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Christa Pike’s Case Puts Execution Methods Under Scrutiny

Tennessee’s unsuccessful attempt to end the life of Christa Pike is spurring more scrutiny over capital punishment…

Democratic Effort Aims to Keep 2028 Hopefuls Focused on General Election

A new polling project called Project 270 will work to focus candidates on voters’ interests in presidential…

In the Florida Keys, Floating Cocaine Remains an Alluring Catch

Bricks of cocaine frequently surface in the waters off the island chain. Despite the risks, some who discover “square…

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Says, ‘If Abdul Can Win in Michigan, Anybody Can Win Anywhere’

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made the remarks about Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate in…

Potential Iranian Drone Attack Led to Exit of U.S. Bombers From U.K. Air Base RAF Fairford

According to U.S. and British officials, 12 B-1 Air Force bombers from R.A.F. Fairford air base were withdrawn because…

Kash Patel Is Engaged to the Country Singer Alexis Wilkins

The director of the F.B.I. and his girlfriend announced their engagement on social media over the weekend.

Caleb Flynn, Who Appeared on ‘American Idol,’ Gets Life Sentence for Wife’s Murder

Caleb Flynn maintained his innocence at his sentencing hearing in Ohio on Monday.

Facing Backlash, Trump Says His Super PAC Will Pay for Taxpayer-Funded Ads

The president said that his PAC, MAGA, Inc., would pay for TV ads promoting him that had been paid for with taxpayer…

Chicago Woman Shot by Border Patrol Agent Sues Federal Government

The lawsuit is the latest in a widening push from people who claim they were harmed by the Trump administration’s…

2 People, Including Winter Haven High School Student, Killed in Florida Bus Crash

A school bus carrying 39 people to Winter Haven High School in Florida was struck by a sedan and rolled over, killing a…

Attacks Over Epstein Files Lobbed in Iowa Senate Ads

Representative Ashley Hinson, the Republican nominee, and Josh Turek, her Democratic opponent, have both been targeted…

Hispanic Voters Overwhelmingly Disapprove of Trump, New Poll Shows

Latino voters, who shifted Republican in the 2024 presidential election, view the party more negatively than they have…

They Argued About Trump at a Dog Park. Then They Pulled Their Guns.

What happened between two dog owners one April afternoon in Ohio will soon be scrutinized by a judge and jury as both…

Court Tosses ​​Sentence After A.I. Video of Victim ‘Forgiving’ His Killer Is Played

An appellate court in Arizona threw out the prison sentence of a man convicted of manslaughter after an A.I.-generated…

Search for Missing Medical Plane Near Nantucket Called Off. What to Know.

A Gulfstream G100 carrying six people was flying from Bermuda to Boston when it lost contact near the Massachusetts…

Measles Outbreak in Amish Country Forces Some to Rethink Vaccines

The spread of measles in Pennsylvania and Ohio is largely affecting Amish communities where vaccinations levels are low.

Shooting in Vienna, Ga., Leaves 2 Dead and Dozens Wounded

A motive for the shooting, which happened in Vienna, Ga., early on Sunday, was not immediately known.

Mayors Are Filming Videos, Mamdani-Style, With Varying Degrees of Cringe

The growing use of walk-and-talk social videos can be traced to Zohran Mamdani’s successful campaign for mayor of New…

The campaign arm of House Democrats is targeting G.O.P. seats with a $13 million ad buy this week.

How the Midterms Could Complicate the Supreme Court’s New Term

Even before the justices start their new term on Monday, the court has spent the summer resolving fast-moving requests…

Will Midterm Elections Complicate the Supreme Court’s New Term?

The Supreme Court is starting its new term already mired in election disputes. Our reporter Ann E. Marimow explains why…

Steve Hilton’s ‘Just Try It’ Ad on Mail Voting Denounced by Republicans

An online spot for Mr. Hilton, the G.O.P. candidate, is full of sexual innuendo that has befuddled Republicans and…

Why Did D.H.S. Buy These Planes?

Our investigative reporter David A. Fahrenthold explains his investigation into 10 planes the Department of Homeland…

Oregon Man Pinned by Boulder Calls 911 Using Siri From His Earbuds

The man was trapped under a boulder that the police said likely weighed a “literal ton” and could not reach his phone.…

Tight Competition: The Contest to Name Philly’s Best Parallel Parker

Out of more than 900 applicants, 15 were chosen to compete in three rounds, including “Tight Squeeze” and “Under…

Search Underway for Missing Plane Heading From Bermuda Off Nantucket

The plane, with four Canadians on board and two people picked up in Bermuda, lost contact shortly after 1 a.m. A search…

Religious scholars met with Anthropic

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Trump Urges People to Call Senator Tom Cotton Over Daylight Saving Bill

The president urged people to call Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas and accused him of blocking a bill to cement daylight…

Larry Krasner, Philadelphia’s Combative D.A., Faces Judicial Blowback

Two blistering court opinions have put Mr. Krasner, a prominent progressive district attorney, in what may be the most…

In Alabama, Trump Relives His Glory Days (This Time With Some Empty Seats)

The Deep South was the birthplace of the mega MAGA rally. How do people on the Gulf feel about President Trump now?

Trump Suggests Cornell Defendants Won’t Get a ‘Fair Shake’ From Letitia James

President Trump weighed in on the case when asked about Ms. James, who has become a target of his second-term…

Ex-Sheriff’s Deputy Acquitted in Fatal Shooting of Airman Roger Fortson

The airman, Roger Fortson, had answered a knock at his home in Fort Walton Beach while holding a gun, and was shot…

As Midterms Near, Justice Alito Says He Considers Each Year Whether to Retire

The justice, the second oldest on the court at 76, told CBS News that he decided against stepping down last term. He…

Trump Urges Republicans to Vote By Mail After Criticizing Practice

It was the latest mixed messaging from President Trump, who regularly votes by mail, but has made baseless claims that…

Former Nurse Convicted of Murder in Crash at 130 M.P.H. That Killed Six

Nicole Linton was found guilty of six counts of second-degree murder, which included the death of an unborn child,…

Tennessee Prison Chief Was Hired Despite a Trail of Troubled Executions

The failed execution of Christa Pike has prompted new scrutiny of Frank Strada, who resigned as the state’s top prison…