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  1. North Carolina Beach Towns Brace for a Surge of Dangerous Seas Weather, Yesterday

    Most of the tourists have left Ocracoke Island, and the surfers are watching closely as deadly rip currents lurk below the waves.

  2. Abrego Garcia’s Lawyers Accuse Justice Dept. of Vindictive Prosecution U.S., Yesterday

    It was the second time that Mr. Abrego Garcia’s lawyers have sought to hold the Trump administration accountable over its handling of his expulsion to El Salvador and its aftermath.

  3. Tennessee Becomes Latest Republican-Led State to Send National Guard to D.C. U.S., Yesterday

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

  4. The Founders of This New Development Say You Must Be White to Live There Real Estate, Yesterday

    Housing rights experts say a community restricted to white residents is illegal, but the creators believe they could win a potential challenge in court in the current political climate.

  5. Seeking Tales and Sipping Whiskey in a Shack Floating Down the Bayou U.S., Yesterday

    The shanty boat was bound for New Orleans, but the destination mattered less than the challenges, chance encounters and lessons learned along the way.

  6. Mississippi and Louisiana Will Send National Guard Troops to D.C. U.S., August 18

    Ohio, West Virginia and South Carolina have also deployed the Guard to Washington to support President Trump’s crackdown on the city.

  7. El huracán Erin crece y con él, sus potenciales peligros En español, August 18

    Aunque el huracán está lejos de la costa, las corrientes de resaca podrían crear riesgos en las playas de la costa este de EE. UU. y de Canadá.

  8. Hurricane Erin Is Growing, and So Are the Dangers It Could Bring Weather, August 18

    Rip currents are the third leading cause of deaths from hurricanes, and they can happen on a sunny day hundreds of miles from the storm.

  9. A Risky Bet: Louisville’s Democratic Mayor Accommodates ICE U.S., August 18

    Craig Greenberg’s move, requested by the Trump administration, allows federal agents more time to detain immigrants who are held at the city’s jail.

  10. North Carolina Confederate Monument Goes Too Far, Lawsuit Says U.S., August 17

    A long battle over the pro-slavery words on a Tyrrell County statue intensifies as the Trump administration reclaims Confederate imagery.

  11. Hiker in Tennessee Who Picked Up a Venomous Snake Dies After Being Bitten U.S., August 16

    While thousands of people are bitten by venomous snakes in the United States each year, deaths are uncommon, according to the authorities.

  12. New Orleans Mayor Joins Long Line of Louisiana Politicians Accused of Corruption U.S., August 16

    For decades, Louisiana lawmakers at all levels of government have been caught up in corruption allegations.

  13. West Virginia to Send Hundreds of State National Guard Troops to D.C. U.S., August 16

    Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the state would send 300 to 400 troops to Washington to support Mr. Trump’s “initiative to restore cleanliness and safety” to the city.

  14. Statue of Martin Luther King Draws Criticism Over Its Proportions U.S., August 16

    A statue in Florida has prompted complaints about its shoes, arm and head but also a discussion about art and representations of historic figures.

  15. An Arts District Helped Make Asheville a Destination. Its Recovery Is Slow Going. Arts, August 16

    Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene severely damaged the popular River Arts District, the rebuilding process continues in a gradual manner.

  16. The Rapper Sean Kingston Is Sentenced to 3½ Years in $1 Million Fraud Scheme U.S., August 15

    A Florida jury convicted the hip-hop artist and his mother in a federal fraud case that centered on luxury goods, which prosecutors said that Mr. Kingston did not pay for.

  17. Tommy McLain, the King of Swamp Pop, Dies at 85 Arts, August 15

    Playing a blend of rock, R&B and zydeco, he had a hit in 1966 with “Sweet Dreams” and inspired Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe, among many others.

  18. Mayor of New Orleans Is Indicted on Corruption Charges U.S., August 15

    LaToya Cantrell was charged with going to criminal lengths to carry out a romantic relationship with a city police officer assigned to protect her.

  19. With a Shovel and a Dream, Woman Finds 2.3 Carat Diamond in Arkansas U.S., August 15

    After three weeks, with bug bites and tattered hiking boots, Micherre Fox found the stone at Crater of Diamonds State Park.

  20. What Hurricane Models Can (and Can’t) Tell Us About Erin Weather, August 14

    The storm’s likely path is coming into focus, but a lot can still change. Here’s what the forecasters look at.

  21. Supreme Court Allows Mississippi Law on Children’s Use of Social Media, for Now U.S., August 14

    A trade group representing sites like Facebook and X said the law ran afoul of the First Amendment.

  22. Bobby Whitlock, Keyboardist for Derek and the Dominos, Dies at 77 Arts, August 14

    With Eric Clapton, he wrote “Bell Bottom Blues” and built one of the greatest — if most short-lived — supergroups of the 1970s.

  23. ¿Quién detendrá la lluvia? En algunas bodas, la respuesta es un chamán En español, August 14

    Los rituales para detener la lluvia se han hecho cada vez más populares en las bodas de alto nivel, y más parejas añaden “bloqueadores de lluvias” a la lista de profesionales para su gran día.

  24. Florida to Open Second Immigrant Detention Center U.S., August 14

    The state says it will run the new center from an empty prison that could hold 2,000 federal detainees. This one will be called “Deportation Depot.”

  25. 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.

  26. 3 Officers Injured in Virginia Shooting U.S., August 14

    A man opened fire on the sheriff’s deputies, wounding them with shrapnel, as they served warrants, officials said.

  27. Florida Approves First Black Bear Hunt Since 2015 U.S., August 13

    State wildlife officials say a regulated hunt is needed to manage the bear population. Opponents say the new rules will lead to trophy hunting.

  28. $525,000 Homes in Maine, Georgia, and North Carolina Real Estate, August 13

    A condo in Stonington, a Colonial Revival in Warrenton and a ranch house in Durham.

  29. Flash Floods Trap Cars on Tennessee Highway Video, August 13

    A car swirled around in a muddy whirlpool as rescue teams helped people evacuate from flooded homes in Chattanooga, Tenn.

  30. Heavy Rain Causes Flash Flooding in Chattanooga U.S., August 13

    The mayor of Hamilton County, Tenn., declared a state of emergency as rescue crews pulled people out of submerged cars and homes.

  31. Judge T.S. Ellis III, 85, Dies; Stirred Outcry Over Manafort Sentence U.S., August 12

    He imposed a 47-month prison term on Mr. Trump’s former campaign chairman, who was convicted of fraud. Sentencing guidelines recommended up to 24 years.

  32. DeSantis Appoints Ally to Be Lieutenant Governor U.S., August 12

    Gov. Ron DeSantis elevated a loyal ally, State Senator Jay Collins of Tampa, as Republicans jostle over who should succeed the term-limited governor.

  33. How Liberalism Went to Die on the Texas-Arkansas Border Opinion, August 12

    Democrats delivered millions to the Texarkana region. It didn’t matter a dime.

  34. Who’ll Stop the Rain? At Some Weddings, the Answer is a Shaman Travel, August 12

    For high-end destination weddings, couples are increasingly hiring rain-stoppers to keep precipitation away.

  35. Space Rock That Punched Through Roof Almost Struck Resident Science, August 11

    Fragments of a meteorite that fell to Earth as part of a mysterious daytime fireball in late June missed striking a man near Atlanta, a researcher has found.

  36. Ford Rejigs E.V. Plans After Suffering Billions in Losses Business, August 11

    Ford, which once had a lead on other established automakers, said on Monday that it will use new materials and methods to lower the costs of electric vehicles.

  37. What We Know About the C.D.C. Shooting in Atlanta U.S., August 10

    A gunman who believed the Covid-19 vaccine had made him ill fired at the agency’s Atlanta offices, killing a police officer and rattling the public health community.

  38. Down Payment Assistance Is a Growing Tool for Home Buyers Real Estate, August 10

    The number of these programs, which come from a range of sources, is rising in the United States, but there are barriers to entry.

  39. This Bus Is Fueled by Locker Room Talk (and Bud Light) Arts, August 10

    The testosterone-laced conversations on the podcast “Bussin’ With the Boys” prioritize sports, gambling and manhood.

  40. Gunman in Deadly C.D.C. Shooting Fixated on Covid Vaccine, Officials Say U.S., August 9

    The shooting in Atlanta, which killed a police officer, followed the spread of false information around Covid vaccines and animosity directed at the agency, public health workers say.

  41. Trump Is a ‘Totem for Wealth.’ What Happens if the Economy Crashes? Opinion, August 9

    Three Opinion writers on Trump’s most recent power grabs.

  42. The Secret to One Swing State Democrat’s Rise? Wonky TikTok Videos. U.S., August 9

    Jeff Jackson was elected to attorney general in North Carolina the same year that President Trump won the state for the third time. Supporters see lessons for Democrats in Mr. Jackson’s rise.

  43. At ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ Did a Detainee Just Faint or Need CPR? U.S., August 9

    Homeland Security says a detainee fainted. But other accounts say the man was unconscious. One witness said the guards did not seem to know how to check his pulse.

  44. Police Respond to Reports of an Active Shooter at Emory University Video, August 8

    Several emergency units responded to Emory University after reports of an active shooter at a CVS store near the campus in Atlanta Friday afternoon.

  45. Suspect and Officer Are Dead After Shooting at Emory University Near C.D.C. in Atlanta U.S., August 8

    Pictures showed gunfire had struck windows at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

  46. The ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Site Once Changed History. Now, It’s Testing the Law Again. Climate, August 8

    Officials building a Florida detention center appear to be skipping environmental reviews made mandatory decades ago after a fight over an airport at the very same spot.

  47. Cory Mills Should Be at Least as Famous as George Santos Opinion, August 8

    When you’re MAGA, they let you do it.

  48. Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s Ex-Husband, Dies at 48 U.S., August 7

    The announcement of Mr. Blackstock’s death came one day after Ms. Clarkson said she would be postponing the remainder of her residency in Las Vegas.

  49. Judge Orders Halt to Construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center U.S., August 7

    A federal judge said work must stop for 14 days while she considered arguments that building and operating the immigration detention facility would harm the environment.

  50. Woman Working at Hospital Treated 4,500 Patients Without License, Police Say U.S., August 7

    The 29-year-old forged her documents to work at a Florida hospital, and the discrepancy was noticed only after she was offered a promotion, according to an investigation.

  51. Sallie Bingham, Author at the Center of a Newspaper Drama, Dies at 88 Business, August 7

    A novelist and memoirist, she famously clashed with her brother, leading to the fall of a Kentucky publishing dynasty that her paternal grandfather established in 1918.

  52. When It Was ‘Time to Get Out of Florida,’ She Went for an Appalachian Vibe in North Carolina Interactive, August 7

    A mother and her son searched near Asheville, N.C., for a quiet place with nice views and an easy commute to her new job.

  53. Charleston’s Climate Lawsuit Against Oil Giants Is Dismissed Climate, August 6

    The legal claim, one of a raft of lawsuits across the country, had accused companies of a yearslong disinformation campaign about climate change.

  54. Judges Press for Answers on Federal Involvement in Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ U.S., August 6

    As environmentalists made the case on Wednesday to stop operations, what was most striking was how many significant questions remained unanswered about the immigration detention center.

  55. Un sargento dispara a 5 soldados de su unidad en la base militar de Fort Stewart En español, August 6

    El sospechoso empleó su arma y fue sometido por otros soldados en la base militar, según las autoridades.

  56. 5 Soldiers Shot at Fort Stewart in Georgia U.S., August 6

    The gunman was quickly apprehended, the authorities said and a lockdown of the base was lifted.

  57. Senator Marsha Blackburn Will Run for Governor of Tennessee U.S., August 6

    A conservative Trump ally in the Senate, Ms. Blackburn will now try to become the first woman to serve as governor.

  58. Is He Baseball’s Most Brilliant Owner, or a Failure? Magazine, August 6

    Stu Sternberg used quantitative wizardry to turn the Tampa Bay Rays into a perennial contender. But the fans were the one equation he could never solve.

  59. Should Letting Their Child Cross the Street Make Parents Felons? Opinion, August 6

    They went to jail when their boy was killed. Why don’t road planners bear some guilt?

  60. We Just Updated Our List of the Best Restaurants in Miami Food, August 5

    Cool Cantonese, the return of a real ‘Miami girl’ chef and a chic bar with incredible pizzas.

  61. Man Wanted for Tennessee Quadruple Homicide Is Arrested U.S., August 5

    The authorities had been searching for Austin Drummond in connection with the killing of four people and the abandonment of a baby in a yard.

  62. Tennessee Inmate to Be Executed Despite Ethical Health Concerns U.S., August 5

    Lawyers for Byron Black, found guilty of three murders, have argued that an execution may be more painful because of his heart implant.

  63. Public Schools Try to Sell Themselves as More Students Use Vouchers U.S., August 5

    A decline in the number of children and rise in the number of choices has created a crisis for public schools. Some are trying new strategies to recruit students.

  64. Drunken Boater Hits Swimmers in N. Carolina Lake, Killing Girl, 10, Police Say U.S., August 4

    A woman was also critically injured in the collision, which happened on Shearon Harris Reservoir, about 25 miles southwest of Raleigh, N.C., the authorities said.

  65. Man Who Killed 4 in Arkansas Grocery Store Shooting Gets Life Without Parole U.S., August 4

    The man, Travis Eugene Posey, also injured 11 people in the shooting at the Mad Butcher in Fordyce, Ark., in June 2024. He received four consecutive life terms.

  66. At ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ the Biggest Risk Isn’t Alligators Interactive, August 4

    The area around the immigrant detention center, deep in the Everglades, is threatened by hurricanes, extreme heat and even wildfires.

  67. Kemp Ally Enters Senate Race Seeking to Challenge Jon Ossoff in Georgia U.S., August 4

    Derek Dooley, a former football coach, cast himself as an outsider candidate as the Republican primary field for a marquee midterm contest takes shape.

  68. Nancy Mace Announces Run for Governor of South Carolina U.S., August 4

    The Charleston-area congresswoman was once a moderate Republican, but has more recently presented herself as a loyal supporter of President Trump.

  69. Democrats Disagree (Again). This Time, It’s About School Vouchers. U.S., August 4

    A moderate group that has tried to rally Democrats around school choice faces divisions over private-school vouchers.

  70. Rahaman Ali, Boxer Whose Brother Was ‘the Greatest,’ Dies at 82 Obituaries, August 3

    Some said he had shown nearly as much promise in the ring as Muhammad Ali. But he gave up his own career to join the champ’s entourage.

  71. Third Child in Sailing Camp Dies After Barge Hit Boat Off Miami Beach U.S., August 3

    Six people, including a camp counselor, aboard a sailboat were thrown into the water after the collision on Monday, the authorities said.

  72. The Billionaire Behind Mysterious Immigration Ads Targeting Miami Republicans U.S., August 3

    “Deporting immigrants is cruel,” some of the ads against Cuban Americans in Congress read. Michael B. Fernández wanted to “wake up” Miami’s conscience.

  73. Food Stamp Cuts Could Deal a Blow to Small Grocers U.S., August 3

    In addition to the hardship many families could face, the cuts to SNAP could lead to the loss of grocery stores in rural areas that already have few food retailers.

  74. El encanto de las librerías que muestran a sus mascotas En español, August 3

    En las tiendas de libros de todo Estados Unidos, algunos de los vendedores más populares tienen cuatro patas, orejas inquietas y bigotes.

  75. Tennessee Man Charged in Attempt to Detonate Bombs During Arrest U.S., August 2

    The authorities said Kevin O’Neal tried to set off explosives as Polk County, Tenn., deputies entered his home. More than a dozen devices were later found.

  76. No Pets Left Behind: How a Dog’s Hurricane Rescue Changed Florida Law U.S., August 2

    A state trooper went to the aid of a bull terrier who had been abandoned as Hurricane Milton approached. Now the dog, named Trooper, is thriving, and his story inspired stricter animal protections.

  77. Jeannie Seely, Who Pushed Boundaries and Broke Hearts at the Grand Ole Opry, Dies at 85 Arts, August 2

    She blazed a trail for women in country music with the candor of her songs and her bold fashion sense. She was the first woman to host a segment on the Opry.

  78. Contractor Arrested in Connection With Death of Alabama 3-Year-Old in Hot Car U.S., August 2

    The child, who was in foster care, died on July 22 after being left in a vehicle. A contractor for the state’s Human Resources Department was charged with a felony on Friday.

  79. Astronauts Head to Space Station as Clouds Stay Just Far Enough Away Science, August 1

    After a scrubbed launch on Thursday, four astronauts lifted off from Florida and will dock at the International Space Station on Saturday.

  80. Jury Says Tesla Was Partly to Blame for Fatal Crash Business, August 1

    Lawyers for the family of a woman struck and killed by a Tesla sedan in 2019 argued that the company’s Autopilot software should have avoided the crash.

  81. Florida Is Buying Plane Tickets for Unauthorized Immigrants to Self-Deport U.S., August 1

    Immigrants in custody, with no felony convictions, may be offered direct commercial flights home — and avoid “Alligator Alcatraz.”

  82. ‘Hot Wasps’ Found at Nuclear Facility in South Carolina Science, August 1

    Four radioactive wasp nests may indicate previously undetected environmental contamination at the decades-old Savannah River Site. Here’s what to know.

  83. The Publicist on Call for Controversy Style, August 1

    Mitchell Jackson was fired from a high-profile journalism job at 25. Now he represents some of the most divisive figures in America, including the right-wing podcaster Candace Owens.

  84. The New Tariff Twist, and a $250 Million A.I. Job Offer The Headlines, August 1

    Plus, your Friday news quiz.

  85. Virginia Education Board Could Oust George Mason’s President U.S., August 1

    Republicans have attacked the president, Gregory Washington, over his support for diversity efforts at the university, Virginia’s largest public institution.

  86. Stalking the Elusive Hellbender Travel, August 1

    These rare salamanders, which can grow to over two feet long, lurk in the wild rivers of Appalachia. To spot one, you’ll need a snorkel, and some luck.

  87. Police in Tennessee Seek Man They Say Killed 4 in Case Linked to Abandoned Baby U.S., August 1

    Austin Robert Drummond, 28, faces four counts first-degree murder, one count of aggravated kidnapping and firearms charges.

  88. Nashville Is a ‘Tough Place to Tunnel.’ Musk Is Digging Anyway. U.S., July 31

    State leaders fast-tracked plans by Elon Musk’s company for a tunnel to Nashville’s airport, ignoring the city’s concerns.

  89. A Trump Ally Pressed for a Mexican Citizen’s Release from ICE Custody U.S., July 31

    The office of Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana asked the Department of Homeland Security to release the detainee, who is married to a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.

  90. How Louisana Became ICE Detention Central Video, July 31

    U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement wants to operate more like a business — like FedEx or Amazon. Brent McDonald and Campbell Robertson traveled to a small commercial airport in Alexandria, La., that has become the No. 1 ICE transit hub in the country.

  91. Man Arrested in Killing of Arkansas Couple U.S., July 31

    The man, James Andrew McGann, was charged with two counts of capital murder. The couple was killed while hiking with their young daughters on Saturday.

  92. Second Time’s a Charm for Zena Cardman as She Heads to the Space Station Science, July 31

    Cardman, who leads a crew of astronauts to the station on Thursday, was bumped from a similar mission last year.

  93. Virginia City Councilman Is Set on Fire in Attack, Police Say U.S., July 30

    A man burst into an office in Danville, Va., where the councilman, Lee Vogler, was working, doused him with a flammable liquid and set him on fire, the authorities said.

  94. $600,000 Homes in West Virginia, Missouri and Massachusetts Real Estate, July 30

    An 1870 house in Charles Town, an Italianate home in St. Louis and a condo in Boston.

  95. Palm Beach Billionaires Battle for Oceanfront Land Style, July 30

    Before building the beachfront homes of their dreams, the superrich keep tearing down perfectly good mansions.

  96. El nuevo guerrero cultural de Florida es el hombre que está detrás del ‘Alcatraz de los caimanes’ En español, July 29

    James Uthmeier, el nuevo fiscal general de Florida, ha implementado una serie de acciones políticas similares a las del gobernador Ron DeSantis. “El tipo tiene futuro”, dijo el presidente Trump.

  97. Arkansas Police Release Photo of ‘Person of Interest’ in Killing of Couple U.S., July 29

    A picture and a sketch show a person that the state police are seeking to question in the deaths of Clinton David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, in Devil’s Den State Park. Their daughters, 7 and 9, were not physically harmed.

  98. N.C. Republicans Push Through Contested Agenda on ‘Veto Override Day’ U.S., July 29

    The divided state’s new Democratic governor vetoed 14 bills this session, on guns, immigration, trans rights and more. Republicans are trying to enact them all anyway.

  99. ‘Come With Me, Chuck E.’: Mouse Arrested on Credit Card Fraud Charges U.S., July 29

    At a Tallahassee, Fla., Chuck E. Cheese location, a police officer told children: “Chuck E.’s busy right now.”

  100. Class and Identity in Hilton Head: The Gullah v. Wealthy Landowners U.S., July 29

    A legal fight over access to burial grounds has pitted the Gullah Geechee against wealthy landowners around Hilton Head Island.

  101. Economic Anxiety Leads More Consumers to Embrace ‘Christmas in July’ Business, July 29

    People are starting their holiday shopping earlier this year, using summer sales from retailers like Amazon and Walmart to save time and money.

  102. States Sue Trump Administration Over Efforts to Get Food Stamp Data New York, July 29

    The lawsuit argues that the federal government’s demand was an attempt to obtain sensitive personal information for use outside the food stamp program.

  103. Project 2025 Architect Is Challenging Lindsey Graham for Senate U.S., July 28

    Paul Dans will run in the South Carolina primary highlighting the work of Project 2025, a conservative blueprint that President Trump has employed during his second term.

  104. Faculty Support of George Mason’s President Draws Federal Investigation U.S., July 28

    The Faculty Senate at George Mason University in Virginia adopted a resolution supporting the school’s president and his work related to diversity. The Justice Department says it will investigate.

  105. 2 Die After Barge Hits Sailboat Off Miami Beach, Throwing Children Overboard U.S., July 28

    The sailboat was struck near Hibiscus Island in Biscayne Bay, the authorities said.

  106. Thomas Sayers Ellis, Poet of ‘Percussive Prosody,’ Dies at 61 Books, July 28

    A verbal gymnast on and off the page (as well as a musician and photographer), he was a founder of the Dark Room Collective, a community of writers, and fostered a boom in Black poetry.

  107. Tampa Hits 100 Degrees for the First Time as Heat Grips the Southeast Weather, July 28

    Extreme heat has settled across much of the region.

  108. Manhunt Underway in Arkansas After Couple Is Killed in State Park U.S., July 28

    The couple were hiking with their two daughters on Saturday when they were attacked, according to the police, who asked for help in searching for the killer.

  109. Florida’s New Cultural Warrior Is the Man Behind ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ U.S., July 28

    James Uthmeier, the new attorney general, has followed an aggressive playbook similar to that of Gov. Ron DeSantis. “The guy’s got a future,” President Trump said.

  110. Florida’s New Attorney General, a DeSantis Appointee, Is Making Waves U.S., July 28

    James Uthmeier has followed an aggressive playbook similar to that of Gov. Ron DeSantis, for whom he used to work behind the scenes as chief of staff.

  111. Seven Charged in Child Abuse Ring Run From an Alabama Bunker, Officials Say U.S., July 26

    A sheriff called it the worst child abuse case he’d seen in his 33-year career. Victims as young as 3 are now in state care and getting medical, emotional and psychological support.

  112. Infection From Brain-Eating Amoeba Kills Boy in South Carolina Health, July 26

    A lawyer for the family of 12-year-old Jaysen Carr said he died on July 18 after contracting a deadly infectious amoeba while swimming in a reservoir.

  113. Big Freedia on the Gospel Music That Lifts Her Up Arts, July 26

    The New Orleans musician known for party-starting rapping chats about healing through song, and the TV, movies and boots that keep her stomping ahead.

  114. Outrage After Alabama 3-Year-Old Dies in Hot Car While in State’s Care U.S., July 25

    The boy, who was in foster care, was being transported between a supervised visit and day care, his aunt said. State lawmakers said they were seeking answers and the police were investigating.

  115. Los vuelos de conexión entre Europa y EE. UU. podrían volverse más ágiles En español, July 25

    A partir de este mes, los viajeros de varios vuelos de Londres podrán saltarse los controles aduaneros estándar y llegar más rápidamente a sus puertas de conexión.

  116. She Tended to Patients Across 4 States. But She Wasn’t a Nurse, Police Say. U.S., July 25

    A woman who the Pennsylvania State Police say worked under multiple aliases faces multiple criminal charges. The authorities still aren’t sure of her real name.

  117. El asesino convicto que Trump liberó de una prisión en Venezuela está libre en EE. UU. En español, July 24

    Al menos algunos funcionarios estadounidenses sabían que Dahud Hanid Ortiz había sido condenado por un triple asesinato cuando lo subieron al avión con destino a Estados Unidos.

  118. Fired FEMA Official Files Suit, Saying Board to Hear Worker Disputes Is Paralyzed U.S., July 24

    Fired employees have struggled to get a judge to hear their cases because Congress set up a separate system to referee such employment disputes.

  119. Convicted Murderer Released by Trump From Venezuelan Prison Is Free in U.S. World, July 24

    At least some American officials knew that Dahud Hanid Ortiz had been convicted of a triple murder when he was put on the plane to the United States.

  120. Roy Black, Defense Lawyer for William Kennedy Smith and Epstein, Dies at 80 U.S., July 24

    With a national profile, he represented the notorious and the celebrated, helping to secure an acquittal in the Smith rape case and a lenient plea deal for Jeffrey Epstein.

  121. Michael Whatley, R.N.C. Chairman, to Run for Senate in North Carolina U.S., July 24

    His entry will pave the way for a marquee contest in 2026, with former Gov. Roy Cooper planning to seek the Democratic nomination.

  122. After Surge During Pandemic, Homicides Fall Significantly U.S., July 24

    An analysis released Thursday by the Council on Criminal Justice shows that the majority of crimes the council tracks are continuing to decrease in 42 U.S. cities.

  123. Sculpting Trees, and Teaching Patience and Focus Style, July 24

    For Michael Gibson, topiary art isn’t just clipping branches. It’s a life lesson.

  124. Dos sentencias ordenan poner en libertad a Abrego Garcia y lo protegen de una deportación precipitada En español, July 24

    Kilmar Abrego Garcia podría volver pronto como hombre libre a Maryland, donde vivía con su familia antes de su calvario de meses de detención, deportación y encarcelamiento en El Salvador.

  125. 3 Men Who Disappeared While Fishing in Mississippi River Are Found Dead U.S., July 23

    The men were last seen on a sandbar south of a boat ramp in Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park, about 13 miles north of Memphis.

  126. Rulings Order Abrego Garcia’s Release and Guard Against Hasty Deportation U.S., July 23

    The convergence of the two judicial rulings, which came within minutes of each other, meant that Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia could soon be released and return to Maryland.

  127. Making Connections on Flights to the U.S. from Europe Could Get Easier Travel, July 23

    On select routes from London offered by American and Delta, travelers will bypass standard customs and skip rechecking bags as part of a program that could expand to other airports.

  128. Inquiry Is Opened After Jacksonville Officer Punches Man Through His Car Window U.S., July 23

    A Black man was beaten by a white officer in Jacksonville, Fla., during a traffic stop. The sheriff’s office said that it was reviewing the episode.

  129. $325,000 Homes in Pennsylvania, Texas and North Carolina Real Estate, July 23

    A 1950s bungalow in Beaver, a midcentury-modern house in San Antonio and a cottage from 1900 in Wake Forest.

  130. North Carolina’s Bogs Have a Dirty Secret, and That’s a Good Thing Climate, July 23

    Peat bogs have huge potential to store planet-warming carbon. The ones in North Carolina just need some help to get healthy again.

  131. Amid Fear of Retaliation, N.S.F. Workers Sign Letter of Dissent Science, July 22

    In a public letter, employees of the National Science Foundation accused the administration of politicizing the agency and impeding scientific innovation.

  132. We Just Updated Our New Orleans Dining Guide Food, July 22

    A 17-year-old restaurant that’s still got it and a red-sauce tavern known for its holy pizza join the list.

  133. In Virginia, the Attack on University Presidents Widens U.S., July 22

    Gregory Washington, the first Black president of George Mason University, is under fire for his promotion of campus diversity.

  134. Trump Told Park Workers to Report Displays That ‘Disparage’ Americans. Here’s What They Flagged. Climate, July 22

    Descriptions and displays at scores of parks and historic sites have been flagged for review in connection with an executive order from President Trump.

  135. In-N-Out C.E.O. Says She Is Moving to Tennessee and Opening an Office There U.S., July 22

    Not all Californians took it well.

  136. How Fast Can a 2,000-Pound Bison Chase You? Take This Wildlife Quiz. Interactive, July 22

    That bison may be huge, but it can run a lot faster than you think. Test how much you know about staying safe around animals like bears, alligators and, yes, bison.

  137. En EE. UU., la demanda de trasplantes de órganos pone en peligro a los donantes En español, July 22

    Un análisis de The New York Times reveló un patrón de decisiones apresuradas que han dado más importancia a la necesidad de obtener órganos que a la seguridad de los donantes.

  138. First Pill for Postpartum Depression Shows Varied Real-World Results Health, July 22

    Some women’s symptoms improved quickly after taking the pill, but depression persisted in others. Doctors are trying to learn which patients benefit, and why some don’t.

  139. Tesla Driver Testifies Autopilot Failed to Prevent Fatal Crash Business, July 21

    The driver gave testimony in a federal trial about Tesla’s role in a 2019 accident that killed a woman in Florida.

  140. Miami Can’t Delay Its Election by a Year, Judge Rules U.S., July 21

    City commissioners said the move was meant to save money and improve turnout. Critics noted that it would give some city officials an extra year in office.

  141. A Mill Town Lost Its Mill. What Is It Now? U.S., July 21

    Locals in Canton, N.C., are trying to figure out what’s next after losing the thing that gave them an identity: their beloved, stinky paper mill.

  142. Has America Given Up on Children’s Learning? U.S., May 10

    Politicians used to care how much students learn. Now, to find a defense of educational excellence, we have to look beyond politics.

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

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

  144. 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.

  145. 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.

  146. Louisiana Health Department Says It Will Stop Promoting ‘Mass Vaccination’ Express, February 14

    “Vaccines should be treated with nuance, recognizing differences between seasonal vaccines and childhood immunizations,” Dr. Ralph L. Abraham, the state’s surgeon general, wrote in a memo.

  147. American Children’s Reading Skills Reach New Lows National, January 29

    With little post-pandemic recovery, experts wonder if screen time and school absence are among the causes.

  148. New Orleans Was Called Resilient After Attack. It Didn’t Need the Reminder. National, January 3

    The city was seeing glimmers of optimism for what the new year might bring before the horrendous attack on the French Quarter.

  149. Tax Preparers Charged in Scheme to Defraud Covid Relief of $65 Million National, November 30

    The preparers filed for pandemic-related tax credits on behalf of ineligible clients and then netted hefty filing fees, officials said.

  150. Did School Battles Hurt Democrats in Liberal Strongholds? National, November 18

    Voters in the Virginia suburbs shifted toward Trump. Some said they were still frustrated by pandemic closures and fights over gender, race and testing in schools.