It was the first time in the campaign against people the United States accuses of drug smuggling at sea that U.S. forces blew up boats on both sides of the Panama Canal in the same day.
Ms. McLaughlin was one of the most prominent voices in the administration defending President Trump’s mass deportation campaign.
The use of artificial intelligence gave a New Zealand judge pause about the genuineness of the remorse expressed in the apology. It reflects a wider discussion about using A.I. for personal communication.
The lawsuit, filed by a group of nonprofits, argues that the Trump administration’s decision runs afoul of a law that allows national monuments to fly flags providing historical context.
A D.C. utility had been working for weeks to repair a collapsed sewer line when the president blamed Maryland’s governor for the contamination on Monday.
He spent his life trying to edify and repair our nation.
The direct talks last week came as officials urgently try to find a breakthrough on the issue of Hamas’s weapons, fearing the cease-fire in Gaza could collapse.
The actor had very particular thoughts on how he should — and shouldn’t — be directed, and he was happy to share them.
Readers reflect on the passing of the civil rights leader. Also: Power serving the public; climate change and gravity.
A son of the influential fashion editor Diana Vreeland, he had an upbringing well suited to his overt and covert duties during the Cold War.
From flood warnings around Los Angeles to heavy snow in the Sierra, the storm systems are an abrupt shift from recent dry weather.
The cat, who was named after a former prime minister, became a social media star. By the time of his death at about 12, he had more followers than many ambassadors have.
Kathleen Chalfant, Elizabeth Marvel, April Matthis and other actors deliver top-notch performances in a play that leaves questions unanswered.
The Broomway in Essex is notoriously treacherous because of the quick-moving waters surrounding it. One delivery vehicle didn’t make it.
“Monster’s Paradise,” by Olga Neuwirth and Elfriede Jelinek, attempts an operatic response to current events and politics. Is that possible?
His memorable appearance was brought to us by the letter ‘I,’ for inspiration.
Creado por una herramienta de IA propiedad de la empresa tecnológica china ByteDance, el clip de 15 segundos tiene la apariencia más cinematográfica que ningún otro hasta ahora.
Ukrainians sheltering in an underground subway station expressed little hope in the ongoing peace talks that brought Russian, Ukrainian and U.S. officials to Geneva on Tuesday.
El gobierno de Pedro Sánchez quiere que los fiscales investiguen a X, Meta y TikTok por la presunta difusión de contenido de abuso sexual infantil generado por inteligencia artificial.
En una entrevista, la congresista dijo que las especulaciones sobre una candidatura presidencial eclipsaron su mensaje antiautoritario en la Conferencia de Seguridad de Múnich.
In states including South Carolina, where Mr. Jackson was born, and Illinois, officials also ordered flags to be flown at half-staff.
Mr. Baidawi, 35, replaces the magazine’s longtime editor Will Welch. He says he wants the magazine to be a “North Star of masculinity.”
There were plenty of signs that something wasn’t right with Jeffrey Epstein. Why didn’t anyone say something?
Starting with $500,000 in seed money from Charles Koch, Mr. Crane made the Cato Institute the nation’s pre-eminent libertarian think tank.
Some commuters were able to find alternative routes, while others struggled with delayed trains and longer, unfamiliar commutes.
An exhibition at the Young V&A in London reveals the painstaking and devoted practice of the characters’ creators, Aardman Studios.
Orador apasionado, fue una fuerza moral y política que formó una coalición de personas pobres y de clase trabajadora. Su misión, decía, era “transformar la mente de Estados Unidos”.
In his 1984 speech at the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco, Mr. Jackson argued for a more diverse coalition for the party.
The spokesman, Army Col. Dave Butler, worked for the Army chief of staff.
The campaigning organization Jesse Jackson founded became the vehicle he used to push for social justice and change policy.
At a hockey rink in Pawtucket, R.I., shots rang out, leaving two people dead, in addition to the shooter. The police chief said it was a family matter that exploded in public.
A conversation about his red coat offered glimpses of other ways the color had entered their lives.
Amtrak is replacing the 116-year-old bridge. The upgrade will lead to short-term disruptions for NJ Transit passengers in the hopes of smoother rides down the line.
Mr. Jackson’s presidential campaigns created a pathway for scores of Black Democrats to run for office, with many making historic leaps to prominent offices.
When your child races headfirst down an ice chute, leaps off ski jumps or performs snowboard tricks in midair, a medal may not be the main thing you pray for.
The Lunar New Year, the most important holiday in many Asian countries, is being celebrated around the world.
The takeover battle took a new turn on Tuesday as Warner Bros. Discovery reopened talks with its rebuffed suitor. But big questions still remain.
The diplomat, Bill White, was then asked to meet with the Belgian foreign minister, at a time of rising tensions between the U.S. and countries in Europe.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson entered the national spotlight during the civil rights movement and ran for president twice. He also courted controversy while in the public eye.
Paramount’s takeover bid was rejected in favor of Netflix, which wanted only the streaming and studio businesses. Paramount said it would pay more if negotiations were reopened.
A main rail link to New York City, the bridge over the Hackensack River will be replaced. Few commuters will miss it.
We look at how The Times has tackled a complex reporting project.
The government wants prosecutors to investigate X, Meta and TikTok, adding to a growing clash between the U.S. and Europe over regulating social media.
Demócratas como Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez están probando sus mensajes en Europa antes de las elecciones intermedias.
A new set of oral history interviews documents how Barack Obama and his advisers missed the shifting mood of the country that would ultimately replace him with a successor they considered a “con man,” “clown” and “laughingstock.”
Plus, drones at the Olympics.
The Trump administration has tightened the U.S. chokehold on Cuba by cutting off foreign oil.
Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026.
Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026.
Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026.
NJ Transit is telling passengers to prepare for delays and cancellations, especially to Manhattan, for the next month. Here are some alternatives if you have to travel to the city.
The foiled plot led to the cancellation of three shows in 2024 that Ms. Swift had planned for Austria during her Eras tour.
The civil rights leader was one of the country’s most influential Black figures.
The president appears determined to prevent his party from achieving a durable majority coalition.
In roles as unalike as a neighborhood shut-in, a Corleone consigliere and a hardhearted military man, the actor brought an intensity that never wavered.
The full list of nominees for the Los Angeles edition of our 25 essential dishes list.
Romeo Is a Dead Man features a Shakespeare-hating shape-shifter and plenty of zombies.
The robotic cameras chase behind lugers, skiers and speedskaters across the venues in Northern Italy. Some spectators find they’re as much fun to watch as the athletes.
The president last week erased the scientific finding that climate change endangers human health and the environment. What does that mean for you?
The group discusses the Democratic Party’s response to Trump and his reshaping of American life.
The Masonic lodge that served as the home base for Dr. King’s activism will soon be open to visitors. It had long been considered endangered.
In a series of deals over the past three months, lawmakers rejected some of the president’s most aggressive attempts to whittle down the government.
The fuzzy provenance of a Franz Marc masterwork once owned by a Jewish banker, but now held by a German museum, has fueled a lengthy dispute over its ownership.
The choreographer has a busy spring: early works at the Guggenheim’s swirling rotunda, a new appointment at Gibney Dance and a robust program at Bard.
Veterans have taken part in demonstrations against the federal crackdown on illegal immigration in Minnesota. “I believe in the institutions,” one said.
I was a nervous Gen Z kid who wanted to lead a bolder life — so I turned to clothing older than I am.
President Trump is raking in billions of dollars, bypassing Congress and the law.
Zohran Mamdani has a chance to show how to tackle the problem.
One of the city’s most sought-after reservations, Wild Cherry, sits inside an old West Village playhouse where it winks at the past.
The Tony winner returns to the stage in “Every Brilliant Thing,” an interactive monologue with a message of hope “that might be vital for somebody to hear.”
The milestones of an undergrad friend group give shape and color to Grant Ginder’s latest novel, “So Old, So Young.”
Companies are realizing they can no longer simply promote themselves to potential customers. They have to win over the robots, too.
After years of highly polished designs, spring looks project confidence with frayed hems and graceful, worn-in shapes.
How hard-boiled language lessons from Adrienne, the motorcycle-riding author of a series of 1970s language books, turned a homebody into an explorer.
Billboards that wouldn’t make sense to people outside the tech industry have become common in the Bay Area. One company took the microtargeting game to another level.
It’s natural to use A.I. to find answers to health questions. Here’s how to do it responsibly and safely.
One in 10 buildings with rent-regulated apartments is losing money.
How did our relationship to our phones become so antagonistic?
Neighbors have long referred to 1000 Ocean Avenue as “the scary house.” Now, the dilapidated Ditmas Park mansion is for sale.
Five of the city’s most influential culinary experts share their favorite bites.
In “Why I Am Not an Atheist,” Christopher Beha makes the case for faith.
The modern meat stick is often marketed as a healthier snack. We asked experts to help us sort out its pros and cons.
Our education system is failing, but allotting funding by student and family preference, rather than by ZIP code, can help.
We want to hear from New Yorkers who rent driveways or have surprising parking garage arrangements.
Mohammed Hanif’s “Rebel English Academy” follows three characters in the politically fraught Pakistan of the late 1970s.
This simple stroll can help you explore the possibilities for transformation in the place you live.
Beneath the Manhattan side of New York City’s most storied bridge lies acres of public land that was once fenced off and nearly forgotten. Michael Kimmelman, architecture critic and editor-at-large of Headway, tours the space, known by some as Gotham Park, with one of its champions to see how it’s being transformed.
An impassioned orator, he was a moral and political force who formed a “rainbow coalition” of poor and working-class people. His mission, he said, was “to transform the mind of America.”
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader and impassioned orator, died on Tuesday at 84. He was hospitalized in November for a rare neurodegenerative condition.
Russian attacks and Ukrainian civilian deaths rose as President Trump’s peace talks dragged on during his first year back in the White House.
A medida que la financiación de capital riesgo se vuelca en las empresas emergentes grandes y pequeñas, más firmas se están presentando como la próxima gran cosa.
Bannon, un líder del movimiento MAGA y quien fuera asesor del presidente Donald Trump, agendó un entrenamiento mediático con Epstein y se reunió varias veces con él.
Tras otra oleada de disturbios antigubernamentales, el país está sumido en un clima de dolor colectivo e incertidumbre sobre el futuro.
La legisladora progresista asume un papel más importante dentro del Partido Demócrata, apoya a candidatos moderados y refuerza el mensaje económico.
NJ Transit suggested that commuters should work from home for the next month, as Amtrak moves train traffic to a new bridge, severely reducing service into Manhattan.
The recent detention of a visiting research scientist has renewed attention on a confusing exit ramp in Buffalo that sends drivers across the border.
But a rift has emerged among the union’s leaders as workers at four hospitals are back on the job, while a walkout persists at a fifth hospital.
Feeling stuck on today’s puzzle? We can help.
Officials are designing new ways to protect the shorelines from sudden flooding and longer storm seasons.
Carnival can generate more than 1,000 tons of trash every year. A coalition of nonprofit groups, city officials and scientists has a plan to clean it up.
Esta palabra ha aparecido en ocho artículos en NYTimes.com en el último año. ¿Puedes usarla en una frase?
This word has appeared in eight articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
“And because my network clearly doesn’t want us to talk about this, let’s talk about this,” Stephen Colbert said after CBS canceled a Texas congressman’s appearance on Monday’s “Late Show.”
The U.S. and Iran have been flexing their military might as negotiators from the two countries resume nuclear talks in Switzerland.
En un país aún mayoritariamente conservador y religioso, crece un movimiento en el que cada vez más gente adopta distintas formas de amor, matrimonio y paternidad.
Ceremonies commemorating the 40 days after protesters were killed are planned this week, challenging the authorities’ ability to restrain them.
The Boi Tolo, one of the city’s most iconic street parties, has come to represent the glittery, gritty grass-roots celebration far from the glamour of the official parades.
Both sides described previous U.S.-mediated negotiations as productive, although they did not appear to address sticking points like territory and security guarantees.
President Trump has called on Iran to reach an immediate accord or else face the threat of a possible U.S. attack.
Limb-lengthening can add inches to a person’s stature. But its risks have made it controversial.
Adeliia Petrosian, 18, has the résumé of a medal contender — and ties to coaches and a skater who were at the center of a doping scandal at the last Winter Games.
Quotation of the Day for Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
The chairman, Casey Wasserman, has faced criticism ever since his name surfaced in the Epstein files. Mayor Karen Bass is the latest official to call on him to step down.
Stephan Prock and Jeff Chen collaborate on their second puzzle.
No corrections appeared in print on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.
For more than 50 years, the influential documentarian found inspiration in filming the ways his ordinary subjects lived their lives.
If you want more Canadian TV series about emotionally complex hockey players, look no further.
The shooting occurred at Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, R.I., on Monday. The shooter is dead, the authorities said.
The congresswoman argued in an interview that presidential speculation, which included scrutiny of her slip-ups, had overshadowed her anti-authoritarian message at the Munich Security Conference.
Mr. Cooper said in a statement that he was leaving as a correspondent for the show to focus on his CNN program and spend more time with his children.
After funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsed on Saturday, Transportation Security Administration employees expressed frustration at being forced to work without pay. Many have barely recovered from last year’s 43-day shutdown and now face the prospect of another period of financial uncertainty.
Robert Duvall, an Academy Award-winning actor known for playing a wide range of characters in films such as “Apocalypse Now” and “The Godfather,” died on Sunday.
El presidente ha emprendido una campaña de autoglorificación inédita, creando un personaje mitificado y sobrehumano y convirtiéndose en una fuerza ineludible tanto en su país como en el resto del mundo.
The man, who federal officials said had entered the United States illegally, was arrested and charged with first-degree homicide after the crash in Savannah, Ga., according to the county police.
The actor, who had a knack for embodying a wealth of varied characters, had a sprawling and celebrated career.
An expert said lab analysis of gloves found near Nancy Guthrie’s home could produce results within days.
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan emerged with the gold medal with a flawless, high-scoring performance after Monday’s free skate.
The judge said the government did not have the power to erase or alter historical truths after the administration took down displays about slavery at the President’s House Site in Philadelphia.
Los libros de una editorial francesa se están traduciendo con IA, lo que ha generado ansiedad entre los profesionales del sector.
Democrats like A.O.C. are testing out their messages in Europe before the midterms.
He exposed abuses in films like “Titicut Follies,” a once-banned portrait of a mental hospital, but ranged widely in subject matter, from a Queens neighborhood to a French restaurant.
The member of a prominent and wealthy family, Mr. Pritzker was in regular contact with the financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The shooter was also dead, apparently by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the authorities said. The shooting, which the police described as a “targeted event,” happened at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket.
During their visit, a pair of Democratic senators made the case for Congress to impose harsh penalties on Moscow for its continuing offensive.
Late-night bursts of activity have yielded few visible results as investigators hunt for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of a “Today” show host. The sheriff said Monday that her children and their spouses are not suspects.
He played rugged, capable men drawn from America’s past, present and possible future.
El intérprete, reconocido con el Oscar, era conocido por su capacidad para fundirse con sus personajes al interpretar papeles muy diversos.
“It’s probably something that no one ever expects to happen in their career,” said James Fry, who was the police chief in Moscow, Idaho, when four students were killed there in 2022.