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  1. David Briggs, a Music Force in Alabama and Nashville, Dies at 82 Arts, Yesterday

    A first-call keyboardist, he worked with Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton, helped make Muscle Shoals a recording hub, and had a key role in redefining the sound of country.

  2. How a Kentucky Man Trapped in a Cave Became a Broadway Musical Theater, Yesterday

    Floyd Collins was pinned under a rock while exploring a cave in 1925. That history, recounted in song, is now on Broadway.

  3. Florida Democratic Party Is ‘Dead,’ State Senator Says as He Leaves It U.S., Yesterday

    State Senator Jason Pizzo, the Democratic minority leader, announced in a floor speech that he was leaving the party.

  4. Why Did a Charity Tied to Casey DeSantis Suddenly Get a $10 Million Boost? National, April 24

    The Hope Florida Foundation quietly gave the money to two nonprofit political committees that helped Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies defeat a ballot measure.

  5. Rob Holland, Aerobatic Pilot, Dies in Crash at Langley Air Force Base Express, April 24

    A statement on his Facebook page said Mr. Holland had died in a crash at the base in Virginia, where he was planning to perform in an air show this weekend.

  6. Midwest Faces Hail and Tornado Threats as Storms Move Through Weather, April 24

    The severe weather is typical for this time of year but also unpredictable. Forecasters said Texas may see hail as large as baseballs.

  7. The N.B.A.’s Hidden Game: Arranging Courtside Celebrities Culture, April 24

    Atlanta is a movie production hub and the home to prominent rappers, so the Hawks have dedicated resources to recruit famous faces like Anne Hathaway and Gucci Mane.

  8. Ex-Army Sergeant Gets 7 Years for Selling Military Secrets to Chinese Conspirator Express, April 24

    Korbein Schultz, 25, who was an intelligence analyst, accepted $42,000 in bribes for sensitive documents, prosecutors said. He pleaded guilty in 2024.

  9. Jelly Roll Should Be Pardoned for Drug and Robbery Offenses, Board Says Culture, April 23

    The Tennessee Board of Parole unanimously determined that the country star should be pardoned, but the decision is in the hands of the governor.

  10. Heavy Rains Cause Flooding in New Orleans Weather, April 23

    Lingering storms drenched the city with over a month’s worth of rain, swamping roads and stranding drivers.

  11. What to Know About the Legal Battle Over a North Carolina Supreme Court Race National, April 22

    The Republican challenger has embarked on an extraordinary effort to reverse his election loss that critics say is testing the boundaries of post-election litigation.

  12. Republicans Begin a Trump-Centric Battle to Succeed Mitch McConnell Politics, April 22

    The primary race in Kentucky for Mr. McConnell’s seat is expected to be one of the biggest G.O.P. clashes of 2026. On Tuesday, it gained its second high-profile contender, Representative Andy Barr.

  13. The April 22 Pope Francis Death News live blog included one standalone post:
  14. Fighting Louisiana Floodwaters With Patches of Green Climate, April 22

    Simple, affordable initiatives like rain gardens are helping to soak up water in New Orleans.

  15. Video Shows Passengers Evacuating Delta Plane on Slides After Engine Fire Express, April 21

    Flames erupted around the plane on the tarmac at Orlando International Airport on Monday. There were no reported injuries after passengers fled by emergency slides.

  16. Sludge Contaminated 10,000 Acres of Farmland. What Should Be Done? Climate, April 21

    For years a textile mill gave farmers its sewage sludge as free fertilizer. Today the land is full of “forever chemicals.”

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

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

  18. The Face of Catholicism in the United States Has Changed. Here’s How. National, April 20

    For decades, the share of American Catholics declined in the face in secularization. But in recent years, those numbers have stabilized, buoyed by growing communities and broader societal changes.

  19. Storms May Hinder Travel on Easter Weekend Weather, April 19

    Forecasters warned of heavy rain and thunderstorms. At least one tornado touched down in rural Texas on Saturday, a forecaster said.

  20. Nate Bargatze Doesn’t Mind if You Think He’s an Idiot Magazine, April 19

    The stand-up comic discusses having a magician for a father, the challenge of mainstream comedy and his aspirations to build the next Disneyland.

  21. Guns, Extreme Views and Chaotic Childhood Shaped Suspect in Florida State Shooting National, April 18

    His biological mother said in an interview on Friday that she was bewildered by the attack, and had been against the presence of firearms in her son’s life.

  22. Ex-Harvard Medical School Morgue Chief to Plead Guilty in Sale of Body Parts Express, April 18

    Cedric Lodge stole organs from cadavers that had been donated for medical research, prosecutors said. The university fired him in 2023.

  23. Mac Gayden, Stellar Nashville Guitarist and Songwriter, Dies at 83 Obits, April 18

    Heard on Bob Dylan’s “Blonde on Blonde” among other albums, he also sang and was a writer of the perennial “Everlasting Love.”

  24. How ‘The White Lotus’ Ran Aground Op Ed, April 18

    The HBO hit’s theological problems.

  25. Senator Visits Wrongly Deported Man, and Trump’s ‘Kill List’ for Regulations The Headlines, April 18

    Plus, meat is making a comeback.

  26. He Saw Her on a Billboard. Then Fate Brought Them Together. Styles, April 18

    When Chike Ozah and Kellie Brown crossed paths in person, she wasn’t ready for a romantic relationship, but Mr. Ozah remained persistent.

  27. What We Know About the Florida State University Shooting National, April 18

    Two people were killed and six others were injured when a 20-year-old gunman opened fire on campus on Thursday. Court records show the suspect had a chaotic upbringing.

  28. What We Know About the Gunman in the Florida State Shooting Express, April 18

    The suspect, a 20-year-old student at the university, was the stepson of a local sheriff’s deputy and espoused far-right views, according to the authorities, court records and classmates.

  29. Shooting at Florida State University Leaves 2 Dead and 6 Injured Video, April 18

    Students evacuated after an active shooter opened fire near the university’s student union building on Thursday. Officials identified the shooter as a 20-year-old student at the university and son of a county sheriff’s deputy.

  30. They Endured the Parkland Shooting. Then Came Florida State. Express, April 17

    For some, the sight of law enforcement officers in tactical gear on Thursday, sweeping campus for a gunman, was familiar.

  31. The April 17 Fsu Shooting Tallahassee live blog included two standalone posts:
  32. In 2014, Florida State University Reeled From Another Shooting Express, April 17

    The campus, where a gunman killed two people on Thursday, experienced another shooting over a decade ago that left three people injured.

  33. At Least 2 Killed and 6 Injured in Florida State University Shooting Express, April 17

    The police identified the gunman as a 20-year-old student who is the son of a Leon County sheriff’s deputy. Neither of the slain victims was a student at the university.

  34. This Spicy Clam Chowder Is St. Augustine’s Best-Kept Secret Dining, April 17

    Mary Ellen Masters and her crew serve Florida history, with a fiery kick, at the St. Ambrose Spring Fair.

  35. Central U.S. Faces the Return of Severe Storms and Flooding Threats Weather, April 17

    Forecasters warned of heavy rain and thunderstorms, raising the risk of floods through the weekend.

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

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

  37. 36 Hours in Orlando, Fla. Interactive, April 17

    Orlando is a collection of neighborhoods, each with its own personality. There are hipster hangouts, microbreweries, an elegant shopping neighborhood — and airboats through the wetlands where you might just spot an alligator.

  38. 3 Drown After Boat Crash During Fishing Tournament in Alabama Express, April 17

    The men were thrown overboard when two boats collided in Lewis Smith Lake on Wednesday morning, the authorities said.

  39. Trump Official Scrutinizes N.Y.’s Attorney General Over Real Estate Metro, April 16

    The head of a U.S. housing agency told prosecutors that Letitia James appeared to have falsified real estate records, a move that could be the start of an investigation of a key Trump adversary.

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

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

  41. $275,000 Homes in New Jersey, Louisiana and Arkansas Real Estate, April 16

    A rowhouse in Bordentown, a cottage in New Orleans and a Craftsman bungalow in Little Rock.

  42. 2 Protesters at Marjorie Taylor Greene Town Hall Are Subdued With Stun Guns Washington, April 16

    Three people, including the two who were subdued with stun guns, were arrested.

  43. 5 Migrants Feared Dead After Boat Capsizes Off Florida Coast Express, April 14

    Four people were rescued on Sunday, two days after the boat capsized off the state’s Atlantic coast, the authorities said.

  44. Matt Gaetz Hit the Skids. These Days, It’s Not Disqualifying. Editorial, April 14

    Striving to stay relevant, the former congressman is showing how in Trump World, political resurrection remains a possibility, no matter how low you go.

  45. Florida’s Hurricane-Battered Gulf Coast Beckons Spring Breakers: ‘We Are Open’ National, April 14

    Some cities discourage spring breakers, but towns along the Gulf Coast, where every dollar is crucial after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, were eager for an influx.

  46. How an Arkansas City Became an Epicenter of the Biking World National, April 13

    Buoyed by the interests of the family behind Walmart, Bentonville has become an unexpected hub for cycling.

  47. Los aranceles de Trump desconciertan a una antigua zona textil en Carolina del Sur En español, April 13

    La región Upstate de Carolina del Sur se salvó gracias a empresas extranjeras tras la caída de su industria textil. Ahora, los aranceles plantean otra ronda de incertidumbre.

  48. The 2025 Masters National, April 12

    With nearly perfect weather for the weekend, the Augusta National course provided a breathtaking backdrop for the first major tournament of the men’s golf season.

  49. In South Carolina, a Once Thriving Textile Hub Is Baffled by Trump’s Tariffs National, April 12

    The Upstate region of South Carolina was saved by foreign companies after the fall of its textile industry. Now, tariffs pose another round of uncertainty.

  50. Greg Norman Is Ready for His Exit Interview National, April 12

    The founding LIV Golf commissioner talked with The Times soon after stepping down as chief executive of the Saudi-backed tour that fractured the sport.

  51. South Carolina Executes Second Inmate by Firing Squad National, April 11

    Mikal Mahdi’s execution came about a month after the first person in state history was killed in such a manner. Before that, no person had been killed by a firing squad in the United States in 15 years.

  52. Thousands of Voters Must Verify Information in Contested Election, N.C. Supreme Court Rules National, April 11

    The number of ballots in question exceeds the slim margin by which the Democratic incumbent won, potentially leading to the November election being overturned.

  53. Immigration Judge Rules Khalil Can Be Deported, but Legal Hurdles Remain Metro, April 11

    The decision by a judge in Louisiana is an early victory for Secretary of State Marco Rubio, but a broader challenge is still being heard in federal court in Newark.

  54. Miami Art Dealer Is Charged With Selling Fraudulent Warhols Culture, April 11

    The dealer, Leslie Roberts of Miami Fine Art Gallery, was accused of using fake invoices and forged authentication documents to make the works appear legitimate.

  55. Emergency Crews Respond to Small Plane Crash in Florida Video, April 11

    Large plumes of smoke billowed into the air after a plane crashed in Boca Raton, Fla., on Friday morning.

  56. Miami-Dade Mayor Vetoes Plan to Remove Fluoride From Drinking Water National, April 11

    The veto by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, a Democrat, pushed back on a growing campaign against the mineral, which has been used for decades to prevent cavities.

  57. 3 Killed in Fiery Plane Crash in Boca Raton Express, April 11

    A man in a car also was injured when the small plane crashed near an interstate overpass a short distance from Boca Raton Airport in Florida, the authorities said.

  58. At the Architecture Biennale, the U.S. Says ‘Come Sit By Me’ Arts, April 11

    To heal a nation, the U.S. Pavilion in Venice showcases the surprising permutations of the porch.

  59. At the Architecture Biennale, the U.S. Says ‘Come Sit by Me’ Culture, April 11

    To heal a nation, the U.S. Pavilion in Venice showcases the surprising permutations of the porch.

  60. Mahmoud Khalil’s Lawyers Will Seek Testimony From Marco Rubio Metro, April 10

    Lawyers for the detained Columbia graduate said that the lack of substantive charges against him requires more information from the secretary of state. They acknowledge they are likely to fail.

  61. Cabot Butter Is Recalled Over Fecal Contamination Risk Express, April 10

    The company said it was voluntarily recalling 189 cases of its eight-ounce, sea-salted Extra Creamy Premium Butter after it found elevated levels of coliform bacteria.

  62. The Masters: A Gesundheit Unlike Any Other National, April 10

    The grass and trees at Augusta National Golf Club help make the course a treasure — but also an allergy nightmare.

  63. Algunos estadounidenses se están preparando para el colapso de la sociedad En español, April 10

    En un mundo polarizado, cada vez más personas en EE. UU. se alistan para las crisis, ya sea para luchar contra un gobierno tiránico, repeler a un ejército invasor o responder a una catástrofe.

  64. Appeals Court Clears Path for Trump to Resume Firing Probationary Workers Washington, April 10

    The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit sided with the government to block a lower-court ruling that had led to the reinstatement of thousands of federal workers.

  65. Georgia Man Sentenced for a Cache of Taxidermy Birds and Rare Eggs Metro, April 9

    John Waldrop, an orthopedic surgeon, amassed a vast collection of ornithological specimens as part of what he called an “obsessive hobby.” He’s now into wood carvings.

  66. Launch of First Amazon Project Kuiper Internet Satellites Is Scrubbed Science, April 9

    The spacecraft are the online giant’s entry into beaming wireless service from space, but the company has much to do before it can compete with SpaceX’s Starlink.

  67. $1.6 Million Homes in Maine, Georgia and Arizona Real Estate, April 9

    An 1875 home in Kennebunkport, a converted church in Thunderbolt and a contemporary home in Phoenix

  68. Americans Are Preparing for When All Hell Breaks Loose National, April 9

    Once thought of as a fringe mind-set, the prepared citizen movement is gaining traction in a world shaped by war, the pandemic and extreme weather.

  69. 3 Are Killed in Shooting Near Fredericksburg, Va., Authorities Say Express, April 8

    Three others were injured in the shooting on a suburban street in Spotsylvania County, southwest of Washington, D.C. Four suspects were in custody, the authorities said.

  70. Glenn Youngkin on D.E.I., Trump’s Tariffs and a Possible 2028 Run Politics, April 8

    In an interview, the Republican governor of Virginia spoke at length about his views on diversity efforts, among other subjects.

  71. How a Diversity Champion Became an Anti-D.E.I. Warrior Politics, April 8

    Not long before he became Virginia’s governor, Glenn Youngkin helped lead, and spoke approvingly of, efforts to improve racial and gender diversity at his private equity firm.

  72. American Whiskey Braces for Another Trump Trade War Washington, April 8

    The already battered spirits industry will see its supply squeezed if tariffs raise import costs and other countries’ retaliation closes off export markets.

  73. Tormentas de primavera: lo que hay que saber del destructivo fenómeno en EE. UU. En español, April 7

    Fuertes lluvias, vientos dañinos y peligrosas inundaciones han asolado el Sur y el Medio Oeste durante días, matando al menos a 18 personas.

  74. Man Questioned in Killings of 4 at Georgia Trailer Park Express, April 7

    The authorities said that the killings appeared to have stemmed from a domestic dispute. Investigators in Perry, Ga., said the four victims, who ranged in age from 2 to 82, were related.

  75. N.C. Supreme Court Halts Voter Eligibility Review in Contested Judicial Race National, April 7

    A razor-close race for a seat on the court is the last 2024 statewide election in the nation to remain uncertified.

  76. Transgender Woman Arrested After Using Bathroom at Florida State Capitol Express, April 7

    Marcy Rheintgen said she was held in jail overnight after she deliberately challenged a state law by entering a women’s bathroom in the government building.

  77. What to Know About the Destructive Spring Storm System National, April 7

    Heavy rains, damaging winds and dangerous floods have ravaged the South and the Midwest for days, killing at least 23 people.

  78. These DOGE Cuts Will Cost the American People Something Precious Op Ed, April 7

    Eliminating federal funding for the humanities saves next to no money, but it will cost the American people something precious.

  79. Gulf Coast Shrimpers See Hope in Trump’s Tariffs National, April 7

    After years struggling to compete with cheaper, farm-raised imported shrimp, shrimpers from Florida to Louisiana are optimistic that the new tariffs will help them.

  80. The Pandemic Is Not the Only Reason U.S. Students Are Losing Ground National, April 7

    For years, the country’s lowest-scoring students were steadily improving on national tests. Starting around 2013, something changed.

  81. Residents Exhausted From Dayslong Storm Are Desperate for a Break National, April 6

    The storm inundating a large stretch of the South and Midwest has wreaked havoc since Wednesday. But heavy rain and flooding are likely to ease considerably by Monday.

  82. Chevron Must Pay $745 Million for Coastal Damages, Louisiana Jury Rules Express, April 6

    The verdict will likely influence similar lawsuits against other oil companies over coastal damage in the state.

  83. Trump Family’s Cash Registers Ring as Financial Meltdown Plays Out Washington, April 5

    The party was on at a Saudi-backed LIV Golf tournament at the president’s Doral resort in Florida and a fund-raiser at Mar-a-Lago, even as markets tumbled.

  84. Rivers in Central U.S. Swell Rapidly as Storm Inundates Region National, April 5

    The rising water levels have prompted rescues and road closures. The storm, which has killed at least 16 people, doesn’t show signs of letting up.

  85. Epic Universe Is Coming. Here’s a Sneak Peek. Travel, April 5

    The new $7 billion theme park in Orlando opens in May. With it, Universal aims to challenge Disney by letting visitors explore lands based on movies and games.

  86. ‘White Lotus’ Takes On Touchy Subjects. The Southern Accent Is One of Them. Interactive, April 5

    Viewers have obsessed over whether the accents in Season 3 were credible, or another atrocious attempt by Hollywood to replicate a Southern dialect.

  87. Judge Orders Tufts Student’s Detention Case Moved to Vermont National, April 4

    The student, Rumeysa Ozturk, was detained by ICE agents in Massachusetts, driven to Vermont and flown to a detention center in Louisiana, where the government was trying to argue her court case.

  88. A Cake With Nothing to Hide Dining, April 4

    A light, classic coconut cake in all its old-fashioned glory.

  89. Appeals Court Orders Thousands of Voters to Verify Information in Contested N.C. Election National, April 4

    The ruling was a win for the Republican who narrowly lost a State Supreme Court race in November. The case has tested the boundaries of post-election litigation.

  90. Meet the 23-Year-Old Student Who Raised $25 Million in Democratic Losses Politics, April 4

    A law student in Florida has a lucrative side gig: fund-raising consultant. His firm earns a 25 percent cut of “profit” from donations, and critics have begun to pile up after two special elections.

  91. Boy Swept Away by Raging Waters in Kentucky as Rain Soaks Central U.S. National, April 4

    Waters continued to rise in communities from Arkansas to Michigan as the storm, which has killed at least eight, drenched the region. More tornadoes were also possible.

  92. Ruth Asawa’s Astonishing Universe Began at Her Door Culture, April 4

    As the artist’s posthumous retrospective opens at SFMOMA, a reporter visits her family home and studio in Noe Valley, the center of her pioneering sculpture practice.

  93. El monóxido de carbono puede ser letal. Esto hay que saber para evitar intoxicaciones En español, April 4

    Una persona expuesta a concentraciones elevadas del gas durante un periodo prolongado de tiempo puede perder el conocimiento y dejar de respirar, lo que conduce a la muerte.

  94. Scenes From States Devastated by a Powerful Storm System National, April 4

    The severe weather stretched from Texas to Ohio, causing tornadoes and flooding across the central United States.

  95. Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Legal Rationale for Tariffs on China Business, April 4

    A nonprofit group said the president misapplied a law in imposing those levies and portrayed its filing as the first lawsuit to challenge the Trump administration over its tariffs.

  96. Tornadoes Sweep Across the South and Midwest, Killing at Least 7 National, April 4

    After hail, heavy rains and more than 30 tornadoes drenched the region, officials warned that a “generational flooding” disaster was possible.

  97. Tufts Student Held by ICE Asks Court to Return Her Case to Massachusetts National, April 3

    After being picked up in Massachusetts, Rumeysa Ozturk was moved to a detention center in Louisiana, where the government wants to argue its case to deport her.

  98. Some Weather Service Offices Are Delaying or Skipping Storm Surveys Weather, April 3

    At least two Weather Service offices in Kentucky cited the continued threat of bad weather.

  99. Amid the Storm, Some of Nashville’s Tornado Sirens Run Out of Battery National, April 3

    At least one siren in the southwestern part of the city was still out of service, and the Fire Department did not say how long repairs would take.

  100. Storm System Wreaks Havoc Across U.S. South and Midwest Video, April 3

    Nearly 30 tornadoes were confirmed in several states after the first wave of the storm and floodwaters overtook streets in Tennessee.

  101. What to Know About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Express, April 3

    Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of the retired Yankees player Brett Gardner, died from carbon monoxide poisoning while on vacation in Costa Rica. Here’s why the gas is so dangerous.

  102. Judge Declines to Revoke Young Thug’s Probation After Social Media Post Culture, April 3

    The district attorney’s office in Fulton County, Ga., had cited a post in which the rapper referred to a gang investigator as the “Biggest liar in the DA office.”

  103. The April 2 Weather live blog included one standalone post:
  104. Nashville Police Release Details on Covenant School Shooting and Close Case National, April 2

    A summary of the police investigation, released two years after the attack, found that the shooter had spent years planning the violence and covering up mental health problems.

  105. Tuesday’s Election Results Are a Boost for Democrats Video, April 2

    Democrats achieved their biggest gains to date in the second Trump era, winning a fiercely contested State Supreme Court race in Wisconsin, while also landing relatively strong showings despite losing two Florida special elections. Shane Goldmache...

  106. 6 conclusiones de la victoria demócrata en las elecciones en Wisconsin En español, April 2

    Energizados contra la nueva era Trump, y contra Elon Musk, los demócratas lograron una victoria judicial clave en Wisconsin y acortaron los márgenes republicanos en dos comicios al Congreso en Florida.

  107. Parents Don’t Know It but K-12 Students Are Falling Into ‘the Honesty Gap’ Op Ed, April 2

    Trump wants to give power back to the states. Some states are lowering standards.

  108. $700,000 Homes in Utah, Alabama and the District of Columbia Real Estate, April 2

    A midcentury modern home in Murray, a Craftsman in Birmingham and a brick rowhouse in Washington

  109. ‘Big Psychological Boost’ for Democrats in String of Elections Politics, April 2

    The party’s position remains dire. But a judicial victory in Wisconsin and closer-than-expected losses in Florida suggest a once-demoralized Democratic base is animated again.

  110. Democrats Show a Pulse: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Elections Politics, April 2

    Energized against the new Trump era, and against Elon Musk, Democrats pulled off a crucial judicial victory in Wisconsin and cut into Republican margins in two Florida congressional races.

  111. G.O.P. Bolsters House Majority by Retaining Two Seats in Florida National, April 1

    The Republicans who were elected on Tuesday to fill seats left empty by Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz had President Trump’s backing.

  112. Florida Special Election Results Interactive, April 1

    Get live results and maps from the 2025 Florida special elections.

  113. Florida First District Special Election Results Interactive, April 1

    Get live results and maps from the 2025 Florida special election.

  114. Florida Sixth District Special Election Results Interactive, April 1

    Get live results and maps from the 2025 Florida special election.

  115. 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.

  116. SpaceX Puts Humans in Orbit Over Earth’s Poles for the First Time Express, April 1

    Chun Wang, a Chinese-born crypto entrepreneur, paid an undisclosed amount for the mission. Some satellites are already in polar orbit, and researchers called it a routine flight.

  117. The Most Expensive Judicial Race in U.S. History, and a Growing Demand for Ivermectin The Headlines, April 1

    Plus, the return of the rotating restaurant.

  118. Democrats Have Problems. Turning Out for Special Elections Isn’t One of Them. Upshot, April 1

    They have come out in strong numbers in smaller races so far this year, and in the early voting for today’s elections.

  119. What’s So Hard About Building Trains? Travel, April 1

    In Florida, Brightline has proved that it can operate reliable, well-designed passenger trains that people want to ride. Can the public sector do the same?

  120. What to Watch in Today’s Big Elections in Wisconsin and Florida Politics, April 1

    Voters in a crucial court race and two House special elections will provide hints of how the country views President Trump and Elon Musk, months after they took power.

  121. Alabama Can’t Prosecute Those Who Help With Out-of-State Abortions, Judge Rules National, April 1

    The state attorney general had raised the possibility of charging doctors with criminal conspiracy for recommending abortion care out of state.

  122. Read the Alabama Judge’s Ruling Interactive, April 1

    A federal judge ruled that Alabama could not prosecute doctors and reproductive health organizations for helping patients travel out of the state to obtain abortions.

  123. 3 States Issue Warnings About Unsolicited Packages of Seeds Express, March 31

    Alabama, Texas and New Mexico warned that the seeds, which apparently came from China, could sprout into invasive plants, officials said.

  124. On a South Carolina Farm, a House Born From a College Promise Real Estate, March 31

    A couple and their architect friend built a family home that celebrates hyperlocal building materials.

  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. A Special Election That Was Supposed to Be a Snoozer Is Suddenly Buzzing Politics, March 31

    A House race in a deep-red Florida district is seeing millions of dollars in spending ahead of Tuesday’s election. Even in a loss, Democrats hope it will signal much-needed momentum.

  127. The Army Has a Fast-Food Problem. Can a TV Chef Fix That? Dining, March 31

    Robert Irvine has been enlisted to overhaul the dreary mess hall menus that drive many soldiers to less-healthy choices.

  128. 1 Dead as Severe Storms Erupt Across a Vast Stretch of the U.S. Weather, March 30

    Forecasters warned of widespread damaging winds, very large hail and tornadoes, from Texas to the East Coast starting on Sunday.

  129. ¿De dónde vienen las armas utilizadas por las bandas en Haití? En español, March 30

    En el país no se fabrican armas y su envío es ilegal, pero a las bandas que aterrorizan la capital del país, Puerto Príncipe, parece nunca faltarles.

  130. A Competitive Race for Mike Waltz’s Seat Rattles Republicans National, March 30

    Democrats are hoping to do better in Florida’s Sixth District than they did in November, when President Trump won it by 30 points.

  131. Haiti Doesn’t Make Guns. So How Are Gangs Awash in Them? Foreign, March 30

    Federal authorities in several countries have recently nabbed several caches of weapons headed to Haiti, but armed violence continues to rise there, with gangs increasingly obtaining high-caliber firearms and ammunition.

  132. The Rapper Sean Kingston and His Mother Are Convicted in $1 Million Fraud Scheme Express, March 29

    Mr. Kingston, who is best known for his 2007 hit single “Beautiful Girls,” and his mother were charged with defrauding sellers of high-end vehicles, jewelry and other goods, prosecutors said.

  133. Ilia Malinin Seized the Moment. But First He Had to Get Back on His Feet. National, March 29

    On Saturday the U.S. figure skating star became the men’s world champion for the second straight year. To get there, he had to channel his grief over losing fellow skaters in January’s D.C. plane crash.

  134. State Auditor to Investigate Sheriff Who Used Inmate Labor on Family Farm Local Investigations, March 29

    In Mississippi, a sheriff accused of staffing his family’s commercial chicken farm with inmates defended the practice, saying he always paid them.

  135. Tracking Each Party’s Early Turnout for Tuesday’s Special House Elections Election Analytics, March 28

    Voters in two heavily Republican House districts in Florida will decide who to send to Congress. See which party is ahead in turnout so far.

  136. 80,000 Pounds of Beef Stolen From Tennessee Slaughterhouse Express, March 28

    The sheriff’s office in Grainger County, Tenn., is investigating the theft after shipments from a meat processing facility were loaded onto trucks and never reached their destinations.

  137. Airlines Cut Seats to the U.S. as Canadians Stay Away Foreign, March 28

    Several airlines have reduced the number of seats on U.S.-bound flights in April, while industry data shows that bookings have declined significantly.

  138. ‘You’re His Property’: How One Sheriff Used Inmate Labor on His Family Farm Local Investigations, March 27

    In Mississippi, incarcerated trusties cleaned chicken houses, fixed cars and installed flooring for the benefit of a local sheriff and his associates, a new investigation found.

  139. Musk Targeted FEMA. Storm-Battered Communities Are Paying a Price. Washington, March 27

    A FEMA funding freeze illustrates the extraordinary power of Elon Musk and DOGE, who have made claims of undue benefits for undocumented immigrants and spurred swift action by federal officials.

  140. Is Boogie Fland the Next Legendary New York City Point Guard? Metro, March 27

    In some ways, the prodigy now starring for Arkansas in the N.C.A.A. tournament is an urban basketball archetype. But this is not the same old story.

  141. 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.

  142. 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.

  143. 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.

  144. 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.

  145. 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.

  146. Facebook Marketplace Chefs Deliver Homemade Tamales, Empanadas and Other Foods Express, October 24

    Facebook Marketplace, a platform often used for furniture and electronics, is an increasingly popular place to buy and sell home-cooked meals.

  147. 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.

  148. Scofflaws and Other Hazards on the Roads Letters, August 11

    Readers react to articles about the rise in traffic deaths. Also: Neo-Nazis in Nashville; JD Vance and the rule of law; a ban on masks.

  149. 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.