits on abortion and voting rights.
New York Times Top Stories4 Lessons for Trump From the UK’s Failed Rwanda Migrant Deportation Deal
The United States is said to be in talks with the African country about taking in expelled migrants. There may be lessons in London’s experience.