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In Texas, Talarico’s Strength in Senate Polls Inspires a Democratic Dream

After a dry spell of more than three decades, Democrats are daring (yet again) to believe they can win one or more…

How Trump Directed Tax Dollars to Ads Praising Him

President Trump personally directed the use of taxpayer money for ads praising his presidency, according to people…

How a Failed Execution Left Christa Pike Hovering Between Life and Death

Her legal team had repeatedly warned that her execution could go wrong. On Wednesday, they were proven right.

Cornell Case Revives Anger About Handling of Campus Sexual Assault Cases

A lawsuit alleging rape at Cornell has led to an outpouring of women sharing stories about sexual violence on college…

‘How Does That Happen?’: America’s Execution System Is Long Flawed

The failed execution of Christa Pike, which left her clinging to life in Tennessee, was the latest grisly error to take…

Senate Races in Republican States Tilt Toward Democrats, Polls Find

Democrats are performing strongly in five reliably Republican states where they are trying to flip Senate seats to win…

Teen Charged With Attempted Murder and Domestic Terrorism After Chemical Spill

The 15-year-old mixed and ingested hazardous chemicals at a school cafeteria in Portland, Ore., last month, officials…

Flurry of Lawsuits Shows Both Parties Preparing for Post-Election Challenges

Republicans are using the courts to hunt for noncitizen voters. Democrats worry the G.O.P. is trying make it harder for…

Judge Blocks Border Wall Construction in Big Bend in Texas

The ruling dealt a setback to the Trump administration’s plans for hundreds of miles of barriers that have drawn local…

With Christa Pike Unconscious, Another Execution Attempt Is in Doubt

Her condition raises questions about whether Tennessee could attempt to execute her again if she is incapable of…

Judge Throws Out Another Confession in Sept. 11 Case

Prosecutors have long considered the defendants’ admissions during interrogations in 2007 to be their best evidence.

Hispanic Voters, Souring on Republicans, Could Decide the Midterms

Hispanic voters are souring on Republicans. Here’s why.

Trump Directed Use of Taxpayer Money for Ads Praising His Presidency

The government-funded ads show just how much President Trump has been able to use federal money for his own aims.

Man Charged With Threatening Katie Miller, Wife of Top Trump Aide Stephen Miller

The charges against the Massachusetts man were not the first time the Miller family has raised concerns about its…

The Holei Sea Arch, a Centuries-Old Hawaii Wonder, Crumbles Into the Pacific

A tropical storm was moving through the area when the 90-foot lava rock formation disintegrated, the National Park…

Former Florida Rep. David Rivera Sentenced to 10 Years in Venezuela Lobbying Case

David Rivera, a Miami Republican, was convicted of secretly lobbying officials in Washington on behalf of the…

Ken Urker, Partner of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, Is Found Dead in Louisiana

Mr. Urker, 34, who shared a child with Ms. Blanchard, was found unresponsive in a home on Thursday when deputies…

Bus Driver in L.A. Is Fatally Shot by Passenger After Possible Wrong Turn

The gunman has not been found, officials said. The driver, whose name has not been released publicly, was 42.

Missouri Man Discovers Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers Is His Biological Father

Michael Goessling’s first phone call with his biological father brought a shock: He was speaking to Michael McDonald of…

National Science Foundation Diverted $1.4 Billion in Science Funds Mandated by Congress

The move, affecting about one-fifth of the National Science Foundation’s primary research budget, is the latest sign of…

Unusual Issues in Court at Guantánamo Stand Out as a Case Finally Heads to Trial

Prosecutors want remote testimony for witnesses unable or unwilling to travel to Guantánamo. The defense wants jurors…

Carmel-by-the-Sea Reluctantly Adopts Street Addresses After 110 Years

Driven by emergency response needs, Carmel-by-the-Sea reluctantly adopted street address numbers this summer, igniting…

Powerful Wildfires Require a New Approach, California Report Finds

A report on the fires that devastated the Los Angeles area in early 2025 recommended that local governments take a…

America’s Long History of Executions Includes Many Botched Ones

Tennessee’s attempt to end Christa Pike’s life did not succeed. No method of execution has been foolproof.

Housing Official, Who Targeted Trump Foes, Cuts Watchdog Office

Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, moved to slash his agency’s inspector general’s office.…

Truckers Are ‘Just Trying to Hang On’ When a Fill-Up Tops $1,000

Truckers are among the hardest hit by the soaring cost of diesel fuel. High prices are forcing some to stay on the road…

What Is Out There? The Findings So Far of a Trump-Backed U.F.O. Panel.

Uncovering evidence of alien life would be “the biggest discovery ever made by humanity,” one expert said. But so far,…

Congress Leaves With a Whimper, as the G.O.P. Braces for Midterm Pain

Republicans lined up a series of doomed votes in their final hours, hoping to portray Democrats as obstructionists. But…

A Shot Rang Out. M.L.K. Went Down. And a Reporter’s Instincts Kicked In.

Earl Caldwell was staying at the Memphis hotel where the civil rights leader was killed.

Tennessee’s Botched Attempt to Execute Christa Pike Intensifies Concerns Over Lethal Injections

The failed attempt with Christa Pike has intensified bipartisan concerns about Tennessee’s ability to effectively carry…

3 Dead in Medical Helicopter Crash Near California Coast

The aircraft went down near Catalina Island on Wednesday night with five people aboard, the authorities said. Two…

Military Leaders Will Examine Ways to Limit Civilian Deaths in War

U.S. Central Command will hold a daylong conference at its Tampa headquarters after seven months of war in Iran.

Pileup Involving 15 Tractor-Trailers Shutters I-95 in South Carolina

The crash also included 50 cars and resulted in at least one serious injury, fire officials said. There were no…

Judge Reinstates Seattle’s Top Federal Prosecutor, Ousted by Trump

The Justice Department had fired Roger Rogoff as part of a larger maneuver to install its preferred judicial appointees…

The D.N.C. sues the Defense Department over changes to a form for overseas voters.

Colleen Slemmer Was a Vibrant and Generous Presence, Her Mother Says

Ms. Slemmer was killed in 1995 by Christa Pike, whose execution in Tennessee was botched on Wednesday. Her family…