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  1. Erich Sailer, Ski Coach Who Helped Shape Champions, Dies at 99 Sports, Yesterday

    Using a modest slope in Minnesota as a springboard, he tutored a host of rising stars, including Lindsey Vonn. He was inducted into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame.

  2. 5 Guides to Great Restaurant Cities by New York Times Staff Food, Yesterday

    Check out these standout dining scenes that we encountered in our reporting for the 2025 Restaurant List.

  3. Boeing and Union for 3,200 Striking Workers Reach New Proposed Deal Business, September 10

    Workers who make military aircraft and equipment in the St. Louis area have been on strike since early August after rejecting an earlier agreement.

  4. We Know How to Combat Violent Crime. Sending In the Troops Isn’t It. Opinion, September 10

    Focusing on a small group of offenders is more effective than sweeping crackdowns.

  5. Why Mark S. Zuckerberg Is Suing Facebook’s Parent Company, Meta Technology, September 9

    Facebook has repeatedly flagged his accounts, he says, for “impersonating” the company’s founder, Mark E. Zuckerberg.

  6. The Poverty Rate Was Stable Last Year, as Household Income Grew Slightly Business, September 9

    As pandemic subsidies disappeared, wages kept workers just ahead of inflation, although gaps have widened for some groups.

  7. Israel Orders Evacuation of Gaza City, and Congress Releases Epstein Birthday Notes The Headlines, September 9

    Plus, the fight for control of Fox News.

  8. Missouri House Set to Vote on Map That Boosts Republicans U.S., September 9

    Republicans want to redraw congressional districts and increase their party’s chances of flipping a seat long held by a Democrat in the Kansas City area.

  9. The Starbucks C.E.O. Trying Hard to Deliver Your Drink Right, and Fast Business, September 9

    Improved service, better seating and heartfelt messages are at the heart of Brian Niccol’s turnaround plan, but baristas say they’re under pressure.

  10. Roll Over, Warhol: Taking the ’60s Beyond Pop Art Arts, September 9

    A thrillingly revisionist history of the era at the Whitney Museum uncovers a current of art that sprang from eros and the uncensored minds of R. Crumb, Martha Edelheit and others.

  11. The September 8 Us live blog included one standalone post:
  12. Witness to Michael Brown’s Shooting in Ferguson Dies of Gunshot Injuries U.S., September 8

    Dorian Johnson died from gunfire 11 years after Mr. Brown’s death in a confrontation with a police officer that led to nationwide protests.

  13. Chicago’s Mayor: The National Guard Isn’t What We Need Opinion, September 8

    My city is taking an innovative approach to crime prevention. It does not involve the military.

  14. How Local Jails Are Helping ICE Detentions Video, September 8

    As ICE detains more immigrants and detention centers exceed capacity, the agency is turning to local jails. Allison McCann, a reporter and graphics editor for The New York Times, visited one jail holding detainees in Ohio.

  15. Grandes jurados de Washington rechazan una ola de acusaciones bajo el enfoque severo de Trump En español, September 7

    Los persistentes rechazos sugieren que los jurados de acusación podrían estar hartos de que los fiscales busquen cargos severos en un entorno altamente politizado.

  16. The September 6 Us live blog included one standalone post:
  17. Man Is Identified 52 Years After He Vanished, Bringing ‘Rest’ to His Sisters U.S., September 6

    Eric Singer left his Ohio home on his bicycle, never to be seen again. With the help of advances in DNA research, he was finally found.

  18. Lottery Winners Share Hard Lessons Ahead of $1.8 Billion Powerball Drawing U.S., September 6

    Past jackpot winners recall fortunes found, mistakes made and advice for those holding a lucky ticket.

  19. Grand Juries in D.C. Reject Wave of Charges Under Trump’s Crackdown U.S., September 6

    The persistent rejections suggest that the grand jurors may have had enough of prosecutors seeking harsh charges in a highly politicized environment.

  20. Leaders of African Separatist Movement Indicted in Minnesota U.S., September 5

    Insurgents seeking to form a new nation for English speakers in Cameroon were led by men living in Minnesota, federal prosecutors said on Friday.

  21. Chicago Braces for Trump’s Immigration Crackdown U.S., September 5

    Protesters held demonstrations and city leaders spoke against the prospect of a surge of federal agents.

  22. What We Know About Trump’s Crime and Immigration Crackdown in U.S. Cities U.S., September 5

    The president has sent soldiers and federal agents to some cities, and promised to do the same in others, prompting lawsuits and stirring outrage among local leaders.

  23. Chicago Could Be a Powder Keg Opinion, September 5

    Many residents are willing to endorse or participate in violent resistance.

  24. New Congressional Map Clears First Hurdle in Missouri U.S., September 4

    A legislative committee took a first step to redraw the state’s congressional map in a Republican effort to gain a new seat.

  25. Boeing Plans to Hire Replacements for Striking Workers Business, September 4

    About 3,200 workers at three St. Louis-area plants where Boeing makes military hardware have been on strike since Aug. 4.

  26. John Deere, a U.S. Icon, Is Undermined by Tariffs and Struggling Farmers Business, September 4

    The tractor maker said that sales were down and that higher metal tariffs would cost it $600 million, while American farmers face dwindling overseas demand for some crops.

  27. Missouri Legislators To Start Special Session on Redistricting U.S., September 3

    The lawmakers, led by a Republican majority, are expected to consider new maps that would help Republicans gain another seat in Congress. They already hold six of the state’s eight congressional seats.

  28. $475,000 Homes in New York, Ohio and Kentucky Real Estate, September 3

    A former schoolhouse in Canaan, a semidetached house in Columbus and a wood-frame house in Louisville.

  29. After Trump Says ‘We’re Going In’ to Chicago With Troops, Illinois Officials Slam Plan U.S., September 2

    Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois said the state was ready to fight the Trump administration’s plan in court.

  30. L.A. Ruling Complicates Trump’s Threats to Send Troops to More Cities U.S., September 2

    As Democratic cities brace for possible military deployments, Democratic governors see in a lower-court ruling the potential for legal protections.

  31. Labor Day Protests Denounce Trump While Supporting Workers U.S., September 1

    The demonstrations were part of the continuing effort by Trump opponents to try to pressure his administration, even if many events were modest in size.

  32. Northern Lights Could Put on a Show for Large Sections of the U.S. Weather, August 31

    A dazzling display in the nighttime sky might be seen much farther south than usual, including parts of Iowa, Oregon and Pennsylvania, by Tuesday, forecasters said.

  33. The August 31 Trump News live blog included one standalone post:
  34. Chicago’s Mayor Rejects Trump’s Plans to Send Troops to His City U.S., August 31

    Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago ordered local police officers not to aid the federal crackdown, ramping up the tensions between the White House and state and local officials.

  35. What Motivated the Minneapolis Church Shooter? We May Never Know. U.S., August 31

    Investigators combing through piles of evidence from an attack on a Minneapolis church cautioned that these kinds of shooters often leave more questions than answers.

  36. Su secreto para envejecer bien: levantar pesas En español, August 31

    Greysteel, un gimnasio a las afueras de Detroit, enseña a levantar pesas a personas mayores. Algunas tienen más de 80 y 90 años.

  37. ‘A Future Filled With Hope’: Minneapolis Community Unites to Process the Tragedy U.S., August 31

    In the first Mass since an assailant attacked Annunciation Catholic Church, parishioners gathered to grieve and support one another.

  38. Before Minnesota Shooting, a Program Aimed at Preventing Attacks Lost Federal Funding U.S., August 31

    The cut by the Trump administration does not appear to have affected the handling of the church shooting this week, but state leaders say it weakens efforts to identify future threats.

  39. A Father Took His Daughters to School. Then Came the Gunshots. Video, August 30

    Anders Holine was among the first parents to arrive at the scene of a mass shooting at a Minneapolis church on Wednesday. He spoke to The New York Times about what he witnessed as he went searching for his two daughters.

  40. Families of Minnesota Shooting Victims Pay Loving Tributes U.S., August 29

    The impact of the deaths of Fletcher Merkel, 8, and Harper Moyski, 10, and the injuries sustained by 18 others are only beginning to be felt.

  41. Missouri Unveils Redistricting Plan, Aiming to Add a Republican Seat U.S., August 29

    Following Texas, Gov. Mike Kehoe called a special legislative session to redraw his state’s Congressional district lines to boost Republicans.

  42. Ernst Will Not Run Again, Putting a Competitive Senate Seat in Play U.S., August 29

    Democrats still face an uphill fight to win in Iowa and retake the majority in the closely divided Senate.

  43. Cadillac Is a Luxury E.V. Giant. Can It Keep It Up Under Trump? Business, August 29

    Electric models from the luxury car brand have been very successful, but they may struggle once a $7,500 federal tax credit ends next month.

  44. El gobierno de Trump planea usar agentes de Seguridad Nacional contra la migración en Chicago En español, August 29

    Los planes, que involucran una operación sostenida durante septiembre, incluyen el envío de cientos de agentes y el uso de una base naval como zona de operaciones.

  45. The Shattering of Wednesday Mass: Minnesota Parish Reels From Attack U.S., August 28

    Annunciation Catholic Church and School has been a neighborhood anchor in Minneapolis for more than a century.

  46. Trump Administration Plans Immigration Crackdown in Chicago U.S., August 28

    The plans involve sending in hundreds of homeland security officers and using a naval base as a staging area.

  47. Minnesota Shooting Was Met With Acts of Heroism, Big and Small U.S., August 28

    Students and staff members shielded the youngest children, police officers stopped victims’ bleeding, and a nurse abandoned protocol to hold a scared child’s hand.

  48. Neil Young Has a New Protest Song Seemingly Aimed at Donald Trump U.S., August 28

    The new song, “Big Crime,” does not mention President Trump by name but includes lines such as, “There’s big crime in D.C. at the White House.”

  49. La sospechosa de Mineápolis conocía a su objetivo, pero el motivo es un misterio En español, August 28

    La atacante que disparó en la escuela católica publicó en las redes sociales videos y escritos que relataban una serie de agravios y fijaciones.

  50. Los sobrevivientes del tiroteo en Mineápolis enfrentan una larga recuperación En español, August 28

    Los niños que sobreviven a los tiroteos escolares enfrentan sentimientos complejos, que van desde la ansiedad y el dolor hasta la culpa y la vergüenza.

  51. The Other Victims in School Shootings: The Children Who Survive U.S., August 28

    Children who survive school shootings deal with a host of complex feelings, ranging from anxiety and grief to guilt and shame.

  52. Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn Real Estate, August 28

    This week’s properties are in the Gramercy Park area, in Yorkville and in West Midwood.

  53. Minneapolis Community Mourns School Shooting Victims Video, August 28

    Residents of Minneapolis gathered to mourn the victims of a shooting at a Catholic school. Children and parents shared their fears about school safety.

  54. Lo que sabemos sobre el tiroteo en la escuela católica de Minnesota En español, August 28

    Los investigadores seguían buscando el móvil del tiroteo, que mató a dos niños y dejó heridas a 17 personas en la iglesia católica de la Anunciación de Minneapolis.

  55. Minneapolis Suspect Knew Her Target, but Motive Is a Mystery U.S., August 27

    The shooter who attacked a Catholic school on Wednesday posted social media videos and writings that betrayed a litany of grievances and obsessions.

  56. A Traumatized Minneapolis Confronts Another Tragedy U.S., August 27

    The shooting of children at a Roman Catholic church came after a string of violent confrontations, going back to George Floyd, that has left the Twin Cities reeling.

  57. What We Know About the Minnesota Catholic School Shooting U.S., August 27

    Investigators were still searching for a motive in the shooting, which left two children dead at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis.

  58. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Are Engaged. Kansas City Is Enchanted. U.S., August 27

    Chiefs fans have been cheering on their star football player’s romance with the pop star for two years. They have the T-shirts, earrings and baked goods to prove it.

  59. After Threats, Mayors of Blue Cities Seek United Front Against Trump U.S., August 27

    “An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us,” said Mayor Justin Bibb of Cleveland, who led a private strategy call on Wednesday.

  60. No Matter How Hopeless It Seems, We Should Press for Better, Stricter Gun Laws Opinion, August 27

    The prevalence of mass shootings in America is not normal, no other country has to deal with it to this extent, but we are not powerless to act.

  61. At Least Two Children Are Killed in Minneapolis Church Shooting Video, August 27

    An attacker fired a rifle through the windows of a Roman Catholic church in Minneapolis where students were celebrating their first Mass of the new school year on Wednesday.

  62. Los nombres burlones de los centros de detención son criticados por su insensibilidad En español, August 27

    Para algunos hay algo repugnante en un gobierno que se toma a broma la expansión de un programa que ha enviado a personas a países de los que no son originarios, separado a padres e hijos y desplegado agentes enmascarados en coches sin matrícula para llevarse a la gente de la calle.

  63. Officials Respond to Reports of Shooting at Minneapolis Church U.S., August 27

    The shooting was reported at Annunciation Catholic Church, which operates a school.

  64. 7 State Parks That You Really Love. You Told Us So. Travel, August 27

    Last spring, when we recommended five state parks to visit, readers told us we had missed some of their favorites. So here are a few you wanted us to share.

  65. Iowa Democrat Appears to Flip State Legislative Seat in Upset Victory U.S., August 27

    The Senate seat in the Sioux City area had been held by a Republican. It would be the second time this year that Iowa Democrats had flipped a legislative district.

  66. ‘Spiritual Delusion’ Led to Father and Son’s Apparent Drownings, Sheriff Says U.S., August 27

    Vincen Miller, 4, died after he was thrown into Atwood Lake in Ohio. His mother is expected to face an aggravated murder charge, the authorities said.

  67. Man Who Faked Kayaking Death and Fled U.S. Gets 89-Day Jail Sentence U.S., August 26

    The sentence matched the period last year when the authorities believed Ryan Borgwardt had drowned in a Wisconsin lake.

  68. Donald McPherson, Naval Fighter Ace in World War II, Dies at 103 Obituaries, August 26

    One of the last surviving combat aces from the war, he took down five Japanese aircraft and helped save a destroyer during the Battle of Okinawa.

  69. Ousted Maestro Charged in Child Sex Abuse Imagery Case Arts, August 26

    Police in Indiana accused Julian Wachner, the former music director at Trinity Wall Street church in New York, of possessing sex abuse imagery purchased with cryptocurrency.

  70. Jokey Names for Detention Centers Face Criticism for Insensitivity U.S., August 26

    The use of such names is part of a broader strategy that President Trump and his allies are leaning into in his second term.

  71. Democrats Have Criticized Trump’s National Guard Decisions. Where’s Everyone Else? Opinion, August 26

    In the space of a summer, Trump has changed or is trying to change what the National Guard generally does.

  72. Federal Judge Allows Case to Proceed Against Wisconsin Jurist Accused of Obstructing ICE U.S., August 26

    Judge Hannah C. Dugan was arrested in April and accused of impeding immigration agents who were seeking an undocumented man. A federal judge rejected her claims of immunity.

  73. Democratic Party Scraps Resolutions on Israel and Gaza After Fraught Debate U.S., August 26

    The measures were almost entirely symbolic, yet laid bare the broader fault lines dividing and shaping the party nearly two years after the war began.

  74. Two Restaurants Are Making Minneapolis the American Capital of Hmong Food Food, August 26

    The chefs at Diane’s Place and Vinai serve as guardians and interpreters of their foodways.

  75. Crime Gone in a Week? The Politics Behind Trump’s Federal Crackdown. U.S., August 26

    President Trump is using crime as a political weapon, proclaiming quick-fix solutions to deeply rooted challenges in cities led by Democrats.

  76. Governor Pritzker Challenges Trump’s Threat to Send Troops to Chicago U.S., August 25

    The Illinois governor pointed out that eight of the 10 states with the highest homicide rates are led by Republicans.

  77. Staying in San Antonio After Building a New ‘Heart’ for Their Home Real Estate, August 25

    The Anconas found their bungalow cramped as their family grew. Despite limited space, they were able to create a large kitchen, dining and living space in an addition.

  78. Rented Robots Get the Worst Jobs and Help Factories Keep the Humans Business, August 25

    Robots-for-rent is one way some small U.S. factories gain access to automation, reducing turnover and ensuring workers aren’t injured.

  79. The Real Reason Americans Worry About Trade Business, August 25

    Behind the pushback to global trade is a deep economic anxiety that a meager social safety net has caused in the United States.

  80. In Washington Crackdown, Making a Federal Case Out of Low-Level Arrests U.S., August 24

    A single afternoon in court illustrated the new ways in which laws are being enforced after President Trump’s takeover of the city’s police.

  81. Democrats Criticize Trump’s Push for National Guard in More Cities U.S., August 24

    President Trump said he was considering sending troops to cities like Chicago, New York and Baltimore. State and local leaders say they have crime under control.

  82. Judge Blocks Trump From Pulling Funding to 34 More ‘Sanctuary Cities’ U.S., August 23

    The order expanded a previous one in April that barred the Trump administration from withholding federal funding to 16 cities and counties over their local laws.

  83. Ex-Employee Sentenced to 4 Years for Sabotaging Company’s Computer Network Business, August 22

    The man, a former software developer for Eaton Corporation, wrote malicious code that crashed servers on the company’s network in 2019, prosecutors said.

  84. Trump Says Chicago and New York Are Next for Federal Crackdown on Crime U.S., August 22

    President Trump wants to use Washington as a template to target crime in cities around the country.

  85. Colorado Judge Rejects Deal for Funeral Home Owner in Corpse Abuse Case U.S., August 22

    The judge rejected a 20-year sentence that would have been combined with a federal case. Prosecutors said that Jon Hallford, 45, and his wife cheated grieving families while living a lavish lifestyle.

  86. The White House Wants Indiana to Redistrict. Republicans There Are Split. U.S., August 22

    As President Trump asks Republican-led states to redraw congressional maps, some Indiana conservatives are pushing back. “They should leave it alone,” one legislator said.

  87. Fed Chair Hints at Interest Rate Cuts, While Emphasizing Caution Video, August 22

    Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, signaled that interest rate cuts may be coming during his final speech as Fed chair on Friday at an annual conference hosted by the Reserve Bank of Kansas City in Jackson, Wyo.

  88. Her Dad Lost, but Hope Walz Hasn’t Stopped Speaking Out Style, August 22

    A year after her father became the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, the 24-year-old Hope Walz reflects on all that has changed for her and the world.

  89. Minnesota’s Democratic Party Revokes Endorsement of Mayoral Candidate U.S., August 21

    State Democratic officials withdrew the endorsement of a Minneapolis mayoral candidate who has drawn comparisons to Zohran Mamdani, the New York mayoral hopeful.

  90. Trump Says Massachusetts’ All-Blue Map Is Unfair. Is He Right? Interactive, August 21

    Can you recognize a gerrymander?

  91. Failed Wisconsin Hit Woman Sentenced to 30 Years in Britain World, August 21

    Aimee Betro, 45, was convicted this month of attempting to shoot a man near Birmingham, England, in 2019.

  92. These Ohioans Got a Deal on Solar Panels. Here’s Their Secret. Climate, August 21

    A group of homeowners worked together to navigate the process of installing rooftop solar systems, saving time and money in the process.

  93. Walmart retira camarones congelados en EE. UU. tras una advertencia de contaminación radiactiva En español, August 20

    La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos instó a los consumidores a desechar los paquetes de camarones congelados vendidos en 13 estados. Una experta en seguridad alimentaria dijo que el riesgo para el público era bajo.

  94. Walmart Recalls Frozen Shrimp After Radioactive Contamination Warning Business, August 20

    The Food and Drug Administration urged consumers to discard packages of frozen shrimp sold in 13 states. A food safety expert said the risk to the public was low.

  95. Oklahoma Proposes ‘America First Test’ for Teachers From New York and California Education, August 20

    The test is meant to filter out teachers who hold views “antithetical” to Oklahoma values.

  96. I’m a Red-State Mayor Who Knows the Value of Diversity Opinion, August 20

    In Oklahoma City we’re not put off by rhetoric about reverse discrimination that attacks equal opportunity and celebrations of our residents’ unique identities.

  97. Tennessee Becomes Latest Republican-Led State to Send National Guard to D.C. U.S., August 19

    The chair of the Democratic Governors Association, however, warned Republican governors against supporting “a dangerous, politically motivated agenda.”

  98. He Tried to Endorse From the Pulpit. He Wound Up Without a Church. U.S., August 19

    The I.R.S. says churches can now support candidates during services, but many denominations still forbid it. A Wisconsin pastor learned the hard way.

  99. The 1970s Gave Us Industrial Decline. A.I. Could Bring Something Worse. Opinion, August 19

    Just as manufacturing towns failed to recognize the looming threat of new technology, cities now risk underestimating the disruption of artificial intelligence.

  100. Need a Labor Day Getaway? Six Alternative Destinations Travel, August 19

    From theaters and museums to kayaking and hiking, here are some of our favorite spots within a two-hour radius, by plane or train, from six major U.S. cities.

  101. An Ohio City Faces a Future Without Haitian Workers: ‘It’s Not Going to Be Good’ U.S., August 18

    Springfield faced a crisis after Donald Trump falsely claimed Haitians were eating pets. Now his policies are driving out workers like Wilford Rinvil, who left for Canada.

  102. Republican Town Halls Turned Ugly. One Congressman Kept Doing Them Anyway. The Daily, August 18

    Representative Mike Flood of Nebraska on why town halls are an American tradition worth keeping.

  103. Protesters Gather to Oppose Trump’s Push on Redistricting U.S., August 16

    Thousands assembled around the country to demonstrate against a Republican effort to redraw congressional maps in their favor for 2026.

  104. Quick! Get the Wind and Solar Discounts Before It’s Too Late! Opinion, August 15

    Here’s what states need to do: Buy renewables now while the discount is still available.

  105. The Quixotic Crusade to Create an All-Black State in Oklahoma Books, August 15

    “Black Moses,” by Caleb Gayle, recounts the story of Edward McCabe, who dreamed of establishing a haven for Black settlers on the Western frontier.

  106. The Last Refugees Let Into the U.S. Wonder if Their New Country Wants Them U.S., August 15

    After President Trump suspended the refugee admissions program, some new arrivals found themselves out in the Wisconsin cold. With help, they have survived.

  107. Tribal Colleges Rely on Federal Funding. Their Leaders Fear the Trump Years. U.S., August 15

    As the Trump administration has publicly targeted elite universities, it has also quietly pursued funding cuts for the nation’s tribal colleges, which rely on federal dollars to operate.

  108. Lesser Prairie Chicken Loses Endangered Species Act Protections Climate, August 14

    A federal judge in Texas granted a request by the Trump administration, which said a Biden-era decision to safeguard the bird was flawed.

  109. Minnesota Assassination Suspect Indicted on First-Degree Murder Charges U.S., August 14

    State prosecutors had previously charged the man with second-degree murder in the deaths of State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband.

  110. Big Tech’s A.I. Boom Is Reordering the U.S. Power Grid Business, August 14

    Electricity rates for individuals and small businesses could rise sharply as Amazon, Google, Microsoft and other technology companies build data centers and expand into the energy business.

  111. This Ohio Farm Community Is a Mecca for the ‘MAHA Mom’ U.S., August 11

    In a neighborhood that appeals to people from both the right and the left, residents strive for a finely tuned state of political harmony.

  112. Minnesota Man Is Sentenced to 28 Years in Federal Food Aid Fraud U.S., August 8

    Abdiaziz Shafii Farah, 36, played a leading role in a scheme that stole more than $47 million from a program meant to feed children during the Covid-19 pandemic, prosecutors said.

  113. 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.

  114. 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.

  115. 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.

  116. 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.

  117. 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.

  118. 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.

  119. 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.

  120. 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.

  121. 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.

  122. 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.

  123. 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.

  124. 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.

  125. 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.

  126. 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.

  127. 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?

  128. 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.

  129. 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.

  130. The April 18 Trump Biden Election live blog included one standalone post:
  131. 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.

  132. 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.

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

    Politics drive a wedge between even the longest of friends.

  134. 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.

  135. 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.

  136. 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.

  137. ‘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.

  138. 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.

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

    An architecture and design firm in New York installed indoor air sensors during the pandemic. Then the wildfires hit.

  140. Open-Armed Chicago Feels the Strains of a Migrant Influx National, May 10

    Asylum seekers are pouring in at a fraught moment, when Chicago is changing mayors, its shelters are full, and a pandemic-driven restriction at the southern border is expected to end.

  141. Understanding the Red State Death Trip Op Ed, April 3

    Politics probably explain America’s poor life expectancy.

  142. Are We Actually Arguing About Whether 14-Year-Olds Should Work in Meatpacking Plants? Op Ed, March 27

    Rollbacks on child labor protections are happening amid a surge of child labor violations.

  143. Covid Worsened a Health Crisis Among Pregnant Women Science, March 16

    In 2021, deaths of pregnant women soared by 40 percent in the United States, according to new government figures. Here’s how one family coped after the virus threatened a pregnant mother.

  144. It Would Be Foolish to Ignore What Just Happened in Chicago Op Ed, March 6

    Democratic candidates everywhere should be paying attention to the miserable showing of Lori Lightfoot in the mayoral primary.

  145. Why Chicago’s Mayoral Election Matters, Even if You Don’t Live in Chicago National, February 28

    America’s cities increasingly face similar problems, particularly worries about crime and hangovers from the pandemic. That’s why the mayor’s election in Chicago on Tuesday is about more than Chicago.

  146. The February 28 Student Loans Supreme Court live blog included one standalone post:
  147. Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan U.S., February 28

    The administration faced a conservative court that has insisted that government initiatives with major political and economic consequences be clearly authorized by Congress.

  148. Free Speech vs. Disinformation Comes to a Head Business, February 9

    The outcome of a case in federal court could help decide whether the First Amendment is a barrier to virtually any government efforts to stifle disinformation.

  149. The Chicago Home Was Designed for Parties. Then the Parties Stopped. Real Estate, January 24

    Before the pandemic, turning a house into a hub for big gatherings seemed like a good idea.

  150. 3 Relatives Get Life in Prison for Killing Security Guard Over Mask Dispute Express, January 20

    The three people were sentenced to life in prison without parole in the fatal shooting of a Flint, Mich., security guard in 2020.