Roughly 80 Americans still unaccounted for after Himalayan disaster kills 903, officials say
Nepal and China's death toll climbed to 903 as roughly 4,200 people remained unaccounted for following the devastating flood and debris flow.
Published: August 31, 2026, 5:07 pm
New report exposes intact Iranian bunker that may hide regime's ongoing nuclear work
The bunkered Natanz structure was built between 2010 and 2017, raising urgent questions about Iran's uranium enrichment capabilities after two wars.
Published: August 31, 2026, 1:05 pm
Putin unleashes new fury on Ukraine as report exposes fear hanging over war’s end
Russia launched nearly 1,500 drones in four days as Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Moscow aims to exhaust Ukraine, with daytime attacks now disrupting Kyiv.
Published: August 31, 2026, 8:25 am
Parkgoer airlifted after Batman roller coaster incident leaves man with fractures to both legs
A 49-year-old visitor was airlifted to a hospital after suffering fractures in both legs on a Batman-themed roller coaster in Spain, lcoal reports say.
Published: August 30, 2026, 7:25 pm
Nicolás Maduro flashes peace signs in first prison photos since US capture in Caracas
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appeared in his first photos from a New York prison, smiling as he awaits trial on federal drug trafficking charges.
Published: August 30, 2026, 5:56 pm
Billions in US aid to Ukraine under microscope as corruption rocks Zelenskyy’s inner circle
Over 24 federal agencies oversee billions in U.S. defense aid to Ukraine as Zelenskyy dismisses officials amid widening anti-corruption probes, expert says.
Published: August 30, 2026, 5:30 pm
Ex-Pentagon official urges US to ‘squeeze’ UK on defense amid Falklands furor
Morgan Murphy says U.S. neutrality on Falkland Islands sovereignty is unchanged but warns Washington may squeeze Britain on NATO defense spending.
Published: August 30, 2026, 3:44 pm
USS George Washington captain says morale is high for new Mideast mission
Ship's commanding office says morale is high on the USS George Washington as it replaces the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East.
Published: August 30, 2026, 5:45 am
Switzerland rave shooting kills 1, injures 5 as police hunt those responsible
A 22-year-old woman was killed and five others wounded at the Aarau Rave in northern Switzerland as police launch a large-scale search operation.
Published: August 30, 2026, 4:58 am
These Generals Fought for Israel. Now They See ‘Jewish Terrorism’ as the Threat.
A growing number of former Israeli generals, intelligence officials and prime ministers are accusing settlers in the West Bank of committing ethnic cleansing with government support. “Once a society behaves this way,” one said, “that society is doomed.”
Published: August 31, 2026, 2:00 am
For Nepal’s Young Leader, Flood Recovery Will Be a Herculean Task
Prime Minister Balendra Shah, 36, rose to power this year on the back of youth anger with graft and mismanagement. His fledgling government now faces a huge test.
Published: August 31, 2026, 11:44 am
Nonstop Russian Drones Make for Dangerous New Phase of War in Kyiv
The nearly constant air raids, a shift from years of largely overnight attacks, have left residents exhausted and on edge.
Published: August 31, 2026, 8:42 am
‘The Nest of Snakes’: Warring Cartels Target Women in Mexico
A two-year war between rival Sinaloa Cartel factions is driving a surge in killings and disappearances targeting women.
Published: August 31, 2026, 3:12 pm
Israel and Greece Reach $3.5 Billion Defense Deal
Despite the growing diplomatic isolation of the government, the agreement makes clear that the Israeli defense industry is still finding considerable demand abroad.
Published: August 31, 2026, 1:25 pm
Lionel Messi’s Retirement From Soccer Sparks Heartbreak Across Argentina
Lionel Messi’s retirement from the national soccer team, though widely expected, sparked fears of a diminished squad, and heartbreak over the departure of a national icon.
Published: August 31, 2026, 3:00 pm
Man Arrested in Switzerland After Deadly Shooting at Rave
The suspect, a 43-year-old Swiss citizen, was taken into custody early on Monday, the police said.
Published: August 31, 2026, 6:12 am
Spanish Leader Says 5,000 Migrants Are Still in Ceuta, Weeks After Border Surge
Their continued presence has roiled the Spanish territory in Africa and heaped pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Published: August 31, 2026, 8:59 am
Ukrainian Drone Mastermind, Fired by Kyiv, Will Advise Italy’s Defense Chief
The appointment of Mykhailo Fedorov, a Ukrainian former defense minister, showed how other militaries are racing to adapt to battlefield changes accelerated by the war in Ukraine.
Published: August 31, 2026, 11:16 am
Summit With Russia, India and Iran Shows Leverage Wars Have Given Xi of China
A two-day conference of the 10-nation Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Kyrgyzstan shows the limits of U.S. economic warfare.
Published: August 31, 2026, 1:11 pm
‘We Are Shattered’: Survivors Recall Chaos as Ferry Sank Near Cyprus
The vessel capsized in rough seas, leaving its passengers struggling to escape. Eight were killed and 20 are still missing.
Published: August 31, 2026, 1:48 pm
U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes Overnight After Monthlong Calm
The renewed attacks were the latest sign that the war that began six months ago appears far from over.
Published: August 31, 2026, 5:20 am
China Prepared for One Kind of Himalayan Flood. Then a Different Disaster Struck.
After a glacial flood last year, Chinese officials strengthened defenses at a border crossing with Nepal. But last week’s “cascade of hazards” overwhelmed them.
Published: August 31, 2026, 10:19 am
South Korea’s Unification Church Leader Gets 2 Years in Prison for Corruption
Han Hak-ja, the widow and successor of the conservative church’s founder, was convicted of financial dealings related to a former president and first lady, who are also imprisoned.
Published: August 31, 2026, 4:29 am
The Ritual of Coffin Making in a City Hit by Ebola
While several coffin makers in Bunia said they were providing a public service, the virus has put them at the center of a debate around safe burials.
Published: August 31, 2026, 9:01 pm
How the Pentagon Is Getting Into the Venezuelan Oil Business Under Trump
The Defense Department’s Office of Strategic Capital, founded by the Biden administration to give loans to bolster the U.S. defense industry, is helping lead President Trump’s oil deal.
Published: August 31, 2026, 7:50 pm
Expedia Fights Off Claim for Damages by Cuban Exile Families
A jury in Florida found that in their suit against the travel booking company, the plaintiffs had failed to prove ownership over tourism properties in Cuba.
Published: August 31, 2026, 5:06 pm
Mansour Abbas Recruits Yoav Segalovitz to Join Raam Party in Israeli Election
Mansour Abbas has recruited a Jewish lawmaker best known for reducing the crime rate in Arab cities. Could that be enough to get Mr. Abbas a seat in the next government?
Published: August 31, 2026, 9:07 pm
Phantom Island Mysteriously Appears, Then Vanishes on B.C. Reservoir
Officials first thought it was just an A.I. ruse, until they checked satellite images of northern British Columbia. The mystery deepened, and on Monday the island was located.
Published: August 31, 2026, 3:47 pm
Your Iran Questions, Answered
Today, we hand the mic over to reporters covering diplomacy, the White House, the Middle East and more.
Published: August 31, 2026, 1:56 pm
Édouard Balladur, Embattled French Prime Minister, Dies at 97
His time in office coincided with France’s fraught role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide and the corruption scandal known as the Karachi affair.
Published: August 31, 2026, 12:57 pm
A Principal Saved 900 Students Before His School Was Washed Away in Nepal
Rajendra Dawadi had less than 15 minutes to act on a warning of approaching floodwaters. His swift evacuation plan saved hundreds of lives.
Published: August 31, 2026, 12:16 pm
Why Larak Island Is Strategically Important for Iran
The roughly 30-square-mile island serves as a foothold for Iran’s military to advance its control over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Published: August 31, 2026, 7:26 am
Europe Protests as U.S. Invites Russian Minister to G20 Finance Meeting
The meeting, which China and Russia are attending, is focused on the ongoing economic shock from the war in Iran, which has driven up oil prices globally.
Published: August 31, 2026, 12:04 pm
Coral Reefs Are Running Out of Time to Recover, Research Finds
Rising sea temperatures mean reefs don’t have enough time to bounce back between intense heat waves, a new report warns.
Published: August 30, 2026, 9:01 pm
Melting Himalayas
Scientists are still working out the precise cause of the disaster in Nepal, but one thing seems certain: The risk of such events is increasing.
Published: August 30, 2026, 9:38 pm
Nepal Turns to Mass Burials as Thousands Remain Missing from Floods
Only a fraction of the over 4,200 missing in Nepal are turning up among the dead, underscoring a bleak reality: The death toll is likely to keep rising for days to come.
Published: August 31, 2026, 1:39 am
More Than 22,000 Ancient Artifacts Seized in Florida
The items include Egyptian statues and ancient Greek and Roman coins that date back 1,000 to 5,000 years, officials said.
Published: August 30, 2026, 11:47 am
Hunt Underway After Deadly Shooting at Swiss Rave
One reveler was killed and five were injured early Sunday at a dance party at a horseracing track in Switzerland’s north.
Published: August 30, 2026, 10:59 am
U.A.E. To Review Banque Misr, Targeted by Iran Sanctions
The Treasury Department accused Banque Misr’s branches in the United Arab Emirates of helping Iran. The Emirati central bank promised an examination.
Published: August 30, 2026, 7:49 am
Ferry Carrying Hundreds of Passengers Capsizes Off Coast of Cyprus
Local authorities said 267 people were aboard the catamaran-type vessel when it began taking on water shortly after its departure from Kyrenia.
Published: August 30, 2026, 2:10 pm
Google Maps Changes Lake Ontario to Lake America Following Trump’s Executive Order
Users in the United States will see the new label, following President Trump’s executive order last week.
Published: August 30, 2026, 9:50 am
See Nepali Rescue Workers Testing Aid Delivery by Drone
Some survivors of the deadly flood and landslide have no access to food. Officials and volunteers are testing how drones can help.
Published: August 30, 2026, 4:29 pm
Iceland Votes to Steer Clear of European Union Talks
After divisive debate, Icelanders rejected a proposal to resume negotiations on joining the bloc in a referendum with the highest voter turnout in almost two decades.
Published: August 30, 2026, 11:54 am
Long Lines for Gas in Iran Show War and U.S. Blockade Squeezing Supply
The government is struggling to meet a shortfall in fuel and is wary that higher prices at the pump could stir unrest.
Published: August 30, 2026, 3:12 am
Before Nepal’s Floods, Hindu Pilgrims Sought the Divine at Mount Kailash
For many, the trek to Mount Kailash in Tibet is a once-in-a-lifetime trip to find spiritual awakening.
Published: August 31, 2026, 3:04 pm
Deportees Sent to Liberia Recount Harrowing Details of U.S. Expulsion and Treatment by ICE
Ten deportees said they experienced or witnessed what they called abusive or violent treatment by ICE. They spent months in detention, they said, before being sent to nations where they had no ties.
Published: August 30, 2026, 1:51 pm
Far Right Is Poised to Win in a German State, but Fight Over Power Won’t End There
State and federal leaders are trying to avoid sharing sensitive intelligence with the Alternative for Germany should it take power in a state’s elections next week.
Published: August 30, 2026, 2:00 am
China Says 261 Foreigners From 23 Countries Are Missing in Tibet Flood
The disclosure offered one of the clearest pictures yet of the disaster on the Chinese side of the border, where authorities have released few details.
Published: August 30, 2026, 8:41 am
Expedia Faces Off With Cuban Families Over Land Seized Decades Ago
A trial involving claims against the travel company has opened in federal court. Dozens of such lawsuits have been filed since President Trump opened the door to them.
Published: August 30, 2026, 8:18 am
The 10 P.M. Dinner Is a Spanish Tradition. Are People Giving It Up?
There are signs that Spaniards are eating earlier in the evening. Experts say it could make for a healthier country, but not everyone is ready to part with the custom.
Published: August 30, 2026, 4:07 am
Nepal Flood Survivors Return to Devastated Towns
Our correspondent Anupreeta Das visited Bidur, Nepal, days after floods devastated the region. Residents sifted through thick mud to salvage what remained of their homes.
Published: August 30, 2026, 7:40 am
‘A New Form of U.S. Colonialism’: Venezuelans Bristle at U.S. Oil Takeover
A deal giving the U.S. majority control of vast Venezuelan reserves strikes at the heart of national identity.
Published: August 30, 2026, 6:00 am
Thieves Smash Museum Case for Diamond Necklace Worth Millions in Vienna
The theft of the precious object, once owned by an Egyptian queen and later sold to satisfy her creditors, was the latest in a string of high-profile museum losses.
Published: August 30, 2026, 6:02 am
Tyler Robinson hearing could decide death penalty fate, finally see plea in Charlie Kirk case
Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing could determine whether the aggravated murder charge and death penalty remain on the table in Charlie Kirk's killing.
Published: August 31, 2026, 9:00 pm
WATCH: Maryland carjacking suspect plows toward cops as they open fire
Body camera footage shows a woman driving toward Maryland officers, striking a cop and patrol cars and another vehicle before police opened fire.
Published: August 31, 2026, 7:00 pm
Suspected DUI driver leads cops on wild chase before dramatic takedown on popular California beach
Video shows stunned beachgoers as a Nissan Frontier drove onto Pacific Beach sand, ending a chaotic San Diego police chase involving felony evading.
Published: August 31, 2026, 6:17 pm
Teen girl indicted on murder charges for allegedly helping spread livestream of deadly mosque shooting
A North Carolina teen has been indicted for allegedly recording and spreading a deadly San Diego mosque attack livestream and manifesto.
Published: August 31, 2026, 5:45 pm
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis found guilty of first-degree murder in 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur
Duane “Keffe D" Davis became the first person convicted in the rap icon’s 1996 drive-by shooting death after jurors deliberated for about three hours.
Published: August 31, 2026, 5:20 pm
Navy unveils ‘MALICE’ missile built to strike enemy aircraft from extreme range
Raytheon is developing a new 1,500-pound long-range missile, the AIM-424 LRAAM, to extend the reach and survivability of Navy and Marine aviators.
Published: August 31, 2026, 3:14 pm
Knife-wielding woman accused of stabbing 2 in Times Square before being shot by police
A knife-wielding woman allegedly stabbed two people in Times Square Monday before advancing on NYPD officers, who deployed a Taser and then opened fire.
Published: August 31, 2026, 2:26 pm
Bryan Kohberger's new lawyer says key questions may soon get answers in court
Bryan Kohberger's new lawyer says upcoming filings will address unanswered questions about the Idaho student murders guilty plea withdrawal.
Published: August 31, 2026, 2:10 pm
US Fish and Wildlife Service officer dies during wildfire evacuation efforts in Oklahoma, agency says
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officer David Taylor was going door-to-door to evacuate Oklahoma families when he made his last contact with dispatch.
Published: August 31, 2026, 11:21 am
FBI extradites former Ten Most Wanted fugitive arrested for 2000 murder of 5-year-old girl in Philadelphia
Alexis Flores, wanted for the alleged rape and murder of 5-year-old Iriana DeJesus in Philadelphia, was extradited from Honduras after 25 years.
Published: August 31, 2026, 11:20 am
Colorado family wakes up to bear eating breakfast in kitchen
Security footage captures a bear raiding a Colorado Springs kitchen, eating Flintstones vitamins and trash before an 8-year-old helped scare it off.
Published: August 31, 2026, 10:49 am
Texas fire department makes save on crane 22 stories in the air
The Fort Worth Fire Department shared photos and detailed the rescue of an individual from the cab of a towering crane in the Lone Star State.
Published: August 31, 2026, 10:38 am
Illinois man missing more than a week as crews scour Great Smoky Mountains National Park
A 57-member team is using drones to search Great Smoky Mountains National Park for Marcin Bachleda-Blaszczak after his car was found at a visitor center.
Published: August 31, 2026, 10:27 am
South Carolina woman accused of stabbing Lyft driver 11 times claims mental health crisis
A South Carolina woman's attorney says schizophrenia and paranoia triggered a psychiatric emergency before she allegedly stabbed her Lyft driver 11 times.
Published: August 31, 2026, 8:41 am
Newark airport shuttle bus slams into concrete barrier, injuring 13
Video shows the badly damaged employee shuttle bus crumpled against a concrete barrier at Newark Liberty International Airport's Terminal B.
Published: August 31, 2026, 4:48 am
Deadly Grand Canyon flooding knocks out critical water line amid race to find missing hikers
A 46-year-old man was found dead and one other body was recovered in the Colorado River as search and rescue teams race to locate over a dozen missing hikers in the Grand Canyon area.
Published: August 31, 2026, 4:40 am
Iran retaliates against US forces after American strikes in key oil route and more top headlines
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Published: August 31, 2026, 4:03 am
Accused NC killer mom plans insanity defense — as retired judge says more may follow Lindsay Clancy strategy
Andrea Faust's insanity defense in her son's killing draws direct parallels to Lindsay Clancy's postpartum psychosis case as jurors deliberate.
Published: August 30, 2026, 9:00 pm
Beloved Texas chiropractor killed in Grand Canyon flash flood, 2 friends still missing after hike
Texas chiropractor Dr. John Giusti was killed in a Grand Canyon flash flood while hiking companions Brent Rosenkranz and Tim Smith remain missing, according to family and friends.
Published: August 30, 2026, 7:14 pm
California mom has both legs amputated after suspected impaired driver plows into her restaurant lunch table
A California woman underwent three surgeries and a bilateral leg amputation after an alleged impaired driver crashed into a Boyle Heights restaurant.
Published: August 30, 2026, 6:16 pm
Airport chaos erupts after driver suddenly smashes through fence, hits plane and tractor: police
A New Hampshire teen allegedly fled police, crashed through an airport fence and struck a parked plane and tractor before being taken into custody.
Published: August 30, 2026, 4:27 pm
Family sues after 6-year-old girl dies when badminton racket shaft pierces skull
A New Jersey family's wrongful death lawsuit alleges Franklin Sports sold a defective badminton racket that fatally struck 6-year-old Lucy Morgan in Maine.
Published: August 30, 2026, 4:06 pm
Urgent search underway for more than a dozen people after Grand Canyon flash flood
Fifteen people may be missing after a major flash flood tore through Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch in the Grand Canyon on Aug. 29.
Published: August 30, 2026, 2:00 pm
Tuskegee University president defends dress code amid criticism: ‘Raise the bar, students will reach it’
Tuskegee University President Mark Brown says the dress code banning durags and bonnets is about workplace readiness, not respectability politics.
Published: August 30, 2026, 10:23 am
At least 3 dead, 23 wounded in separate mass shootings less than 15 minutes apart
Police in two U.S. cities are searching for answers after separate shootings left 26 people shot overnight, including three who were killed.
Published: August 30, 2026, 10:03 am
California Lawmakers Pass Ban on Shock Gloves
The California Legislature moved quickly to approve the legislation in an attempt to stop ICE agents from using the gloves. Local law enforcement agencies have come out against the bill.
Published: August 31, 2026, 8:39 pm
How the Pentagon Is Getting Into the Venezuelan Oil Business Under Trump
The Defense Department’s Office of Strategic Capital, founded by the Biden administration to give loans to bolster the U.S. defense industry, is helping lead President Trump’s oil deal.
Published: August 31, 2026, 7:50 pm
Wendell Berry, Writer Who Extolled America’s Agrarian Past, Dies at 92
A Kentucky farmer, he railed against agribusiness and championed small family farms and the environment, winning widespread acclaim.
Published: August 31, 2026, 5:16 pm
Trump Mocks Data-Center Opponents as Wanting to Stay ‘Backwards and Poor’
The giant computing sites that power A.I. are increasingly opposed by communities across the country, a signal of voters’ concern about a changing economy.
Published: August 31, 2026, 4:30 pm
Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll Resigns as U.S. Military Grapples With Two Wars
The resignation of Daniel P. Driscoll, the secretary of the Army, had been expected but comes at a tumultuous time for the service.
Published: August 31, 2026, 8:48 pm
Defendants in Minnesota Church Protest Case Challenge Charges in Flurry of Motions
In their broadest assault yet against the charges, lawyers for the defendants pointed to the unusual investigative tactics the administration deployed to make the case against them.
Published: August 31, 2026, 4:12 pm
JD Vance Called Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed ‘Evil’ in Speech
Vice President JD Vance also told Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee, to “keep my wife’s name out of your mouth.”
Published: August 31, 2026, 5:45 pm
Scott Brown Was a GOP Star. Will It Matter in the New Hampshire Senate Race?
Scott Brown is chasing the political limelight again with a seemingly improvised Senate campaign.
Published: August 31, 2026, 3:17 pm
U.S. Strikes May Have Targeted a New Type of Iranian Naval Mine
The U.S. military said its attacks against Iran were in response to a threat to the Strait of Hormuz.
Published: August 31, 2026, 2:19 pm
Teen Charged With Murder After Livestreaming San Diego Mosque Shooting
The authorities said the 17-year-old from North Carolina had recorded the attack, which killed three people in May. “She ran with the pack — she shared in the kill,” the district attorney said.
Published: August 31, 2026, 5:00 pm
Bessent Claims Canada Is Too Small to Fight a Trade War With the U.S.
At gathering of G20 finance ministers, the Treasury secretary accused Canada’s prime minister of starting a “political shouting match” over U.S. trade policies.
Published: August 31, 2026, 1:47 pm
Supreme Court Allows Trump’s White House Ballroom Construction
Lower-court rulings would have blocked construction of the 90,000-square-foot ballroom after finding that the Trump administration should have first sought approval from Congress.
Published: August 31, 2026, 3:01 pm
Kalshi Suspends Republican House Candidate for Betting on Her Own Race
The trading platform Kalshi issued a three-year suspension to the candidate, Laurie Buckhout, and fined her nearly $2,600. Ms. Buckhout said she had made a “dumb mistake.”
Published: August 31, 2026, 1:15 pm
110 Trucking Schools Closed for English-Language Lapses
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who has targeted truckers in the country illegally, said the schools certified drivers later found to lack proficiency.
Published: August 31, 2026, 2:08 pm
DOJ Issues Grand Jury Subpoena to James Comey Confidant Daniel Richman
The subpoena of Daniel C. Richman is the latest move in a persistent campaign to go after James B. Comey, one of President Trump’s most reviled political adversaries who has already been indicted twice.
Published: August 31, 2026, 12:32 pm
What to Know About the Grand Canyon Flooding
The bodies of at least two people were found and more than a dozen were missing. Further storms could hinder rescue efforts on Monday.
Published: August 31, 2026, 12:12 pm
Death Toll Rises in Grand Canyon Flood as Search Continues
Officials announced a second death on Monday and said one person remained unaccounted for after heavy rain over the weekend.
Published: August 31, 2026, 8:57 pm
Senate Primary in Massachusetts Is a Generational Fight, With a Twist
In Massachusetts, the octogenarian senator Ed Markey faces a challenge from a much younger centrist, Representative Seth Moulton.
Published: August 31, 2026, 8:59 am
What Is Phantom Ranch? Inside the Grand Canyon Lodge Hit by Flash Flooding
Phantom Ranch, the only lodge within the Grand Canyon, has drawn adventurers and dignitaries, including Theodore Roosevelt, for more than a century.
Published: August 31, 2026, 7:38 am
Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial: Jury Deliberations Wrap for the Day
Jurors spent about seven hours discussing the high-profile case on Monday, after about 10 hours last week.
Published: August 31, 2026, 1:04 pm
More Mail Ballots Are Arriving Late This Year, and They’re Getting Tossed
State officials say they worry about the Postal Service’s ability to deliver votes this fall. They are urging voters to mail their ballots early or use drop boxes so their votes count.
Published: August 31, 2026, 5:48 am
Midterm Races Are Drowning in Dark Money
Dark money is flooding the 2026 midterm elections, allowing donors to spend heavily on ads without revealing their identities. Shane Goldmacher, a New York Times political correspondent, explains how donors are able to hide their involvement.
Published: August 31, 2026, 6:10 am
‘Freakish Little Animals’: Ferret Owners Gather to Celebrate Their Charms
At the largest annual ferret show in the United States, a shrinking community fights to survive.
Published: August 31, 2026, 11:08 am
This Marine Died in the Iraq War. His Mother Asks, ‘What Was It For?’
Travis Fuller was from my hometown. I went back and talked with his family about how they made sense of his death, 25 years after Sept. 11.
Published: August 31, 2026, 5:10 pm
‘The Least Transparent Midterm’: How Dark Money Is Washing Over the 2026 Election
At least $1 billion from anonymous donors is flowing into the midterm elections. Dark money is not new, but it now permeates nearly every major contest.
Published: August 31, 2026, 5:55 am
Do D.E.I. Bike Paths Exist? The Trump Administration Says Yes.
The administration has revoked funding for bike paths, and encouraged removing some. A cycling advocate said it is playing on the idea of “that dork on a bike.”
Published: August 31, 2026, 9:45 am
Leader of DOJ’s Civil Rights Unit Spars With Harvard, the Left and Her Colleagues
Harmeet Dhillon, who leads the Justice Department’s civil rights unit, has extracted flashy agreements and personnel moves from big universities and sought to force states to turn over confidential voter data.
Published: August 31, 2026, 1:26 pm
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nato mission scrambles jets as four killed in missile and drone strikes on Kyiv
Kyiv and Moscow exchange attacks overnight as drones downed in Russian capital and Leningrad region
Published: August 31, 2026, 9:10 pm
Jury convicts man of first-degree murder for 1996 slaying of rapper Tupac Shakur
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon
Published: August 31, 2026, 6:32 pm
Iran-US war latest: Trump says American military may still ‘smack’ Iran despite it being a ‘failed nation’
Trump vowed retaliation for Iranian strikes on US military bases in Jordan
Published: August 31, 2026, 6:17 pm
Thea Frodin was Serena Williams' body double in 'King Richard.' Now she's playing in the US Open
Thea Frodin is playing her first U.S. Open singles match against the No. 2 player in women’s tennis
Published: August 31, 2026, 6:05 pm
Woman shot dead by police in Times Square after fatally stabbing one and injuring another
Pamela Cisneros, 49, and a 32-year-old woman whom she allegedly stabbed died at the hospital, and the second victim, a 68-year-old man, is in stable condition
Published: August 31, 2026, 5:58 pm
Trump’s Army Secretary resigns after reportedly clashing with Hegseth
Dan Driscoll leaves after 18-months in the job with White House bogged down in Iran conflict
Published: August 31, 2026, 5:07 pm
Trump says he is reviewing US position on Falkland Islands
Donald Trump’s comments come after a report suggesting the US was considering an ultimatium on Britain’s sovereignty of the islands if it did not increase defence spending
Published: August 31, 2026, 5:06 pm
How a Coors Light can helped police find the suspect in a 1981 cold case murder
The victim’s body was found in a field by children walking to school in 1981, but the investigation stalled for decades until advanced genetic genealogy reopened the trail
Published: August 31, 2026, 4:28 pm
Suspect charged with murder after two teenage girls died in 117 mph street race
Maddalyn Dailey, 17, and Isabell Hill, 16, were ‘inseparable’ best friends beginning their senior year of high school when they were struck and killed
Published: August 31, 2026, 3:51 pm
Trump’s answer to Pete Hegseth 2028 question will not make JD Vance happy
The president says ‘a lot of people’ are considering 2028 runs but doesn't mention his vice president when asked about it in the Oval Office
Published: August 31, 2026, 3:19 pm
Teen girl who recorded livestream of San Diego mosque shooting charged with murder, DA says
In North Carolina, aiding-and-abetting charges carry the same punishment as if the girl had committed the attack herself
Published: August 31, 2026, 2:31 pm
Trump’s ballroom construction ‘likely unlawful,’ John Roberts says, but Supreme Court will allow it anyway
Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the court's three liberal justices, writing in his dissent that the ongoing construction was ‘likely unlawful’
Published: August 31, 2026, 2:19 pm
National Guard shooting suspect can be fed against his will in jail, judge rules
A judge agreed to order ‘nonconsensual’ nutrition and medical treatment for Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who was rushed to a hospital in July after he stopped eating
Published: August 31, 2026, 2:04 pm
Khat is a drug increasingly being smuggled into the US - but what the heck is it?
About 1,200 pounds of khat were seized at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport earlier this month
Published: August 31, 2026, 1:59 pm
Bad news for Trump as more Americans admit they regret voting for him
‘There are now clear, consistent signs of an erosion trend,’ says Alexander Theodoridis, co-director of the University of Massachusetts-Amherst poll
Published: August 31, 2026, 1:48 pm
Republicans looking at ‘historic losses’ in the midterms with record-low polling, top strategist warns
With just two months until the midterm elections, Republicans are down in crucial battleground Senate races, according to new aggregate polling data
Published: August 31, 2026, 1:48 pm
Owners demand answers after beloved family donkey is shot and killed by police
HeeHaw, a beloved pet donkey, was bottle raised in the family’s Georgia home
Published: August 31, 2026, 1:41 pm
Trump renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America amid escalating Canada trade war — but who gets to decide what goes on maps?
On Aug. 27, 2026, President Donald Trump issued an executive order renaming Lake Ontario ‘Lake America,’ claiming his administration had already ‘notified all of the various people you have to notify’
Published: August 31, 2026, 1:40 pm
Trump’s fake AI video of Kharg Island ‘attack’ leaves US military scrambling to explain
President’s very realistic AI slop video, posted to his official Truth Social account, forces Pentagon to step in with a denial
Published: August 31, 2026, 1:32 pm
Trump threatens further action as US and Iran exchange strikes for first time in weeks
Trump has vowed further escalation after Iran retaliated for US attacks on rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz
Published: August 31, 2026, 12:41 pm
As Trump loses it over Iran, here’s what Congress will do
The House returns from recess today. But, writes Eric Garcia, the president has tied Republican members’ hands when it comes to the biggest complaints of American voters
Published: August 31, 2026, 1:16 pm
Sayonara summer. US daylight is fading fast again
Southern states lose fewer minutes but even the coasts of Texas and Florida will see daylight dwindle by 40 minutes
Published: August 31, 2026, 1:06 pm
MapQuest surges in rankings after Google bows to Trump and re-labels Lake Ontario
Trump renamed the body of water as Lake America after trade talks between Canada and the US fell apart
Published: August 31, 2026, 11:55 am
A 29-foot-tall Jesus could stop Trump’s relentless claims of eminent domain
Does eminent domain prevail against the First Amendment and religious freedom? A diocese in southern New Mexico says ‘nothing could be less Catholic’ than the president’s border wall, Alex Woodward reports
Published: August 31, 2026, 11:42 am
New US missile touted for accuracy seems to have killed Iranian civilians far from blast site
Detonating over an athletic center and two residential neighborhoods, the strikes claimed at least 21 people’s lives, among them seven children
Published: August 31, 2026, 11:41 am
Texas Democrat bets anger over Flock cameras and data centers could make her America’s unlikeliest governor
Gina Hinojosa talks to Eric Garcia about the growing backlash in Texas and how it could feed a ‘bite back’ against Republicans in November
Published: August 31, 2026, 11:36 am
Trump official blasts ‘name-calling’ by Canada - despite it being the president’s go-to attack
The administration denounced Canadian rhetoric despite Trump building his political brand around personal attacks against political opponents
Published: August 31, 2026, 11:34 am
91-year-old reclaims his record as oldest hiker to complete Appalachian Trail
Dale Sanders, who hikes under the name Grey Beard, originally set the Appalachian Trail age record in 2017
Published: August 31, 2026, 11:30 am
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 6-12 include Emmy Rossum and Harry Connick Jr.
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Sept. 6-12 include “Furious” star Emmy Rossum, ballerina Misty Copeland and guitarist Matthew Followill of Kings of Leon
Published: August 31, 2026, 11:21 am
What drove the deadly Grand Canyon flooding?
Torrential downpours washed out popular hiking trails and left the historic Phantom Ranch Lodge cabins under five feet of water
Published: August 31, 2026, 11:14 am
Kalshi issues George Santos a lifetime ban and $71,356 fine over suspicious trades
President Donald Trump commuted the disgraced ex-Congressman’s prison sentence last year
Published: August 31, 2026, 11:11 am
Cities are suing residents who try to take action against data centers
‘I don't think anyone was expecting citizens to personally be held liable to a civil lawsuit,’ says Kimberly Twente, who was sued by her local government
Published: August 31, 2026, 11:11 am
Republican committees ask Supreme Court to intervene in TV ad rate war
Republicans are attempting to maintain their majorities in the House of Representatives and Senate in the November 3 elections
Published: August 31, 2026, 11:01 am
Singer D4vd pleads not guilty in murder case and switches to public defender
Burke was charged on April 20 with capital murder in the 2025 death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Published: August 31, 2026, 10:47 am
More mail-in ballots are arriving late and not being counted in key states, report reveals
At least 12 states holding House, Senate and/or gubernatorial races saw more late mail-in ballots go uncounted
Published: August 31, 2026, 10:46 am
America’s war on international law shows deep fear of accountability
The United States’ relentless campaign against international justice is not a sign of a calm and self-assured sovereignty
Published: August 31, 2026, 10:37 am
Tiny invasive ‘serious threat’ bug spotted in Southern US states
The invasive bugs can be anywhere from 1 millimeter to 5 millimeters long
Published: August 31, 2026, 10:23 am
Controversial DEA tactic that let fentanyl flood the streets investigated by House Republicans
The tactical approach — often referred to as letting drugs ‘walk’ — persisted into Trump's second administration
Published: August 31, 2026, 9:43 am
Trump called Apple to demand they label Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ on maps, Doug Burgum reveals
Interior Secretary says President Donald Trump personally pressured tech giant to comply with his latest executive order amid trade war with Canada
Published: August 31, 2026, 9:23 am
Hegseth hired conservative influencers who amplify his ‘warrior ethos’ mantra, according to report
It’s unclear what work the conservative influencers are engaging in or if they are receiving financialso in compensation
Published: August 31, 2026, 9:17 am
Mom died after running back into her burning home to rescue her 3-year-old daughter from fire
Bonnie Pierce initially made it out safely, but re-entered the burning structure after realizing her youngest child was still trapped inside
Published: August 31, 2026, 9:00 am
No pint-sized matter: Thieves steal $70,000 in Pabst beer from California warehouse
Police in Southern California are investigating the theft of more than 30,000 cans of Pabst beer in two separate heists from the same warehouse on the same day
Published: August 31, 2026, 8:46 am
The Latest: Jury will hear closing arguments in Tupac Shakur murder trial
Jurors will hear closing arguments in the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is accused of orchestrating the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur
Published: August 31, 2026, 8:40 am
Six workers at Ed Sheeran’s Detroit concert rushed to hospital after being hit by a piece of stage equipment
None of the six workers who were injured appeared to have life-threatening injuries
Published: August 31, 2026, 8:16 am
Scientists use disease to restore iconic American elm trees
The initiative to protect elms forms part of a broader national push to curb forest pests and diseases that jeopardize longstanding industries like logging and endanger delicate ecosystems
Published: August 31, 2026, 8:15 am
Pentagon spokesman schooled in the law after ranting about report on Iran war hurting US readiness
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell posted a furious response to the report on social media before he was fact-checked by X-users, reporters and lawmakers
Published: August 31, 2026, 7:51 am
North Korea hits out at Trump’s ‘pointless’ demands and vows to strengthen nuclear force
Trump has been seeking another summit with Kim Jong-un, following three meetings in 2018 and 2019
Published: August 31, 2026, 7:43 am
Body of 46-year-old man recovered as 15 people remain missing after Grand Canyon flash floods
Helicopter teams have searched the area for missing people after dozens rescued
Published: August 31, 2026, 7:39 am
How Ukraine is trying to beat Russia at its own game with massive drone strike campaign
Ukraine is striking deeper into the heart of Russia than ever before with swarms of drones that have led Russians into a panic.Experts say that Kyiv’s resourcefulness is a result of studying Moscow, Maira Butt reports
Published: August 31, 2026, 7:36 am
I met the darkest parts of myself during postpartum psychosis. The Lindsay Clancy trial meant I couldn’t stay silent
Moms who have been closely following the Lindsay Clancy murder trial reflect on their experiences of postpartum mental health crises and tell Rhian Lubin why the case has them speaking out about the failures of America’s maternal healthcare system
Published: August 31, 2026, 7:23 am
Australian surrogate gives birth to biologically unrelated twins in rare case
The result was a single pregnancy carrying two babies from two entirely separate families
Published: August 31, 2026, 7:23 am
North Carolina teen critically ill after being infected with rare brain-eating amoeba
Fewer than 10 people a year are infected in the U.S. but the condition is usually fatal
Published: August 31, 2026, 7:18 am
Trump praised Freedom Fuel for ‘taking the lead’ with discount prices. A new lawsuit claims it sold ‘stolen’ gas
Company that supplied stations in the Freedom Fuel Network accused of not paying for $4 million worth of fuel. It denies any wrongdoing
Published: August 31, 2026, 7:14 am
Iran’s Achilles Heel: Why Trump has his sights on the tiny oil hub Kharg Island
The island holds around 90 per cent of Iran’s oil exports and could choke off the country’s economy for years. Maira Butt and James C. Reynolds report
Published: August 31, 2026, 7:06 am
Tupac murder trial: Duane Davis’ own words are front and center as closing arguments begin
The trial was expected to take longer, with prosecutors originally planning to call 35 to 45 witnesses
Published: August 31, 2026, 6:48 am
Man arrested after woman killed and several injured in Switzerland rave shooting
Investigations into the deadly shooting are ongoing, police confirm
Published: August 31, 2026, 6:45 am
Trump says ‘Canada thinks they’re a state’ as he defends bitter trade war with US neighbor
President Donald Trump argues northern ally should not expect favorable treatment after tariff hikes
Published: August 31, 2026, 6:17 am
Trump border czar Tom Homan says ‘I don’t know the conditions in Haiti’ as hundreds deported after TPS revoked
The State Department currently warns Americans not to travel to Haiti ‘for any reason’
Published: August 31, 2026, 6:06 am
Forecasters give update on Tropical Storm Karina as it strengthens into a hurricane in the Pacific
Fueled by warm offshore waters, the storm has rapidly escalated since achieving hurricane status on Sunday
Published: August 31, 2026, 5:50 am
UN warns vulnerable children ‘falling through cracks’ in UK climate aid
Exclusive: Data from Unicef suggests climate risks faced by children are being overlooked by UK aid – as the UN agency prepares to launch a major campaign calling for children to be better prioritised by the Foreign Office
Published: August 31, 2026, 5:49 am
‘Like Beyonce’: How ‘rock star’ Pope Leo XIV is energising Catholic youth
Tickets for an 80,000-seater stadium event in France sold out in less than an hour, with young people among those hoping to catch a glimpse of a very modern pontiff
Published: August 31, 2026, 5:44 am
Heartbroken mother tells of trying to save daughter in Cyprus boat capsize tragedy
It was unclear if people remained trapped on the vessel, now lying on the seabed
Published: August 31, 2026, 5:21 am
Google Maps accused of bending knee to Trump by changing name of Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’
‘So basically they’ll allow any POTUS exec order to rename stuff,’ one user wrote. ‘No reason he doesn’t just start renaming things after his friends’
Published: August 31, 2026, 5:21 am
Trump claimed Iran’s key Kharg Island was being ‘blown to smithereens’ - in AI generated video
The U.S military later said it had not launched overnight strikes on the strategically-important Kharg Island, which handles around 90 per cent of Iran’s oil exports
Published: August 31, 2026, 5:21 am
Italy’s population ‘to shrink by 4 million’ despite Meloni pledge
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said when she took office in 2022 that boosting the birth rate would be a priority
Published: August 31, 2026, 5:02 am
Israel and Greece sign huge multi-billion-dollar ‘Achilles Shield’ weapons deal
Move seen as Greece focusing on modernizing its armed forces to keep pace with Turkey amid boundary disputes
Published: August 31, 2026, 4:52 am
Nepal floods expose risks to hydropower in a warming Himalayas
As rescuers in Nepal struggle to find hundreds of workers in the tunnels that were buried in last week's flooding, attention has focus on where to rebuild crucial hydropower projects
Published: August 31, 2026, 4:28 am
Headline Newds: Meet the OnlyFans stars taking on climate change
As extreme temperatures of 40C or more appear to become the norm, a group of filmmakers have taken an unorthodox approach to raising awareness
Published: August 31, 2026, 4:11 am
Qantas Airways crews vote to strike over ‘rock bottom’ pay
The airline added that it had contingency plans to minimise any impact on operations in the event of a strike
Published: August 31, 2026, 4:07 am
Fears grow for 85 missing Americans after Nepal flood disaster kills more than 900 people
More than 4,200 still unaccounted for after glacier collapse near holy mountain regularly visited by pilgrims
Published: August 31, 2026, 3:55 am
Rhine water levels rise after rain but shipping problems continue for Germany
Water levels on Germany’s river Rhine have risen sharply following recent rainfall, the national inland navigation agency said on Monday, though shipping hurdles remain despite vessels carrying increased cargo.
Published: August 31, 2026, 3:34 am
Kneecap say ‘f*** Benjamin Netanyahu’ during Reading Festival headline set
The Irish hip-hop group encouraged the crowd to call the new Prime Minister a ‘w*****’
Published: August 31, 2026, 3:08 am
Cyprus ferry survivors describe terror on sinking ship as others drowned around them
‘We saw and witnessed a family’s children, boys and girls, very young children, drowning’
Published: August 31, 2026, 2:15 am
Thailand issues prostitution warning as 5,000 US sailors arrive in tourist town after 200 days at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln will dock at Thailand's resort city of Pattaya where prostitution is legal
Published: August 31, 2026, 12:56 am
Sydney shark attack survivor says punching great white saved her life: ‘It was like fighting a dinosaur’
Leah Stewart, who lost her arm in attack at Coogee Beach in June, said thoughts of her daughter drove her to fight the animal
Published: August 31, 2026, 12:46 am
Another town falls on Ukraine’s ‘fortress belt’ as Russia creeps closer
Druzhkivka lies on the road linking strategic towns and cities known as the ‘fortress belt’
Published: August 31, 2026, 12:19 am
Bessent heads to the G20 to rally allies on Iran as tariffs strain ties
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants to rally the world's largest economies this week
Published: August 30, 2026, 9:18 pm
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