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  1. They Came to See a Band Reunion. And Eat Biscuits. Arts, Today

    A new North Carolina festival founded by the musician Rhiannon Giddens highlighted Black string music and flaky treats.

  2. Un niño pidió 70.000 paletas en Amazon por accidente. Fue un caos En español, Today

    Holly LaFavers halló 22 cajas de golosinas en la puerta de su edificio y un cargo de 4200 dólares en su cuenta.

  3. New Joint Chiefs Chairman Picks a Friendly Crowd for His Debut U.S., Yesterday

    Gen. Dan Caine, who spoke at a special operations conference, has kept a low profile since assuming the military’s top job.

  4. With Kemp Skipping Georgia Senate Race, Ossoff Gets a First G.O.P. Challenger U.S., Yesterday

    Representative Buddy Carter became the first Republican to enter the primary field to take on Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia, one of the nation’s most vulnerable Democrats.

  5. Boy Accidentally Orders 70,000 Lollipops on Amazon. Panic Ensues. Business, Yesterday

    Holly LaFavers said she was eventually refunded $4,200 for her 8-year-old son’s order of Dum-Dums candy.

  6. A Salacious Saga Engulfs the Virginia G.O.P. and Weakens Youngkin Politics, Yesterday

    Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s failure to push out the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor over a scandal involving explicit photos showed the party’s divisions and the power of its right-wing base.

  7. The Best Player in the W.N.B.A. Now Has Her Own Shoe. It Took a Long Time. Sunday Business, Yesterday

    The marketability of A’ja Wilson offers a case study in race, fame and gender.

  8. Alligator Kills Woman After Flipping Her Canoe in Florida, Officials Say Express, May 7

    The woman was paddling with her husband in shallow water on Tuesday when they passed over a large alligator that thrashed and tipped over their boat, the authorities said.

  9. 3 Former Officers Acquitted of All State Charges in Tyre Nichols’s Death National, May 7

    The former Memphis officers had been charged with second-degree murder and other crimes in the beating death of Mr. Nichols.

  10. Slow-Moving Storms Bring More Rain to Saturated Southern Cities Weather, May 7

    New Orleans and other areas along the Gulf Coast have had a lot of rain this spring. They’re seeing more this week.

  11. Republican Gives Up Fight to Overturn Defeat in N.C. Judicial Race National, May 7

    Three counts showed that the incumbent, a Democrat, won the State Supreme Court election last fall. But Judge Jefferson Griffin tried for months to reverse his loss through the courts.

  12. $400,000 Homes in the District of Columbia, Missouri and South Carolina Real Estate, May 7

    A condo in Washington, a 19th-century home in St. Charles and a ranch house in Clemson.

  13. Did One of My Students Hate Me Enough to Lie to Get Me in Trouble? Op Ed, May 7

    Trump’s assault on higher education could get worse — far worse.

  14. Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Legendary Artists, Are Back in Spirit Special Sections, May 7

    Known for their outsized and revolutionary art projects, the couple’s work is seen again in Florida, New York and Germany.

  15. Florida Wildlife Officers Kill 3 Black Bears After Deadly Attack Express, May 7

    The state’s wildlife agency will test the bears’ DNA to determine if any of them had attacked and killed an 89-year-old man.

  16. Map: 3.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Virginia Interactive, May 6

    View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.

  17. Texas Girl Swept Away by Flood as the South Faces More Severe Storms Weather, May 6

    Forecasters warn a slow-moving storm system is expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms and flash flooding from Texas to Mississippi.

  18. Judge Orders Elections Board to Certify Democrat’s Victory in Contested N.C. Race National, May 5

    The federal ruling on Monday was the most significant legal victory yet for Justice Allison Riggs, the Democratic incumbent in a State Supreme Court race.

  19. States Are Tightening Rules for Getting Citizen-Led Proposals on the Ballot National, May 5

    Florida and Arkansas both recently added restrictions to the citizen amendment process, after ballot measures to expand abortion rights were successful in other states.

  20. Brian Kemp Won’t Run for Senate in Georgia, Giving Ossoff a Lift Politics, May 5

    The popular two-term governor of Georgia had been seen as the strongest potential Republican challenger to Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat.

  21. Bear Kills Man and Dog in Southwest Florida, Officials Say Express, May 5

    The authorities received a report on Monday about a bear encounter in an unincorporated part of Collier County just north of Everglades City, Fla.

  22. Proud Boys’ Ex-Leader Thanks Trump for Pardon at Mar-a-Lago Encounter Washington, May 4

    Enrique Tarrio said he told Mr. Trump that he had saved his life by including him in a blanket grant of clemency for Jan. 6 defendants.

  23. 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.

  24. The Movie Deal That Made Hollywood Lose Its Mind Op Ed, May 3

    The obsession with a Black director’s ownership package reflects the themes of his film.

  25. One of the Weather World’s Biggest Buzzwords Expands Its Reach Weather, May 3

    To many, atmospheric rivers are a West Coast phenomenon. But they’re also responsible for the devastating flooding that hit the Central United States in early April.

  26. April’s Storms Were Relentless. But the Rainwater Is Finally Going Away. Weather, May 3

    The Mississippi River crested in New Orleans this week, capping an anxious period for the engineers and residents who live alongside it.

  27. Against the Odds, He Made Thoroughbred Racing a Viable Business Business, May 3

    Using social media, podcasts and other innovations, Jon Green has turned DJ Stable into a $30-million-a-year entity. His colt, Sandman, is among the favorites to win the 151st Kentucky Derby.

  28. Opera History Was Made in This House. Its Future Is Uncertain. Culture, May 3

    When George Gershwin visited a cottage in Folly Beach, S.C., in 1934, “Porgy and Bess” came to life. But will it remain a historic artifact or become just another beach house?

  29. 6 Remote Places for a Volunteer Vacation Travel, May 2

    The burgeoning volunteer tourism sector lets travelers help maintain the natural beauty of the places they explore, from Patagonia to the Caucasus.

  30. In Alabama Commencement Speech, Trump Mixes In the Political Washington, May 2

    Between pieces of advice like “don’t try to be someone else,” the president attacked political foes and discussed everything from egg prices to transgender rights, often to cheers from the crowd.

  31. Republicans Just Got a Leg Up in N.C.’s High-Stakes Election Fight National, May 1

    A law went into effect on Thursday giving the state’s Republican auditor power over the board of elections. It could have significant effects on a legal battle over an uncertified race.

  32. Una canguro mascota se escapa y provoca el caos en Alabama En español, May 1

    Sheila, la mascota de un hombre de la zona, se escapó de su recinto y decidió salir a la carretera.

  33. 6-Day ICE Operation in Florida Resulted in More Than 1,000 Arrests Washington, May 1

    The Trump administration hopes to work with local law enforcement as it tries to reach its goals for mass deportation.

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

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

  35. What Green Card Holders Should Know in Preparing to Travel Outside the U.S. Travel, May 1

    The Trump administration’s sweeping immigration restrictions have legal permanent residents concerned about their status. Some lawyers said they’re right to be worried.

  36. A Mother. A Child. An Afternoon at a Prison’s Pretend Home. Op Ed, May 1

    In “Weekend Visits,” an incarcerated woman spends a day with her child at an extended visitation house in Virginia.

  37. Weekend Visits Video, May 1

    An incarcerated woman spends a day with her child at an extended visitation house in Virginia.

  38. White Supremacist Is Charged in 2019 Arson at Tennessee Civil Rights Landmark Express, May 1

    Regan Prater set fire to the main offices of the Highlander Research and Education Center and took credit for it in encrypted messages, prosecutors said.

  39. Investigating Shrimp Fraud Is an Urgent Matter on the Gulf Coast Food, April 30

    With a flood of imported seafood driving the U.S. shrimp industry to the edge of ruin, a consulting company out of Houston is testing truth in menu labeling.

  40. Kangaroo Startles Drivers on an Alabama Interstate Express, April 30

    Sheila, a local man’s pet, escaped her enclosure and decided to hit the road.

  41. Floridians Are Getting Glimpses of What Aggressive Immigration Enforcement Looks Like National, April 29

    Two new laws that were demanded by Gov. Ron DeSantis have entangled every level of government, unnerving residents who had long considered the state an immigrant haven.

  42. U.S. Textile Industry Rejects Bessent’s Suggestion Boom Times Are Over Washington, April 29

    A textile trade association that has backed President Trump’s trade strategy took issue with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s remark that emphasized “precision manufacturing” over clothing and fabrics.

  43. Supreme Court Considers Suit Over F.B.I.’s Raid of the Wrong House Washington, April 29

    The legal questions were tangled, but some justices seemed incredulous at a government lawyer’s defense of a botched operation involving a battering ram and a flash-bang grenade.

  44. Immigrants From Around the Country Keep Getting Detained in Louisiana. It’s No Coincidence. Op Ed, April 29

    Louisiana is a legal black hole for immigrants.

  45. After Federal Cuts, Food Banks Scrounge and Scrimp Washington, April 28

    In one of the country’s poorest areas, the quantity and quality of government deliveries have dropped, forcing one charity to make do with thin soup and dried cranberries.

  46. One Person Killed as Boat Collides With Ferry in Florida Express, April 28

    The ferry was carrying 45 people when it was struck near a bridge in Clearwater, Fla. Ten other people were injured, the authorities said.

  47. 2 American Children Were Sent to Honduras With Their Undocumented Mother National, April 27

    The children, 4 and 7, were put on a plane with their mother, who was deported. The family’s lawyer said the mother was given no choice but to take her children, which the Trump administration denied.

  48. A Lengthy Legal Battle in North Carolina Could Show How to Flip an Election Politics, April 27

    Even as Republicans suffer setbacks in their fight to overturn a loss in a State Supreme Court race, judges have shown a striking willingness to entertain the long-shot challenges.

  49. They’re on the Varsity Influencer Team Sunday Business, April 27

    A new effort at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is aimed at turning its student-athletes into well-remunerated social media stars. Other schools are following suit.

  50. This Is How to Win an Environmental Fight Op Ed, April 27

    Thousands of ordinary Americans whose lives have been upended by forever chemicals are battling to end their use.

  51. Ex-Disney Worker Who Hacked Menus Gets 3 Years in Prison Express, April 27

    The fired employee admitted that he changed prices, added profanity, and altered menu items so they appeared to be free of certain allergens.

  52. ICE Arrests Nearly 800 in Florida in Operation With Local Officers Washington, April 26

    The four-day operation came as the Trump administration has sought to enlist local authorities in an immigration crackdown.

  53. David Briggs, a Music Force in Alabama and Nashville, Dies at 82 Obits, April 25

    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.

  54. How a Kentucky Man Trapped in a Cave Became a Broadway Musical Culture, April 25

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

  55. Florida Democratic Party Is ‘Dead,’ State Senator Says as He Leaves It National, April 25

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

  56. 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.

  57. 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.

  58. 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.

  59. 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.

  60. Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang Turn 75. Good Grief! Special Sections, April 24

    The Miami Children’s Museum marks the moment with an exhibition that includes Snoopy, Lucy and more that will travel across the country for almost a decade.

  61. 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.

  62. 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.

  63. 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.

  64. 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.

  65. 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.

  66. The April 22 Pope Francis Death News live blog included one standalone post:
  67. 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.

  68. 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.

  69. 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.”

  70. 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.

  71. 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.

  72. 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.

  73. 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.

  74. 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.

  75. 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.

  76. 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.”

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

    The HBO hit’s theological problems.

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

    Plus, meat is making a comeback.

  79. 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.

  80. 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.

  81. 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.

  82. 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.

  83. 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.

  84. The April 17 Fsu Shooting Tallahassee live blog included two standalone posts:
  85. 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.

  86. 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.

  87. 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.

  88. 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.

  89. 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.

  90. 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.

  91. 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.

  92. 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.

  93. 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.

  94. $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.

  95. 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.

  96. 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.

  97. 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.

  98. 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.

  99. 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.

  100. 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.

  101. 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.

  102. 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.

  103. 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.

  104. 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.

  105. 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.

  106. 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.

  107. 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.

  108. 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.

  109. 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.

  110. 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.

  111. 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.

  112. 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.

  113. 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.

  114. 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.

  115. 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.

  116. 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.

  117. 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.

  118. 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.

  119. 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.

  120. 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.

  121. 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.

  122. 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.

  123. 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.

  124. 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.

  125. 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.

  126. 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.

  127. 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.

  128. 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.

  129. 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.

  130. 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.

  131. Federal Spending Rescued Mass Transit During Covid. What Happens Now? National, May 22

    The government provided $69.5 billion in relief funds to help keep transit on track during Covid-19. But many rail and bus systems are now facing layoffs and cutbacks.

  132. How the Pandemic Reshaped American Gun Violence Interactive, May 14

    The footprint of gun violence in the U.S. has expanded, as shootings worsened in already suffering neighborhoods and killings spread to new places during the pandemic years.

  133. Don’t Ditch Standardized Tests. Fix Them. Op Ed, January 17

    Assessing the academic skills of elementary and middle school students matters more than ever.

  134. Citing Misinformation, Florida Health Official Calls for Halt to Covid Vaccines Science, January 4

    Federal health officials and other experts have repeatedly sought to counter erroneous comments about the vaccines by Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Florida’s surgeon general.

  135. What Happened to My Health Insurance? Op Ed, December 20

    The great Medicaid unwinding of 2023 is doing real damage.

  136. Looking to the Art Fair World of 2024 Special Sections, December 5

    Art fairs managed to survive the downturn brought about by the Covid pandemic and are on the rise again — a trend expected to continue in the coming year.

  137. ‘Medical Freedom’ Activists Take Aim at New Target: Childhood Vaccine Mandates Washington, December 3

    Mississippi has long had high childhood immunization rates, but a federal judge has ordered the state to allow parents to opt out on religious grounds.

  138. DeSantis Leans Into Vaccine Skepticism to Energize Struggling Campaign Politics, November 2

    The Florida governor has so far found little success in getting his criticism of the Trump administration’s Covid-19 policies to stick, but that has not stopped him from trying.

  139. Florida Deputies Charged With Defrauding Covid Funds of Nearly $500,000 Express, October 12

    The 17 employees from the Broward Sheriff’s Office in Fort Lauderdale were accused, in separate cases, of falsifying paperwork to collect money from two relief programs.

  140. ‘Close to the Line’: Why More Seniors Are Living in Poverty Science, September 30

    Benefits extended earlier in the coronavirus pandemic have been rolled back. But many older Americans are not taking advantage of the aid still available.

  141. DeSantis Spreads Vaccine Skepticism With Guidance That Contradicts C.D.C. Politics, September 14

    The C.D.C. on Tuesday recommended at least one dose of the updated Covid-19 vaccines for most Americans six months and older.

  142. Covid Hero or ‘Lockdown Ron’? DeSantis and Trump Renew Pandemic Politics Politics, September 10

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  145. The Steep Cost of Ron DeSantis’s Vaccine Turnabout Politics, July 22

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  146. Federal Judge Limits Biden Officials’ Contacts With Social Media Sites Business, July 4

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  147. Trump and Cuomo Agree on One Thing: DeSantis Mishandled Covid Politics, June 1

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  148. DeSantis Steps Up Attacks on Trump, Hitting Him on Crime and Covid Politics, May 27

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  149. Hundreds of Thousands Have Lost Medicaid Coverage Since Pandemic Protections Expired Washington, May 26

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