New York Times Top Stories
Trump Is Making a Power Play in Latin America. China Is Already There.
China built a dominant strategic position in the region as the leading lender and trading partner. It is watching President Trump’s next moves closely.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesEuropean Union Agrees to Landmark Free-Trade Deal With South America
The agreement with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay represents a push for deeper global cooperation, in contrast to the United States turning to coercion in its dealings with other countries.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat Is the Oreshnik Ballistic Missile Russia Used in a Strike on Ukraine?
The attack was just the second time that Moscow had launched the nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic weapon.
New York Times Top StoriesAgents in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Have Fired at Vehicles at Least 10 Times
The confrontations over the last four months have left two people dead and prompted criticism of federal agencies for allowing officers to open fire on moving vehicles.
New York Times Top StoriesFed Keeps Close Eye on Labor Market as It Assesses Further Cuts
For the central bank to lower interest rates again, officials will likely need to see more notable signs that unemployment is rising.
New York Times Top StoriesBill Gates Makes a Multibillion-Dollar Divorce Payout
The billionaire and philanthropist has made a nearly $8 billion payment to the private foundation of his ex-wife, Melinda French Gates, new tax filings show.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat to Know About the Protests in Iran
Galloping inflation, a currency crisis and anger at the regime have fueled demonstrations across the country.
New York Times Top StoriesPresident Trump’s Vision of Power
“My own mind. It’s the only thing that can stop me,” he told Times reporters.
New York Times Top StoriesBorder Patrol Agents Shoot 2 in Oregon, and Trump Says, ‘I Don’t Need International Law’
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New York Times Top StoriesAn Interview With the President
Four New York Times reporters sat down with President Trump for a nearly two-hour interview.
New York Times Top StoriesRunway Wall Caused All the Deaths in 2024 South Korean Plane Crash, Report Says
A computer simulation ordered by the government showed that everyone on board would have survived if the concrete berm had been made of materials that easily broke apart.
New York Times Top StoriesIran’s Supreme Leader Says Protests Are Happening to ‘Please’ Trump
After days of fierce protest in cities around Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed the demonstrations as vandalism and wanton destruction.
New York Times Top StoriesWhy Many Republican Voters Support Trump’s Use of Force in Venezuela
They don’t like nation building, but they do want to project American power.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Sins of the Moderates
How are we classical liberals of left, right and center supposed to behave in this new world?
New York Times Top StoriesWary of Investing in Venezuela, Big Oil Heads to the White House
The amounts of money, time and political uncertainty trouble executives at large Western oil companies, who plan to meet with President Trump on Friday.
New York Times Top StoriesThe War Over the Weedkiller Roundup Might Be Headed to the Supreme Court
Bayer has asked the justices to decide whether federal law shields the company from lawsuits over its Roundup herbicide and cancer. Democrats and MAHA activists aren’t happy.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat to Know About the Latest Jobs Report
Data on the labor market in December will be closely watched for clues on the state of the economy.
New York Times Top StoriesThis Is Trump’s One Small Trick to Destroy American Democracy
The president is claiming borderless license to turn on his perceived enemies, both foreign and domestic.
New York Times Top StoriesRFK Jr. Weakens U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
The group has significant influence over the medicines and screenings Americans get.
New York Times Top StoriesN.Y.P.D. Fatally Shoots Man Who Drew a Fake Gun in the West Village
Officers shot the driver of a BMW that had been involved in a motor vehicle incident after he drew an imitation firearm, the police said.
New York Times Top StoriesFor the Hero of the Bondi Beach Attack, a Whirlwind Visit to America
After the Hanukkah massacre in Australia, the rabbi and the Muslim hero who saved lives made a visit to New York that was part religious pilgrimage, part media outreach.
New York Times Top StoriesZohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul Are Pals Right Now. Will It Last?
The legislative session that began this week poses a significant test of the most closely watched collaboration in state and city politics.
New York Times Top StoriesLate Night Is Distracted by Kristi Noem’s Oversized Cowboy Hat
“Why is Kristi Noem always in some sort of cosplay outfit?” Seth Meyers asked on Thursday.
New York Times Top StoriesInside Myanmar’s Gilded Capital, Empty Streets and Moldy Corners
Myanmar’s junta created a capital to withstand an invasion. Now, the military struggles to project an image of control over a crumbling nation.
New York Times Top StoriesN.Y.P.D. Fatally Shoots Blade-Wielding Man in Hospital, Officials Say
The man had cut and then barricaded himself in a blood-spattered room with a patient and a security guard at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, the police said.
New York Times Top StoriesRussia Appears to Use Nuclear-Capable Missile in Ukraine
If confirmed, the use of the missile would be an ominous threat to Ukraine and its Western allies.
New York Times Top Stories‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Premiere Recap: The Doctors Will See You Now
Doctor Robby is back for one final shift before he goes on sabbatical. What could possibly go wrong?
New York Times Top StoriesThe Next Phase of Trump’s Renovations: A New ‘Upper West Wing’
Besides changes to the White House, President Trump also said he planned to tear up the brick walkways in Lafayette Park and replace them with granite.
New York Times Top StoriesOnce Again, a Newfoundland Town Rescues Stranded Passengers
After 9/11, Gander took in thousands of people whose flights were diverted. History repeated on a smaller scale this week.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat We Know About the Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
Officials in Minnesota said that federal agencies had denied them access to evidence from the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman on Wednesday.