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The South Loved Dolly Parton. It Saw the Best of Itself in Her.

Even as her talents and work ethic opened up the world to her, she kept coming home. For many in the complicated region…

Where Does Trump’s Effort to Restrict Mail Voting Stand?

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to continue with plans to curtail mail-in voting, but the…

A Republican Attack Ad Used a Family’s Tragedy. Now They’re Furious.

Relatives of a family killed by a semi truck say they were not consulted about the ad, which connected the crash to…

A Surrogate Refused an Abortion and Fled to Texas. Now She Wants Custody of the Baby.

A surrogate refused to have an abortion after the fetus was diagnosed with a serious heart problem. She fled to Texas…

Texas Law Targeting Drag Shows Is Struck Down Again by Judge

The judge’s message to people offended by drag performances was, “Just don’t go.” Attorney General Ken Paxton vowed to…

Iran War Weighs on Virginia Beach Voters in Key House Race

The conflict with Iran is uniquely salient to the Virginia Beach voters deciding which party will win a critical House…

‘You’re Ruining My Dreams’: C.T.E. Study Adds to Family Tension Over Football

Many families are engaged in tense debates after a new study found a high percentage of N.F.L. players had developed…

A Tax Program for Development in Chicago Left Poor Areas Behind, Study Says

New research suggests that TIF, a multibillion dollar tax program intended to revive the city’s blighted neighborhoods,…

Summer Weather in L.A. Was Perfect. Then Came Humidity and Mosquitoes.

Warmer water off the coast has made things slightly swampy for residents used to a succession of splendid days.

Trump’s Efforts to Sow Election Doubts Get Boost From Initial Court Order

A preliminary Supreme Court ruling could leave voters confused about casting ballots by mail, even as President Trump’s…

Mike Mazzei, Backed by Trump, Wins Oklahoma Primary for Governor

Mike Mazzei, a former state senator who lent more than $11 million of his own money to his campaign, narrowly defeated…

How Trump Folded the Graham Family Dynasty Into His Own

The president came to see Lindsey and Darline Graham as part of his own political legacy.

Reno Has Long Known of Wildfire Risk. The Hawk Fire Proved It’s Real.

The Sierra Nevada region is a hot spot for wildfires and some see the Hawk fire as providing an impetus for hardening…

Graham, and Trump, Triumph: Six Takeaways From South Carolina’s Senate Runoff

President Trump went all in for Senator Darline Graham in a primary runoff on Tuesday. It worked, preserving his…

Masked Man Accused of Harassing Philadelphians Is Arrested in Las Vegas

Zymire Hughes scared more than a dozen people while wearing a Chucky-style mask, the authorities said. He is being held…

U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Sailor Says Father Arrested by Border Patrol Has Been Released

Joshua Aviles, a Navy sailor, said his father had been freed days after he was detained as Mr. Aviles returned from a…

Medication Mix-Up Leaves Knee Surgery Patient Paralyzed

A patient was unable to move from the sternum down after a routine knee-replacement operation at a Nashville hospital…

As CTE Cases Soar, Why Can’t Americans Quit the NFL?

A collision of American popular culture and public health is on display in the N.F.L.

In Canada and at Home, Deference to Trump Turns to Defiance on Tariffs and Other Issues

While the president remains the most dominant figure in the world, other leaders and institutions are pushing back more…

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5 Things to Know About Mike Mazzei, Oklahoma G.O.P. Candidate for Governor

The former state senator, who was endorsed by President Trump, spent millions of dollars of his own money on the race.

Newsom Lists Sacramento Home for $7.5 Million as He Prepares to Leave Town

Gov. Gavin Newsom has just over four months left in office and will head back to Marin County full-time, where he will…

5 Things to Know About Gentner Drummond, Oklahoma G.O.P. Candidate for Governor

Mr. Drummond, the state attorney general, faces an opponent backed by President Trump and Gov. Kevin Stitt. The…

Everton Blair Jr. Wins Race to Fill David Scott’s House Seat in Georgia

Everton Blair Jr. will serve until January in the seat long held by Mr. Scott, who died in April. Mr. Blair is not…

Experts for Prosecution Discuss Clancy’s Mental State at Time of Killings

Lindsay Clancy has said she was suffering postpartum psychosis when she killed her children in 2023. Prosecution…

When to Expect Results in South Carolina and Oklahoma’s Primary Runoff Elections

The results of primary runoff elections will likely be known by late Tuesday night, officials said.

Would Darline Graham Be the First Sister to Succeed a Brother in Congress?

Family dynasties are common in American politics. But sibling succession is rare.

Conservative Gay Rights Group Ends Support for Trans Causes

The Log Cabin Republicans, which is dedicated to gay causes, says that trans rights advocates focus too much on minors.

Dolly Parton Was Someone We Could All Agree On. Even in Polls.

Few could match the bipartisan support that Ms. Parton received in public opinion polls. Not even Taylor Swift.

Hegseth’s Purge of Top Generals Leaves the Army Rudderless

The leadership vacuum comes as the Army is trying to adapt to a new kind of war dominated by deadly drones.

Is the Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket Changing?

The Supreme Court’s emergency docket has shrunk in recent months, and the way justices issue opinions on these cases…

How Many N.F.L. Players Will Have C.T.E.?

New research finds that at least one in four N.F.L. players who died in a six-year period had C.T.E., a degenerative…

C.I.A. Director Makes Secret Visit to Moscow

John Ratcliffe flew to Moscow in a military cargo plane from Riga, Latvia. It is not clear whom he met or what the…

G.O.P. Lawmakers Rebuke Trump on Plan to Increase Beef Imports

Republicans who have mostly refrained from criticizing the president’s actions have been vocal in opposition to the…

What We Know About the Hawk Fire Near Reno

Thousands of residents were evacuated and dozens of homes burned in Nevada, and forecasters are concerned that critical…

Fringe Views in Primary Campaigns Rattle Florida Jews

It has been an uneasy primary season for Jewish voters, with debates over Israel animating many races. But what…