Why Trump’s Boat Killings Would Be Hard to Prosecute

Even if critics who call President Trump’s boat attacks “murder” are right as a matter of law, it would not be easy to get the matter into a court.

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How States Are Preparing for a Freeze in Federal Food Assistance

The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program will run out of money on Saturday. Some governors are shifting state money to cover part of the shortfall, bolster food pantries or both.

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The World Has Again Failed to Prevent Atrocities in Darfur

Reports are emerging of atrocities in Darfur. The Trump and Biden administrations could have tried harder to prevent them.

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The Case of the Tiny Tyrannosaurus Might Have Been Cracked

Did certain small tyrannosaur fossils belong to “teen rex” or another species? New analysis of a recent fossil appears to have settled the debate.

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To Avert Crisis, Talladega College Sells Its Art Treasures

An H.B.C.U.’s remarkable Hale Woodruff murals commemorating Black history have been bought by an art museum and two foundations. But the college says it is not completely letting go.

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Putin Announces Test of Tsunami-Making Nuclear Weapon

The test comes days after President Vladimir V. Putin announced the previous trial of another Russian nuclear weapon.

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Life Lessons from (Very Old) Bowhead Whales

A gene that helped bowheads adapt to frigid Arctic waters also granted them extraordinary longevity. Could it help aging humans become more resilient?

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Southern California Edison Offers Compensation to Los Angeles Fire Victims

The utility whose equipment has been linked to the devastating Eaton fire in January is offering to pay fire survivors. But if they accept, they would be giving up their right to sue.

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A Twist in the Candy Cane Park Murder Investigation in Oregon

An unlikely twist in the investigation of a killing in 1983 that still haunts a small town in Oregon.

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Jewish Heirs Sue the Met, Saying a van Gogh It Sold Was Nazi Loot

The museum says it had no idea at the time, but the heirs say the Met curator who bought and sold the work, a former U.S. Army specialist on looting, should have known better.

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A Broadway Tradition Is Fluttering Into History

Broadway plans to replace the cast-change slips that are stuffed into Playbills with QR codes. Some understudies and theater buffs will mourn their loss.

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A 17th-Century Crypt Shines a Light on Milan’s Most Impoverished

In Milan, bones that piled under a hospital over a half-century shed light on the health and habits of some of the Renaissance era’s most impoverished people.

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Jack DeJohnette: 7 Essential Recordings

The drummer and pianist, who died on Sunday at 83, was a master of many styles and an ever-evolving innovator.

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Anthony Jackson, Master of the Electric Bass, Is Dead at 73

Besides his work with pop stars and jazz greats, he is credited with helping to invent the six-string contrabass guitar.

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John Dickerson, Anchor and Correspondent, to Leave CBS News

He is a veteran anchor with a long family legacy at CBS, and his exit presages a series of changes expected at the broadcast news division.

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Newsom Says He Will Consider a 2028 Presidential Run After the Midterms

The California governor acknowledged in an interview Sunday on CBS that he would give the question serious thought after the 2026 elections.

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Palestinian Leader Lays Out Succession Plan, Elevating Deputy as Apparent Heir

Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, clarified a succession plan after more than two decades in control. He said if he vacated his role, his deputy would rule for a short period until elections could be held.

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How Maduro Is Responding to Trump’s Pressure on Venezuela’s Economy

President Nicolás Maduro’s opponents hope a new period of economic pain will finally topple his government. He is using cryptocurrency to hold on.

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Trump and Xi Could ‘Consummate’ TikTok Deal This Week, Bessent Says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on “Face the Nation” on Sunday that China and the United States had reached “a final deal on TikTok,” but offered few details.

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June Lockhart, Beloved Television Mother, Dies at 100

She exuded earnest maternal wisdom and wistful contentment as a farm wife on “Lassie” and, later, as an interplanetary castaway on “Lost in Space.”

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Trump’s Path of Destruction Is Far-Reaching

From Venezuela to the East Wing of the White House.

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Trump Backs Milei, But Argentina’s Elections Will Test His Popularity

President Javier Milei of Argentina has earned U.S. support, but he faces a critical legislative election at home amid voter anger over job losses and corruption scandals.

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Starring in Videos Is No Longer a Job Just for the Social Media Team

Companies from Delta Air Lines to Portillo’s are asking all sorts of employees, sometimes through formal programs, to help build the brand.

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U.S. Says 6 Killed in Strike on Boat in Caribbean Sea Operated by Tren de Aragua

The Trump administration has acknowledged 10 strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats from South America, which have killed 43 people.

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How Does the U.S. Decide Which Boats to Target? Here’s What We Know.

Officials say intercepted communications are the core of the intelligence collected on the boats.

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U.S. Flies Drones Over Gaza to Monitor Cease-Fire, Officials Say

The surveillance missions are part of a U.S.-led international effort to ensure the fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas holds.

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FDA Approves New Menopause Drug to Treat Hot Flashes and Night Sweats

The drug, one of the few nonhormonal options for menopausal women, reduced hot flashes and night sweats, and appears to help with sleep issues.

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U.S. Health Workers Recalled From Shutdown Furlough for Medicare, A.C.A. Enrollments

An estimated 3,000 employees seem to be affected. The federal agency said the return to work would occur Monday, with the costs paid by user fees collected from researchers.

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U.S. to Investigate China’s Compliance With 2020 Trade Deal

The Trump administration is preparing to file a trade investigation into China’s compliance with a 2020 trade deal, which could raise tensions ahead of a summit between the country’s leaders.

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Bay Area Protesters Try to Block Base Entrance Before Immigration Operation

About 200 people stood in an intersection outside the Coast Guard base in Alameda, Calif., where federal agents were said to be arriving to prepare for an immigration enforcement operation.

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Shelly Fireman, a Showman Restaurateur for Showgoers, Dies at 93

With considerable pizazz, he ran a string of popular restaurants in Manhattan, many aimed at hooking the crowds from Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Broadway.

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Why King Charles Has Not Yet Removed Andrew’s Most Valued Title: Prince

New disclosures about Prince Andrew’s ties to the notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have led to calls for further action from the king and Parliament.

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Former Biden and Senate Counsel to Lead Progressive Legal Group

Phil Brest, a veteran of the judicial confirmation wars, will head the American Constitution Society at a time of legal turmoil.

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The Rural Power Behind Trump’s Assault on Blue Cities

The political scientist Suzanne Mettler examines the roots of America’s urban-rural divide and how Democrats can win back rural voters.

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Man Who Wrote ‘So I Raped You’ Is Sentenced to 2 to 4 Years in Prison

Ian Cleary sent Facebook messages to Shannon Keeler six years after he sexually assaulted her when they were college students in Pennsylvania, prosecutors said.

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Airlines Told to Disregard Gender- Neutral ‘X’ on U.S. Passports and Add ‘M’ or ‘F’

Although passports with an “X” marker remain valid, a new federal rule requires airlines on their internal information system to mark passengers with an “M” or an “F.”

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Disney+ Cancellations Jump After Kimmel Suspension

Roughly three million Americans canceled the streaming service in the month that it temporarily suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s show. About 4.1 million people canceled Disney-owned Hulu.

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What to Know About Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights

The biggest public holiday in India, Diwali features prayers for prosperity and good fortune — and lots of sweets.

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Sam Rivers, Bassist for Limp Bizkit, Dies at 48

As a founding member of the band, he helped it achieve mainstream success.

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Far From Gaza, a Palestinian Enclave Thrives, Even as War Feels Near

Fifteen miles west of Manhattan, in Paterson, N.J., a community is directly, and often painfully, connected to a conflict half a world away.

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A Fragile Cease-fire Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Ends Violence, for Now

The two committed to stop attacking each other after the worst outbreak of hostilities in years. But the underlying causes remain, analysts warn.

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Epoch Times Reporter Resigns After Publication Signs Pentagon Rules

The reporter, Andrew Thornebrooke, also cited a recent editorial directive to refer to antifa, the far-left ideological movement, as a terrorist organization.

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Alison Rose, The New Yorker’s Femme Fatale, Dies at 81

She started as the magazine’s glamorous receptionist and became one of its more singular writers. In one of her last articles, she memorialized her time (and lovers) there.

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The Border Patrol’s Blueprint for American Cities

The U.S. Border Patrol is expanding its mission to major cities across America, and building a splashy social media campaign to promote it. We joined them in Chicago — hundreds of miles away from the nearest foreign border — to observe how the agency’s mission has changed.

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How a Long Island Woman Was Diagnosed With Chikungunya

A Long Island woman had no idea what had hit her. Her pursuit of an answer led to a mosquito-borne disease rarely seen in the United States.

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For $900, This Subway Seat Could Be Yours

The annual pop-up sale of retired signs and other transit artifacts from the New York City subway system attracted a line of collectors that stretched for blocks.

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Diane Keaton Died of Pneumonia, Death Certificate Says

A death certificate released Thursday said that the Oscar-winning actor died on Oct. 11 of bacterial pneumonia.

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Venture Capitalist Resigns From Salesforce Foundation Over Benioff Comments

Ron Conway stepped down from the board of Salesforce’s philanthropic arm after the company’s chief executive, Marc Benioff, said he supported President Trump and wanted the National Guard to come to San Francisco.

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40 Years After ‘The Goonies,’ Fans Still Flock to Astoria, Oregon

Astoria, Ore., the setting of the classic 1985 teen movie, invites fans to follow their inner adventurer and explore a scenic corner of the Northwest.

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G.O.P. Officials Condemn Racist and Homophobic Texts From Young Republicans Members

Some G.O.P. officials who participated in a monthslong online chat are losing their jobs or being pressured to resign.

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French Premier Offers to Delay Pension Overhaul, in a Bid Calm Turmoil

Sébastien Lecornu said the government was ready for “a new debate” on the issue, a major concession as he faced no-confidence votes that threatened to topple his government again this week.

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Newsom Vetoes California’s Ban on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Cookware

Mr. Newsom said he was concerned that the measure restricting PFAS chemicals would make pots and pans more expensive for Californians.

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Diane Keaton’s Only Documentary Was About the Afterlife

Keaton, who died on Saturday, was an actor, director and producer on multiple films and series. Her sole documentary, “Heaven,” explored popular ideas of the afterlife.

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In L.A., a Former Ally of Mayor Bass Will Run Against Her

The former supporter, Austin Beutner, who once ran the city’s public schools, announced he will challenge Ms. Bass’s re-election bid in next year’s mayoral race.

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Woody Allen Remembers the ‘Magical’ Diane Keaton

“I made movies for an audience of one, Diane Keaton,” Allen wrote in a remembrance that reflected on the breadth of their relationship.

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How to Save Chicago From ICE

What’s happening is shocking. It can get worse.

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‘Really Big’ Cascadia Earthquake Could Trigger San Andreas Fault Activity

The disaster caused by a predicted large earthquake in the Pacific Northwest could be compounded by shaking along the San Andreas fault in California, scientists warned.

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Nor’Easter Forecast: A Strong Storm Threatens the East Coast With Flooding

Messy weather is headed for New York City and New Jersey, with up to three inches of rain possible. Power failures and road closures are possible with this storm, forecasters said.

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Biden Is Receiving Radiation Therapy for Cancer

The former president, who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in May, also had a cancerous lesion removed from his forehead recently.

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David Del Rio Leaves ‘Matlock’ After CBS Investigation

David Del Rio portrayed a young lawyer on one of television’s most popular shows.

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Government Shutdown Scrambles Some Home Sales in Flood Zones

When the government shut down, so did the federal flood insurance program, forcing some buyers into the costly private market.

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Number of Children Fleeing Violence in Haiti Soars

Haitian children face intensifying problems of crime, hunger and homelessness as the country’s humanitarian crisis shows no signs of easing, a report from a U.N. agency found.

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Modi Rosenfeld Is Gay. He’s Religious. His Comedy Career Is Booming.

Mordechi Rosenfeld, known as Modi, already has the synagogue crowd. Now he wants the “Goyim, gays and theys,” too.

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In N.J. Governor’s Race, Energy Costs Have Become a Central Issue

Energy costs have become a central issue in the governor’s race between Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican, and Representative Mikie Sherrill, the Democrat.

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France Holds Its Breath Over Last-Ditch Talks for a Government Deal

Sébastien Lecornu, the country’s outgoing prime minister, said he believed France’s political parties could overcome divisions and avoid snap legislative elections.

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‘Bluetoothing’: Blood-Sharing Drug Trend Fuels Alarming Global H.I.V. Surge

The practice, in which users inject the blood of already intoxicated individuals, has fueled one of the fastest-growing H.I.V. epidemics in the Pacific and grown widespread in South Africa.

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MacArthur Foundation Announces 2025 ‘Genius Grant’ Winners

Twenty-two people in a broad spectrum of the arts and sciences were awarded the fellowship, which comes with an $800,000 stipend.

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Gisèle Pelicot Returns to Court to Confront Assailant in Rape Case

Gisèle Pelicot’s ex-husband and others were convicted in one of France’s most notorious cases. She returned to court to denounce a man who challenged the verdict.

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White House May Try to Deny Back Pay to Furloughed Federal Workers

Union leaders and Democratic lawmakers say the move would run afoul of a law adopted under President Trump’s first term.

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EU Proposes 50% Steel Tariffs, a Move to Counter Chinese Imports

European officials want to sharply lower the bloc’s quota on tariff-free steel imports, while doubling levies to 50 percent, as President Trump’s tariffs create domino effects.

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Saul Zabar, Smoked Fish Czar of Upper West Side, Dies at 97

He led his parents’ appetizing store, Zabar’s, for more than 70 years, turning it into an institution synonymous with New York.

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Deadly Clashes Erupt Between Syrian Government Forces and Kurdish Fighters

Tensions have been building over government attempts to bring the Kurdish-led region in northeastern Syria under its authority. Kurdish leaders have so far resisted.

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How Elon Musk Is Bringing Sexy A.I. Chatbots to the Mainstream

In July, the billionaire’s A.I. company introduced two sexually explicit chatbots, pushing a new version of intimacy.

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Undersea Bacteria Feast on Methane. Can They Help Cool the Planet?

They feast on bubbles of methane seeping out of the ocean floor. Could their appetites be harnessed to slow climate change?

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Jury Fails to Reach a Verdict in Retrial of Man Accused in 1993 Murder

Brian Scott Lorenz’s conviction in the strangling of Deborah Meindl in a Buffalo suburb was overturned in 2023, but prosecutors had forged ahead with a new trial.

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U.S. v. Google: What Each Side Argued for Fixing Google’s Ad Tech Monopoly

The Justice Department and Google wrapped up a two-week hearing that could have a major effect on online advertising.

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Leader of U.K. Conservatives Vows to Deport 150,000 People a Year

Kemi Badenoch, whose party is sinking in polls, outlined plans resembling Trump policies against those accused of being in the United States illegally.

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Craft Breweries Struggle as Sales and Appetites Wane

Once the darling of the alcohol industry, small-batch beer makers are shutting down because of increased competition and flagging interest.

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Canada Post Strike Poses Challenges for Remote Communities

A strike, and growing prospects of drastic cuts to the state-owned postal service, make life very hard for Canada’s remote communities.

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Ex-Prime Minister Set to Return to Power in Czech Republic

The party of Andrej Babis, a billionaire and a skeptic of military support to Ukraine, prevailed in parliamentary elections by focusing on the economy.

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Trump’s Approach on Gaza: Deal First, Details Later

“We’ll see how it all turns out,” President Trump said after Hamas agreed to portions of his cease-fire plan, with conditions.

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Russian Drones Hit 2 Passenger Trains, Ukraine Says

The drone strikes killed at least one person and injured dozens of others, officials said. The attack came amid rising alarm about the status of a nuclear plant relying solely on generators.

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2 Girls Found Dead Atop a J Train in Suspected Subway Surfing Accident

The teenagers, found unconscious on the roof of a train in Brooklyn, appear to be the latest casualties of a popular and deadly game.

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Body Camera Video Shows Police Confronting Michigan Church Gunman

In the newly released video, two officers can be seen outside of the Latter-day Saints church, along with a bystander holding a handgun. The shooter died in an exchange of gunfire.

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Putin Suggests Trump Will Decide Against Sending Tomahawk Missiles to Ukraine

The Russian president warned against fulfilling a Ukrainian request for more powerful long-range missiles, while also suggesting President Trump would decide against the idea.

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Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Hawaii Law Limiting Guns on Private Property

The Second Amendment case involves a Hawaii law that generally prohibits firearms on private property that is accessible to the public.

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OpenAI Completes Deal That Values It at $500 Billion

With the agreement, OpenAI becomes the world’s most valuable privately held company, surpassing the rocket maker SpaceX.

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Brussels Is the Heart of Europe, and It’s Not Going Well

Brussels is nearing the end of its experiment in urban autonomy.

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Jane Goodall, Eminent Primatologist Who Chronicled the Lives of Chimps, Dies at 91

Her discoveries in the 1960s about how chimpanzees behaved in the wild broke new ground and represented what was called “one of the Western world’s great scientific achievements.”

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Did the Yankees Try to Keep Red Sox Fans Out of the Bronx?

Not exactly, but to the thousands of Boston fans who attended the first game of the Wild Card series at Yankee Stadium, it was a welcome reason to root against the home team.

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‘Rampant’ Book Bans Are Now Taken for Granted, Free Speech Group Warns

A new report from PEN America tracks restrictions on school books across 45 states.

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The Logic of Vaccine Hesitancy in a Broken Health System

Why parents are trusting themselves over the experts.

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