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  1. 84-Year-Old Climber Dies in Fall at Wisconsin State Park U.S., Today

    The man fell about 25 feet and died from his injuries before rescuers could treat him, officials said.

  2. Who Is the Judge Hearing Arguments Over the Guard’s Deployment in Illinois? U.S., Today

    Judge April M. Perry is a Biden appointee who has been a federal judge for less than a year.

  3. What Does the National Guard Do? Why Are Its Troops in U.S. Cities? U.S., Today

    The Guard has been federally mobilized around the country at least 10 times since World War II, with presidents using it to respond to civil unrest.

  4. Trump Considers Insurrection Act, and Flights Slow During Government Shutdown The Headlines, Today

    Plus, a new way to fight robocalls.

  5. No, Trump Can’t Deploy Troops to Wherever He Wants Opinion, Today

    The president’s claims about cities don’t hold up.

  6. Trump Considers Invoking Insurrection Act Video, Today

    On Monday, the president said that he was considering invoking the Insurrection Act to send National Guard troops to American cities. The act would grant him emergency powers to deploy troops and bypass court rulings.

  7. Deadly North Dakota Tornado Was a Rare EF5, Weather Service Says Weather, Yesterday

    Experts reassessed the damage from a tornado that left three people dead in June, and gave it the strongest possible rating on the tornado scale.

  8. Yesterday’s National Guard Trump Oregon Chicago live blog included one standalone post:
  9. After pushback from courts on troops, Trump says Insurrection Act is an option if conditions warranted. U.S., Yesterday

    The president said he would invoke emergency powers to deploy the National Guard if “people were being killed, and courts were holding us up.”

  10. Neighbors Warn Neighbors as Fear of ICE Ripples Across Chicago U.S., Yesterday

    Parents are standing guard at schools. Some restaurants have stopped delivering food or simply closed. “Every single person who looks brown is scared,” a lawyer said.

  11. Trump Gave a Partisan Speech to Navy Sailors, to Mixed Reactions U.S., Yesterday

    President Trump’s attempts to politicize the military have become more overt as he makes the case for having troops at his disposal in American cities.

  12. Stopping Zohran Mamdani Won’t Save the Political Old Guard Opinion, Yesterday

    Dismissing candidates like Zohran Mamdani simply because of their youth is no longer viable. Millennial and Gen Z Americans will only gain more political influence.

  13. Deputy Charged With Murder Knelt on Inmate’s Back, Affidavit Says U.S., October 5

    A recently released affidavit relates new details about the July death in a Kansas jail of a man with medical problems who was handcuffed and face down on a bunk.

  14. 2 Motorists Charged in Chicago, Including One Shot by Federal Agent U.S., October 5

    The account in the federal criminal complaint, which differs significantly from an earlier homeland security statement, says the motorists rammed officers’ vehicle and that an agent shot one when she drove her car at him.

  15. The Superintendent’s Bio Seemed Too Good to Be True. It Was. U.S., October 5

    Ian Roberts rose through the ranks of American education with talent, charm and a riveting back story. He was also hiding a shocking secret.

  16. Pritzker Says Federal Agents Are Trying to Make Chicago a ‘War Zone’ U.S., October 5

    Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois said he had ordered state agencies to investigate a raid on a Chicago apartment building where there had been reports of “nearly naked” children zip-tied by federal officers.

  17. The Grace That Gives Us Hope Opinion, October 5

    There’s a way out of this, and people in despair are leading the way.

  18. Not All National Parks Remain Open in the Shutdown. Here’s What to Know. U.S., October 5

    Some underground attractions are closed, and many outdoor sites have reduced their services.

  19. Craft Breweries Struggle as Sales and Appetites Wane Business, October 5

    Once the darling of the alcohol industry, small-batch beer makers are shutting down because of increased competition and flagging interest.

  20. Federal Agents Fire Pepper Balls to Disperse Crowds Protesting in Chicago Video, October 4

    Dozens of people gathered on Chicago’s Southwest Side on Saturday afternoon to protest federal immigration activity, which has escalated sharply in the city in recent days.

  21. Federal Agent in Chicago Shot Motorist in Confrontation, Officials Say U.S., October 4

    The wounded individual had non-life-threatening injuries, according to federal authorities. The clash touched off more protests in the city over immigration enforcement.

  22. Mark Sanchez, Ex-N.F.L. Quarterback, Is Injured in Stabbing in Indianapolis U.S., October 4

    The police and Fox Sports, the network where Mr. Sanchez works as a commentator, said he was in stable condition.

  23. Body Camera Video Shows Police Confronting Michigan Church Gunman U.S., October 3

    In the newly released video, two officers can be seen outside of the Latter-day Saints church, along with a bystander holding a handgun. The shooter died in an exchange of gunfire.

  24. White House Suspends $2.1 Billion in Funding for Chicago Transit Projects U.S., October 3

    The move, condemned by Illinois officials, appeared to be part of the Trump administration’s aim of using the government shutdown as leverage.

  25. Texas Megachurch Pastor Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse World, October 3

    Robert Morris, the founder of Gateway Church, which has one of the nation’s largest congregations, admitted to sexually abusing a child in the 1980s.

  26. Des Moines Schools Superintendent Arrested by ICE Faces New Gun Charge U.S., October 2

    Ian Roberts, who resigned from the post after his arrest last week, was charged with possessing firearms while in the country without legal authorization.

  27. Heading to L.A. for the Olympics? If You’re Into These Sports, You’re in the Wrong State. U.S., October 2

    Much of the Summer Games in 2028 will take place in Southern California. But two events, softball and canoe slalom, will be held in Oklahoma.

  28. Why One Man Raised $200,000 for the Man Who Attacked His Church U.S., October 2

    A member of the Latter-day Saints church was worried about the road to recovery that the family of the Michigan gunman faced. So he started a donation page for them.

  29. What It Takes for a Working-Class Kid to Get a College Education Opinion, October 2

    Silas’s future seemed bright except for at least one detail. He didn’t have a car.

  30. Drones, Helicopters, Hundreds of Arrests: Trump’s Immigration Crackdown in Chicago So Far U.S., October 1

    The administration announced a federal operation in the Chicago area more than three weeks ago. Agents have appeared along downtown streets, and National Guard troops are expected.

  31. This Leech Had an Appetite for Something Other Than Blood Science, October 1

    A 437-million-year-old fossil from a deposit in Wisconsin could be the oldest species of leech ever found.

  32. Comentó sobre Charlie Kirk en su cuenta privada de Facebook y la despidieron En español, October 1

    El caso muestra cómo Indiana ha acelerado la represión contra quien haya criticado al activista de derecha tras su muerte.

  33. Judge Blocks Trump’s Move to Cut Federal Funds Over Immigration Policy U.S., September 30

    A coalition of blue states and Washington, D.C., accused the Trump administration of illegally “taking money from its enemies” in freezing emergency preparedness grants.

  34. Scores Accused of Immigration Fraud in Federal Sweep in Minnesota U.S., September 30

    The investigation is the “first of many” targeted at U.S. cities, said Joseph B. Edlow, the director of U.S.C.I.S.

  35. 5 Takeaways From Trump’s Address to Generals and Admirals U.S., September 30

    The president leveraged the meeting as his chance to trumpet his domestic and foreign policy moves.

  36. Schools Superintendent in Iowa, Arrested by ICE, Plans to Resign U.S., September 30

    A lawyer for Ian Roberts, superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, announced that Dr. Roberts would step down. The Justice Department said it would investigate hiring practices in the school district.

  37. El atacante de la iglesia en Míchigan le guardaba rencor a los mormones, según sus conocidos En español, September 30

    Varios amigos y personas que conocían al hombre acusado de atacar una iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días dijeron que durante mucho tiempo había despotricado contra la fe.

  38. Iowa Superintendent Arrested by ICE Loses State License and Is Placed on Unpaid Leave U.S., September 29

    Immigration officials arrested Ian Roberts, the Des Moines Public Schools superintendent, on Friday and said he was in the country illegally.

  39. Trump Administration Will Deploy 100 National Guard Troops to Illinois U.S., September 29

    The Department of Homeland Security requested the deployment over the objections of state officials, including Gov. JB Pritzker, a Democrat.

  40. A Reborn Concert Hall Provides a Lift for St. Louis at an Uneasy Time Arts, September 29

    Powell Hall, home of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, has been renovated and expanded, reopening in what the city’s mayor called a “very, very rough year.”

  41. Investigators Seek Motive for Michigan Church Attack That Killed 4 U.S., September 29

    The F.B.I. is searching homes connected with the attacker, describing the shooting and fire that destroyed a Church of Latter Day Saints meeting house as a “targeted act of violence.”

  42. Tiroteo en una iglesia en Míchigan: lo que sabemos del sospechoso En español, September 29

    El hombre que colisionó un vehículo contra una iglesia en Míchigan y abrió fuego contra los fieles tenía 40 años y murió durante el ataque, dijeron las autoridades.

  43. Trump’s Tactics on Crime Briefing, September 29

    We explore the president’s new tough-on-crime tactics and how they’re working.

  44. What We Know About the Shooting and Fire at a Michigan Church U.S., September 29

    At least four people were killed after an attacker opened fire at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint building and intentionally set fire to the structure.

  45. A Government Shutdown Standoff, and Trump’s Plans for ‘War-Ravaged’ Portland The Headlines, September 29

    Plus, the next Super Bowl halftime show act is revealed.

  46. She Was Fired for a Comment on Her Private Facebook Account U.S., September 29

    A look at how one state has turbocharged the crackdown on anyone who has criticized Charlie Kirk after his death.

  47. Democrats Are in Crisis. Eat-the-Rich Populism Is the Only Answer. Opinion, September 29

    A blistering assault on economic elites, a moderate stance on cultural issues and a rejection of politics as usual. That’s how to remake the Democratic Party.

  48. What We Know About the Suspect in the Michigan Church Shooting U.S., September 28

    The suspect, a 40-year-old man, was killed during the attack, officials said.

  49. At Least 4 Dead After a Shooter Attacked a Mormon Church Video, September 28

    A man crashed his vehicle into a Michigan church on Sunday morning and then opened fire, investigators said.

  50. The Michigan Attack Targeted a Latter-day Saint Church U.S., September 28

    The building in Grand Blanc Township served a congregation of about 150 members. And that number was growing, according to a frequent visitor.

  51. Missouri Governor Signs Congressional Map Redrawn to Boost Republicans U.S., September 28

    Republicans intend to flip a congressional seat in the Kansas City area, but opponents are trying to stop the new map from taking effect.

  52. ‘Extreme Fear’: Witnesses Describe Scene at Michigan Church Engulfed by Fire U.S., September 28

    Congregants and neighbors of the church attacked by a gunman on Sunday said the scene was harrowing.

  53. Mormon Church on Fire in Michigan After Reported Shooting Video, September 28

    Emergency crews were responding to a reported shooting and fire at a Mormon church in Grand Blanc Township, Mich.

  54. Injuries Reported in Shooting at Mormon Church in Michigan U.S., September 28

    The police said that multiple people had been injured in a shooting at a church in Grand Blanc Township, Mich., southwest of Flint. The building was on fire, the authorities said

  55. Still Cashing In on the ‘Field of Dreams’ Business, September 28

    For nearly four decades, the Iowa baseball field used as the set of the beloved Hollywood movie has been trying to find its next act.

  56. Des Moines Schools Superintendent Arrested By ICE Is Placed on Leave U.S., September 27

    School Board members in Iowa’s capital made the decision one day after immigration officials accused the superintendent, Ian Roberts, of being in the country illegally.

  57. C.T.E. Looms Over Friday Night Lights U.S., September 27

    Parents revealed conflicting emotions after the finding that a gunman who killed four people in July had the brain disease that has been linked with football and other contact sports.

  58. Iowa Matters Less Than Ever for Democrats, but They Can’t Quit It U.S., September 27

    The state no longer goes first for the party’s presidential nomination process, but ambitious politicians with an eye toward 2028 keep showing up. It’s “the gravitational pull,” as one Iowa Democrat put it.

  59. Hegseth Says Honors for Soldiers in Wounded Knee Massacre Will Remain U.S., September 27

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said a panel, convened by his predecessor, recommended keeping Medals of Honor for soldiers in the 1890 attack on Native Americans.

  60. Des Moines Schools Superintendent Detained by ICE, School Officials Say U.S., September 26

    The school board president in Iowa’s largest city said she did not know what led to the detention of Superintendent Ian Roberts, who has been in that role since 2023.

  61. Chicago to Pay $90 Million to Settle Cases Tied to an Ex-Police Sergeant’s Team U.S., September 25

    The agreement to resolve scores of lawsuits was a significant blow to a city facing budget challenges, but not as pricey as some officials had feared.

  62. Trump Says He Wants to Give Aid to Struggling Farmers Business, September 25

    The president said some revenue from tariffs would go to crop farmers, but the agriculture secretary said a plan wasn’t yet ready.

  63. 3 School Districts to Lose $65 Million Over Gender and D.E.I. Policies New York, September 25

    The federal Education Department accused New York, Chicago and Fairfax, Va., of discrimination and said it would pull federal funds from their magnet schools.

  64. Oklahoma Education Chief Who Promoted Bibles in Schools Will Resign U.S., September 25

    Ryan Walters had drawn criticism from liberals and conservatives alike over his push to place Bibles in classrooms and bring more prayer into public schools.

  65. Exploring Cleveland’s Historic Homes With $500,000 and an Eye for Character Interactive, September 25

    A couple combined their resources and senses of style to find a house that evoked the city’s rich architectural heritage — and maybe needed a little work.

  66. Floating the Lazy Rivers of Nebraska’s Spring-Fed Water World Travel, September 25

    Deep in a sea of grass, you’ll find a surprising landscape of tiny towns, rolling dunes and sandy beaches nearly 1,000 miles from an ocean. Grab a tube.

  67. Ex-Minnesota Lawmaker Gets Six Months in Jail for Burglary U.S., September 24

    Nicole Mitchell was found guilty of breaking into her stepmother’s home. She resigned from the State Senate after her conviction, briefly threatening the Democrats’ slim majority.

  68. $550,000 Homes in Massachusetts, Georgia and Iowa Real Estate, September 24

    An 1800 house in Royalston, a 1920s cottage in Atlanta and a 2003 house in Iowa City.

  69. Storm Rips Part of Roof Off Oklahoma Hospital, Forcing Evacuations U.S., September 24

    Some homes in the city of Sallisaw, in the eastern part of the state, were damaged, as were trees, power lines and poles, officials said.

  70. Sterlin Harjo Isn’t Afraid of the Sophomore Slump Arts, September 23

    “The Lowdown,” Harjo’s follow-up to the acclaimed “Reservation Dogs,” is a Tulsa noir steeped in corruption and myth. “I’m trying to put onscreen my ideas of what my home is,” he said.

  71. How an Attempted ICE Arrest Turned Deadly Interactive, September 23

    The New York Times analyzed surveillance and bystander videos to understand what happened when an immigration agent shot and killed a motorist in a Chicago suburb.

  72. Satellites and Drones Are Unlocking Benefits ‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ in Michigan Climate, September 23

    Technology is helping farmers use land and fertilizer more strategically. Sometimes, the best practice is no chemicals at all.

  73. ‘They’re Small but They’re Mighty.’ Meet the Wisconsin Sisters Healing the Land. Climate, September 23

    The women of Holy Wisdom Monastery have restored 170 acres of native prairie and oak savanna. “Humans need creation to find ourselves,” one said.

  74. Tiger Handler Linked to Joe Exotic Is Fatally Mauled by Tiger U.S., September 22

    Ryan Easley, 37, was performing at his family-run private zoo in Hugo, Okla., when a tiger attacked him, the authorities said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

  75. Trump Is Expanding the National Guard’s Role. Some Former Generals Worry. U.S., September 21

    Responding to crises at home is part of the Guard’s mission. Helping crack down on crime in U.S. cities isn’t, say some former leaders, who fear this shift could hurt the force.

  76. 4 Men Are Sentenced in Warrant Scam That Was Run From Prison U.S., September 20

    They used a drone to drop cellphones into a Georgia prison yard, where an inmate coordinated a scheme largely targeting women who were medical workers in multiple states, prosecutors said.

  77. El papa León XIV ¿es liberal o conservador? Los católicos proyectan sus esperanzas en él En español, September 20

    A diferencia de Francisco, León XIV ha dado pocas pistas sobre su postura respecto a los temas que dividen a la Iglesia (aunque sin duda es fan de los White Sox). Los seguidores completan los vacíos.

  78. Jim Edgar, 79, Popular and Moderate Republican Governor of Illinois, Dies U.S., September 19

    In the 1990s, he compromised with Democrats, backed abortion rights, increased spending for schools and used an income-tax hike to help tame a huge budget deficit.

  79. Protesters and Federal Agents Clash Outside an ICE Detention Facility Near Chicago U.S., September 19

    During the standoff, authorities deployed tear gas and pepper balls at the demonstrators, which included several local officials.

  80. Farm Aid Turns 40 and Returns to Crisis Mode Business, September 19

    Saturday’s star-studded concert will air on TV for the first time in years as the hotline for farmers gets more calls about a mix of complicated problems.

  81. She Wants to Start a Blood Bank for Zoos Science, September 19

    Captive animals sometimes need a transfusion, but the typical approach to blood banking isn’t practical for zoos and aquariums. One veterinarian is testing a solution.

  82. Starbucks prometió mejoras. Sus empleados y clientes aún no están convencidos En español, September 19

    Algunas de las medidas tomadas por Brian Niccol para revitalizar la cadena han sido bien recibidas. Otras han provocado confusión y frustración entre clientes y baristas.

  83. The F.J. King, Lost in 1886, Is Found in the Depths of Lake Michigan U.S., September 18

    Long rumored to be on the floor of the lake but never seen, the schooner had eluded divers and taunted storytellers for generations. It was miles off the Door Peninsula in Wisconsin.

  84. Marilyn Hagerty, Whose Olive Garden Review Went Viral, Dies at 99 Food, September 18

    “The chicken Alfredo ($10.95) was warm and comforting on a cold day,” she wrote from North Dakota. And suddenly the national media made her a celebrity.

  85. Liberal? Conservative? Cubs Fan? Catholics Project Many Images Onto Pope. World, September 18

    Unlike Francis, Leo XIV has given few clues about where he stands on issues dividing the church (though he’s definitely a White Sox guy). Followers fill in the gaps.

  86. A $35 Chicken Dinner in Mississippi? How Big-City Prices Went National. Food, September 18

    Not all diners mind paying more at chef-driven restaurants.

  87. Tiny Love Stories: ‘If I Had a Time Machine’ Style, September 17

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

  88. Democrat Wins Seat of Slain Minnesota Lawmaker; State House Evenly Split U.S., September 17

    Xp Lee, a former City Council member, won a special election to replace his political mentor, former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated in June.

  89. Ex-Midshipman Is Charged in Threat That Led to 2 Injuries at Naval Academy U.S., September 16

    The threat, which was made on social media, caused fears of an active shooter on the campus last week, leading to one person being shot and another injured.

  90. Costco Recalls Kirkland Prosecco, Citing Risk of Sudden Shattering Business, September 16

    The retailer said the unopened bottles should be wrapped in paper towels and placed in a plastic bag before being discarded.

  91. Minnesota State House District 34B Special Election Results Interactive, September 16

    Get live results from the special election to replace Melissa Hortman, a Democrat and former Minnesota House speaker who was killed in June.

  92. Mary Rose Oakar, 85, First Arab American Woman in Congress, Dies U.S., September 16

    In her 16 years on Capitol Hill, she emerged as a champion of women’s rights, especially equal pay for comparable work.

  93. ‘People Are Losing Hope’ Inside ICE Detention Centers Health, September 16

    Immigrant detainees are not receiving proper mental health care, lawyers and advocacy groups say, and reports of suicide attempts are persistent.

  94. Tim Walz Seeks Third Term as Governor of Minnesota U.S., September 16

    Mr. Walz raised his national profile with a run for vice president. He has suggested that an additional term as governor would rule out the prospect of him running for president in 2028.

  95. Trump Signs Off on Sending the National Guard to Memphis U.S., September 15

    The president repeated that Chicago, New Orleans and other Democratic-run cities could be next.

  96. Un barrio de Chicago ha cambiado por la ofensiva migratoria de Trump En español, September 15

    Pilsen, un barrio con muchos habitantes de ascendencia mexicana, se ha vuelto más silencioso desde que el gobierno de Trump anunció una ofensiva contra la migración ilegal.

  97. Eddie Giacomin, Rangers’ Goalie and Fan Favorite, Dies at 86 Sports, September 15

    A Hall of Famer, he led the N.H.L. in shutouts and single-season victories three times and was stunned when the Rangers let him go in his 10th season.

  98. In a Chicago Neighborhood, Fear and Anger Over Trump’s ICE ‘Blitz’ U.S., September 15

    Pilsen, a part of the city long home to Chicagoans of Mexican heritage, has grown quieter since the Trump administration announced an operation against illegal immigration.

  99. Shawn Fain, Who Pledged to Reform U.A.W., Faces Internal Dissent Business, September 15

    Dissidents are seeking to oust Mr. Fain as president of the United Automobile Workers union as he prepares to run for re-election next year.

  100. Nonprofit Gets Two Paintings Stolen by Nazis Pulled From Auction Arts, September 14

    The paintings were among more than 300 works seized during World War II from Adolphe Schloss, a German Jew who lived in France and amassed a collection of old master paintings.

  101. Postcard Sent From the U.N. Is Returned to Sender After 72 Years U.S., September 14

    Alan Ball sent the postcard to his family during the summer of 1953. Last week, it arrived at his home in Idaho.

  102. Inside a ‘Hell on Earth’ in Oklahoma U.S., September 14

    The Greer Center was supposed to be a refuge for people with developmental disabilities. But accounts from inside the secretive facility paint a starkly different picture, depicting a place where helpless patients faced beatings, waterboarding and constant fear.

  103. Van Hollen Criticizes Democratic Leaders for Delay in Endorsing Mamdani U.S., September 13

    At an annual fund-raiser in Iowa, the Maryland Democrat said he supported Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City and said people were sick of “spineless politics.”

  104. He Blazed a Trail to Congress. Now His Seat Is in Peril. U.S., September 12

    The Missouri Senate passed new borders on Friday that Republicans believe would benefit their party by splitting up the district of Representative Emanuel Cleaver, a Democrat.

  105. Boeing Workers in St. Louis Reject Tentative Contract Business, September 12

    A five-week strike at plants that make military aircraft and equipment will continue after 3,200 union members voted down the proposed agreement.

  106. Man Fatally Shot in Confrontation With ICE Officers in Chicago Area U.S., September 12

    The shooting took place during a federal crackdown on illegal immigration that is being called Operation Midway Blitz.

  107. Erich Sailer, Ski Coach Who Helped Shape Champions, Dies at 99 Sports, September 11

    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.

  108. 5 Guides to Great Restaurant Cities by New York Times Staff Food, September 11

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

  109. 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.

  110. 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.

  111. 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.

  112. 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.

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

    Plus, the fight for control of Fox News.

  114. 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.

  115. 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.

  116. 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.

  117. The September 8 Us live blog included one standalone post:
  118. 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.

  119. 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.

  120. 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.

  121. 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.

  122. 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.

  123. 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.

  124. 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.

  125. 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.

  126. 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.

  127. 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.

  128. 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.

  129. 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.

  130. 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.

  131. 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.

  132. 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.

  133. 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.

  134. 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.

  135. 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.

  136. 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.

  137. 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?

  138. 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.

  139. 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.

  140. The April 18 Trump Biden Election live blog included one standalone post:
  141. 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.

  142. 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.

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

    Politics drive a wedge between even the longest of friends.

  144. 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.

  145. 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.

  146. 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.

  147. ‘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.

  148. 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.

  149. 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.

  150. 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.