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  1. Susan Crawford Beats Musk-Backed Candidate in Wisconsin Video, Today

    Susan Crawford, a liberal judge, won a seat on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court, beating the conservative candidate, Brad Schimel, who received $25 million in campaign support from Elon Musk.

  2. Trump to Pick Ohio’s Solicitor General for Top Justice Department Legal Post Washington, Today

    T. Elliot Gaiser will be nominated to lead the influential Office of Legal Counsel, a department official said.

  3. Democrats Show a Pulse: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Elections Politics, Today

    Energized against the new Trump era, and against Elon Musk, Democrats pulled off a crucial judicial victory in Wisconsin and cut into Republican margins in two Florida congressional races.

  4. Liberal Wins Wisconsin Court Race, Despite Musk’s Millions Politics, Today

    Susan Crawford defeated Brad Schimel for a State Supreme Court seat in a race that shattered spending records and maintained a liberal majority on the court.

  5. Wisconsin Voters Approve Amendment Requiring Photo ID to Vote National, Today

    The state has required voters to use photograph identification for nearly a decade, but an amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution was seen as making it more difficult to roll back that rule.

  6. Musk Again Misleads on Social Security Fraud Washington, Yesterday

    The world’s richest man misstated a statistic from the Social Security Administration to once again overstate fraud in the program.

  7. Wisconsin Voters Have a Huge Opportunity to Brush Back Trump and Musk Op Ed, Yesterday

    Are the mass of voters really worked up about this administration’s actions? Tuesday night may provide some answers.

  8. Voters Cast Ballots in Crucial Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Video, Yesterday

    The contest between judges Susan Crawford, a liberal, and Brad Schimel, a conservative whose campaign was backed by the billionaire Elon Musk, will tip the balance of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

  9. Wisconsin Spring Election Results Interactive, Yesterday

    Get live results and maps from the 2025 Wisconsin spring elections.

  10. Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction Election Results Interactive, Yesterday

    Get live results and maps from the 2025 Wisconsin spring elections.

  11. Wisconsin Question 1 Election Results Interactive, Yesterday

    Get live results and maps from the 2025 Wisconsin spring elections.

  12. Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Results Interactive, Yesterday

    Get live results and maps from the 2025 Wisconsin spring elections.

  13. Turnout Strong as Wisconsin Decides Key Court Contest National, Yesterday

    More than two million people are expected to vote to decide the balance of the state’s Supreme Court, as Elon Musk is paying $50 to anyone who uploads a photo of a resident outside a precinct.

  14. La derecha en EE. UU. sigue defendiendo a la ivermectina En español, Yesterday

    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.

  15. The Most Expensive Judicial Race in U.S. History, and a Growing Demand for Ivermectin The Headlines, Yesterday

    Plus, the return of the rotating restaurant.

  16. Is Elon Musk Buying Today’s Election in Wisconsin? The Daily, Yesterday

    A state judicial race has turned into a referendum on a billionaire.

  17. Democrats Have Problems. Turning Out for Special Elections Isn’t One of Them. Upshot, Yesterday

    They have come out in strong numbers in smaller races so far this year, and in the early voting for today’s elections.

  18. What to Watch in Today’s Big Elections in Wisconsin and Florida Politics, Yesterday

    Voters in a crucial court race and two House special elections will provide hints of how the country views President Trump and Elon Musk, months after they took power.

  19. What’s at Stake in Wisconsin Politics, March 31

    Elon Musk sees the state’s Supreme Court race as a way of preserving Republicans’ power in Washington.

  20. Minnesota Student Detained by ICE Was Not an Activist, Lawsuit Says National, March 31

    Lawyers and experts say the arrest last week of a University of Minnesota graduate student may signal a new front in the Trump administration’s approach to immigration.

  21. Supreme Court Leans Toward Catholic Charity in Tax Case Washington, March 31

    The Wisconsin Supreme Court had ruled that the group’s activities in serving the state’s poor were not religious enough to qualify for a tax exemption.

  22. Musk acapara el protagonismo en la elección al tribunal de Wisconsin En español, March 31

    Elon Musk hizo campaña el domingo en Green Bay a favor de un candidato a la Corte Suprema del estado, que no asistió al acto, pero por cuya causa el empresario ha gastado grandes sumas.

  23. A Quarter-Billion Dollars for Defamation: Inside Greenpeace’s Huge Loss Climate, March 31

    A pipeline company’s lawsuit against the environmental group could chill free speech, experts said. First Amendment issues are likely to figure prominently in an appeal.

  24. Why the Right Still Embraces Ivermectin National, March 31

    Five years after the pandemic began, interest in the anti-parasitic drug is rising again as right-wing influencers promote it — and spread misinformation about it.

  25. Wisconsin Voters See State Supreme Court Race as Referendum on Trump National, March 31

    Elon Musk’s prominent role in the most expensive judicial race in American history has helped turn Tuesday’s election into a battle over national politics.

  26. Musk Puts Himself at Center Stage in Wisconsin Court Election Politics, March 31

    Elon Musk campaigned on Sunday in Green Bay for a state Supreme Court candidate he has spent lavishly to support — but who did not attend his event.

  27. On Minnesota’s Iron Range, Trump’s Tariffs Could Be Boom or Bust Politics, March 30

    A region near the Canadian border, whose mines provide most of the new ore used in producing domestic steel — and cars — has a lot at stake as trade wars intensify.

  28. Storm Brings Widespread Freezing Rain, Leaving More Than 900,000 Without Power Express, March 30

    A spring storm that brought freezing rain downed trees and snapped power lines in Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Ontario.

  29. G.O.P. Lawmaker Faces Angry Crowds at Town Halls Outside Indianapolis Washington, March 29

    Representative Victoria Spartz, a Republican, defended Elon Musk’s DOGE cuts to the federal government, drawing jeers from the crowd.

  30. Pilot Killed After Small Plane Crashes Into a House, Officials Say Express, March 29

    No one in the house was injured after the plane crashed in Brooklyn Park, Minn., a suburb of Minneapolis, officials said.

  31. Johnny Mathis Is Retiring From Touring After Almost 70 Years of Crooning Express, March 29

    Mr. Mathis, 89, a pioneer of romantic ballads, is leaving the stage because of his age and memory problems, his website said.

  32. A Jewish Comedian Walks Into a Theater in Minnesota Op Ed, March 29

    Alex Edelman HBO’s comedy special about white nationalism hits different now.

  33. What’s More Powerful: Elon Musk’s Millions, or Liberal Anger at Him? Politics, March 29

    Voters will soon provide an answer in Wisconsin, where the billionaire has made himself the main character in a consequential court race that is set to shatter spending records.

  34. As Democrats Rail Against Musk, Republicans Shrug Politics, March 28

    Both Republicans and Democrats think Elon Musk will help them win a key race the Wisconsin Supreme Court next week.

  35. Elon Musk Backtracks on a Legally Questionable Plan to Pay Voters Politics, March 28

    Experts had said that his pledge to hand out two $1 million checks to people who had already voted in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race seemed to run afoul of state law.

  36. In Oklahoma, Counting Migrant Students May Have Gone Too Far National, March 28

    A divide between Oklahoma’s governor and schools chief over undocumented students may mark the outer limits of acceptable immigration enforcement, or the next frontier.

  37. Musk to Campaign in Wisconsin Ahead of Critical State Court Election Washington, March 28

    The billionaire is reprising another of the moves he did to help elect Donald J. Trump in November.

  38. University of Michigan to Scuttle Its Flagship D.E.I. Program Investigative, March 27

    Michigan, once at the forefront of school diversity efforts, is rapidly changing course amid campus pushback and broad scrutiny by the Trump administration.

  39. The Progressive Congressman Who Wants to Take On JD Vance Politics, March 27

    Ro Khanna, who represents Silicon Valley, sees the vice president — a likely heir to President Trump’s political movement — as a unique threat to the constitutional order.

  40. In His Play, a Guard at the Met Finds Solace in the Museum Metro, March 27

    Patrick Bringley stars in a version of his book, which tells how the Metropolitan Museum’s works of art helped him work through grief.

  41. LeShon Johnson, Ex-N.F.L. Running Back, Ran Major Dogfighting Kennel, U.S. Says Express, March 27

    Federal investigators say that they seized 190 pit-bull-type dogs from the former player, who previously pleaded guilty to state dogfighting charges in 2004.

  42. Consumer Bureau Seeks to Undo Settlement and Repay Mortgage Lender Business, March 27

    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to return a $105,000 penalty it collected last fall when it resolved a discrimination lawsuit.

  43. Elon Musk’s Wisconsin Problem Politics, March 26

    A legal battle over Tesla sales in Wisconsin is the quiet backdrop to a big State Supreme Court race.

  44. Measles Cases in Kansas May Be Linked to Texas Outbreak Science, March 26

    State health officials worry that declining vaccination rates have left many communities vulnerable nationwide.

  45. Why Elon Musk and Tesla Have a Legal Bone to Pick With Wisconsin Politics, March 26

    As the billionaire and his allied groups pour more than $20 million into a race for the state’s top court, his car company is suing Wisconsin over a law restricting vehicle sales.

  46. Shell Shocked: How Small Eateries Are Dealing With Record Egg Prices Projects and Initiatives, March 26

    Mom-and-pop businesses are trying to adapt to the soaring cost of eggs. The owners of four egg-centric restaurants across the country show how they are coping with this threat to their livelihoods.

  47. Federal Judge Blocks Iowa Law Restricting Sexually Explicit School Books National, March 25

    The ruling is a victory for the publishers and free speech advocates who challenged the law, but the judge’s decision is far from final.

  48. Rallying Anti-Musk Donors, Liberal Judge Raises $24 Million in Key Court Contest Politics, March 24

    With Elon Musk backing her conservative opponent, a Wisconsin judge seeking a seat on the state’s top court has amassed what is believed to be a record war chest for a judicial campaign.

  49. Sherrod Brown, Weighing a 2026 Senate Bid, Starts a Workers’ Group Politics, March 24

    Mr. Brown, the Ohio Democrat who lost his race for re-election last year, is forming the Dignity of Work Institute, which will highlight workers’ struggles.

  50. The Oil Oligarch Who Wants to Take Us Back to the 1990s Op Ed, March 24

    Harold Hamm, Trump’s energy mentor, wants to take us back to the 1990s.

  51. Murphy, Eagle Who Became a Foster Dad After Incubating a Rock, Has Died Express, March 23

    The beloved bald eagle was found dead in his enclosure at the World Bird Sanctuary in Missouri after severe weather pounded the region on March 14, sanctuary officials said.

  52. Chomps Recalls Beef and Turkey Sticks Over ‘Pieces of Metal’ Complaints Express, March 22

    The snack sticks included in the recall were packaged at a single facility in Idaho from Jan. 16 through Jan. 23, the company said.

  53. Elon Musk Returns to His Trump Playbook in a Big Wisconsin Race Politics, March 22

    The billionaire, now a White House official and no longer a private citizen, is spending millions of dollars to elect a conservative judge, and making himself a main character in the race.

  54. Trump Jumps Into a Major Wisconsin Court Race With an Endorsement Politics, March 22

    The president threw his support to Brad Schimel, the conservative candidate in a race for control of the battleground state’s top court. Elon Musk has spent millions of dollars on the contest.

  55. Supreme Court Rules for Chicago Politician in Bank Fraud Case Washington, March 21

    The justices unanimously said a law prohibiting “any false statement or report” did not cover misleading assertions that fell short of outright lies.

  56. Musk Offers $100 to Wisconsin Voters, Bringing Back a Controversial Tactic Politics, March 21

    By offering cash to voters who sign a petition opposing “activist judges,” Elon Musk’s super PAC can help identify conservative voters in a race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

  57. Sound Engineer for Eminem Stole and Sold His Songs for Bitcoin, U.S. Says Express, March 20

    About 25 unreleased songs by the rapper were discovered online, and investigators traced sales of the music to a former employee, according to federal prosecutors.

  58. Trump Won Over Many Arab Americans in November. Now, Has He Lost Them? National, March 20

    In Detroit and its suburbs, anger is deep over Israeli airstrikes in Gaza. So is the sense that there is nowhere for Arab Americans to turn.

  59. 1 Person Injured in Shooting in Michigan Hospital Parking Lot Express, March 20

    A victim was in stable condition after being shot in the arm in Troy, Mich., and the police said the gunman was in custody. Both were hospital employees.

  60. New Construction Is Changing American Cities Real Estate, March 20

    The median year that homes were built has risen, largely due to population growth and the need to house a migrating population.

  61. Nonprofit’s Leader Convicted of Siphoning Off $240 Million in Federal Food Aid National, March 20

    Aimee Bock was accused of overseeing a scheme that exploited lax pandemic-era controls, and reaped millions with fake invoices for nonexistent meals.

  62. Kansas Voters Will Decide Whether to Hold Open Elections for State Supreme Court National, March 19

    A question on the ballot next year will ask voters to amend the Constitution to set open elections. Republicans said it would empower Kansans, while Democrats argued it would politicize the judiciary.

  63. Jury Orders Greenpeace to Pay Pipeline Company More Than $660 Million Climate, March 19

    The environmental group had said the lawsuit, over its role in a protest movement, could mean an end to its operations in the United States.

  64. La influencia de Musk no se limita al DOGE y debería ser motivo de alarma En español, March 19

    El que un multimillonario con poder en el gobierno federal pretenda también dictar la dirección de las elecciones estatales debería alarmar profundamente a cualquier persona comprometida con el federalismo.

  65. Dust Storms in Texas and New Mexico Raise Fire Risks Express, March 19

    Blowing dust reduced visibility to near zero in some parts of New Mexico, prompting road closures. Forecasters say dangerous fire conditions will persist until Thursday.

  66. Minnesota Lawmaker Tried to Meet With Underage Prostitute, Police Say National, March 18

    The arrest of Justin Eichorn, a Republican senator, leaves both parties in the closely divided State Senate with a lawmaker facing felony charges.

  67. This Election Will Be a Crucial Test of Musk’s Power Op Ed, March 18

    Elon Musk isn’t stopping at DOGE.

  68. Governor’s Farmhouse Among Properties Burned in Oklahoma Wildfires Express, March 18

    In a video posted to social media, Gov. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma said he had experienced the “total loss” of his farmhouse over the weekend.

  69. Man Charged in Theft of Judy Garland’s Ruby Slippers Dies Express, March 17

    Jerry Hal Saliterman’s case had been pending in federal court. A judge dismissed the charges against him on Monday.

  70. Extremely Critical Fire Conditions Return to the Southern Plains Weather, March 17

    Forecasters warn that more “very destructive” fires could spread uncontrollably.

  71. The ‘Father’ of Native American Composers Hasn’t Gotten His Due Arts & Leisure, March 17

    Louis W. Ballard paved the way for a booming generation of artists. But his works have been too little performed and recorded.

  72. Some Federal Office Leases Restored After Pushback to Musk Team’s Cuts Washington, March 17

    The chaotic effort to reduce the government’s real estate portfolio is another example of the setbacks the administration has faced as officials try to carry out President Trump’s agenda.

  73. To Make Guns Less Dangerous, One Group Teaches Young People How to Use Them National, March 17

    An organization in Chicago is trying to apply a strategy used for fighting drug addiction to reduce gun violence.

  74. Scenes From Eight States Battered by Weekend Storms Graphics, March 16

    A survey of the damage from a cross-country storm system that tore through the South and Midwest over the weekend.

  75. One Devastating Storm System: What to Know About the Havoc National, March 16

    The tornadoes, dust storms and wind-fanned wildfires have led to at least 40 deaths across the United States this past week.

  76. Airman Charged in Killing of Woman Missing Since August Express, March 16

    Sahela Sangrait, 21, was murdered at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota, officials said; her body was found this month nearly 40 miles away.

  77. ‘It Got Everything’: Oklahoma Residents Who Escaped Fires Brace for Losses National, March 15

    Hundreds of homes and other buildings were destroyed in Oklahoma, as fierce winds and wildfires swept the region.

  78. Keeping With Kennedy’s Advice, Measles Patients Turn to Unproven Treatments Science, March 15

    In West Texas, some with severe illness have not been taken to a doctor until their conditions worsened, officials said.

  79. Fierce Storms Kill at Least 24 as Tornadoes Batter the South and Midwest Weather, March 15

    A severe weather system spawned intense, long-duration tornadoes that struck parts of Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi and Missouri, leaving some communities in tatters.

  80. Justice Department Moves to Dismiss Challenge to Iowa Immigration Law National, March 15

    The law remains blocked for now. It was not immediately clear whether the dismissal request signaled a broader shift on state-level immigration enforcement.

  81. Wildfire Smoke Blankets Skies in Oklahoma Video, March 14

    A fast-moving wildfire, fueled by gusty winds and dry air, filled the sky over Oklahoma with smoke.

  82. Scores of Wildfires Burn Across Texas and Oklahoma National, March 14

    In Oklahoma alone, more than 150 blazes were burning, which have destroyed almost 300 structures and killed at least one person.

  83. Oklahoma Proposes Teaching 2020 Election ‘Discrepancies’ in U.S. History National, March 14

    The Oklahoma Board of Education recently approved a new, more conservative social studies agenda that has irked even some Republicans.

  84. Estuvo 6 días atrapada en su coche y sobrevivió. Así es como lo hizo En español, March 14

    Brieonna Cassell se estrelló en una zanja y quedó atorada en su auto con los huesos destrozados a solo unos metros de una carretera. Se propuso sobrevivir hasta conseguir ayuda.

  85. State Senator Didn’t Use Runway Lights Before Fatal Plane Crash, U.S. Says Express, March 13

    Doug Larsen of North Dakota, his wife and two of their children were killed in 2023 when the plane he was piloting crashed in Utah. Mr. Larsen was most likely disoriented by the lack of light, investigators said.

  86. North Dakota Senate Rejects Measure Asking Supreme Court to Revisit Gay Marriage National, March 13

    The resolution, which passed the North Dakota House, was part of a broader push by some conservatives to end the national right to same-sex marriage.

  87. Federal Agency Pauses Program for Energy-Efficient Upgrades in Affordable Housing Business, March 13

    The Department of Housing and Urban Development said it was reviewing all aspects of the Biden-era program to ensure it was carried out consistent with the agency’s core mission.

  88. Housing Discrimination Groups Sue DOGE and HUD for Cutting Funds Real Estate, March 13

    Organizations that enforce the federal Fair Housing Act say they are struggling to operate with the sudden elimination of annual grants.

  89. ‘I Thought I Was Going to Die Here’: 6 Days Trapped in a Car, Just Out of Sight Express, March 13

    Brieonna Cassell crashed into a ditch, shattering bones and getting pinned inside. Just yards away from a road, she was determined to survive until help arrived.

  90. Who Is Elon Musk Helping Now? A Judicial Candidate Who’s a Big Trump Fan. Politics, March 13

    Brad Schimel, a judge who is so supportive of the president that he dressed up as him for Halloween, is hoping to flip the Wisconsin Supreme Court for conservatives.

  91. Pete Buttigieg, a Possible 2028 Contender, Won’t Run for Senate in Michigan Politics, March 13

    The former transportation secretary, who moved to Michigan from Indiana in 2022, had been seen as the most prominent potential candidate in next year’s marquee contest.

  92. Former Texas Megachurch Pastor Is Indicted on Child Sex Abuse Charges Express, March 13

    Robert Morris, the former senior pastor of the Dallas-based Gateway Church, abused a girl over several years in the 1980s, the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office said.

  93. Federal Officials Pursue Fraud Case Against Customs Official National, March 12

    A longtime customs employee has been accused of a scheme to defraud FEMA involving aid from floods in Detroit. She has denied the charges, officials say.

  94. Indianapolis Man Who Killed Several Family Members Gets 360-Year Sentence Express, March 12

    The man, Raymond Childs III, was 17 when he turned a gun on his parents, siblings and his brother’s pregnant girlfriend in January 2021, prosecutors said.

  95. $350,000 Homes in Texas, Missouri and Georgia Real Estate, March 12

    A 1936 cottage in San Antonio, a 1925 stucco house in University City and a condo in Atlanta.

  96. Jury Awards $120 Million to Illinois Men Wrongfully Convicted of Murder Express, March 12

    John Fulton and Anthony Mitchell were teenagers when they were coerced into giving false confessions in a 2003 murder in Chicago.

  97. Control of Minnesota House Split After Democrat Wins Special Election National, March 12

    Republicans in the Minnesota House lost a one-seat edge in the Capitol, where tensions over party dominance have simmered for weeks.

  98. Minnesota State House District 40B Special Election Results Interactive, March 12

    Get live results and maps from the 2025 Minnesota State House special election.

  99. Man Who Shot at Pipeline and Power Station Gets 25 Years in Prison Express, March 12

    Cameron M. Smith, 50, a Canadian who wanted to bring more attention to climate change, was also ordered to pay $2.1 million in restitution for damage he caused in the Dakotas.

  100. Murder Charges Are Brought in Death of 5-Year-Old Boy in Hyperbaric Chamber Express, March 11

    The Michigan attorney general has accused the owner of a medical center and three of its employees of ignoring safety standards to make a profit.

  101. Orange Alert: What Caused the Colors on This Snowy Owl? Science, March 11

    Bird watchers along Lake Huron photographed the bird, which has been nicknamed Rusty and Creamsicle. But there is no consensus about what caused its unusual tint.

  102. Michigan Lieutenant Governor Begins Campaign for State’s Top Job National, March 11

    Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, a software engineer from Detroit, entered a growing Democratic primary field for governor in a period of uncertainty for his party.

  103. Ontario Hits Michigan, Minnesota and New York With Electricity Surcharge Washington, March 10

    Premier Doug Ford warned that he was prepared to cut off power exports to the three states entirely as long as President Trump’s tariff threats remain.

  104. Why Immigrants Fear Trump Even if They Voted for Him Op Ed, March 10

    Talking to people around Chicago, I heard the word “resentment” over and over.

  105. Tribes and Students Sue Trump Administration Over Firings at Native Schools National, March 9

    More than one quarter of the staff members at the only two federally run colleges for Native students were cut in February.

  106. The Urgent Supreme Court Case That’s Not Getting Enough Attention Op Ed, March 9

    The case invites further fragmentation of public education.

  107. They Had an Answer to Their City’s Decline. Then Came the Immigration Crackdown. Sunday Business, March 8

    Shrinking cities have tried to stabilize their populations with foreign-born residents. The strategy was working, until the inauguration.

  108. U.S. Judge Finds China Liable for Covid Missteps, Imposes $24 Billion Penalty National, March 8

    The judgment was issued in a case brought by the Missouri attorney general. The Chinese government did not respond to the claims in court.

  109. No One Loves Hockey Hair More Than This Guy Styles, March 7

    Minnesota’s high school hockey tournament is a fashion show of mullets, perms and bleach. With his “All Hockey Hair Team,” John King chronicles the lettuce and flow.

  110. Back to Minneapolis and a House With a Pedigree Real Estate, March 7

    Designed by the architect Carl Graffunder, a house built in 1964 is getting the love and respect it deserves.

  111. Her Dream Came True on the Upper West Side Interactive, March 6

    With about $400,000 to spend, a Cincinnati transplant hit Manhattan looking to immerse herself in everything New York had to offer.

  112. He Gave a Name to What Many Christians Feel National, March 6

    And the feeling isn’t good. Aaron Renn has gained a following by warning that the U.S. is currently a “negative world” for Christianity.

  113. D.C.’s Planned Removal of Black Lives Matter Mural Reflects Mayor’s Delicate Position National, March 6

    Mayor Muriel Bowser’s decision comes amid calls by the president and other Republicans for more federal control of the city.

  114. Republicans Grill Democratic Mayors on Immigration Policy Video, March 6

    At a congressional hearing, House Republicans accused the mayors of New York, Denver, Chicago and Boston of providing sanctuary to criminals and not fully cooperating with federal immigration efforts.

  115. Takeaways From a Contentious Hearing on Big-City Immigration Policies National, March 5

    Republicans accused the mayors of New York, Chicago, Denver and Boston of providing sanctuary to criminals, while Democrats pointed to falling crime rates and defended helping the needy.

  116. Chicago’s Mayor Pushes Back as Republicans Attack Immigration Policies National, March 5

    Mayor Brandon Johnson argued that Chicago’s policies made the city safer and allowed residents to help the police solve crimes without fear of deportation.

  117. 5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Chicago Jazz Culture, March 5

    Explore the Windy City through tracks by Ramsey Lewis, Ahmad Jamal, Lester Bowie and the contemporary artists at the forefront of today’s sound.

  118. A Native University Is Losing a Quarter of Its Staff to Federal Cuts National, March 5

    As the Trump administration trims the federal work force, students and educators at Haskell Indian Nations University in Kansas fear for the future of a school that was already facing troubles.

  119. The Wizard of Vinyl Is in Kansas Arts & Leisure, March 5

    Chad Kassem is on a mission — saving listeners “from bad sound” — at the rural factory where he pores over LPs from some of music’s most important artists.

  120. Warning That Trump Will ‘Make You Pay,’ Slotkin Gives Democratic Response Washington, March 5

    The Michigan Democrat, a first-term senator, opted for a simple and brief response to President Trump’s speech, arguing that his agenda would be costly for Americans and leave them less safe.

  121. Senator Slotkin Will Deliver Democrats’ Response to Trump’s Speech Washington, March 4

    The Michigan Democrat, a first-term senator, is expected to lay out the economic and national security stakes of President Trump’s agenda.

  122. The March 4 Tariffs Us Canada Mexico China live blog included one standalone post:
  123. Storm Kills 3 in Mississippi and 2 in Nebraska Before Moving East Express, March 4

    The storm was forecast to bring thunderstorms and damaging winds to the East Coast on Wednesday.

  124. Let the Organ Revitalize You Magazine, March 4

    No, not that kind of organ.

  125. Man Pleads Guilty in Illinois Fourth of July Parade Shooting National, March 3

    The guilty plea came just as his murder trial was about to start, for an attack in a Chicago suburb in 2022 that killed seven people.

  126. Kroger C.E.O. Resigns After Board’s Personal Conduct Investigation Business, March 3

    The grocery chain said it had investigated its chief executive, Rodney McMullen, and found that his actions were “inconsistent” with its business ethics policy.

  127. Why Oil Industry Jobs Are Down, Even With Production Up Business, January 14

    The industry is pumping ever more oil and natural gas, but it is doing so with only about three-quarters as many workers as it employed a decade ago.

  128. Stratford-Upon-Lake-Michigan: Royal Shakespeare Company Plays Chicago Culture, November 23

    With less touring, it’s been a while since all the world has been its stage, but the troupe is working with the Chicago Shakespeare Theater — where it has family ties.

  129. Rancher, Politician, Trump Ally: Who Is Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Pick? Washington, November 13

    The governor of South Dakota has defied coronavirus restrictions and been a vocal critic of President Biden’s immigration policies.

  130. Another Trump Acolyte Finds Himself in Big Trouble Op Ed, September 23

    The Mark Robinson story is yet another case of self-declared morality being at variance with actual behavior.

  131. House Republicans Pivot to Attacking Walz With Subpoena Over a Nonprofit’s Fraud Washington, September 4

    The move was the latest sign that House Republicans were moving from investigating and attacking President Biden to taking aim at the new Democratic ticket.

  132. Tiny Love Stories: ‘A Drunk Dial Followed by Sporadic G-Chats ’ Styles, September 3

    Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

  133. Ohio Mother Killed Trying to Stop a Carjacking With Her Son Inside National, July 14

    The woman, 29, was struck by her own vehicle after the suspects began driving away, the police said.

  134. Chicago Is Tired of Waiting for Trains, and Thinks It Knows Who’s to Blame National, May 22

    The Chicago City Council is seeking the public transit chief’s ouster as the system wrestles with financial woes, sluggish service and crime complaints since the pandemic.

  135. How Gun Violence Spread Across One American City National, May 20

    Columbus, Ohio, had only about 100 homicides a year. Then came a pandemic surge. With more guns and looser laws, can the city find its way back to the old normal?

  136. How the Pandemic Reshaped American Gun Violence Interactive, May 14

    The footprint of gun violence in the U.S. has expanded, as shootings worsened in already suffering neighborhoods and killings spread to new places during the pandemic years.

  137. Fake Tags Add to Real Chaos on American Roads National, April 19

    Officials are moving to increase enforcement and change laws in response to the rise in counterfeit or expired plates, which exploded during the pandemic.

  138. The April 18 Trump Biden Election live blog included one standalone post:
  139. Los problemas de calidad de Boeing en 4 claves En español, March 28

    Sus empleados afirmaron que las dificultades de la empresa que fabrica aviones no son nuevas, pero que se agravaron durante la pandemia, cuando perdió a miles de sus trabajadores más experimentados.

  140. 4 Takeaways About Boeing’s Quality Problems Business, March 28

    The company’s issues date back years, employees said, and were compounded by the pandemic, when it lost thousands of experienced workers.

  141. We Were Friends for Years. Trump Tore Us Apart. Op Ed, February 4

    Politics drive a wedge between even the longest of friends.

  142. Covid Hero or ‘Lockdown Ron’? DeSantis and Trump Renew Pandemic Politics Politics, September 10

    The Florida governor has recently highlighted his state’s response to the coronavirus in hopes of striking some distance from Donald Trump.

  143. Woman Is Sentenced for Stealing Dead Baby’s Identity and $1.5 Million Express, August 9

    The Ohio woman, Ava Misseldine, used the identity of a baby who died in 1979 to obtain fake IDs. She was sentenced to six years in prison.

  144. A Crisis in America’s Theaters Leaves Prestigious Stages Dark Culture, July 23

    As they struggle to recover after the pandemic, regional theaters are staging fewer shows, giving fewer performances, laying off staff and, in some cases, closing.

  145. ‘The Risk Is Staggering,’ Report Says of Disease From U.S. Animal Industries Science, July 6

    The nation uses an enormous number of animals for commercial purposes, and regulations do not adequately protect against outbreaks, experts concluded.

  146. Federal Judge Limits Biden Officials’ Contacts With Social Media Sites Business, July 4

    The order came in a lawsuit filed by the attorneys general of Missouri and Louisiana, who claim the administration is trying to silence its critics.

  147. How Safe Is Your Office Air? There’s One Way to Find Out. Science, June 29

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