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  1. Move to Canada? Migrants Face ‘No Good Options’ After Supreme Court Ruling. U.S., June 1

    Migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela who entered the United States legally under a Biden-era program are now scrambling.

  2. Smoke From Wildfires in Canada Wafts Into the Upper Midwest Weather, Yesterday

    States across the border issued air advisories about particulate pollution that are expected to last for several days.

  3. Defending Medicaid Cuts, Ernst Tells Iowans, ‘We All Are Going to Die’ U.S., Yesterday

    Senator Joni Ernst's flip response in an exchange with constituents about the effects of Trump’s domestic policy bill quickly spread online.

  4. Dozens of Festival Plays Worth Traveling to This Summer Theater, Yesterday

    Across the country, you’ll find Shakespeare in amphitheaters, exciting new works on intimate stages and many regional repertories in bucolic settings.

  5. Federal Judge Dismisses Case Against Michigan Trooper Charged in Man’s Death U.S., May 29

    The judge ruled that the trooper was shielded from charges under the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution because he was working on a federal task force.

  6. Un pueblo de Misuri que apoya firmemente a Trump se opone a la deportación de una migrante En español, May 29

    Durante 20 años, Carol Hui ha servido waffles, criado a sus hijos y abrazado el pequeño pueblo de Kennett, en Misuri. Su detención y deportación pendiente a Hong Kong ha golpeado duramente a la comunidad.

  7. An Intimate, Intergenerational Opera That Is Also a Family Affair Arts, May 29

    Ricky Ian Gordon and Lynn Nottage tell the story of three generations in a Harlem home. Enter a second Nottage generation, her daughter, on the creative team.

  8. Leader of Smuggling Ring Gets 10 Years After Indian Family Froze to Death U.S., May 29

    The family of four that used the network got disoriented and lost their way in 2022 while trying to reach the United States from Canada on foot in blizzard conditions.

  9. Larry Hoover, Former Chicago Gang Leader, Wins Commutation From Trump U.S., May 29

    Mr. Hoover was accused of directing the Gangster Disciples even after he went to prison in the 1970s. The federal commutation will not change his state prison sentence.

  10. Missouri Supreme Court Effectively Blocks Access to Abortion, at Least for Now U.S., May 28

    The ruling helps undercut a new amendment to the State Constitution that ensures abortion rights.

  11. Trump Commutes Federal Life Sentences of Larry Hoover, Chicago Gang Leader U.S., May 28

    Mr. Hoover, a drug kingpin who was convicted of leading a vast street gang from inside an Illinois prison, has also been convicted of murder.

  12. Lawyer Murdered Client in 2013 to Delay Start of Her Divorce Trial, Prosecutors Say U.S., May 28

    Prosecutors said the former lawyer, Gregory J. Moore, 51, had also sought to avoid court dates by feigning illnesses, getting into a car crash and calling in bomb threats.

  13. A Missouri Town Was Solidly Behind Trump. Then Carol Was Detained. U.S., May 28

    For 20 years, Carol Hui has served waffles, raised her children and embraced the small town of Kennett, Mo. Her detention and pending deportation to Hong Kong has hit the community hard.

  14. L.A. Made Big Promises for the Olympics. Can It Deliver by 2028? U.S., May 28

    From the Super Bowl to the Oscars, Los Angeles has plenty of experience with high-profile spectacles. But the 2028 Olympics will test the city in the aftermath of devastating wildfires.

  15. How to Turn the Middle Against Trump Opinion, May 28

    Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan and David Leonhardt on the fundamental question Democrats need to answer.

  16. How Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Transformed a Fake War in Oklahoma U.S., May 28

    In the U.S., the re-enactment of historical battles has long been a niche hobby. But fake battles that echo an ongoing war are a relatively recent phenomenon.

  17. Jewish Community in Kansas City Mourns a ‘Radiant Link’ for Peace U.S., May 27

    At the funeral for Sarah Milgrim, who was killed outside a Jewish museum in Washington last week, the Israeli embassy aide was mourned as someone who wanted to help everyone.

  18. Jussie Smollett Donates $50,000 to Arts Center to Settle Chicago’s Lawsuit Arts, May 27

    Although the actor’s conviction for filing a false police report was overturned because of a previous deal with prosecutors, the city wanted him to pay for its hate crime investigation.

  19. Lo sacrificó todo para llegar a EE. UU. y, con el gobierno de Trump, decidió irse En español, May 27

    Yessica Rojas, madre venezolana, lo arriesgó todo para buscar un futuro mejor para sus dos hijos en Estados Unidos. Esta primavera, se marcharon de Misuri porque temía perderlos.

  20. She Was Addicted to Romance. So She Gave Up Sex. Style, May 27

    The writer Melissa Febos has a taste for extremes. Her new book, “The Dry Season,” chronicles a bold experiment in her search for self-knowledge.

  21. She Sacrificed Everything to Reach the U.S. Under Trump, She Decided to Leave. World, May 27

    Yessica Rojas, a Venezuelan mother, risked everything to seek a better future for her two children in the United States. This spring, they left Missouri because she feared losing them.

  22. The N.B.A.’s Age of Dynasties Is Over. Will That Hurt Its Business? Business, May 26

    This year’s playoff ratings are excellent. But is a small-market problem looming?

  23. Trump’s Tariffs and Tax Bill May Derail U.S. Battery Industry Business, May 26

    Domestic factories that make batteries to store power to meet America’s rising energy demand depend on Chinese components and federal subsidies.

  24. How a High Line Curator Keeps Up With Art in Multiple Cities Arts, May 26

    Cecilia Alemani works on public art for the popular greenway in addition to curating shows in New York and Santa Fe. This is what a few days in her life look like.

  25. A Sweet and Savory Road Trip in Northern Michigan Travel, May 26

    After a drive through this bountiful area of Grand Traverse Bay, your car will overflow with organic fruit and vegetables, freshly caught whitefish, baked goods and more. Just don’t forget to bring a cooler.

  26. He Went to Minneapolis and Never Really Left Times Insider, May 26

    A photographer covered protests in the city after George Floyd was murdered. Five years later, he is still working on the story of a city.

  27. Severe Storms Threaten Parts of the Southern Plains Weather, May 25

    There was an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms in parts of Texas and Oklahoma on Sunday, forecasters said. They warned of hail of up to three inches in diameter and of winds up to 80 miles per hour.

  28. Knicks vs. Hicks: Let Us Praise Old-Fashioned Contempt Opinion, May 25

    Society’s antagonisms can find a graceful outlet on the hardwood.

  29. When a Press Pass Fails to Protect Times Insider, May 25

    A Times reporter was struck by a rubber bullet while covering protests in Quebec in 2001.

  30. How the Right Has Reshaped the Narrative Around George Floyd U.S., May 24

    After George Floyd was killed, people from the right and left agreed that the act was unconscionable. Now, some conservatives are calling for the police officer responsible to be pardoned.

  31. Gloves Lincoln Wore to Ford’s Theater Sell for $1.5 Million at Auction U.S., May 23

    More than 100 relics connected to President Abraham Lincoln brought in $7.9 million, auctioneers said. The proceeds will help a presidential foundation repay a loan.

  32. The Chocolate Cake That Made a Times Reporter Go Vegan Climate, May 23

    A recipe for a vegan cake from a food blogger in Oregon helped a Times reporter to realize that plant-based eating could be delicious.

  33. Religious Education Lost at the Supreme Court. But It’s Winning Everywhere Else. U.S., May 23

    The court rejected a religious charter school, but conservatives may get much of what they want in a school voucher program that passed the House this week.

  34. What We Know About the Accused Gunman in Washington U.S., May 22

    The suspect, Elias Rodriguez, was charged with gunning down two Israeli Embassy workers outside a Jewish museum in Washington. Here is what we know about him.

  35. Venezuelan Man Is Arrested After Posing as a High School Student in Ohio U.S., May 22

    A 24-year-old has been charged with forgery after enrolling in an Ohio high school as a 16-year-old student, the federal authorities said.

  36. Prosecutors Won’t Retry Michigan Officer for Murder After Mistrial U.S., May 22

    A former Grand Rapids, Mich., police officer, Christopher Schurr, will not face a new murder trial in the 2022 killing of Patrick Lyoya after a jury failed to reach a verdict this month.

  37. Suspect in Israeli Embassy Murders Had Protested for Palestinian Rights U.S., May 22

    The man detained after the shooting at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington is from Chicago, where he had marched in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

  38. Divided Supreme Court Rejects Bid for Religious Charter School in Oklahoma U.S., May 22

    In a 4-to-4 decision, the court upheld a ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court that blocked the school.

  39. Life on TikTok Gave Him the Illusion of Love and a Sad, Brutal End New York, May 22

    Sam Nordquist was an ebullient trans man who longed for love and fame. He drove halfway across the country to be with a woman he fell for online, certain he was fulfilling both dreams.

  40. Jim Irsay, Longtime Owner of the Indianapolis Colts, Dies at 65 Sports, May 22

    He took over the business from his father in 1997 and turned the team into one of the best in the league, with a Super Bowl win during the 2006 season.

  41. Warning Sirens Were Silent Ahead of Deadly Tornado in St. Louis, City Says U.S., May 21

    Mayor Cara Spencer placed the city’s emergency manager on administrative leave pending an investigation into the failure to warn residents.

  42. End of Federal Oversight Plan for Minneapolis Police Draws Criticism Over Timing U.S., May 21

    The Trump administration announced the withdrawal of the plan just days before the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s killing.

  43. Chicago Suburb Plans to Acquire Pope Leo XIV’s Childhood Home Real Estate, May 21

    The village of Dolton, Ill., has stepped in to buy the modest house where Pope Leo XIV spent some of his childhood. It may also use eminent domain.

  44. Trump Administration Pulls Back From Local Police Oversight Across U.S. U.S., May 21

    The Justice Department said that it would abandon efforts to overhaul local policing in Minneapolis and other cities with histories of civil rights violations.

  45. $500,000 Homes in New Hampshire, Michigan and Minnesota Real Estate, May 21

    A chalet-style house in Bartlett, a condo in Royal Oak and a brick house in Minneapolis.

  46. Is This Chicago Suburb for You? Real Estate, May 21

    Elmhurst, Ill., is evolving from its longstanding reputation as a sleepy bedroom community.

  47. Minnesota Teens Are Fighting Climate Anxiety With Shovels Climate, May 21

    Run by teenagers, for teenagers, the Green Crew helps students get their hands dirty with projects like tree planting, trail restoration and invasive species removal.

  48. What Helped Clean Up Oklahoma Waters? Getting Cows to Use a Different Washroom. Climate, May 21

    Haunted by memories of the Dust Bowl, Oklahoma farmers have adopted conservation practices that have helped to revive about 100 streams.

  49. An Illinois Building Was a Bird Killer. A Simple Change Made a World of Difference. Climate, May 21

    Chicago is one of the most dangerous cities in the United States for migrating birds, and a glassy lakefront conference center was especially lethal.

  50. How These Windows Are Saving Birds’ Lives Video, May 21

    Catrin Einhorn, a reporter covering biodiversity, climate and the environment for The New York Times, explains how McCormick Place, a convention center in Chicago, went from being a killer of migratory birds to a success story. This story is part of The New York Times’s “50 States, 50 Fixes” package that highlights one environmental solution that’s working in each state.

  51. Trump’s Pick to Lead I.R.S. Promoted a Nonexistent Tax Credit U.S., May 20

    Billy Long’s effort to promote the credit, along with his pushing of a fraud-ridden pandemic-era tax break, will be under close scrutiny during his Senate confirmation hearing.

  52. A Plane Crash in Brooklyn Overshadowed Her Childhood New York, May 20

    Marty Ross-Dolen’s grandparents died in a devastating collision in 1960. Her mother never talked about it.

  53. Republican Plan to Tax Elite Colleges Could Hit in Unexpected Places U.S., May 20

    A plan for a hefty new tax on university endowments was crafted to target “woke” schools, lawmakers said. But a small Kansas college and a Texas medical school might also be hit.

  54. Justice Dept. Says It’ll Investigate Chicago After Mayor’s Remarks About Black Hires U.S., May 19

    It is the Trump administration’s latest effort to remake the department’s civil rights division, which has historically worked to fight discrimination against minorities.

  55. 2 Dead and 1 Missing After Train Strikes Pedestrians in Ohio U.S., May 19

    The episode happened in Fremont, Ohio, on Sunday night. The mayor said at least one person was missing and emergency crews were searching the Sandusky River.

  56. After a Deadly Tornado, a Small Kentucky City Starts Picking Up the Pieces U.S., May 18

    In London, Ky., the scope of the destruction from a tornado that killed 19 in the state was coming into view as residents tried to process the disaster.

  57. Josh Hawley’s Surprising Plea for Medicaid Opinion, May 18

    Readers respond to the Missouri senator’s argument for protecting Medicaid from cuts.

  58. Severe Weather Continues to Threaten the Middle of the U.S. Weather, May 18

    Storms capable of producing hail larger than golf balls, strong winds and tornadoes are expected in the Great Plains on Sunday and Monday.

  59. What to Know About the Tornadoes That Ripped Through the Central U.S. U.S., May 18

    At least 27 people have been killed in storms that have pummeled the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions since Friday. Kentucky and Missouri have been hit particularly hard.

  60. What Is the Future of George Floyd Square? Interactive, May 18

    Five years after the corner where George Floyd was killed became the epicenter of a national protest movement, the future of the site is unsettled.

  61. The Miners Who Lost Their Jobs, but Not Their Faith in Trump’s Tariffs Business, May 18

    With demand for steel down and a trade war underway, miners in the Iron Range of Minnesota are feeling the hit. But they hope better times are ahead.

  62. ‘Not Normal’: Wall of Dust Races Across Central Illinois and Pushes Into Chicago Weather, May 17

    Day turned to night in northwest Indiana and north-central Illinois on Friday as a rare dust storm shrouded the skies.

  63. Cómo el padre Bob se convirtió en el papa León XIV En español, May 17

    Un currículum de profunda educación religiosa, experiencia pastoral de primera línea, gestión parroquial y de gobierno del Vaticano —junto con un empujoncito del papa Francisco— pusieron a Robert Prevost en la vía rápida.

  64. Deadly Storms Send Tornadoes Spiraling Through Several States Video, May 17

    Several tornadoes tore through Missouri, Kentucky and Virginia, killing at least 23 people.

  65. Storms and Tornadoes Kill at Least 21 in Kentucky and Missouri Weather, May 17

    At least 14 people died in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said. More severe weather was expected across North Texas and the southern plains on Saturday.

  66. Long Drives and Short Homilies: How Father Bob Became Pope Leo World, May 17

    A résumé of deep religious education, frontline pastoral experience, parish management and Vatican governance — along with a nudge from Pope Francis — put Robert Prevost on the fast track.

  67. Minnesota as a Refuge From Climate Change? Three Wildfires Show Otherwise. U.S., May 17

    Wildfires are common in the state. But scientists say this week’s damaging blazes in a northeastern region are a sign of more severe effects from a warning planet.

  68. What if a Grocery Store Was More Like a Farmers’ Market? Business, May 17

    A farm stop in Ann Arbor, Mich., has found success with its local-first approach. But is the model replicable?

  69. Starbucks Baristas Stage Walkouts Over Dress Code Change Business, May 16

    Their union objected to the unilateral policy change. Starbucks said the disruption has been minimal.

  70. Trump’s Ukraine Policy Pressured ‘the Victim,’ Former Ambassador Says U.S., May 16

    “I cannot stand by while a country is invaded, a democracy bombarded and children killed with impunity,” wrote the former ambassador, Bridget A. Brink, in an opinion essay published on Friday.

  71. Risk of Severe Weather Looms Over Eastern Half of the U.S. Weather, May 16

    “I’d be surprised if we didn’t see some tornadoes,” a meteorologist with the Storm Prediction Center said.

  72. The Pope Grew Up in This House. Now, It Could Be Yours. Real Estate, May 15

    The same auction house that sold President Trump’s childhood home for millions in 2017 will take bids for the modest three-bedroom where Pope Leo XIV once lived.

  73. Midwest Braces for Severe Storms With Tornadoes Possible Weather, May 15

    Thunderstorm activity could bring a dangerous mix of weather hazards, including large hail, intense wind gusts and strong tornadoes, Thursday into Friday.

  74. Pope Leo’s Classmates Drew Ire of Church With Protest for Women U.S., May 15

    “It was the most electric thing I have ever experienced inside the walls of a Catholic church,” one protester recalls.

  75. Wisconsin Judge Accused of Obstructing Federal Agents Pleads Not Guilty U.S., May 15

    Judge Hannah C. Dugan claimed judicial immunity this week after a federal grand jury indicted her.

  76. What a New American Citizen Learned on Route 66 T Magazine, May 15

    A writer drove from Chicago to L.A. to see what it truly means to belong to a place.

  77. Missouri Voters Overturned an Abortion Ban. Lawmakers Will Ask Them to Reconsider. U.S., May 15

    The state’s Republicans are putting abortion on a ballot question again, seeking to buck the trend of voters siding with abortion rights on ballot measures.

  78. Ex-National Guardsman Planned to Attack U.S. Army Base for ISIS, U.S. Says U.S., May 14

    The suspect sought to use a drone, Molotov cocktails and armor-piercing ammunition to attack a base outside Detroit on Tuesday, the authorities said.

  79. Wisconsin Judge Accused of Obstructing Immigration Agents Seeks Dismissal of Case U.S., May 14

    Judge Hannah C. Dugan’s lawyers claimed judicial immunity in a court filing on Wednesday, a day after she was indicted by a federal grand jury.

  80. An Effort to Kill Off Lawsuits Against Oil Giants Is Gaining Steam Climate, May 14

    The Trump administration has declared litigation to hold oil companies responsible for climate change a threat to the American economy and has taken aggressive steps to fight it.

  81. Renewable Energy Is Booming in Texas. Republicans Want to Change That. U.S., May 14

    Despite soaring power demand, Republican lawmakers in the Texas Legislature are pushing to rein in renewable energy, part of a national wave of Trump-era opposition.

  82. Democrat Appears to Win Omaha Mayor’s Race, Ending Era of Republican Leadership U.S., May 14

    John Ewing Jr. would be the first elected Black mayor of Omaha, the largest city in Nebraska. The Republican incumbent, Jean Stothert, had been seeking a fourth term.

  83. A Bearded Buttigieg Drops Into Iowa for a Pitch to Veterans U.S., May 14

    With Democrats sizing up their 2028 plans, Pete Buttigieg spoke at a town hall in Cedar Rapids and criticized the Trump administration: “The American people bow to no king.”

  84. Christopher Bond, Former Missouri Governor and U.S. Senator, Dies at 86 U.S., May 14

    A Republican known as Kit, he was the state’s youngest governor. When he retired from Congress after four terms, he said he didn’t want to be the state’s oldest senator.

  85. Wisconsin Judge Indicted on Charges That She Helped Immigrant Evade Agents U.S., May 13

    Judge Hannah C. Dugan was accused of helping an undocumented immigrant elude federal agents who were waiting to arrest him outside her courtroom.

  86. The Pope’s Florida Brother, a MAGA Disciple, Plans to ‘Tone It Down’ U.S., May 13

    Louis Prevost’s Facebook posts — no longer publicly viewable — suggest that he has embraced some of the most common complaints and conspiracy theories of the right.

  87. Is the Answer to Expensive Cars a Pickup Truck Without Power Windows? Business, May 13

    Slate Auto, a start-up backed by Jeff Bezos, plans to sell a small, spartan electric truck that comes with no paint, stereo or touch-screens.

  88. How Minor Missteps Are Getting Tenants Evicted Video, May 13

    In some Illinois cities, shoplifting, calling 911 too many times or even being a victim of a crime can get you kicked out of your home. Sidnee King Pineda, who is reporting on housing laws in Illinois as part of The Times’s Local Investigations Fellowship, explains why.

  89. La pequeña y unida orden religiosa que moldeó al papa León XIV En español, May 13

    La orden de San Agustín, con menos de 3000 miembros, dio forma al hombre que se convertiría en cardenal y después en pontífice para los católicos de todo el mundo.

  90. The Small, Tight-Knit Religious Order That Molded Pope Leo XIV World, May 13

    The Order of St. Augustine, with fewer than 3,000 members, shaped the man who would become a cardinal, and then pope to the world’s Roman Catholics.

  91. Finding Stats, and Stories, About ‘Crime-Free Housing’ Laws Times Insider, May 13

    An investigation from The New York Times and The Illinois Answers Project found that renters in Illinois risked eviction if they had too much contact with the police.

  92. Six Ways Cities Are Trying to Keep Rental Properties and Tenants Safe U.S., May 13

    In some places with crime-free housing laws, landlords must kick out tenants who have had too much contact with the police.

  93. Under ‘Crime-Free Housing’ Laws, Families May Be Evicted for Minor Offenses U.S., May 13

    In some Illinois cities, shoplifting, calling 911 too many times or even being a victim of a crime can get you kicked out of your home.

  94. Midwest Grapples With Wildfires Amid Record Heat and Dry Conditions U.S., May 12

    A large swath of Minnesota, Wisconsin, the Dakotas and Nebraska was on high alert on Monday. Temperatures were expected to approach 100 degrees in some places.

  95. Rob Sand, Iowa’s Only Democrat in Statewide Office, to Run for Governor U.S., May 12

    To win, Mr. Sand would have to buck trends that have favored Republicans in Iowa for a decade.

  96. In Illinois Senate Race, Old Grudges and a Test of Pritzker’s Power U.S., May 12

    Few policy differences have emerged among the Democrats vying to replace the retiring Senator Richard J. Durbin, while Gov. JB Pritzker’s influence looms large.

  97. ‘Viva Papa Leo!’ At U.S. Masses, Dawn of Homegrown Pope Brings an Air of Electricity. U.S., May 11

    In Chicago, New Orleans and beyond, elated worshipers and priests celebrated their immediate sense of connection with Pope Leo.

  98. At Least 4 Dead in Apartment Building Fire in Milwaukee U.S., May 11

    Four other people were critically injured, and 30 others were rescued after the fire broke out on Sunday morning, the authorities said.

  99. The Mother Whose Catholic Faith Inspired the Future Pope U.S., May 11

    Mildred Prevost, a mother of three who sought a graduate degree, held her religious devotion at the center of her life.

  100. How Front Pages Around the World Covered the Selection of Pope Leo XIV World, May 10

    In a digital age, the front pages of print newspapers can still capture a historic moment as they did on Friday with word-playing headlines, splashy photos and a dose of solemnity.

  101. William L. Porter, Designer of Classic American Cars, Dies at 93 Arts, May 10

    As a senior designer at G.M., he helped create the exuberant, elongated shape of 1960s and ’70s cars like the Pontiac GTO, the Bonneville and the Trans Am.

  102. Thumbprint on Cigarette Carton Cracks a 48-Year-Old California Murder Case U.S., May 10

    A young mother told friends that she’d be “back in 10 minutes.” She never returned, and the police in San Jose have now charged a man in her death.

  103. Ohio Man Sent Threats Saying He Had Bullets Etched With People’s Names, U.S. Says U.S., May 10

    The man sent letters and emails to 34 public officials and members of law enforcement, the authorities said. Some letters contained a white powder and at least one had a bullet.

  104. See Historical Records Documenting the Pope’s Creole Roots in New Orleans U.S., May 10

    The documents, including census records, baptismal rolls and marriage certificates, trace the story of Pope Leo’s mother’s family and their diverse background before moving to Chicago.

  105. ‘Seguirá los pasos de Francisco’: el hermano del papa comparte sus impresiones En español, May 10

    En una amplia entrevista en su casa al suroeste del centro de Chicago, John Prevost reflexionó sobre el ascenso de su hermano al papado, los valores del nuevo papa y sus raíces estadounidenses.

  106. A Pope Who Ministers to the Suffering? Yup, He’s a White Sox Fan U.S., May 10

    Pope Leo was spotted at the 2005 World Series, a rare moment of triumph for the pride of Chicago’s South Side.

  107. Pope’s Childhood in a Changing Chicago Tells a Story of Catholic America U.S., May 10

    The pope grew up in a Catholic enclave on Chicago’s South Side. That community is gone now.

  108. Illinois Voting Record Shows Pope Voted Regularly, and in Both Parties’ Primaries World, May 9

    Pope Leo XIV voted in Democratic primaries in 2008 and 2010 and in three Republican primaries in the years that followed, state records show.

  109. Leo Lived Here: The Price Goes Up for the Pope’s Childhood Home Real Estate, May 9

    After Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was selected to become the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, offers began flooding in to buy this modest house outside Chicago, the real estate broker said.

  110. As a Child, the Future Pope Leo Played Priest World, May 9

    The pope’s eldest brother, Louis Prevost, remembering their boyhood in Illinois from his home in Florida, said that the pontiff had always been a peacemaker.

  111. Pope Leo XIV Echoes Francis in His First Mass, Aligning Himself With ‘Ordinary People’ World, May 9

    In his advocacy of the poor, migrants and a more open church, many people see the new pope as a continuation of his predecessor.

  112. Deep-Dish Pizza and Malört in the Vatican? Chicago Pope Spurs Memes U.S., May 9

    Chicago, a uniquely meme-able city, was the center of a ton of jokes. Here is some of the internet’s best work.

  113. Local Officials Brace for Loss of Disaster Preparedness Funding Health, May 9

    The C.D.C. delivered $750 million annually to state and local health departments for emergency work. The program was eliminated in the Trump administration’s budget blueprint.

  114. En Chiclayo, Perú, la gente aclama al ‘papa peruano’ En español, May 9

    Desde llevar ayuda a las regiones devastadas por las inundaciones hasta cantar canciones navideñas y bendecir a los bebés, el papa León XIV intentó ser un clérigo del pueblo en Perú.

  115. In Chiclayo, Peru, Locals Cheer the ‘Peruvian Pope’ World, May 9

    From delivering help to flood-ravaged regions to singing Christmas songs to blessing babies, Pope Leo XIV tried to be a cleric of the people in Peru.

  116. Democrats Must Embrace Their Inner Jerry Springer Opinion, May 9

    The infamous TV talk show host had a political career and grand ambitions. The very qualities that held him back are ones that Democrats need to embrace.

  117. ‘I Was Stunned’: Watching From Illinois, Pope’s Brother Reflects on History World, May 9

    From his home in suburban Chicago, one of the pope’s brothers described Leo as “middle of the road” but not afraid to speak his mind.

  118. An Urgent Question for the Pope: Cubs or Sox? World, May 8

    Fans from both teams seemed to claim him as their own, but his brother had the final answer.

  119. Pope Leo XIV Has Voted Often in Illinois, Public Records Show U.S., May 8

    He voted in November’s presidential election with an absentee ballot, according to records from a suburban Chicago county.

  120. The Pope Is a Graduate of Villanova, Where the Church Bells Won’t Stop Ringing World, May 8

    The private Catholic university in the suburbs of Philadelphia has a new most famous alumnus.

  121. ¿Quién es el papa León XIV? En español, May 8

    Esto es lo que hay que saber sobre el sucesor del papa Francisco, que fue elegido el jueves. Es el primer papa estadounidense y será conocido como León XIV.

  122. Father of Girl Who Killed 2 at Wisconsin School Is Charged U.S., May 8

    Jeffrey Rupnow, whose 15-year-old daughter fatally shot a teacher and a fellow student at a Christian school in Madison in December, faces two weapons-related counts, the authorities said.

  123. The New Pope Grew Up in the Chicago Area U.S., May 8

    For Chicagoans, the selection of Robert Francis Prevost was thrilling and a little stunning.

  124. Who Is Pope Leo XIV? World, May 8

    Here’s what to know about Pope Francis’ successor, Robert Francis Prevost, who was chosen on Thursday. He is the first American pope and will be known as Leo XIV.

  125. Mistrial in Murder Case Against Michigan Officer Who Shot Motorist National, May 8

    The jury deadlocked in the trial of Christopher Schurr, who testified that he feared for his life when he fatally shot Patrick Lyoya during a traffic stop in Grand Rapids, Mich., in 2022.

  126. This Auto Parts C.E.O. Gave Trump’s Tariffs a Chance. Now He’s Not So Sure. National, May 7

    The chief executive of Detroit Axle, which sells car parts that are mostly imported from China, is adjusting his business and hoping for a new trade deal.

  127. A Troubled Homeland Embodied in a Bag of Chickpeas Special Sections, May 7

    “I started exploring it as a kind of landscape,” the Lebanese-born designer Jessy Slim said of the ravaged surfaces of her legume creations.

  128. JD Vance’s Half Brother Advances in Race for Cincinnati Mayor National, May 7

    Cory Bowman will next face Aftab Pureval, the Democratic incumbent, who outperformed him in Tuesday’s nonpartisan primary.

  129. Ovidio Guzmán se declarará culpable de narcotráfico en EE. UU. En español, May 7

    Ovidio Guzmán López sería el primero de los hijos del capo mexicano en reconocer su culpabilidad ante un tribunal federal estadounidense.

  130. Son of El Chapo to Plead Guilty to Federal Drug Charges Washington, May 7

    Ovidio Guzmán López would become the first of El Chapo’s sons to acknowledge guilt in a U.S. federal courthouse, after federal investigators turned their attention from the drug lord to his children.

  131. Frank Lloyd Wright Skyscraper Sells After Canceled Auction Culture, May 6

    Price Tower, the architect’s only realized vision for a skyscraper, is going to a company that says it will restore the Oklahoma building for use as a hotel and residences.

  132. Cincinnati Mayoral Primary Election Results Interactive, May 6

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  133. Ohio Election Results: Local Public Infrastructure Bonds Issue Interactive, May 6

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  134. Trump Is Picking New Climate Fights With States. Here’s Why. Climate, May 6

    The White House has begun a new effort to sue individual states over their climate initiatives and to stop lawsuits against fossil fuel companies.

  135. A Beloved Soprano to Lead Opera Theater of St. Louis Culture, May 6

    Patricia Racette, who has a recent history of performing in and directing productions with the company, will begin as its artistic director this fall.

  136. Former Judges Condemn Trump Administration’s Arrest of Wisconsin Judge National, May 5

    Judge Hannah C. Dugan was accused of directing an undocumented immigrant to leave through a side door while federal agents waited for him.

  137. UnitedHealth’s Move to End Cyberattack Loan Lifeline Upsets Medical Providers Science, May 5

    The company lent roughly $9 billion to practices affected by a vast cyberattack on its payment systems last year. Medical practices are now suing the health care colossus, saying it is pressuring them to repay funds.

  138. What Buffett’s Exit Means Business, May 5

    Tens of thousands were on hand to see the billionaire announce his plans to retire. Their attention is already focusing on what is next for the conglomerate he built.

  139. Vulnerable Iowa Farmers Now Face Perils of Trump’s Trade War Business, May 5

    With high costs and low prices for their crops, soybean and corn farmers were already nervous as they planned for planting season this year. Tariffs aren’t helping.

  140. What Will the New Pope Do About the Latin Mass? National, May 5

    In Detroit, traditionalist Catholics were bracing for a crackdown. The promise of change in Rome offers them a sliver of hope.

  141. Highlights of Warren Buffett’s Life Express, May 4

    Mr. Buffett, 94, was crowned the “Oracle of Omaha” because of smart investments he made as the chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway. He also made some mistakes.

  142. Justice Dept. Investigates Minnesota Prosecutor Office Over Race Policy Washington, May 4

    The department’s civil rights division said it was investigating the Hennepin County prosecutor’s office over a policy telling staff members to be mindful of “racial disparities” in plea negotiations.

  143. V.A. Mental Health Care Staff, Crowded into Federal Buildings, Raise Patient Privacy Alarms Washington, May 4

    Clinicians at the Department of Veterans Affairs say the president’s return-to-office order is forcing many of them to work from makeshift spaces where sensitive conversations can be overheard.

  144. At This Humble Used Car Lot, Tariffs Are Beginning to Sting Magazine, May 4

    Antonio Austin is trying to hold his car business together as President Trump’s tariffs drive up costs — and drive his customers deeper into crisis.

  145. Father Whose Son Was Shot by Police Hits Deputy With Car, Killing Him Express, May 3

    The man had viewed footage of the fatal shooting of his 18-year-old son in Cincinnati hours before deliberately crashing into a sheriff’s deputy in Hamilton County, Ohio, the authorities said.

  146. Wisconsin Governor Says He’s ‘Not Afraid’ After Warning on Immigration Policies National, May 2

    Thomas Homan, the border czar, had said, “Wait to see what’s coming,” when asked about guidance sent to state workers about interacting with ICE agents.

  147. George Ryan, Illinois Governor Who Halted Prison Executions, Dies at 91 Obits, May 2

    A Republican, he imposed a moratorium on capital punishment, saying he could not support a death-row system “so fraught with error” that it might end an innocent life.

  148. Illinois Man Sentenced to 53 Years in Killing of Palestinian American Boy National, May 2

    A jury in suburban Chicago convicted the man of murder and hate crime charges in the 2023 killing of Wadee Alfayoumi, 6. He was the boy’s landlord.

  149. Jill Sobule, Who Sang the Original ‘I Kissed a Girl,’ Dies at 66 Obits, May 2

    Ms. Sobule, known for her advocacy as well as her music, died in a house fire. She had been scheduled to perform songs from an autobiographical musical she wrote.

  150. La derecha en EE. UU. sigue defendiendo a la ivermectina En español, April 1

    El fármaco se ha convertido en una especie de símbolo de resistencia a lo que algunos en el movimiento MAGA describen como una élite corrupta.