New York Times Top Stories
Trump’s Gyrations on the War Leave Even Rubio Out of Sync
The administration’s latest shifts on the status of the conflict show how treacherous it is to speak for a president who cultivates an erratic style.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesPurported Epstein Suicide Note Is Released
A federal judge released the note on Wednesday, which Jeffrey Epstein’s former cellmate said he found in a graphic novel. The New York Times has not authenticated that Mr. Epstein wrote it.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Boxing Match That Killed a Police Recruit
A Massachusetts State Police cadet, already hobbled from a previous bout, raised his hand to take on a more skilled fighter, and investigators say no one stopped him. Four people face charges.
New York Times Top Stories‘The Book of Mormon’ Will Close for 2 Weeks After Fire
The long-running musical, one of Broadway’s biggest hits, will be closed through at least May 17 after an electrical fire in its lighting booth.
New York Times Top StoriesGiuliani Is Pursuing Health Care Through 9/11 Program, Lawyer Says
The former New York City mayor, who is improving after a serious case of pneumonia, suffers from a respiratory condition linked to his exposure to toxins at ground zero, his spokesman says.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump’s Indiana Victory Shows His Enduring Grip on Core Republican Supporters
Low approval ratings? MAGA divisions? The president was able to turn out party loyalists in an Indiana primary to help him oust Republican state lawmakers who had crossed him.
New York Times Top StoriesIran Is Reviewing a U.S. Peace Proposal
Also, Ted Turner died at 87. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
New York Times Top StoriesAir-Conditioning Is in Short Supply as Asia Swelters
From classrooms to crowded buses, people across South and Southeast Asia are adjusting to life with less cooling — or none at all — as the war in Iran drives an energy crunch.
New York Times Top StoriesJack Smith Calls the Justice Dept. ‘Corrupted’ by Trump and His Allies
At a private event in Washington last month, Mr. Smith, the former special counsel, accused Justice Department leaders of targeting people for prosecution to please and impress the president.
New York Times Top StoriesMeditating or Rebooting? A Robot Buddhist Monk Comes to Korea.
Gabi, the newest monk at a temple in Seoul, vowed to not overcharge as it seeks enlightenment.
New York Times Top StoriesIran War Looms Over Vance as He Visits Iowa
The vice president, a skeptic of the war, made his first visit of the cycle to the state that will kick off the 2028 nominating process.
New York Times Top StoriesU.S. Prosecutors Pull Out of Event in Sign of Rift With Legal Critics
Top federal prosecutors in New York withdrew from an annual event hosted by the City Bar Association, which has been critical of President Trump’s policies.
New York Times Top StoriesU.S. Troops in Middle East Wait for the Next Big Moment
The U.S. military is essentially on standby as officials give contradictory signals about the status of the Iran war effort.
New York Times Top StoriesF.B.I. Director Kash Patel Criticizes How Nancy Guthrie Case Was Handled
Kash Patel went after local authorities on a podcast, saying the F.B.I. was kept out of the investigation for days. Sheriff Chris Nanos has denied that claim.
New York Times Top StoriesThe New El Niño Might Make 2027 the Hottest Year on Record
The El Niño brewing this year might make 2027 the hottest year on record.
New York Times Top StoriesGameStop’s CEO Ryan Cohen Baffles Fans With eBay Bid
Investors questioned Ryan Cohen’s latest gambit after he gave an evasive CNBC interview and a once-loyal supporter sold his GameStop shares.
New York Times Top StoriesAttack on French Cargo Ship Highlights Continued Risks in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command and the ship’s owner disagreed on whether the vessel coordinated safe passage with the United States military.
New York Times Top StoriesSuspect Michael Marx Charged With Shooting at Secret Service Agents Near National Mall
The suspect, a 45-year-old from Texas, faces three charges, including assaulting federal officers with a dangerous weapon.
New York Times Top StoriesShould You Worry About Hantavirus?
Here’s what to know about the virus, how it spreads and the risk to the general public.
New York Times Top StoriesCrossing Guard Is Fatally Hit by Car in New Jersey While Escorting Children
Jean Schultz, 80, had been a crossing guard in Woodland Park since 2022. She died after she was struck by a vehicle on Monday, the authorities said.
New York Times Top StoriesClavicular Charged With Shooting at Alligator While Livestreaming
The influencer, whose real name is Braden Eric Peters, fired 12 shots at the gator from an airboat in the Florida Everglades.
New York Times Top StoriesNew Study Shows Risks of Amazon Deforestation. And Rewards of Protection.
Researchers examined the combined effects of tree loss and global warming in an effort to better understand how and when an ecosystem collapse could unfold.
New York Times Top StoriesA Hotel in Venezuela’s Capital Has Become the U.S. Embassy’s De Facto Headquarters
The J.W. Marriott in Venezuela’s capital is suddenly awash in U.S. diplomats, spies and fortune seekers, showcasing changes in the country.
New York Times Top StoriesHis DNA Was Taken After His Arrest at an ICE Protest. Now, He’s Suing.
In a lawsuit, an Air Force veteran says that the federal government is sending a “chilling message” to people demonstrating against the immigration crackdown.
New York Times Top StoriesHow the Fight Over Israel Is Playing Out Inside MAGA
The war in Iran has added to a tectonic shift in public opinion — a bipartisan swing away from Israel. Some on the far-right are fighting to keep President Trump’s movement aligned with the Jewish state.
New York Times Top StoriesCandidates for California Governor Debate Tonight: What to Know
Seven candidates in the California governor’s race will face off at a debate hosted by NBC Los Angeles. The New York Times will livestream the event.
New York Times Top StoriesJustice Department Sues Colorado Over Gun Law
The lawsuit, which follows a separate suit the agency filed against the city of Denver on Tuesday, involves a state ban of high-capacity ammunition magazines.
New York Times Top StoriesObama Talks Trump, Mamdani, Aliens and More in Colbert Interview
The former president was critical of President Trump, without ever naming him. Mr. Obama also urged Democrats to be plain-spoken, and talked about aliens.
New York Times Top StoriesRupert Murdoch, David Zaslav and More Media Moguls Remember Ted Turner, CNN’s Founder
The CNN founder’s death was met with encomiums from leaders in the media industry, which he helped reinvent. “He will be remembered for generations,” said one.
New York Times Top StoriesOffice of Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas Raided by F.B.I. Agents
Two people familiar with the case said the search of a Democratic lawmaker’s office was related to a Biden-era investigation of possible corruption and bribery related to marijuana businesses.