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  1. What to Know About the Republican Senate Primary in Alabama U.S., May 19

    Three leading contenders, including a Trump-backed congressman, are aiming to replace Senator Tommy Tuberville. The winner will be favored in November.

  2. Key Areas to Watch in Georgia’s Republican Senate Primary U.S., May 19

    Three candidates are jockeying for position in a race that is likely to result in a runoff.

  3. Andy Barr Wins Republican Primary for McConnell’s Seat in Kentucky U.S., May 19

    Mr. Barr, who serves in the House, consolidated support among Republicans in part by securing the endorsement of President Trump.

  4. 5 Things to Know About the Georgia Senate Candidate Mike Collins U.S., May 19

    The congressman is a Trump acolyte who has a history of incendiary social media posts.

  5. Under a Cloud of Uncertainty, Alabama Voters Head to the Polls U.S., May 19

    Voters in Alabama cast their ballots, unsure about whether a recent Supreme Court decision would change their congressional districts going forward.

  6. What the Senate Primary Polls Tell Us in Georgia, Alabama and Kentucky U.S., May 19

    The Republican primaries in all three states are expected to be competitive, with two of them likely to advance to runoff elections.

  7. Key Areas to Watch in Kentucky’s Republican Primaries U.S., May 19

    In a contentious House race, Representative Thomas Massie will look for strength in the Cincinnati suburbs.

  8. Georgia Supreme Court Justice Bethel Seat Election Results Interactive, May 19

    Get live results and maps from the 2026 Georgia election.

  9. Georgia Supreme Court Justice Land Seat Election Results Interactive, May 19

    Get live results and maps from the 2026 Georgia election.

  10. Georgia Supreme Court Justice Warren Seat Election Results Interactive, May 19

    Get live results and maps from the 2026 Georgia election.

  11. Kentucky U.S. Senate Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

    Get live results and maps from the 2026 Kentucky primary election.

  12. Alabama Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

    Get live results and maps from the 2026 Alabama primary elections.

  13. When to Expect Results in Tuesday’s Primaries U.S., May 19

    Polls begin closing in some states at 6 p.m. Eastern time, but the counting is already underway in some areas.

  14. Where Are the Republicans Who Put America First? Opinion, May 19

    The “Trump First” wing of the G.O.P. is in ascendance. The rest of the party needs to fight back.

  15. What to Know About Tuesday’s Most Interesting House Primaries U.S., May 19

    In Kentucky, Thomas Massie is fighting off a Trump-backed challenger. Democrats in Pennsylvania have a big decision to make.

  16. Kentucky Sixth Congressional District Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

    Get live results and maps from the 2026 Kentucky primary election.

  17. Georgia Eighth Congressional District Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  18. Kentucky Fifth Congressional District Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  19. Georgia Seventh Congressional District Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  20. Georgia Sixth Congressional District Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  21. Georgia 14th Congressional District Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  22. Kentucky Third Congressional District Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  23. Georgia 12th Congressional District Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  24. Georgia Supreme Court Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  25. Georgia 11th Congressional District Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  26. Kentucky First Congressional District Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  27. Georgia First Congressional District Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  28. Georgia School Superintendent Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  29. Georgia Labor Commissioner Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  30. Georgia 13th Congressional District Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  31. Alabama Third Congressional District Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  32. Polls in Kentucky’s 4th District Show an Extremely Tight Race U.S., May 19

    With support from President Trump, Ed Gallrein is challenging Representative Thomas Massie.

  33. The New ‘Gold Rush’ of Geothermal Energy Climate, May 19

    A new wave of start-ups are trying to harvest emissions-free energy from inside the Earth, but the industry still faces significant challenges.

  34. Kentucky Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

    Get live results and maps from the 2026 Kentucky primary elections.

  35. Georgia Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  36. Georgia 10th Congressional District Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  37. Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  38. Georgia Attorney General Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  39. Georgia Public Service Commission Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  40. Alabama Fourth Congressional District Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  41. Alabama Treasurer Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  42. Alabama Supreme Court Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  43. Georgia Lieutenant Governor Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  44. Kentucky Second Congressional District Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  45. Alabama Secretary of State Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  46. Alabama Public Service Commission Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  47. Alabama Lieutenant Governor Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  48. Alabama Fifth Congressional District Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  49. Georgia Court of Appeals Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  50. Georgia Second Congressional District Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  51. Georgia Third Congressional District Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  52. Alabama Criminal Appeals Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  53. Alabama Auditor Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  54. Georgia Insurance Commissioner Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  55. Alabama Attorney General Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  56. Georgia Fourth Congressional District Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  57. Georgia Secretary of State Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  58. Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  59. Georgia Ninth Congressional District Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

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  60. Georgia Fifth Congressional District Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

    Get live results and maps from the 2026 Georgia primary election.

  61. Alabama Amendment 2 Election Results: District Attorney Compensation Interactive, May 19

    Get live results and maps from the 2026 Alabama general election.

  62. Alabama Governor Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

    Get live results and maps from the 2026 Alabama primary election.

  63. Alabama Amendment 1 Election Results: Expanded Bail Denial Interactive, May 19

    Get live results and maps from the 2026 Alabama general election.

  64. Alabama U.S. Senate Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

    Get live results and maps from the 2026 Alabama primary election.

  65. In Georgia, a Target of Trump’s Ire Defends Election Workers U.S., May 19

    Brad Raffensperger, state’s top election official, is hoping to qualify for a runoff in the Republican primary for governor.

  66. Baked Creole Tetrazzini Video, May 19

    This spicy Creole tetrazzini was inspired by Cooking contributor Jerrelle Guy’s Auntie Nae’s special recipe.

  67. Results in Key Races: May 19th Interactive, May 19

    See results in the most-watched races of the night.

  68. Georgia U.S. Senate Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

    Get live results and maps from the 2026 Georgia primary election.

  69. Kentucky Fourth Congressional District Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

    Get live results and maps from the 2026 Kentucky primary election.

  70. Georgia Governor Primary Election Results Interactive, May 19

    Get live results and maps from the 2026 Georgia primary election.

  71. Rising Energy Prices and Data Centers Are at Center of a Utility Deal Business, May 19

    NextEra’s proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy comes as Americans are paying a lot more for electricity, and data centers are demanding a lot more power from utilities.

  72. Trump’s Push to Defeat Massie Is the Most Expensive House Primary in Recent Years U.S., May 19

    The Republican primary in Representative Thomas Massie’s district has drawn vast spending, but it is just one of several contests on Tuesday that will test the power of big money.

  73. The Race to Control Congress Briefing, May 19

    We look at where the parties stand leading up to the midterms.

  74. A Trump Dissenter Fights for His Political Life The Daily, May 19

    In a Republican primary for a House seat in Kentucky, Rep. Thomas Massie is facing off against Ed Gallrein, who is backed by the president.

  75. What to Watch in Tuesday’s Elections in Kentucky, Georgia and Beyond U.S., May 19

    A prominent Republican critic of President Trump is trying to hang on in Kentucky, and other states are also holding primaries that will test Mr. Trump’s power over his party.

  76. Las grandes preguntas sobre Jeffrey Epstein En español, May 18

    Qué revelaron los archivos, las investigaciones y los testimonios sobre la red de poder y complicidad que rodeó a Epstein.

  77. Can Anyone Beat Jon Ossoff? Georgia Republicans Grasp for a Contender. U.S., May 18

    On the eve of their primary, Republicans have grown nervous about their prospects in November against Mr. Ossoff, regarded as the most vulnerable Democratic senator in the fall midterms.

  78. Abortion Pill Lawsuit Leaves Trump Silent, and in a Political Bind U.S., May 18

    Louisiana wants the Food and Drug Administration to curtail access to the medication. Doing so could cost Republicans at the polls.

  79. She Was Atlanta’s Mayor in the Pandemic. Now She Wants to Lead the State. U.S., May 18

    Keisha Lance Bottoms is the Democrats’ front-runner as the Georgia primary for governor approaches. But her party rivals are trying to ensure she has to face a runoff.

  80. Hegseth to Campaign for a Republican House Candidate U.S., May 18

    Defense Department officials typically stay away from partisan politics to maintain the military’s apolitical image.

  81. South Carolina Republicans to Debate New House Maps Despite Qualms U.S., May 18

    Under pressure from President Trump, the legislature will consider new House districts this week. Some in the G.O.P. worry changes would be too costly and could backfire.

  82. In Kentucky, Fidelity to Trump Is Once Again on the Ballot U.S., May 18

    Representative Thomas Massie, the Republican who wears his rifts with President Trump as badges of honor, is battling Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein to keep his seat.

  83. For Sale: Four 19th-Century Homes With Turrets Real Estate, May 18

    These homes feature conical roofs, stained-glass windows, curved walls and, of course, impressive turrets.

  84. NextEra Energy Said to Be in Talks to Acquire Dominion, Creating a Utility Giant Business, May 17

    A deal, involving the utilities in Florida and Virginia, would come as demand for power is soaring, largely because of the rapid growth of A.I. data centers.

  85. Cassidy Loses Primary After Drawing Trump’s Ire Video, May 17

    Republican Senator Bill Cassidy lost his Louisiana primary on Saturday after President Trump targeted him for voting to impeach him in 2021. The two-term senator took veiled swipes at the president in his concession speech.

  86. We Need More ‘Rabid Partisans’ Like Shane Massey Opinion, May 17

    Defeating a sclerotic rump of a party is no achievement. Instead, one-party rule enables corruption. It fosters stagnation.

  87. Why Neutral Maps Could Empower Black Voters as Much as the Voting Rights Act The Upshot, May 17

    Our simulations show that the act isn’t needed for minority representation in the South, if partisan gerrymandering were checked.

  88. Kentucky’s Curious Cast of Political Characters U.S., May 17

    The state, where a rebellious Republican faces a tough primary challenge on Tuesday, has an unpredictable political landscape that has produced a long list of surprising figures.

  89. The Big Questions About Jeffrey Epstein: What The Times Has Learned U.S., May 17

    Here is what we know about the sexual predator whose secrets spurred an international reckoning over money, power and complicity. Check back for updates.

  90. A Young Socialist Mayor, Starbucks and the Tension Over Soaking the Rich U.S., May 17

    Seattle voters elected Mayor Katie Wilson as tensions rose over wealth inequality, but as Starbucks, one of the city’s most iconic companies, expands in Nashville, she is finding her limits.

  91. Cassidy Loses His Primary in Louisiana, as Trump Vanquishes Another G.O.P. Foe U.S., May 17

    Senator Bill Cassidy, a two-term Republican who voted to convict President Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial, could not muster enough votes to continue to a runoff next month.

  92. The Fight for Voting Rights Returns to Selma U.S., May 16

    A crowd gathered at a pivotal site of defiance in the civil rights movement, this time in opposition to efforts by Republicans to eliminate majority-Black districts.

  93. Voters in Louisiana Head to the Polls, Uncertain but Determined U.S., May 16

    Votes cast for the House candidates on Saturday’s primary ballot won’t count after state officials moved the election to November to provide time to redraw congressional maps.

  94. Louisiana Primary Election Results Interactive, May 16

    Get live results and maps from the 2026 Louisiana primary elections.

  95. At Supreme Court, Virginia Democrats Pressed Legal Theory Embraced by Trump U.S., May 16

    A long-shot emergency request to restore a voting map was the latest salvo in an all-out legal war over control of the House.

  96. Louisiana U.S. Senate Primary Election Results Interactive, May 16

    Get live results and maps from the 2026 Louisiana primary election.

  97. Andie MacDowell Found Her Place on Kiawah Island Interactive, May 16

    The actress on collecting shells and sterling silver and wearing Hermès scarves to the beach.

  98. How a ‘Model’ for Climate Migration Became a Cautionary Tale Climate, May 16

    The residents of Isle de Jean Charles in Louisiana found safety after moving to higher ground. But the experience left some of them warning others facing relocation: ‘Don’t do it.’

  99. Clavicular Strikes Plea Deal With Prosecutors After Alligator Shooting U.S., May 15

    The social media personality pleaded no contest and was sentenced to six months of probation. The deal allows him to avoid jail time.

  100. My Family’s American Secret U.S., May 15

    One fateful decision 100 years ago created parallel lives. How does a family broken by the bizarre rules of racism heal itself after three generations apart?

  101. A ‘Man With No Country,’ Cassidy Fights for Political Future U.S., May 15

    Senator Bill Cassidy, targeted by President Trump, is walking a political tightrope as he battles other Republicans for the chance to seek a third term.

  102. With Memphis District Gone, Another Democratic Mainstay Retires U.S., May 15

    Representative Steve Cohen, a Democrat who has represented Memphis since 2007, leaving the field possibly to his young rival, Justin J. Pearson, after Republicans redistrict his seat.

  103. I Want to Go Where Nature Is Winning T Magazine, May 15

    Read our travel expert’s answers to this and other questions from readers about where they should spend time this summer.

  104. In Kentucky, the Iran War Complicates a Republican Primary U.S., May 15

    Representative Thomas Massie, the incumbent, has opposed President Trump’s military strikes on Iran. He is now facing the biggest challenge of his career.

  105. Starbucks Cuts 300 Corporate Jobs in Turnaround Push Business, May 15

    The company said it would close four regional offices and take a $400 million charge related to the changes.

  106. Even Alex Murdaugh Didn’t Think His Convictions Would Be Overturned U.S., May 15

    His lawyers said he was stunned to learn that South Carolina’s top court had reversed the murder convictions. Prosecutors plan to retry the case, but a second trial could look very different.

  107. ​Want to Know What Is Going to Happen in the Midterms? So Does Amy Walter. ​ Opinion, May 15

    Two powerful forces in politics clash.

  108. South Carolina Governor Formally Calls for Redistricting Special Session U.S., May 14

    But he stopped short of ordering lawmakers to redo the map so that Republicans could sweep the state’s congressional delegation, which President Trump has pressured them to do.

  109. Is Musk Running an Illegal Power Plant? The D.O.J. Says It Might Weigh In. Climate, May 14

    In a court filing, the administration signaled support for Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company in a lawsuit challenging xAI’s generators at a huge Mississippi data center.

  110. Supreme Court Allows Abortion Pill Access by Mail to Continue U.S., May 14

    A federal appeals court ruling against the Food and Drug Administration would have restricted access by mail to mifepristone.

  111. Neo-Nazi Leader Who Plotted to Poison Children Is Sentenced to 15 Years New York, May 14

    Michail Chkhikvishvili, 22, was the leader of Maniac Murder Cult, an extremist group that encouraged people to commit acts of hate and violence, prosecutors said.

  112. Should Every Party Be Allowed to Vote in a Primary? U.S., May 14

    New research claims that bipartisan primaries have broad societal benefit, but opposition is growing, and Louisiana voters this weekend will participate in the state’s first closed primary since 1978.

  113. Streamer Known for Racist Confrontations Is Charged With Attempted Murder U.S., May 14

    Dalton Eatherly, who goes by Chud the Builder, was arrested after an altercation that ended in gunfire outside a courthouse near Nashville.

  114. Federal Chemical Safety Board Sends Warning on Trump Disaster Policy Climate, May 14

    The board said the administration is taking “a significant step backwards” on preventing chemical disasters.

  115. Clarence Carter, Singer of Lust-Filled Soul Hits, Dies at 90 Arts, May 14

    In songs like “Slip Away” and “Back Door Santa,” he performed with the fervor of a backwoods preacher and the bawdy humor of a juke joint.

  116. Body of Second U.S. Soldier Who Went Missing in Morocco Is Found U.S., May 14

    The body of Specialist Mariyah Symone Collington, 19, was retrieved from a coastal cave less than a week after the recovery of the body of First Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr.

  117. Prospect of Murdaugh Retrial Puts Rural South Carolina Back in Spotlight U.S., May 14

    The State Supreme Court cited a local court clerk in reversing the result of one of the most-watched murder trials of the last decade. It has raised painful memories in the state’s Lowcountry region.

  118. Thomas Massie Is One of a Vanishing Breed: A Republican Who Will Stand Up to Trump Opinion, May 14

    An individual with principles and quirks, and against being told what to do.

  119. 11 Rescued From Raft After Plane Crash Off the Coast of Florida U.S., May 14

    Those on board, who were all Bahamian adults, spent about five hours stranded on a raft before rescuers hoisted them to safety. All were in stable condition, officials said.

  120. Giuliani Returns to Broadcasting After Illness: ‘I Feel 100 Percent’ New York, May 13

    Rudolph W. Giuliani, the 81-year-old former New York City mayor, was in critical condition with pneumonia in a Florida hospital earlier this month.

  121. Miami Residents Sue Over Trump’s Plan to Make His Library a Hotel U.S., May 13

    The suit argues that the development on state-donated land would violate the Constitution’s domestic emoluments clause, which prohibits the president from accepting money or gifts from states.

  122. U.C.F. Students Boo Commencement Speaker for A.I. Comments Video, May 13

    Students at the University of Central Florida booed a commencement speaker after she said that “artificial intelligence is the next industrial revolution.”

  123. Georgia Governor Calls Special Session to Redistrict for 2028 Elections U.S., May 13

    Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, also asked lawmakers to delay changes to the state’s election system that could cause disarray in the midterms.

  124. A Billionaire’s Ad Barrage Has Upended the Georgia Governor’s Race U.S., May 13

    Rick Jackson was largely unknown to voters just a few months ago. Heading into Tuesday’s Republican primary, he’s keeping some of the state’s best-known politicians on their toes.

  125. Read the Decision Interactive, May 13

    South Carolina’s top court overturned the murder convictions of Alex Murdaugh.

  126. Murdaugh Murder Convictions Overturned by South Carolina’s Top Court U.S., May 13

    The decision, in which judges cited jury interference by a court clerk, upends one of America’s highest-profile homicide cases.

  127. $1.8 Million Homes in Maine, California and Georgia Real Estate, May 13

    A cottage in Belfast, Maine, a midcentury modern home in Los Angeles and an Arts & Crafts house in Athens, Ga.

  128. West Virginia Primary Election Results Interactive, May 12

    Get live results and maps from the 2026 West Virginia primary elections.

  129. West Virginia Court of Appeals Election Results Interactive, May 12

    Get live results and maps from the 2026 West Virginia general election.

  130. West Virginia Supreme Court Special Election Results Interactive, May 12

    Get live results and maps from the 2026 West Virginia special election.

  131. West Virginia U.S. Senate Primary Election Results Interactive, May 12

    Get live results and maps from the 2026 West Virginia primary election.

  132. West Virginia First Congressional District Primary Election Results Interactive, May 12

    Get live results and maps from the 2026 West Virginia primary election.

  133. West Virginia Second Congressional District Primary Election Results Interactive, May 12

    Get live results and maps from the 2026 West Virginia primary election.

  134. South Carolina Lawmakers Halt Redistricting Efforts U.S., May 12

    Some Republicans had worried that carving up the district held by Representative James E. Clyburn, the state’s only Democratic congressman, could backfire on them.

  135. Florida Plans to Close ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ Vendors Are Reportedly Told U.S., May 12

    The Department of Homeland Security has determined the state-run immigration detention facility is too expensive, and some private vendors have struggled to front costs.

  136. Officers Sue Affleck and Damon’s Company Over ‘The Rip’ Portrayal Movies, May 12

    Two Miami law enforcement officials say the Netflix crime drama uses real-life details and portrays them in a negative light.

  137. Man Who Stole Unreleased Beyoncé Music Is Sentenced to 5 Years U.S., May 12

    The theft occurred on July 8, 2025, when members of the singer’s team reported a vehicle break-in ahead of her “Cowboy Carter” tour dates in Atlanta.

  138. Alabama Governor Sets New Primary Elections for Four House Seats U.S., May 12

    Gov. Kay Ivey scheduled special House primaries for August after the Supreme Court cleared a path for Alabama to use a 2023 congressional map with one majority-Black district.

  139. Wildfires Strike Florida, Georgia and America’s ‘Wood Basket’ Climate, May 12

    Large fires, fueled by a record breaking drought, have been destroying homes and timber plantations in Southeastern states.

  140. Raffensperger Event Is Disrupted by ‘Active Threat,’ Bomb Squad on Site U.S., May 12

    The discovery of a suspicious object disrupted a campaign stop for Brad Raffensperger, the Republican secretary of state in Georgia, who is running for governor.

  141. A Racist Remark About Jeffries Sets Off Democratic Anger in Virginia U.S., May 12

    Representative Jen Kiggans, a Republican in a tough re-election fight, faced criticism after she agreed with comments by a local radio host that included a racist line about Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic minority leader.

  142. Justice Dept. Subpoenas Wall Street Journal in Leak Investigation U.S., May 12

    Critics raised concerns over press freedom after The Journal disclosed receiving subpoenas related to an article on deliberations on the risks of military action in Iran.

  143. Supreme Court Clears Path for Alabama to Use New Voting Map U.S., May 11

    A majority of the justices sided with Alabama in a move that could speed up efforts to put in place a congressional district map that would eliminate a majority-Black district.

  144. Supreme Court Continues Access to Abortion Pill by Mail, for a Few Days U.S., May 11

    Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. has paused until at least Thursday a federal appeals court ruling against the Food and Drug Administration that would restrict access by mail to mifepristone.

  145. Read Virginia Officials’ Emergency Application to the Supreme Court Interactive, May 11

    Democratic leaders in Virginia asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the state to use a congressional map drawn by Democrats and approved by voters that the state Supreme Court had struck down.

  146. Virginia Officials Ask Supreme Court to Restore Voting Map Drawn by Democrats U.S., May 11

    State officials asked the justices to overturn a Virginia Supreme Court decision that struck down a congressional map, a major defeat for Democrats.

  147. Alabama Opens Its Own Investigation Into the Southern Poverty Law Center U.S., May 11

    The law center, based in Montgomery, has drawn the ire of conservatives in recent years. Last month, the Justice Department charged the group with financial crimes.

  148. Black People Won a Voice in This County. The Voting Case May Silence It. U.S., May 11

    Black residents, who make up 25 percent of Fayette County, Tenn., won a new electoral map last year to change an all-white board of commissioners. They worry the Supreme Court’s ruling could threaten that.

  149. They Were Promised New Septic Tanks. Trump Called It ‘Illegal DEI.’ U.S., May 11

    The Justice Department ended a deal that had helped fund a solution to the sewage crisis in rural Alabama. “Almost like we are starting all over again,” one activist said.

  150. ‘Bill Cassidy Sold His Soul to the Devil, and He Didn’t Get Anything for It’ Opinion, May 11

    A doctor and senator who voted to confirm Robert Kennedy still was snubbed by Trump in the Republican primary in Louisiana.