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  1. They Were Promised New Septic Tanks. Trump Called It ‘Illegal DEI.’ U.S., Today

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

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

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

  3. A Private Call Reveals Democrats’ Desperation Over Tossing of Map U.S., Yesterday

    A conversation involving House members from Virginia and the top House Democrat reflected the fury and desperation that has gripped the party after Friday’s ruling in the state.

  4. ‘No Seat for Me’: Virginia Democrats Are Forced to Play Musical Chairs U.S., Yesterday

    A court ruling that struck down an election map swiftly ended some Democratic House candidacies and pushed others into much tougher races.

  5. At Least 13 Injured in ‘Possible Boat Explosion’ in Florida, Officials Say U.S., May 9

    Those injured were taken to area hospitals, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said. Emergency crews responded Saturday near the Haulover Sandbar, north of Miami Beach.

  6. Democrats Who Are Soft on Republicans Have Got to Go Opinion, May 9

    Virginians must fight back against its Supreme Court in the name of popular sovereignty.

  7. 10 Days That Shook the House Map and Democratic Confidence U.S., May 9

    Republicans are charging ahead in the nation’s redistricting race, and showing new bullishness after months of growing midterm fears.

  8. Redistricting Ruling Adds to Virginia Governor’s Headaches U.S., May 9

    Gov. Abigail Spanberger had initially been skeptical of the push for new maps, but as the state’s leading Democrat she had a political stake in its fate.

  9. This Bookstore Gets Good Mileage Books, May 9

    Rita Collins had a dream for her retirement: bringing books and people together all over the country. Behind the wheel of a van she’s making it happen.

  10. Republicans Are Building an Advantage in Redistricting. How Much? The Upshot, May 9

    Where things stands in the race for House control after recent court rulings.

  11. Norovirus Outbreak Sickens 115 on Cruise Ship World, May 8

    More than 100 passengers and 13 crew members on the Caribbean Princess reported being ill, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

  12. Democratic Candidates and Voters Challenge Tennessee’s New Map U.S., May 8

    A lawsuit, filed in federal court, argues that the new map is unconstitutional because it was approved too close to the August primaries.

  13. 4 Takeaways From the Virginia Supreme Court Gerrymandering Decision U.S., May 8

    The ruling was a major lift to the G.O.P. efforts to build a structural advantage through redistricting.

  14. Kentucky Sixth Congressional District 2026: Latest Polls Interactive, May 8

    Track the latest polls in Kentucky's 6th Congressional District.

  15. In Huge Blow to Democrats, Virginia Court Strikes Down House Map U.S., May 8

    The decision is a major victory for Republicans, wiping away a measure approved by voters to allow Democrats to gain as many as four House seats in the midterms.

  16. South Carolina First Congressional District 2026: Latest Polls Interactive, May 8

    Track the latest polls in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District.

  17. The Many Love Lives of Ted Turner Style, May 8

    Known as a playboy, the media mogul gave his paramours and three ex-wives plenty of stories to tell. He also managed to stay friendly with many of them.

  18. See How the G.O.P. Cut Up a Southern State’s Only Majority Black District Interactive, May 8

    A recent Supreme Court ruling makes it much harder to argue that a map illegally dilutes Black voting power. Tennessee has since broken up a predominantly Black district.

  19. In ‘The Python Hunt,’ a Real Competition as Riveting as Fiction Movies, May 8

    The Florida Python Challenge brings out a fascinating cast of characters, all captured by the director Xander Robin’s camera.

  20. Algunos objetos del Titanic podrían subastarse pronto En español, May 8

    La última vez que se propuso una venta, la idea suscitó objeciones de los gobiernos estadounidense y francés, así como de la UNESCO y otras instituciones culturales.

  21. Tennessee Passes New Redistricting Map, Breaks Up State’s Lone Democratic District Video, May 7

    Gov. Bill Lee of Tennessee signed a new congressional map into law on Thursday that slices up Memphis to scatter Black voters into neighboring districts, a move intended to eliminate the state’s last Democratic House seat.

  22. Tennessee Approves New Map Aimed at Flipping the Last Democratic Seat U.S., May 7

    After a Supreme Court ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Republicans carved up a majority-Black Memphis seat as the national redistricting wars continue.

  23. Las autoridades de salud de EE. UU. vigilan a pasajeros del crucero infectado por hantavirus En español, May 7

    Residentes en Georgia, California y Arizona son vigilados tras estar a bordo del crucero en el que se produjo un brote mortal del virus. Ninguno ha mostrado síntomas, según las autoridades.

  24. Mayor of Charlotte, N.C., Says She Will Resign Next Month U.S., May 7

    Mayor Vi Lyles did not fully explain why she would leave office early, saying only that she wanted to spend more time with family.

  25. Tennessee Republicans Aim to Break Up State’s Lone Democratic District Video, May 7

    Protesters denounced a redistricting effort led by Tennessee Republicans that would slice up Memphis, a majority-Black city, and Shelby County into three districts. The new congressional map would threaten Democrats’ hold on their lone remaining seat in the state.

  26. Tornadoes and Thunderstorms Damage More Than 1,000 Buildings in Mississippi Video, May 7

    Tornadoes and severe thunderstorms left behind a trail of damage in Mississippi Wednesday night, injuring at least 17 people, state officials said.

  27. Federal and State Officials Discuss Closing Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ U.S., May 7

    The immigrant detention center in the Everglades, which Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, opened last July, may be too expensive to keep operating.

  28. It’s Still Demoralizing to Teach a Classroom of Scrolling Students Opinion, May 7

    School phone bans aren’t magic. We still need them.

  29. Ted Turner’s Legacy as a Landowner and Conservationist Real Estate, May 7

    The media mogul, who died this week, amassed roughly two million acres and revived entire ecosystems.

  30. Ted Turner’s Mark on Atlanta Lived On, Even After He Left the Spotlight U.S., May 7

    The city where he planted his empire came to embody his ambitions and his confidence. Mr. Turner died on Wednesday at 87.

  31. Florida Creates a More Conservative U.S. History Course to Rival A.P. U.S., May 7

    Here are ways Florida’s advanced high school history program, which students can use for college credit, differs from other curriculums.

  32. 36 Hours in Bentonville, Ark. Interactive, May 7

    A world-class art museum and an impressive network of cycling trails continue to expand in this northwest Arkansas town.

  33. What Are ‘Teen Takeovers’ and Why Are Police Struggling to Stop Them? U.S., May 7

    Across the country, police and city officials are trying to crack down on sometimes violent youth gatherings, but the teens themselves say they need some way to socialize and blow off steam.

  34. Tornado Cluster in Mississippi Damages More Than 1,000 Buildings Weather, May 7

    State officials were assessing the damage from a storm that ripped through the region overnight. At least four people suffered minor injuries.

  35. Judge Says F.B.I. Can Keep 2020 Election Records Seized From Georgia U.S., May 7

    The ruling is the latest in a saga driven by President Trump’s desire for redemption in the state, which he lost in 2020. The county is likely to appeal.

  36. Health Authorities Monitor Hantavirus Cruise Passengers in United States U.S., May 7

    People in at least three states are being monitored after being on the ship. None have shown symptoms, officials said.

  37. Jack Bass, Dean of South Carolina Political Journalism, Dies at 91 U.S., May 6

    In articles and books, he wrote about the rapid racial, political and economic changes that transformed his state — and the South as a whole.

  38. Clavicular Charged With Shooting at Alligator While Livestreaming U.S., May 6

    The influencer, whose real name is Braden Eric Peters, fired 12 shots at the gator from an airboat in the Florida Everglades.

  39. F.B.I. Agents Raid Virginia Politician’s Office U.S., May 6

    Two people familiar with the case said the search of a Democratic lawmaker’s office was related to a Biden-era investigation of possible corruption and bribery related to marijuana businesses.

  40. In a Former Jailhouse, a Magazine Raises the Bar (and Tends Bar, Too) Real Estate, May 6

    Based in Charleston, S.C., Garden & Gun recently moved to a restored landmark on Magazine Street, of all places.

  41. Republicans Unveil Map Carving Up Tennessee’s Majority-Black House District U.S., May 6

    The General Assembly is expected to quickly approve the map, which slices up Memphis, a majority-Black city that makes up most of the state’s lone Democratic district.

  42. My Art Will Go On: Titanic Artifacts May Soon Be Auctioned U.S., May 6

    The last time a sale was proposed, the idea drew objections from the U.S. and French governments, and from UNESCO and other cultural institutions.

  43. Why Gasoline Prices Vary So Much by State, County and City Business, May 6

    Shipping, taxes, competition and environmental regulations all play a part in the cost of gasoline. That can lead to stark differences in pump prices.

  44. $600,000 Homes in Florida, Connecticut and Colorado Real Estate, May 6

    A 1920s house in Gainesville, Fla., an 18th-century farmhouse in North Stonington, Conn., and a Queen Anne Revival in Grand Junction, Colo.

  45. Trump Will Control His Image at Palm Beach’s Newly Named Trump Airport U.S., May 5

    The Trump family won’t profit from branded merchandise sold at the airport. But it will have control over any biographical material presented about President Trump there.

  46. Secret Service Officer Charged With Indecent Exposure at Miami Hotel U.S., May 5

    The officer, who was in Miami for an event President Trump was attending over the weekend, was seen masturbating in the hallway, the police said.

  47. Trump Administration Demands Names of 2020 Election Workers in Georgia U.S., May 5

    The Justice Department again appears to be using the investigative power of the federal government to rehash debunked claims that Democrats stole the 2020 election.

  48. Appeals Court Blocks Ex-Prisoner From Taking Office in New Orleans U.S., May 4

    Calvin Duncan arrived for his first day as the newly elected criminal court clerk, a job the state wants to eliminate. Then a federal court intervened.

  49. What Will the May Primaries Reveal About Trump’s Power Over Republicans? U.S., May 4

    A series of Republican contests will test his grip on the party.

  50. Trump Administration Orders Rapid End to Some Hunting Rules on Federal Lands Climate, May 4

    Internal Interior Department documents show parks are imposing sweeping changes like expanding areas where firearms can by used and allowing game to be cleaned in restrooms.

  51. The Return for These Investors Isn’t Money, It’s More Affordable Housing Business, May 4

    Local governments are trying to create housing that is permanently affordable by investing directly in construction. They are rewriting how housing programs have traditionally operated.

  52. Rudy Giuliani se encuentra en ‘estado crítico’ en un hospital de Florida En español, May 4

    “Es un luchador que se ha enfrentado a todos los retos de su vida con una fortaleza inquebrantable, y está luchando con ese mismo nivel de fortaleza”, dijo un portavoz.

  53. The ‘Scarface’ Mansion Is Listed for $237 Million in Florida Real Estate, May 4

    The Key Biscayne property has views of the Miami skyline. In London, a mansion sold for $358 million, and in Monaco a penthouse sold for $550 million.

  54. A 22,000-Home Community Is Being Built in a 5,000-Person Town Business, May 4

    Chatham Park, a master-planned community in Pittsboro, N.C., is expected to expand the town to 60,000 people when completed.

  55. A Medical Examiner Chases Down an Elusive Killer Health, May 4

    Unusual opioids are infiltrating street drugs. Knoxville’s top forensic doctor is on the front lines, pressing to quickly identify the most lethal.

  56. Rudy Giuliani Is in ‘Critical Condition’ in Florida Hospital New York, May 3

    A spokesman for the former mayor of New York City said Mr. Giuliani was critical but stable.

  57. Jack Thornell, Pulitzer Winning A.P. Photographer, Dies at 86 Obituaries, May 3

    He captured one of the most wrenching moments of the civil rights struggle: the agony of James Meredith after he was shot on a Mississippi highway.

  58. Fear and Vigilance Are Now Constant Companions for Many American Jews U.S., May 3

    Each new attack, like the London stabbings last week, brings a heightened sense of caution to an already wary population.

  59. In Mississippi, a Democrat Challenges the Senator Who Blocked His Judgeship U.S., May 3

    Scott Colom, a state prosecutor, is running against Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a Republican who denied him a seat on the federal bench. In a tough year for the G.O.P., Democrats see hope for his long-shot bid.

  60. Britainy Beshear on Dressing for the Derby — and the Spotlight Style, May 3

    The first lady of Kentucky talks hat dos and don’ts, the best way to walk across a horse track and balancing personal and political style.

  61. Trump Says He Is Reviewing Iran’s Latest Offer but Doubts It Is Acceptable U.S., May 3

    The comments came one day after Mr. Trump flatly rejected the proposal. He later clarified he was only briefed on the “concept of the deal.”

  62. ‘A Huge Mess’: Delayed Louisiana Primaries Stoke Confusion at Ballot Box U.S., May 2

    On the first day of early voting, some glimpses of voter bewilderment came into focus, part of a dizzying scramble playing out days after a major Supreme Court ruling.

  63. Spirit Passengers Are Left Stranded After Airline Shuts Down Business, May 2

    The budget carrier abruptly canceled flights early on Saturday, leaving passengers to rush to make other plans. “Even if they go back into business, never again,” one traveler said.

  64. Abortion Providers Forced to Adapt After Court Blocks Pill Access by Mail U.S., May 2

    The Fifth Circuit court’s ruling, which is being appealed, reinstates a requirement that patients visit a health care provider in person to obtain mifepristone, upending abortion access in the United States.

  65. Rural America Is Getting Blindsided by Something New Opinion, May 2

    Namely, immigrant detention centers and data centers.

  66. Trump Endorses Andy Barr for Senate as Musk-Backed Candidate Exits Race U.S., May 2

    The candidate in Kentucky, Nate Morris, said he would be joining the Trump administration. He met with the president a day before his announcement.

  67. Georgia Governor Sets July Date for Special Election to Fill a House Seat U.S., May 2

    The winner will serve out the rest of Representative David Scott’s seat in Congress after the longtime lawmaker’s death last month.

  68. Southern States Move to Redistrict Under Weakened Voting Rights Act U.S., May 1

    Republican-led legislatures in Tennessee and Alabama will reconvene in the coming days. Unlike in Tennessee, however, a new map in Alabama will require Supreme Court action.

  69. Un excongresista de Florida es condenado por cabildear en secreto por Venezuela En español, May 1

    La petrolera estatal venezolana contrató a la consultora de David Rivera por 50 millones de dólares para influir en miembros del Congreso y de la Casa Blanca.

  70. Louisiana Governor Signs Law Blocking Ex-Prisoner From Taking Office U.S., May 1

    Calvin Duncan had been exonerated and elected as criminal court clerk in New Orleans. Gov. Jeff Landry eliminated the role as part of an effort to reshape the city’s judicial system.

  71. Human Remains Found in Tampa Bay Are Identified as Missing Grad Student U.S., May 1

    A former University of South Florida student has been charged in the murders of Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, doctoral students who were reported missing last month.

  72. Alabama Governor Calls Special Session to Adopt New House Maps U.S., May 1

    Gov. Kay Ivey said a map that would give Republicans an additional House seat cannot be enacted without Supreme Court action, but she wants to be ready if that happens.

  73. The Facts on Political Violence and Threats to Presidents U.S., May 1

    Republican commentators have argued, incorrectly, that political violence is largely a left-wing problem. Liberals have countered by citing the threats made against former President Obama.

  74. Voters Sue Over Louisiana Governor’s Move to Delay Primary U.S., May 1

    Legal challenges are mounting over the decision to suspend the state’s May House primary after a Supreme Court ruling found that the congressional map was unconstitutional.

  75. Jury Convicts Florida Ex-Congressman of Secretly Lobbying for Venezuela U.S., May 1

    The nation’s state-run oil company hired David Rivera’s consulting firm for $50 million to influence members of Congress and the White House.

  76. Florida Redistricts in Republicans’ Favor Video, May 1

    Our politics reporter Nick Corasaniti explains how Florida redrew its congressional district maps to create four more Republican-leaning House seats.

  77. Arrest Made After Fatal Kentucky Bank Robbery, Police Say U.S., May 1

    Two employees at a bank in Berea, Ky., were shot and killed.

  78. As Kentucky Derby Becomes a Bigger Business, Locals Feel Left Behind Business, May 1

    Locals say rising ticket prices and a late start time for the Oaks race on Friday are hurting residents and restaurants. “The only thing I see is greed,” one steakhouse owner said.

  79. Republicans Want Tennessee’s Last Democratic House District U.S., May 1

    Republicans sliced Nashville into three G.O.P.-leaning congressional districts in 2022. After the Supreme Court decision on voting rights, Memphis could be next.

  80. El primer vuelo directo desde EE. UU. aterriza en Caracas después de 7 años En español, May 1

    Funcionarios de American Airlines, del condado de Miami-Dade, del gobierno de EE. UU. y del gobierno venezolano celebraron el paso más reciente en el restablecimiento de los lazos entre ambos países.

  81. Last Up on the Royals’ U.S. Tour: A Potluck and a Win for Scottish Whisky U.S., April 30

    King Charles III and Queen Camilla had a ceremonial farewell at the White House before attending a block party in Front Royal, Va.

  82. After Seven Years, First U.S. Direct Flight Lands in Caracas World, April 30

    President Trump banned commercial flights to Venezuela during his first term, but the flights are the latest step in re-establishing ties between the two countries.

  83. Direct Flights Between U.S. and Venezuela Resume After 7 Years Video, April 30

    American Airlines 3599, the first nonstop flight between the United States and Venezuela since 2019, departed Miami for Caracas on Thursday. President Trump had banned direct commercial and cargo flights between the two countries during his first term.

  84. Two High Schoolers in Mississippi Are Released After Being Detained by ICE U.S., April 30

    The brothers from the Republic of Congo were released on Thursday after the school community appealed to local Republican politicians, their lawyer said.

  85. Voting Rights Ruling Could Fuel Era of Endless Redistricting Wars U.S., April 30

    The expected flood of new congressional maps is likely to produce fewer competitive districts, fewer ways for voters to hold elected officials accountable and more polarized politics.

  86. How the Voting Rights Act Bolstered Black Representation in the House Interactive, April 30

    The passage of the landmark law in 1965 helped increase Black representation, especially in the South, according to a Times analysis.

  87. How the Voting Rights Decision May Block the Rise of Young Black Leaders U.S., April 30

    Black Democrats in the South already face steep challenges when seeking political office. But the Supreme Court’s ruling could be felt for a generation.

  88. After Supreme Court Decision, Louisiana Weighs Redrawing House Maps U.S., April 30

    It was not immediately clear whether Gov. Jeff Landry, a Republican, would postpone the May 16 primary election for House races after the court ruled the state’s congressional districts unconstitutional.

  89. David Allan Coe, Singer Who Personified Outlaw Country, Dies at 86 Arts, April 30

    Mr. Coe, who wrote “Take This Job and Shove It” and other hits, was a transgressive exponent of the outlaw country movement of the 1970s and ’80s.

  90. A Landmark Supreme Court Ruling on Voting Rights The Daily, April 30

    The court struck down Louisiana’s voting map, a decision that could make it harder for lawmakers to create majority-minority districts.

  91. What the Voting Rights Act Decision Means, and Hegseth’s Heated Testimony The Headlines, April 30

    Plus, chatbots told scientists how to make bioweapons.

  92. There’s a 900-Year-Old Answer to Our Most Modern Problem Opinion, April 30

    What should we do when a chatbot behaves like a criminal?

  93. Some Black Southerners Say Voting Rights Ruling ‘Missed the Mark’ U.S., April 30

    Veterans of the civil rights movement and others said the Supreme Court decision felt like a bleak end to decades of gains in Black representation in the region.

  94. When a Squatter Moves In, Homeowners Find Little Recourse Real Estate, April 30

    States are responding to a rise in high-profile squatting cases, in luxury homes and public housing alike.

  95. In the Remote Woods of the Ozarks, Two Lost Girls Decades Apart Books, April 30

    Benjamin Hale’s book “Cave Mountain” connects the brief disappearance of his cousin in 2001 to a grisly true-crime story in 1978.

  96. Sheriff of New Orleans Jail Where 10 Inmates Escaped Is Indicted U.S., April 29

    Susan Hutson, the sheriff of Orleans Parish, faces 30 counts, and the jail’s chief financial officer was also indicted.

  97. They Left for the School Bus. ICE Picked Them Up Instead. U.S., April 29

    A school transfer disrupted two brothers’ visas, their lawyer said, leaving them vulnerable to arrest and unsettling their Mississippi school community.

  98. Mississippi Middle School Students Stop Bus After Driver Blacks Out Video, April 29

    Surveillance video shows a group of middle school students in southern Mississippi taking control of a school bus on a highway after their driver blacked out from an asthma attack.

  99. After Their Bus Driver Blacked Out, the Kids Sprang Into Action U.S., April 29

    Footage of the incident shared this week by a school district in Mississippi shows a group of students working together to avert disaster on a highway.

  100. The Supreme Court Shakes Up America’s Political Maps U.S., April 29

    Both parties are now scrambling to adjust to a new voting rights landscape.

  101. Mississippi Will Move Quickly to Redraw Its Judicial District Lines U.S., April 29

    The state’s Republican governor said he would call a special session in 21 days to address the state’s judicial maps.

  102. Florida Approves House Map That Could Add 4 Republican Seats U.S., April 29

    Several voting rights groups have said that they plan to challenge the map in court once Gov. Ron DeSantis signs it into law.

  103. Republicans Seize Back an Edge in the Nation’s Redistricting Fight U.S., April 29

    Democrats had earned a slight advantage with a victory in Virginia last week, but now a Supreme Court decision and Florida’s move to pass a new map are set to help Republicans.

  104. Florida House Approves New Congressional Map in Party-Line Vote U.S., April 29

    The new map could give Republicans as many as four new seats in the state’s 28-member delegation, which already has 20 Republicans.

  105. Florida Lawmakers Debate Aggressive New Map as Supreme Court Decision Lands U.S., April 29

    The map would eliminate as many as four Democratic-held districts, including one that is heavily Puerto Rican. Republicans expressed confidence in the map’s legality.

  106. A Look Back at Charles’s U.S. Trips World, April 29

    From a barbecue at Camp David to a college football game, the British monarch has experienced many American traditions over decades of visiting the United States.

  107. For Your Next U.S. Road Trip, a Touch of Elegance at 5 Hotels Travel, April 29

    Add these new or newly revamped accommodations to your summer driving itinerary.

  108. $375,000 Homes in Kentucky, Indiana and Arkansas Real Estate, April 29

    A bungalow in Louisville, Ky., a midcentury modern house in Indianapolis and a cottage in Little Rock, Ark.

  109. He Defied the State to Fortify His Mansion. Now He Wants to Be Governor. U.S., April 29

    Rom Reddy has pushed to protect his beachfront mansion in South Carolina from what he calls “government overreach.” The fight, he said, inspired his political awakening.

  110. Deal Talks Between Pernod and Maker of Jack Daniel’s Falter Business, April 28

    The collapse of the talks could pave the way for another spirits company, Sazerac, to open negotiations with Brown-Forman.

  111. Read the Indictment of James Comey Interactive, April 28

    The Justice Department has secured a new indictment of James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, after an attempted prosecution spurred by President Trump last year ended in failure. The new case stems from a social media post showing seashells on a beach that the Trump administration characterized as a threat against the president.

  112. Florida Republicans Refuse to Take Up DeSantis Bill Loosening Vaccine Mandates U.S., April 28

    The House speaker cited concerns about “children being in school without measles and mumps and polio and chickenpox vaccines that have been working for decades.”

  113. National Guard Can Stay in Memphis, State Appeals Court Says U.S., April 28

    The decision reversed a lower-court ruling last year that temporarily blocked the deployment.

  114. He Was Supposed to Die in Prison, but the Prosecutor Felt Guilty Magazine, April 28

    Jessie Askew Jr. was sentenced to life without parole for a clumsy armed robbery with an unloaded gun. The man who sent him away was determined to bring him back home.

  115. Nashville Appreciates Craft. These Three Are Masters. Interactive, April 28

    Writers toil daily to engineer perfect country songs. Shane McAnally, Brandy Clark and Josh Osborne are among the finest — and the most disruptive.

  116. DeSantis Proposes Florida House Map That Could Add Four Republican Seats U.S., April 27

    The Republican-controlled Legislature is meeting in Tallahassee this week to vote on the map, which would apply for the 2026 midterms if passed.

  117. Virginia High Court Weighs Legality of Congressional Map Approved Last Week U.S., April 27

    Oral arguments on Monday morning lasted about an hour. It was not clear how justices would rule.

  118. Human Remains Found in Tampa Bay in Search for Missing Student U.S., April 27

    The remains have not yet been identified, but a former University of South Florida student has been charged in connection with the murders of Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon.

  119. What’s Next in the Nationwide Redistricting Fight U.S., April 27

    All eyes are on Florida and Virginia, where a special session and courtroom proceedings set for this week factor into the battle for the House in the midterms.

  120. Lizzo Takes a Loss on the Sale of Her Beverly Hills Mansion Real Estate, April 27

    Lizzo bought the home four years ago. Jeff Green, the N.B.A. star, also sold a mansion in Miami, and Jesse McCartney listed one in L.A.

  121. Why Trump Wants Unqualified U.S. Attorneys Opinion, April 27

    Revenge-based criminal cases against the president’s enemies have not come to fruition. That’s where the U.S. attorneys come in.

  122. The ‘Perfect Birthplace for a Writer’? She Says It’s West Virginia. Books, April 27

    A new book by Jayne Anne Phillips, a Pulitzer-winning novelist, recalling her childhood is a bittersweet triumph.

  123. The Hard Life of an Immigrant Whose Killing Became a Symbol for Trump U.S., April 26

    President Trump posted surveillance footage of Nilufa Easmin’s brutal killing by another immigrant to advance his agenda. Behind the rhetoric was a more nuanced story.

  124. Measles Surge in South Carolina Ends After Sickening Nearly 1,000 Well, April 26

    It was the largest outbreak in recent U.S. history.

  125. A Year Later, Trump’s ‘Most Exclusive’ Memecoin Event Is a Lot Less Exclusive Technology, April 25

    Even a Times reporter qualified for the event, which caused outrage last year for providing access to President Trump in exchange for investment in one of his family’s crypto ventures.

  126. Every Black Republican Is Leaving the House, Erasing Diversity Gains U.S., April 25

    All four Black House Republicans are retiring after this year, a reflection of the striking and persistent lack of diversity in the G.O.P. ranks of Congress.

  127. Tennessee Passed a Slate of Immigration Bills. Here’s What They Do. U.S., April 25

    The Republican supermajority in the Tennessee General Assembly approved a series of immigrations bills, crafted in coordination with the White House.

  128. Violence Has Fallen, but So Has Funding for Prevention Headway, April 25

    Homicides and assaults have declined in many cities, but programs credited with helping keep the peace are losing federal support.

  129. The 85-Year-Old Widow Snagged by Trump’s Immigration Crackdown U.S., April 25

    In her first interview since being deported, Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé, the French widow of a former G.I., recounted her experience in ICE detention.

  130. One of Two Missing Florida Doctoral Students Is Found Dead, Officials Say U.S., April 24

    The University of South Florida students were reported missing last week. A roommate of the student whose body was found was charged in connection with his disappearance.

  131. Wildfires in Georgia Destroy 120 structures Video, April 24

    Two large wildfires in southeast Georgia had destroyed more than 120 structures and scorched tens of thousands of acres of drought-stricken land, according to state officials. The fires were among dozens that have been burning in the state.

  132. Wildfires Destroy Dozens of Structures in Georgia, Governor Says U.S., April 24

    Fires fueled by drought have burned tens of thousands of acres in southern Georgia and northern Florida, where officials said one blaze was blamed for the death of a volunteer firefighter.

  133. 31 Sloths Acquired by an Orlando Animal Attraction Died, Officials Say U.S., April 24

    Many of the deaths were attributed to a lack of heat at an unauthorized warehouse that Sloth World was using, officials said.

  134. Wayne Moss, Guitarist Who Helped Broaden Country Sound, Dies at 88 Arts, April 24

    A top Nashville musician, he played for Bob Dylan and on “Oh, Pretty Woman” and “Jolene,” and was in the country-rock groups Area Code 615 and Barefoot Jerry.

  135. The World According to Aldwyth Arts, April 24

    In paint, bricolage and collage, she explored the history of art, ideas and the human species.

  136. Aldwyth, Ascetic Whose Artwork Reordered the World, Dies at 90 Arts, April 24

    An austere lifestyle allowed her to make epic collages and Joseph Cornell-like contraptions that told stories about art history and her place in — and outside — it.

  137. An Unthinkable Extreme of Domestic Violence: Killing Multiple Relatives U.S., April 24

    The Shreveport, La., slaying of eight children was an example of what experts call family annihilation.

  138. The Warning Signs Were There in Louisiana. Why Did We Miss Them? Opinion, April 24

    Two recent fatal shootings underscore the need to encourage the use of an assessment tool.

  139. How Is the Persian Invasion of Greece Like the Iran War? Books, April 24

    In these books, an emperor, an officer and an orphan look for anything that resembles a clear victory in the fog of war.

  140. Ex-Police Officer Planned Mass Shooting in New Orleans, Officials Say U.S., April 23

    Christopher Gillum had targeted a large festival there, the authorities said. He was arrested on Wednesday in a Florida hotel room before he could carry out his plans.

  141. Maps Show Smoke From Georgia Wildfires Spreading Across the Southeast Weather, April 23

    The smoke has spread to nearby states. Here’s how to track its path and its effect on nearby air quality.

  142. 10 Injured as Shooting Erupts at Mall in Louisiana U.S., April 23

    The chief of the Baton Rouge Police Department said during a brief news conference on Thursday that the shooting appeared “targeted.”

  143. Bones of 3 Children Found in Woods May Have Been There for Years U.S., April 23

    The Memphis police chief said a chance discovery led investigators to more than a dozen bones belonging to three children between the ages of 3 and 7.

  144. He Was Exonerated in a Murder and Elected to Office. He May Never Serve. U.S., April 23

    Calvin Duncan, who became a lawyer and an advocate for incarcerated people, was recently elected criminal court clerk in New Orleans. Lawmakers are racing to eliminate the role.

  145. Mississippi U.S. Senate Election 2026: Latest Polls Interactive, April 23

    Track the latest polls in the Mississippi U.S. Senate election.

  146. 36 Hours in Richmond, Va. Interactive, April 23

    In the onetime Confederate capital, history is being told with newfound clarity.

  147. How ‘Yes’ Won a Narrow Victory in Virginia’s Redistricting Battle U.S., April 22

    Northern Virginia carried the measure to victory even as turnout in Democratic areas lagged and nearly all of the state shifted right from last year’s governor’s race.

  148. Kalshi Fines and Suspends 3 Political Candidates for Betting on Their Races U.S., April 22

    The prediction market said the candidates violated new rules. The platform and its competitors face growing scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators over how political betting is policed.

  149. Hundreds of Mothballs Spread on Florida Beach, Wildlife Officials Say U.S., April 22

    The mothballs, which are toxic to wildlife, appeared on St. Pete Beach this week, according to the state’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Officials are investigating the episode.

  150. Man Arrested in Florida 33 Years After Double Murder in the Bronx New York, April 22

    Police had recovered fingerprints after the murders in 1993, which took place while the victims’ child was in the next room. But they identified William Antonio Solis as a suspect only last year.