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  1. Democrats Must Embrace Their Inner Jerry Springer Opinion, Today

    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.

  2. ‘I Was Stunned’: Watching From Illinois, Pope’s Brother Reflects on History World, Today

    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.

  3. An Urgent Question for the Pope: Cubs or Sox? World, Yesterday

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

  4. Pope Leo XIV Has Voted Often in Illinois, Public Records Show U.S., Yesterday

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

  5. The Pope Is a Graduate of Villanova, Where the Church Bells Won’t Stop Ringing World, Yesterday

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

  6. ¿Quién es el papa León XIV? En español, Yesterday

    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.

  7. Father of Girl Who Killed 2 at Wisconsin School Is Charged U.S., Yesterday

    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.

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

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

  9. Who Is Pope Leo XIV? World, Yesterday

    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.

  10. Mistrial in Murder Case Against Michigan Officer Who Shot Motorist National, Yesterday

    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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. Cincinnati Mayoral Primary Election Results Interactive, May 6

    Get live results and maps from the Cincinnati and Ohio elections.

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

    Get live results and maps from the May 6 Ohio election.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. Illinois Driver Who Killed 4 May Have Had a Medical Emergency, Officials Say National, May 1

    The driver had rammed her Jeep through an after-school center in Chatham on Monday. Authorities said she had tested negative for alcohol and controlled substances.

  36. Hawaii Announced a Climate Lawsuit. So the Government Sued Hawaii First. Climate, May 1

    In an unusual move, the Trump administration pre-emptively sued Hawaii and Michigan to try to stop them from suing oil companies over global warming.

  37. Deadly Storm Tears Through Texas and Oklahoma Video, May 1

    At least two people died as heavy rains and hail poured down on the region.

  38. Fatal Storm Rips Through Oklahoma and Texas, Flooding Roads Express, May 1

    At least two people died as heavy rains soaked the region. More thunderstorms were expected on Thursday.

  39. Religion in Schools N Y T Now, May 1

    A Supreme Court reporter and an education reporter explain faith’s new role in schools.

  40. St. Isidore, an Online Catholic Charter School, Would Be the First of Its Kind National, April 30

    The virtual school, named for the patron saint of the internet, would be funded by Oklahoma taxpayers and incorporate Catholic teachings into its curriculum.

  41. Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Religious Charter School in Oklahoma Washington, April 30

    The justices have allowed vouchers for religious schools and required equal treatment in tuition programs. But direct government payments to religious public schools pose a new test.

  42. Three Great Documentaries to Stream Culture, April 30

    In this month’s picks, a solemn look at the war in Ukraine, plus an ongoing struggle over land and a spirited search for truffles.

  43. Fact-Checking Trump’s Rally on His First 100 Days Washington, April 30

    At a rally in Michigan, President Trump made false and exaggerated claims about his accomplishments, including on tariffs, immigration and his rollback of Biden administration policies.

  44. Trump Threatens Chicago School Funding Over Black Student Success Plan Washington, April 29

    The Education Department’s civil rights office is investigating whether the program, which helps Black students do better academically, is racially discriminatory.

  45. After an Awkward Photo, Whitmer Coaxes a Win for Michigan Out of Trump Politics, April 29

    Weeks after she hid from the cameras in the Oval Office, Gretchen Whitmer welcomed the president to her state as he delivered the federal funding she had sought for an air base.

  46. Judge Rejects Lawsuit With Dragon Logo, Calling It ‘Juvenile and Impertinent’ Express, April 29

    A lawyer said he had used the cartoon image of a dragon in a business suit as a logo for his firm, Dragon Lawyers, to symbolize “aggressive representation.”

  47. Illinois Town Grieves After Car Slams Through Building, Killing 4 Young People National, April 29

    The car veered off a road and through a field, crashing into a center where children were cared for after school. The dead ranged in age from 7 to 18.

  48. Trump Marks 100 Days by Vilifying Migrants and Attacking Opponents Washington, April 29

    President Trump traveled to Michigan for events that were meant to demonstrate his commitment to American manufacturing. But his speech at a rally was dark and filled with grievance.

  49. Healing the Scars Left by America’s Indian Boarding Schools Book Review, April 29

    In “Medicine River,” Mary Annette Pember examines a national shame — and the trauma it wrought in her own family.

  50. 4 Killed When a Car Crashes Through an Illinois After-School Center Express, April 28

    The victims’ ages ranged from 7 to 18, the police said. Several others were injured.

  51. Murder Trial Opens for Michigan Officer in Traffic Stop Shooting National, April 28

    Christopher Schurr, a former Grand Rapids police officer, is charged with second-degree murder. His lawyers say he acted in self-defense.

  52. Midwest Braces Amid Threat from Pounding Winds, Hail and Tornadoes National, April 28

    Officials in the Upper Midwest warned of possible power outages and closed some schools early as the storms loomed.

  53. Lo que sabemos sobre el arresto de una jueza en Wisconsin En español, April 28

    La jueza Hannah Dugan está acusada de obstrucción a la justicia tras dirigir a un migrante al salir de su juzgado cuando agentes federales esperaban para detenerlo. Su detención ha suscitado varias preguntas.

  54. Josh Hawley and the Republican Populists, at War With Their Party Washington, April 28

    The conservative senator from Missouri, better known for his raised fist in solidarity with Trump supporters on Jan. 6, is embracing a key rhetorical theme in the president’s political ascendancy.

  55. Pritzker Thunders Against ‘Do Nothing’ Democrats as He Stokes 2028 Talk Politics, April 28

    In a fiery speech in New Hampshire, the Illinois governor railed against both President Trump and what he called the “simpering timidity” among some Democrats.

  56. Firefighter Paramedic Is Fatally Stabbed by a Patient Aboard an Ambulance Express, April 27

    The emergency worker in Kansas City, Mo., was stabbed in his chest while transporting a patient in what started as a routine call on Sunday, officials said.

  57. The Upper Midwest Is in the Bull’s-Eye of a Severe Weather Threat on Monday Weather, April 27

    “It’s not very often that we see this,” one National Weather Service forecaster said of the risk level being predicted for parts of Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

  58. Wisconsin Judge Arrest: What We Know National, April 26

    Judge Hannah Dugan is accused of obstructing justice after directing a migrant out of her courtroom as federal agents waited to arrest him. Her arrest has raised several questions.

  59. David Thomas, Who Led the ‘Avant-Garage’ Band Pere Ubu, Dies at 71 Obits, April 26

    As a singer and songwriter, he pushed the boundaries of punk and art-rock, producing a half century of music, writings and performances and always upending expectations.

  60. In ‘Hmong Capital,’ Refugee Stories Are Told in Tapestry Special Sections, April 26

    At museums in the Twin Cities, where Hmong families settled after a Vietnam proxy war in Laos, story cloths and other artifacts recount their history.

  61. Why a Wisconsin Judge Was Arrested by the F.B.I. Video, April 26

    F.B.I. agents arrested a Milwaukee judge on Friday on charges of obstructing immigration agents, saying she steered an undocumented immigrant through a side door in her courtroom while the agents waited to arrest him in a public hallway. Devlin Ba...

  62. Who Is the Wisconsin Judge Arrested in Immigration Dispute? National, April 25

    Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was elected in 2016. She spent much of her earlier career working on behalf of low-income people and marginalized groups.

  63. Wisconsin Judge Arrested, Accused of Shielding Immigrant From Federal Agents Washington, April 25

    Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested on suspicion that she “intentionally misdirected federal agents away from” an immigrant being pursued by the authorities, the F.B.I. director said.

  64. An Emboldened Property Rights Movement Takes Aim at Wetlands Protections National, April 24

    A longtime provision of federal law called Swampbuster, which has protected millions of acres of wetland from being farmed, is facing a legal challenge.

  65. Gunman Who Opened Fire on a Parade Gets Seven Life Sentences National, April 24

    The man fired from a rooftop during a Fourth of July celebration in a Chicago suburb three years ago. The judge called the gunman “irretrievably depraved.”

  66. Read the North Dakota Governor’s Veto Message Interactive, April 24

    Gov. Kelly Armstrong vetoed a bill that would have required most libraries in the state to keep material considered sexually explicit in areas difficult for minors to access.

  67. North Dakota Governor Vetoes Bill Restricting Library Books National, April 24

    The bill, which divided Republicans, would have required most libraries to keep material deemed sexually explicit away from minors.

  68. What an Iowa Farmer Fears About the Trade War The Daily, April 24

    Michael Barbaro speaks with a soybean grower about what President Trump’s tariffs mean for her and other American farmers.

  69. 12 States Sue Trump Over His Tariffs National, April 24

    The lawsuit, filed by Democratic attorneys general, said the president’s tariffs have hurt their economies and residents.

  70. It’s OK, Chicago, Your Air Was Actually Fine on Wednesday Weather, April 23

    Some popular weather apps had reported a dangerously hazardous Air Quality Index.

  71. ‘Utter Chaos’: Witnesses Recall Deadly Shooting at Annual Parade National, April 23

    Residents of a Chicago suburb described their memories of the day and its lasting effects on their lives during a sentencing hearing for the man responsible. He was absent.

  72. Minnesota Man Whose Student Visa Was Revoked Says It ‘Shattered’ His Life National, April 23

    An Indonesian man with a student visa and an American wife thought he would soon get a green card. Now, he could get deported over a 2022 arrest.

  73. Durbin, No. 2 Senate Democrat, to Retire After 44 Years in Congress U.S., April 23

    Senator Richard J. Durbin’s departure will set off a primary for a rare open Senate seat in Illinois and open a top leadership slot. He said it was time to “face reality” and make way for someone new.

  74. Detroit Art Institutions Resist Political Challenges to Diversity Special Sections, April 23

    Leaders at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and others say their core mission of elevating Black voices will not change.

  75. Minnesota Sues Trump Administration Over Limits on Transgender Athletes National, April 22

    The administration has said it would cut federal funds to states that allow trans girls and women to play on girls’ sports teams.

  76. Un migrante venezolano retenido bajo custodia de EE. UU. ha ‘desaparecido’ En español, April 22

    El hombre no aparece en una lista de personas enviadas a una prisión de El Salvador, y su familia y amigos no tienen idea de su paradero.

  77. An Immigrant Held in U.S. Custody ‘Simply Disappeared’ National, April 22

    The Venezuelan man did not appear on a list of people sent to a prison in El Salvador, and his family and friends had no idea of his whereabouts.

  78. Rep. Haley Stevens Joins an Increasingly Crowded Michigan Senate Race Politics, April 22

    The Democratic representative from suburban Detroit is likely to be seen as a centrist in the primary contest to replace Senator Gary Peters, who is retiring.

  79. Suicides and Rape at a Prized Mental Health Center Business, April 22

    Timberline Knolls, a mental health center owned by Acadia Healthcare, skimped on staff. Then came a series of tragedies.

  80. In Indiana, Putting Up Solar Panels Is Doing God’s Work Climate, April 22

    A cluster of evangelical groups in the state is pushing for environmental action. Leaders say they’re following the biblical mandate to care for creation.

  81. How a Funeral Director Brought Wind Power to Rural Missouri Climate, April 22

    Every year for nearly two decades, the small city of Rock Port has been producing more electricity from wind energy than it needs.

  82. A Symbol of Hope in St. Louis Is Now One of Renewal, Too Special Sections, April 21

    The 19th-century Old Courthouse, part of the city’s downtown and Gateway Arch National Park, is set to reopen in May after a $27.5 million renovation.

  83. U.S. Catholics, and Some Protestants, Mourn a Different Kind of Pope National, April 21

    Immigrants and L.G.B.T.Q. people were among those who saw Pope Francis as a force for change, offering a more welcoming version of the Catholic church.

  84. Severe Weather Kills 3 in Oklahoma as Storms Move East Express, April 20

    Two people died after their vehicle was trapped in floodwaters and one person was killed in a tornado, officials said. Severe weather threatened parts of Arkansas and Missouri on Sunday.

  85. Sherrod Brown: What Worries Me Most About Trump’s Failing Economy Op Ed, April 20

    Democrats should not confuse Trump’s tariff disaster for a trade policy that helps workers.

  86. 4 Killed After Small Plane Crashes in Illinois Express, April 19

    All four people aboard the plane were killed when it crashed in a field in Trilla on Saturday, the Illinois State Police said.

  87. 3 Dead After Small Plane Crashes Into a Nebraska River Express, April 19

    The plane was traveling along the Platte River when it crashed into the water south of Fremont, Neb., on Friday night, officials said.

  88. A Shadow Hanging Over Europe: ‘A Taste of Italy’ From New Jersey Foreign, April 18

    Italian food producers worry that tariffs may price them out of the American market amid competition from U.S. goods that look and sound as if they are from Italy.

  89. Wisconsin Supreme Court Says Governor’s 400-Year Edit Was Within Veto Authority National, April 18

    Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, used his veto power to increase school funding limits for four centuries longer than Republican lawmakers in the state had intended.

  90. Do Trump Voters Like His Tariffs? We Went to Michigan to Find Out. The Daily, April 18

    How have the levies, which have become President Trump’s signature economic policy, gone down in a battleground state?

  91. Milwaukee’s Lead Crisis: Flaky Paint, Closed Schools and a C.D.C. in Retreat National, April 18

    Some children were exposed to lead and investigators found flaking paint inside aging schools. Two federal experts, expected to help guide the response, have lost their jobs.

  92. Rashid Johnson Finds His Promised Land at the Guggenheim Weekend, April 17

    The artist’s first major museum survey fills Frank Lloyd Wright’s spiral with a rich mix of media, a view of the polymathic flux of a 25-year career, and a sense of healing.

  93. Michigan’s Newest Senate Candidate Urges Tougher Stance on Trump Politics, April 17

    Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive former public health official, is joining the Democratic race to succeed Senator Gary Peters, who is retiring.

  94. Republican Lawmakers Face Fresh Backlash to Trump at Home Washington, April 17

    Despite some attempts to create controlled environments aimed at thwarting disruptions by protesters, congressional Republicans who are holding town halls are catching continued heat from their constituents.

  95. A Legal Battle Over Trump’s Threats to Public School Funding Has Begun National, April 17

    Can President Trump withhold federal money for low-income students? A brewing fight over diversity, equity and inclusion programs may force the courts to decide.

  96. 3 People Believed to Have Drowned in Missouri River Express, April 16

    The three, an 11-year-old girl and two 18-year-olds, went into the water after fishing on Tuesday evening, fire officials in Nebraska said.

  97. Man Upset With Girlfriend When He Sent Bomb Threat to a Cruise Gets 8 Months Express, April 16

    The Michigan man emailed to say “someone might have a bomb” when his girlfriend went on a Caribbean cruise with her family, leaving him to care for their pets, according to court filings.

  98. They Built a Business, and a Life, on Amazon. Tariffs Are Putting It at Risk. Business, April 16

    An Illinois couple who sell party supplies on Amazon have been frantically trying to understand and adapt to new costs caused by President Trump’s tariffs.

  99. A U.S.-China Trade War With Students and Tourists as Potential Pawns Foreign, April 16

    With travel warnings and revoked visas, the two superpowers locked in a bruising trade war may make students and tourists their bargaining chips.

  100. Biden Says Trump Is ‘Breaking Things,’ Including the Safety Net National, April 16

    In Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s first extensive speech since he left office, he accused the Trump administration of “taking a hatchet” to the Social Security Administration.

  101. Grassley Draws Jeers From Constituents at Raucous Town Hall Washington, April 15

    The Iowa Republican was pressed on President Trump’s policies, including the case of a Salvadoran immigrant who his administration has admitted it mistakenly sent to a prison in El Salvador.

  102. 30 Years Later, a New Look at the Oklahoma City Bombing Culture, April 15

    A National Geographic docuseries recounts the experiences of those who went through the 1995 attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.

  103. North Dakota Lawmakers Pass Bill Restricting Library Books Deemed Obscene National, April 14

    The bill, which applies to public and school libraries, is part of a national push by Republicans to crack down on content they consider inappropriate for children.

  104. Mike Rogers Runs for Senate in Michigan After a Close 2024 Loss Politics, April 14

    The Republican former congressman, who was narrowly beaten by Elissa Slotkin in a marquee Senate matchup in 2024, hopes to fill the seat being vacated by Senator Gary Peters.

  105. Un cuento con una moraleja de 408 tentáculos En español, April 14

    Érase una vez un niño que tuvo un pulpo como mascota. El pulpo resultó ser hembra, y ahí empieza la historia.

  106. A Cautionary Tale of 408 Tentacles Science, April 13

    One pet octopus suddenly became more than four dozen. They went viral. Then it all went south.

  107. Whitmer Shows How Democrats Are Playing With Fire in Cozying Up to Trump Politics, April 12

    The Michigan governor’s awkward Oval Office appearance reflected how several Democratic state leaders are cultivating cordial but politically risky relationships with the president.

  108. Fear Shadows Many Children in Immigrant Families National, April 12

    Heightened immigration enforcement is stirring anxiety among children whose parents are vulnerable to deportation. “Every day I worry they could take my mom.”

  109. Ann Arbor Wants to Build Its Own Renewable-Energy Grid Climate, April 11

    Ann Arbor, Mich., moved forward with an ambitious plan to build its own utility that aims to provide clean power outside the grid.

  110. Gov. Kim Reynolds of Iowa Won’t Seek Re-election, Setting Up Open Race Politics, April 11

    The move by Ms. Reynolds, a Republican, will shake up the leadership of a state that has transformed from a political battleground into safely red territory.

  111. If You See This Creepy Fish, Cut Its Head Off Express, April 10

    The invasive northern snakehead, which has recently been appearing in Missouri and other states, must be eradicated, officials say.

  112. After Reviving Democrats in a Battleground State, He’s Moving On Politics, April 10

    Ben Wikler, who supercharged fund-raising as the leader of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, is stepping down — and weighing a run for office.

  113. Younger Democrats Don’t Plan to Wait Their Turn Politics, April 10

    A new crop of Democrats are announcing runs for office — sometimes against incumbents — in an expression of frustration with the establishment.

  114. Amid Calls to Reform Bail, Judges in St. Louis Embrace Ankle Monitors Local Investigations, April 10

    Proponents say the devices have helped address inequities in the criminal justice system. But many defendants have experienced unintended consequences.

  115. An Expedition, for Art and Nature Styles, April 10

    Each spring, hundreds of thousands of cranes converge in Nebraska. The phenomenon draws in artists, conservationists and curious friends alike.

  116. Whitmer Attacks Trump’s Tariffs, but Avoids Attacking Trump Politics, April 9

    At an event in Washington, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan struck a more measured tone on the president’s trade war than other Democrats seen as possible 2028 contenders.

  117. 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.

  118. 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.

  119. 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.

  120. 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.

  121. 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.

  122. 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.

  123. 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.

  124. 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.

  125. 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.

  126. 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.

  127. 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.

  128. 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.

  129. 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.

  130. 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?

  131. 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.

  132. 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.

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  134. 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.

  135. 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.

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

    Politics drive a wedge between even the longest of friends.

  137. 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.

  138. 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.

  139. 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.

  140. ‘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.

  141. 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.

  142. 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.

  143. 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.

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

    Politics probably explain America’s poor life expectancy.

  145. 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.

  146. 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.

  147. 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.

  148. 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.

  149. The February 28 Student Loans Supreme Court live blog included one standalone post:
  150. 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.