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  1. Trump Empowers Election Deniers, Still Fixated on 2020 Grievances U.S., Today

    The president has placed proponents of his false claims into government jobs while dismantling systems built to secure voting, raising fears that he aims to seize authority over elections ahead of next year’s midterms.

  2. ‘Medicaid Cut Me Off’: A Rural Health Center Faces New Pressures Health, Today

    As cuts to federal health care take hold, local clinics like Delta Health Center in Mississippi will be stretched more thinly than ever.

  3. Charge Is Dropped Against Man Who Abandoned Dog Before Hurricane U.S., Yesterday

    The rescue of Trooper, a bull terrier, off Interstate 75 as Hurricane Milton approached Florida last year inspired a new state law making it a crime to abandon dogs during disasters.

  4. North Carolina State Senate Approves New Congressional Map in Effort to Add a Seat U.S., Yesterday

    The state House of Representatives is likely to approve the new map later this week, and the governor cannot veto it, per the State Constitution.

  5. ¿Por qué tarda tanto en resolverse el caso del asesinato del presidente de Haití? En español, Yesterday

    La investigación del caso del asesinato de Jovenel Moise se ha visto obstaculizada por pruebas poco rigurosas y falta de acceso a testigos clave.

  6. Can These Two Women Turn It Around for Democrats? Opinion, Yesterday

    Races in New Jersey and Virginia are testing the power of the moderate lane.

  7. Haiti’s Last President Was Killed in 2021. Why Is His Case Taking So Long? World, Yesterday

    Dozens of people were accused of participating in the assassination of Jovenel Moise, the Haitian president. The two trials involving his killing are flailing.

  8. Justice Department Scrutinizes a Trip Fani Willis Took to the Bahamas U.S., October 20

    President Trump has said that Ms. Willis, the prosecutor who brought election interference charges against him two years ago in Georgia, “should be prosecuted.”

  9. Your November Election Guide (Yes, This November) U.S., October 20

    It’s not a presidential election year, or even the midterms, but races this fall will offer a sense of voters’ moods in the first year of the new Trump administration.

  10. Comey Attacks Charges as Vindictive and Prosecutor as Improperly Named U.S., October 20

    Motions by lawyers for the former F.B.I. director, James B. Comey, sought to dismiss the case in a two-front assault.

  11. Daniel Naroditsky, Chess Grandmaster, Dies at 29 U.S., October 20

    He earned the highest title in the chess world as he built a career as an accomplished chess teacher, commentator and author.

  12. No Charges for Mother in Child Overboard Case Travel, October 20

    The incident, in which a girl fell from a Disney cruise ship and her father jumped in to save her, was captured on video and shared widely on social media. A prosecutor said the mother had a lapse in “proper judgment.”

  13. Man Is Arrested After Threatening to Open Fire at Atlanta Airport, Police Say U.S., October 20

    The man, Billy J. Cagle, 49, was arrested after family members told the police that he was headed to the airport, “in their words, ‘to shoot it up,’” Atlanta’s police chief said.

  14. After an ICE Raid in Rural Georgia, Hyundai Keeps Betting on America Business, October 20

    The revival of America’s industrial base is happening amid pine forests and peanut farms. And it’s being led by a South Korean company.

  15. Restaurant Review: Emeril’s Video, October 20

    Emeril Lagasse’s son has completely reworked Emeril’s, his father’s 35-year-old flagship restaurant in the Warehouse District of New Orleans. Tejal Rao, a chief restaurant critic for The New York Times, shares her review.

  16. It’s 2025, and Democrats Are Still Running Against Trump U.S., October 19

    In New Jersey, Virginia and beyond, voters have been inundated with ads linking Republican candidates to the president. Some Democratic strategists see a missed opportunity to forge a more positive message.

  17. Can a University From Tennessee Help Accelerate Growth in West Palm Beach? Business, October 19

    At a time of financial and enrollment uncertainty in higher education, Vanderbilt University, along with other schools, has forged ahead with expansion.

  18. Money, Women and Taxes: Jeffrey Epstein’s Fiery Friendship with a Wall Street Titan Business, October 18

    New emails show how Mr. Epstein pressured Leon Black, his longtime friend and patron, to fork over millions for financial services.

  19. When Moving in Retirement Becomes an Expensive Reality Check Business, October 18

    When retirees relocate, they think life will be cheaper, easier, sunnier — only to find some big disappointments. Here’s how to minimize mistakes.

  20. Prosecutor Who Rejected Trump’s Pressure to Charge James Is Fired U.S., October 17

    The dismissal was the latest fallout from attempts by career Justice Department officials to impede the president’s wide-ranging campaign of retribution. The prosecutor’s deputy was also fired.

  21. Tennessee Officials Sue Over National Guard Presence in Memphis U.S., October 17

    Backed by a liberal-leaning legal nonprofit, seven Tennessee officials filed a lawsuit on Friday challenging the deployment of troops in Memphis.

  22. 2 Pennsylvania Psychics Stole Over $600,000 to Remove Curses, Prosecutors Say U.S., October 17

    One woman alone gave more than half a million dollars in cash and luxury items to remove the “black magic” hindering her love and happiness, the authorities said.

  23. Trump Seeks to Build a Triumphal Arch in Washington for Nation’s 250th Birthday U.S., October 17

    The arch will stand in the middle of the traffic roundabout at the end of Arlington Memorial Bridge, across from the Lincoln Memorial.

  24. Georgia Man Charged With Raping Women in Queens in the 1990s New York, October 17

    New DNA testing linked Michael Benjamin, 57, to the assaults of five women between 1995 and 1997 in southeast Queens, according to the authorities.

  25. U.S. Says Louisiana Man Joined Hamas-Led 2023 Attack on Israel U.S., October 17

    A man was in custody after federal prosecutors accused him of joining Gazan militants in attacking Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. He was also accused of lying to obtain a U.S. visa.

  26. ¿Vacacionarías en un lugar embrujado?: 7 hoteles con historias oscuras En español, October 17

    Un número creciente de hoteles construidos en lugares como antiguas prisiones, recintos de sectas, instalaciones militares extintas y cementerios apuestan por sus pasados dramáticos.

  27. In ‘The Perfect Neighbor,’ a Terrible Crime Collides With Ethical Concerns Movies, October 17

    Geeta Gandbhir’s film examines the killing of a Florida woman and “stand your ground” laws, but the issues it raises are bigger than those statutes.

  28. Atlanta’s High Museum Charts the Mystical Art of Minnie Evans Arts, October 17

    The nationally touring retrospective is the culmination of a rising tide of interest in female artists who cited visions as a source of inspiration.

  29. In Virginia A.G. Debate, Spotlight Is on Democratic Candidate’s Violent Texts U.S., October 17

    Jay Jones apologized for his threatening messages and tried to tie his opponent, Jason Miyares, to President Trump’s policies.

  30. McConnell Stumbles and Falls at the Capitol U.S., October 16

    The former Senate Republican leader has had a series of health episodes, including falls, in recent years. He plans to retire in 2027.

  31. Ossoff Walks Political Tightrope in Georgia as Shutdown Drags On U.S., October 16

    For Jon Ossoff, the most endangered Senate Democrat, the shutdown fight could rally support among some voters, but risks alienating others in a state President Trump won in 2024.

  32. Armed With Anemones: How Some Young Fishes Survive in the Sea Science, October 16

    Photos taken by blackwater divers offered a new glimpse into the early life stages of marine fishes and their interactions with other animals.

  33. Life on the Run Was Just the Latest Twist in an Escaped Inmate’s Saga U.S., October 16

    In May, 10 inmates escaped from a jail in New Orleans, highlighting the facility’s chronic problems. Derrick Groves was at large for months.

  34. The October 15 Supreme Court Voting Rights live blog included three standalone posts:
  35. Florida Grand Jury Hears Evidence in Investigation of Charity Tied to Casey DeSantis U.S., October 15

    The inquiry is focused on $10 million that the charity received last year, then gave to political committees that helped Gov. Ron DeSantis defeat a ballot measure.

  36. State Department Adviser Charged With Illegally Storing Classified Documents U.S., October 15

    Ashley Tellis, an expert on South Asian affairs, was arrested after the F.B.I. said federal agents found hundreds of pages of sensitive government records at his home in Virginia.

  37. This Could Be the Last Stand for the Voting Rights Act Opinion, October 15

    Will Black voters continue to have an opportunity to elect representatives of their choice, or will decades of hard-won progress disappear?

  38. $400,000 Homes in Indiana, Kentucky and New York Real Estate, October 15

    A Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home in Bloomington, a camelback-style home in Louisville and an 1880 house in Poughkeepsie.

  39. In This Small Mississippi Delta City, Even Adults Race Home to Beat Curfew U.S., October 15

    In Greenville this year, leaders imposed a strict curfew to curb gun violence. So far, the approach is working, even as some question how far a city should go to fight crime.

  40. Woman Is Granted a Protective Order Against Florida Congressman U.S., October 15

    Representative Cory Mills’s former girlfriend, Lindsey Langston, the reigning Miss United States, told a judge that he had threatened to release sexually explicit videos of her.

  41. Judge Temporarily Blocks Transfer of Miami Property for Trump Library U.S., October 15

    A judge said that a state college had failed to provide reasonable public notice before taking steps to convey the land it owned.

  42. Haunted, Hallowed or Odd: 7 Hotels With Bizarre Histories Travel, October 14

    Travelers looking for a taste of dark drama can stay in accommodations built in former prisons, cult compounds and defunct military installations.

  43. 4 People Arrested in Deadly Mississippi Shooting U.S., October 14

    The shooting in Leland, Miss., which killed six people, was the deadliest of three across the state over the weekend.

  44. Mike Greenwell, All-Star Outfielder for the Red Sox, Dies at 62 Sports, October 13

    Roaming the same grass as Ted Williams, he played for Boston for his entire 12-year major league career and came in second in the 1988 M.V.P. voting.

  45. North Carolina Republicans Plan to Redraw Congressional Map to Add a Seat U.S., October 13

    The Trump administration has pushed Republican leaders to redraw House district maps before the midterm elections next year. His party already holds 10 of North Carolina’s 14 congressional seats.

  46. One Last March of the Penguins: Miami Says Farewell to Its Seaquarium U.S., October 13

    The aquatic park, a South Florida landmark for 70 years and also the subject of complaints over animal rights, drew visitors on Sunday before closing for good.

  47. A Tennessee Sheriff Becomes the Face of Grief After Plant Explosion U.S., October 13

    The blast that killed 16 people has left area residents reeling, including Sheriff Chris Davis of Humphreys County, who has fought back tears in his public briefings.

  48. Helena Moreno Is Elected Mayor of New Orleans U.S., October 12

    Facing challenging political headwinds and deep frustration among residents, a Democratic city councilwoman promises a turnaround.

  49. At Least 4 Dead in Bar Shooting in South Carolina, Sheriff Says U.S., October 12

    Four people were in critical condition after an early-morning shooting that left 12 other people injured on Sunday in St. Helena, S.C., according to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.

  50. Who Are the Louisiana Voters Behind a Major Supreme Court Challenge? U.S., October 12

    There is little information in court filings about the dozen plaintiffs who challenged the state’s voting map as an illegal racial gerrymander.

  51. At Least 1 Dead and 3 Injured After Shootings at Mississippi Universities U.S., October 12

    The shootings at historically Black institutions occurred within about 24 hours of three other shootings across rural Mississippi that left at least eight people dead.

  52. No Survivors Were Found After Tennessee Plant Explosion, Officials Said Video, October 12

    Sheriff Chris Davis of Humphreys County said earlier that 16 people were missing after the blast at the ammunition plant. On Saturday, he said investigators were looking for remains.

  53. Jesse L. Douglas, Aide to King in Marches From Selma, Is Dead at 90 U.S., October 11

    A lieutenant to Martin Luther King Jr. and a fellow preacher, he played a vital role in organizing voting-rights protests in 1965 that began with “Bloody Sunday.”

  54. Search After Tennessee Explosion Finds No Survivors, Officials Say U.S., October 11

    Local authorities said earlier that 18 people were missing after the blast at the ammunition plant. On Saturday, they said they were looking for remains.

  55. Tennessee Plant Where Explosion Took Place Employs Many in the Region U.S., October 11

    The plant owned by Accurate Energetic Systems has long been an economic bedrock for families in rural Hickman and Humphreys Counties.

  56. What We Know About the Explosion in Central Tennessee U.S., October 11

    The blast happened at a plant owned by Accurate Energetic Systems. Officials did not specify a death toll but said 19 people were missing.

  57. West Virginia’s School Vaccination Law Has Been Effective. That May Change. U.S., October 11

    The law allows only medical exemptions, and the state has one of the highest childhood vaccination rates. But hundreds of families are seeking religious exemptions.

  58. In Georgia, Trump’s Cuts to Solar Projects Hit Some of His Voters Climate, October 11

    The Trump administration canceled a $7 billion program intended to help low- and moderate-income families install rooftop solar panels.

  59. In the Eye of a Political Storm, a Tiny Yellow House in Norfolk, Va. U.S., October 11

    Attorney General Letitia James of New York purchased the $137,000 home for a grandniece who needed tranquillity. Prosecutors say it is an impermissible investment property.

  60. The October 10 Explosion Tennessee live blog included one standalone post:
  61. National Guard Troops Begin to Trickle Into Memphis U.S., October 10

    Two weeks after a federal task force began patrolling the western Tennessee city, National Guard troops from the state have now arrived.

  62. Tennessee Explosion’s Devastation Stirs Painful Memories of Flash Floods in 2021 U.S., October 10

    The sheriff of Humphreys County, Tenn., said the 2021 flooding was informing his response to the Accurate Energetic Systems explosion.

  63. Detonation Underscores Inherent Dangers of Manufacturing Explosives U.S., October 10

    The munitions plant in Tennessee where an explosion occurred on Friday produces TNT, which is commonly used for the military and commercial industries.

  64. Trump Administration Uses Mortgage Fraud to Go After Adversaries U.S., October 10

    Letitia James, the New York attorney general, was the latest of President Trump’s perceived enemies to be indicted on charges she made false claims on loan documents.

  65. Ancient Roman Gravestone Found in New Orleans Backyard Touches Off a Mystery U.S., October 10

    Nobody knew how a nearly 2,000-year-old grave marker landed in a backyard for decades — until this week.

  66. Deadly Explosion at Tennessee Ammunition Plant Video, October 10

    Multiple people were killed and several others were missing after an explosion at an ammunition plant in Tennessee on Friday morning, the authorities said.

  67. What to Know About the Federal Indictment Against Letitia James New York, October 10

    Ms. James, a Democrat and New York’s attorney general, is a longtime nemesis of President Trump, She is charged with committing bank fraud to obtain favorable loan terms.

  68. Deaths Are Reported in Explosion at Tennessee Munitions Plant U.S., October 10

    A number of people were missing after a “devastating blast” at Accurate Energetic Systems, about 60 miles southwest of Nashville, a county sheriff said.

  69. Superintendent Accused of Stealing Thousands From Illinois School District U.S., October 10

    The superintendent, now head of schools in DeKalb County, Ga., had been lauded for his efforts to help students of color. Prosecutors say he led a kickback scheme in suburban Chicago.

  70. James Indictment Mirrors Her Civil Case Against Trump in Miniature New York, October 10

    The president and New York’s attorney general accused each other of real estate fraud. But the sum involved in her case is $18,933, while millions were at stake in his.

  71. What Courts Have Said in Challenges to Trump’s National Guard Deployments U.S., October 10

    Federal courts across the country have heard legal challenges to the mobilization of troops in Los Angeles, Washington, Portland, Ore., and Chicago. Here’s how some judges have ruled.

  72. Happy 100th Mirthday, Robert Rauschenberg Arts, October 10

    The artist, who died in 2008, would have reached that age this month. But buoyant birthday festivities around the globe come mixed with sobering news about his former home.

  73. A Timeline of the Conflict Between Letitia James and Donald Trump U.S., October 9

    The animosity between New York’s attorney general and the U.S. president dates back years.

  74. Customers May Openly Carry Firearms in Florida’s Publix Stores, Company Says U.S., October 9

    The supermarket chain said it was complying with state law, including a ruling last month that overturned a ban on openly carrying firearms.

  75. National Guard Expected to Start Patrolling in Memphis U.S., October 9

    The city said that National Guard patrols will start on Friday, adding to an ongoing surge of federal forces in the city.

  76. A Skeptical Reception for Hegseth’s Quantico Talk Opinion, October 9

    Readers respond to a guest essay that put Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s speech in a more favorable light.

  77. Gunman Barricaded in Miami House Injures 2 Police Officers U.S., October 9

    The officers were in stable condition, the Miami police chief said. The gunman was later found dead, the chief said.

  78. The Army’s Race to Catch Up in a World of Deadly Drones U.S., October 9

    The rapid proliferation of drones in places like Ukraine has set off a growing sense of alarm inside the U.S. Army.

  79. Kai Cenat Lets the Rizz Flow on His Streams Arts, October 9

    With his boisterous antics, Cenat has gained 19 million Twitch followers and the attention of celebrities who covet that audience.

  80. Texts from Democratic A.G. Candidate Roil Virginia Governor’s Race U.S., October 8

    In the messages, the Democratic candidate for attorney general, Jay Jones, discusses the hypothetical killing of a Republican lawmaker.

  81. Tiny Love Stories: ‘Even Painful Things Can Heal’ Style, October 8

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

  82. Last of 10 Escapees From New Orleans Jail Is Captured in Atlanta U.S., October 8

    Derrick Groves, a convicted murderer who escaped with nine other inmates in May, was taken into custody after a brief standoff with the police.

  83. ‘I’m Not Dying’: Dolly Parton Assures Fans Amid Concerns About Her Health Arts, October 8

    In a video post on social media, the country music superstar, who is 79, played down the recent health challenges that prompted her to delay her Las Vegas residency.

  84. Justin Pearson, Tennessee Democrat Known for Activism, to Run for Congress U.S., October 8

    Mr. Pearson, a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives since 2023, will challenge U.S. Representative Steve Cohen, a fellow Democrat.

  85. Green Spaces for Kids Shouldn’t Be Political Opinion, October 8

    Public parks are vital for children’s health.

  86. $750,000 Homes in Virginia, Florida and Pennsylvania Real Estate, October 8

    A 19th-century house in Richmond, a midcentury modern house in Hollywood and a Victorian in Pittsburgh.

  87. Civil Rights Lawyer Bryan Stevenson on How America’s Story Should Be Told U.S., October 8

    The founder of the Equal Justice Initiative says it would be “dishonorable” to remain silent in the face of President Trump’s efforts.

  88. Trump Appoints New Head of Immigration Courts U.S., October 8

    Col. Daren K. Margolin, who retired from the Marine Corps, was fired from a command position as head of security at Marine Base Quantico in 2013 for negligently firing a gun into the floor of his office.

  89. What Does the National Guard Do? Why Are Its Troops in U.S. Cities? U.S., October 7

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

  90. Tennessee Seventh Congressional District Election Results Interactive, October 7

    Get live results and maps from the 2025 Tennessee special primary election.

  91. Deputy Sheriff Is Killed by Suspect at Louisiana Courthouse U.S., October 7

    Another deputy was wounded, and the suspect was dead, the authorities said.

  92. In a Private Park in North Carolina, Confederate Statues Are Rising Again U.S., October 7

    A state law limits what can happen to a Confederate statue after it is removed. Valor Memorial, a private park, has become a destination for some.

  93. That Hegseth Speech Was Actually Pretty Good Opinion, October 7

    Despite some rude provocations, he outlined a nuanced vision of the military.

  94. Coal Is Unreliable, Expensive and Dirty. Trump Is Going All In. Opinion, October 7

    Domestic coal can’t compete with batteries, solar and gas much longer.

  95. In Tennessee Special Election, a Crowded Field for an Open Congressional Seat U.S., October 7

    More than a dozen candidates are vying to represent the state’s Seventh Congressional District, which includes part of Nashville but was redrawn to favor Republicans.

  96. Emeril’s Restaurant Revived by His 22-Year-Old Son? Bam, 3 Stars! Food, October 7

    Three years ago, E.J. Lagasse took over his father’s New Orleans flagship restaurant and made it an enchanting tasting-menu experience.

  97. The Worst City to Date In? Wherever You’re Living. Style, October 7

    Or at least that’s how it often feels for singles, who can seem hard-wired to fixate on different cities’ dating reputations.

  98. Dogs Killed 2-Year-Old at Day Care Center While Owner Slept, Police Say U.S., October 6

    The owner of the unlicensed facility in Valdosta, Ga., was charged with second-degree murder, the authorities said.

  99. Trump Gave a Partisan Speech to Navy Sailors, to Mixed Reactions U.S., October 6

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

  100. Worried, Frazzled, Indifferent: Processing the Shutdown in a Divided America U.S., October 6

    As the government shutdown entered its first full week, emotions across the country ranged from uneasy to unconcerned.

  101. Un instructor de paracaidismo muere tras separarse de un alumno, según la policía En español, October 6

    El aprendiz, que presentaba heridas leves, fue rescatado tras quedar atrapado en un árbol de Nashville. Se “presume que el instructor cayó del cielo sin paracaídas”, dijo la policía.

  102. Fire Consumes the Home of a South Carolina State Judge U.S., October 6

    Three people, who had to be rescued by kayak, were injured. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

  103. 6 Tree Houses You Can Rent for Glamour With a Rustic Vibe Travel, October 6

    From Botswana to Sweden and from Tennessee to Italy, these accommodations make the dream of sylvan slumber come true.

  104. Trump Calls Deadly Strikes on Boats in Caribbean an ‘Act of Kindness’ U.S., October 6

    The president, speaking aboard an aircraft carrier off Norfolk, Va., repeated his claims that the boats were trafficking drugs bound for the United States.

  105. Skydiving Instructor Dies After Being Separated From Student, Officials Say U.S., October 5

    The student, who had minor injuries, was rescued after being lodged in a tree in Nashville. The instructor was “presumed to have fallen from the sky without a parachute,” the police said.

  106. Bear Fatally Mauls Camper in the Ozarks in Arkansas U.S., October 5

    The authorities, joined by local hunters and their dogs, are searching for the bear after a 60-year-old man was found dead.

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

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

  108. This Program Rescued Army Recruiting U.S., October 4

    The defense secretary cites a ‘Trump bump.’ But the Army’s recruiting surge wouldn’t have been possible without the program started three years ago at Fort Jackson.

  109. Stonewall National Museum, Facing Deep Cuts, May Need a New Home U.S., October 4

    The Fort Lauderdale museum, one of the country’s oldest L.G.B.T.Q. institutions, is looking to its rich archives for lessons in how to survive a crisis. Here’s a look inside its collection.

  110. EE. UU. deporta al periodista salvadoreño Mario Guevara, detenido más de 100 días En español, October 4

    Defensores de la libertad de prensa y activistas de las libertades civiles han acusado al gobierno de Trump de intentar suprimir el periodismo independiente y la cobertura que considera poco favorecedora.

  111. Marjorie Taylor Greene Criticizes Senate Republicans for Government Shutdown U.S., October 4

    In a social media post, the far-right Georgia congresswoman called on Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster, lowering the threshold on future legislation to a simple majority.

  112. Journalist Mario Guevara Is Deported After Being Held for Over 100 Days U.S., October 3

    The Salvadoran journalist was arrested in June while covering a “No Kings” protest outside Atlanta. Those charges were dropped, his lawyers said.

  113. Journalists at 3 Newspapers Quit Over Edits to a Charlie Kirk Story U.S., October 3

    The publications in Alaska lost significant staffing after the owners made changes to an article that had drawn criticism from a Republican state lawmaker.

  114. North Carolina Governor Signs Crime Bill Passed After Stabbing U.S., October 3

    The bill, approved last month by the Republican-dominated legislature in the wake of the brutal killing of a Ukrainian refugee, will tighten bail rules and may restart executions.

  115. Un tesoro valorado en más de 1 millón de dólares de un naufragio español de 1715 es recuperado En español, October 3

    Unos cazadores de tesoros encontraron este verano unas 1000 monedas de plata y oro en la costa este de Florida. Muchas tienen fechas y marcas de casas de moneda visibles.

  116. Over $1 Million Worth of Treasure Is Recovered From 1715 Spanish Shipwreck U.S., October 3

    Treasure hunters found roughly 1,000 silver and gold coins off the east coast of Florida this summer. Many have visible dates and mint marks.

  117. Treasure Hunters Discover Coins Lost in a 1715 Shipwreck Video, October 3

    More than 1,000 gold and silver coins, worth more than $1 million, were recovered from the site of a 1715 Spanish shipwreck off the southeast coast of Florida.

  118. In ‘The Alabama Solution,’ Amateur Footage Helps Expose Prison Abuses Movies, October 3

    Though Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman are the directors, inmates with smuggled phones are important collaborators.

  119. Duke Was Paring Back Diversity Programs. Trump Targeted It Anyway. U.S., October 3

    Duke University kept a low profile. But it is the alma mater of Stephen Miller, a top Trump official who often criticized the school while he was a student.

  120. Margs, Stars and Classic Cars: Surprising Retirement Communities Real Estate, October 3

    Those looking for a retirement plan oriented to their passions can seek out living arrangements that are increasingly catering to niche interests.

  121. What Women Heard in Hegseth’s Remarks About Physical Standards U.S., October 2

    The defense secretary raised the issue suggesting women were getting into combat not because they met high standards, but because they were given a pass.

  122. ‘Bummed’ Visitors Are Turned Away From Closed Presidential Library U.S., October 2

    Several would-be visitors were turned away from the museum honoring former President Jimmy Carter in Atlanta, one of many presidential libraries affected by the shutdown.

  123. President Trump, Please Extend the A.C.A. Tax Credits Video, October 2

    Insurance through the Affordable Care Act is about to get much more expensive for millions of Americans. Democrats are using the government shutdown as leverage to try to address this. In this video, Holly Hudnall, a middle-class mom from Kentucky, asks President Trump to make insurance more affordable for families like hers.

  124. This Is What Autocrats Dread Opinion, October 2

    Authoritarians have lost elections before, and they will again.

  125. Tina Turner Sculpture Joins List of Scorned Statues Arts, October 1

    Not everyone loves the new work in Brownsville, Tenn., but sponsors say they choose to see the bright side of the passionate responses.

  126. Un secretario de Defensa novato da lecciones a los altos mandos militares En español, October 1

    Oficiales superiores convocados de todo el mundo, a cargo de la gestión de complejas operaciones militares, recibieron una conferencia sobre las normas de aptitud física y aseo.

  127. The U.S. Eases Visa Restrictions on South Korean Workers World, October 1

    The agreement came after an ICE raid on a factory in Georgia outraged one of America’s key allies.

  128. Trump Gave the Military’s Brass a Rehashed Speech. Until Minute 44. U.S., September 30

    On an almost daily basis, thousands of words pour forth from the president’s mouth. Sometimes, he tucks in a wildly revealing insight about the direction he is taking the country.

  129. Trump and Hegseth Gather U.S. Senior Military Officers in Virginia Video, September 30

    More than 800 generals and admirals, under the direction of President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, were summoned to a military base in Virginia for an unprecedented meeting.

  130. Nicole Kidman Files for Divorce From Keith Urban After Nearly 20 Years Arts, September 30

    The couple married in Australia in 2006. Their breakup surprised many fans.

  131. Hundreds of Officers. Two Long Hours of Political Theater. Opinion, September 30

    The military was again used as a backdrop for Trump’s clashes in America’s culture wars, testing the armed services’ nonpartisan, apolitical nature.

  132. Bobby Cain, Barrier Breaker in School Desegregation, Dies at 85 U.S., September 30

    In 1957, facing down white mobs, he became the first Black student to graduate from a public high school in the South under a court mandate.

  133. Governor Wants National Guard Troops Deployed in Louisiana U.S., September 30

    Gov. Jeff Landry’s request to the Trump administration highlights how Republican-led states are embracing the president’s push to use the Guard to crack down on crime.

  134. Trump dice que las ciudades estadounidenses deben ser ‘campos de entrenamiento’ para los militares En español, September 30

    El presidente Donald Trump y el secretario de Defensa, Pete Hegseth, convocaron el martes a más de 800 altos mandos militares del país a una base en Virginia.

  135. A Novice Defense Secretary Lectures the Brass on What It Takes to Win U.S., September 30

    Senior officers, summoned from around the world, are entrusted to manage complex military operations. They got a lecture on fitness and grooming standards.

  136. Hundreds of Top Military Officers Gather for Meeting With Trump and Hegseth U.S., September 30

    The U.S. generals and admirals summoned from around the world have been given little information about the planned event.

  137. Florida Plans to Hand Over Prime Miami Property for Trump Library U.S., September 30

    President Trump has not revealed any concrete plans for a future library, but his son and others have been scouting possible sites in South Florida for months.

  138. ‘A Hard Moment’: Memphis Braces for an Influx of Federal Force U.S., September 30

    Drained by years of crime and conservative criticism, Memphis is set to receive a wave of federal agents that residents are divided over.

  139. Medicaid Work Requirements Don’t Boost Employment, Study Shows Well, September 30

    A state-level preview of the Big Beautiful Bill’s Medicaid reforms didn’t improve employment or result in gains in insurance coverage.

  140. They Celebrated Vigilante Justice on the Battlefield. Then They Brought It Home. Magazine, September 30

    Pete Hegseth’s advocacy for service members accused of war crimes, and Trump’s pardons of them, have helped usher in an era of military aggression and disregard for the rule of law.

  141. A Green Beret’s Confession Outraged the Military. Then He Found an Ally in Trump. Magazine, September 30

    The president’s pardon of Mathew Golsteyn cut short an investigation into his killing of a man he believed to be a Taliban bombmaker. Was justice served?

  142. Hegseth and Trump to Meet With Military Brass: What We Know U.S., September 29

    Tuesday’s meeting at a Marine Corps base appears to be without precedent, and a lack of explanation for it has led to speculation and fear.

  143. Florida Man Is Accused of Killing, Cooking and Eating Pet Peacocks U.S., September 29

    The man admitted to killing and consuming two of the birds over a feud with a neighbor who was feeding them, according to an affidavit.

  144. A Black Man’s Death in Mississippi Strikes the Nation’s Raw Nerves U.S., September 29

    The authorities say Trey Reed took his own life on his college campus, but in a nation ready to jump to judgment and in a state with its history of racial violence, that conclusion has not ended the story.

  145. Two Major Storms Will Affect the East Coast, Even Without Landfall Weather, September 29

    Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda are expected to bring high surf, rip currents and heavy rainfall, though they won’t directly hit the United States.

  146. A Nashville Family Goes Wall to Wallpaper Real Estate, September 29

    Mary Kathryn Wells and Chris Vinyard dealt with the “sensory insanity” of their open floor plan home by dousing it in bright colors and bold patterns.

  147. In Coal-Powered West Virginia, Sky-High Energy Costs Strain Residents Business, September 29

    As residents’ electricity prices have increased, nearly one out of five customers of the leading utility company in the state is behind on monthly bills.

  148. Stowaway Found Dead in Wheel Well of American Airlines Jet, Police Say U.S., September 28

    The body was found on Sunday at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in the landing gear compartment of a plane that had recently arrived from Europe, the police said.