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  1. Su familia y amigos votaron por Trump. Ahora él lucha por quedarse en EE. UU. En español, Today

    Jaime Cachua llegó de México a Georgia cuando era un bebé. Aunque es muy querido por su comunidad, la mayor parte de ella votó por las deportaciones masivas.

  2. Peter Buxtun Refused to Give Up Interactive, Yesterday

    For years, he tried to expose the Tuskegee syphilis study – but no one would listen.

  3. Meet the Director Who Reinvented the Act of Seeing Arts & Leisure, Yesterday

    In “Nickel Boys,” RaMell Ross uses what he calls “sentient perspective” to convey the characters’ view of their world. Critics say the result is stunning.

  4. Ex-Police Chief Who Sexually Assaulted 17-Year-Old Gets 25 Years in Prison Express, Yesterday

    Larry Allen Clay Jr., 58, of Fayetteville, W.Va., was also a sheriff’s deputy at the time of the crimes, which he tried to cover up, prosecutors said.

  5. Appeals Court Disqualifies Fani Willis From Prosecuting Georgia Trump Case National, December 19

    The panel overruled the trial judge, who had allowed Fani T. Willis to keep the case despite a romantic relationship that defendants said created a conflict of interest.

  6. Senators Call for Investigation of Medicaid Work Requirement Program Washington, December 18

    A group of Democratic lawmakers accused Georgia Pathways to Coverage, the only Medicaid work requirement program in the country, of spending little of its funding on health benefits.

  7. Florida Charges Man Suspected of Trump Assassination Plot National, December 18

    As Ryan W. Routh fled the scene, a highway was shut down and a car crash ensued. In charging him with attempted felony murder, the state defied federal prosecutors.

  8. Under Pressure, Hyundai Supplier Ends Alabama Prison Labor Contract Business, December 18

    The supplier fired dozens of prisoners after some of them said they felt they had no choice but to take those jobs.

  9. Miami Broker Turns Himself In to Face Sexual Battery Charge Real Estate, December 18

    Ohad Fisherman is accused of participating in an alleged sexual assault in 2016 alongside Oren and Alon Alexander.

  10. $300,000 Homes in Kansas, Virginia and New Jersey Real Estate, December 18

    A Queen Anne Revival in Leavenworth, a ranch house in Richmond, and a rowhouse in Trenton.

  11. 2024 Was the Most Intense Year for Tornadoes in a Decade Interactive, December 18

    The year brought not only an increase in volume, but severe storms in the U.S. also caused $46 billion in damage, among the highest costs on record.

  12. Una mujer de Alabama recibe el tercer trasplante de riñón de cerdo en EE. UU. En español, December 18

    La paciente, Towana Looney, gozaba de mejor salud que los pacientes anteriores que habían recibido órganos porcinos. Su caso podría indicar un avance hacia la solución de la escasez de órganos.

  13. See Where Home Insurance Policies Were Dropped in Your State Interactive, December 18

    Insurers are retreating from communities across the country that face growing risks from hurricanes, wildfires and other disasters. Here’s how your area compares.

  14. Trump Picks Herschel Walker to Be Ambassador to the Bahamas Washington, December 18

    The president-elect tapped the former football star for the job two years after a failed run for a Senate seat in Georgia.

  15. Fusion Start-Up Plans to Build Its First Power Plant in Virginia Climate, December 17

    Commonwealth Fusion Systems, an M.I.T. spinoff, aims to generate carbon-free electricity in an industrial park near Richmond in the early 2030s.

  16. Florida Man Is Sentenced to Death for Killing 5 Women in a Bank in 2019 Express, December 17

    The man, Zephen Xaver, 27, will have his case automatically appealed to the Florida Supreme Court.

  17. Orrin H. Pilkey, Warrior in a Fight to Save Imperiled Beaches, Dies at 90 Obits, December 16

    An eminent geologist, he argued against putting condos and hotels on vulnerable coastal landscapes. Environmentalists applauded; many others didn’t.

  18. Saving Christmas in North Carolina, One Tree at a Time, After Hurricane Helene National, December 15

    The storm upended the Christmas tree industry in the state’s western region. Now, farmers and residents are eager for the comfort of the season’s rituals.

  19. Brothers Charged With Sex Crimes Remain in Custody Real Estate, December 12

    Tal and Oren Alexander, once stars of the luxury real estate industry, and their brother, Alon Alexander, were arrested on Wednesday in Miami.

  20. Clarke Reed, Who Helped the G.O.P. Conquer the South, Dies at 96 Obits, December 12

    He built Mississippi’s Republican Party into a conservative powerhouse, making himself a regional power broker in the process.

  21. Enslaved People’s Graves Discovered at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage Express, December 12

    The burial ground at the former American president’s home in Nashville is the latest to be discovered at a presidential site.

  22. Louisville and Justice Dept. Reach Deal on Federal Oversight of Police Washington, December 12

    The agreement comes after the Justice Department documented excessive use of force, illegal searches and car stops and widespread discrimination against Black people and those with mental illnesses.

  23. Morgan Wallen Pleads to Reduced Charges in Chair-Throwing Incident Culture, December 12

    The country superstar agreed to misdemeanor reckless endangerment charges and a week at a D.U.I. education center.

  24. Incoming West Virginia Lawmaker Is Accused of Making Terroristic Threats Express, December 12

    Joseph de Soto, 61, was elected last month to represent the 91st District, but he was arrested before he was sworn in.

  25. A Black Art Dealer Lent Paintings to a Museum. His Heirs Want Them Back. Culture, December 12

    Dozens of artworks owned by Marshall Marcell have spent the past century with the Louisiana State Museum.

  26. YoungBoy Never Broke Again Is Sentenced to Nearly 2 Years in Federal Gun Case Express, December 12

    The rapper, whose real name is Kentrell Gaulden, admitted to possessing guns as a felon in Louisiana. He faced a maximum sentence of 25 years.

  27. N.C. Elections Board Rejects G.O.P. Effort to Toss 60,000 Ballots National, December 12

    The ruling comes in a dispute over a State Supreme Court race that the Democratic incumbent won by 734 votes.

  28. North Carolina G.O.P. Brushes Aside Democratic Governor to Expand Power Politics, December 11

    After cloaking a bill that strips key powers from Democrats as hurricane aid, the state’s Republican-controlled legislature overrode a veto from Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, to pass it into law.

  29. Storm Aid vs. Partisan Power: A Showdown Looms in North Carolina Politics, December 11

    As Republicans try to muscle through a bill that is nominally dedicated to hurricane relief but in fact erodes Democrats’ influence, residents of the areas hit hardest say they urgently need help.

  30. Opioids Ravaged a Kentucky Town. Then Rehab Became Its Business. Magazine, December 11

    In Louisa, an unbearable social crisis has become the main source of economic opportunity.

  31. Georgia Man Charged With 1985 Murders of Couple in Church Express, December 11

    Erik Sparre was arrested earlier this week, more than two decades after Dennis Perry was wrongly sent to prison for the crime.

  32. Don’t Worry About Whether Art Basel Is Cool Styles, December 10

    The annual global art fair in Miami featured a heady mélange of artists, gallerists, A-list celebrities, luxury brands and Mad Libs-esque collaborations among many of them.

  33. How Being an Influencer Became a New American Dream Op Ed, December 10

    Two preteen girls promote fashion and beauty products to thousands of online fans from their rural Alabama home.

  34. The Most Memorable Things We Saw at Miami Art Week T Style, December 9

    And what the last art fairs of 2024 say about where the art world is going.

  35. Lara Trump to Step Down as R.N.C. Co-Chair Amid Florida Senate Speculation Politics, December 9

    The daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald J. Trump, Ms. Trump gave no indication of her next move. Senator Marco Rubio’s seat would become open if he’s confirmed as secretary of state.

  36. This Race Was Decided by 734 Votes. The G.O.P. Wants to Disqualify 60,000 Ballots. National, December 9

    One of the closest state elections in North Carolina history now hinges on the latest power struggle between state Republicans and Democrats — and a voter form dating back 20 years.

  37. The Killings of Young Mothers Interactive, December 9

    For women under 25, getting pregnant more than doubles their risk of homicide.

  38. Steve Mensch, President of Tyler Perry Studios, Dies at 62 Express, December 8

    Mr. Mensch, a longtime supporter of the film industry in Georgia, died in a plane crash on Friday in Florida, according to officials.

  39. The Tennessee Trans Treatment Case Is About Age, Not Sex Op Ed, December 8

    The state’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors passes the constitutional test.

  40. Did Trump Drain Democrats’ Energy? These Races Will Be the First Test. Politics, December 8

    As Democrats try to fire up their fatigued base, two contests for the Virginia legislature will serve as the first measure of partisan enthusiasm since Donald J. Trump’s victory.

  41. Louisiana Constitutional Amendment Election Results Interactive, December 7

    Get live results and maps from the 2024 Louisiana elections on constitutional amendments.

  42. Louisiana Amendment 4 Election Results: Property Tax Sales Administration Interactive, December 7

    Get live results and maps from the 2024 Louisiana general election.

  43. Louisiana Amendment 2 Election Results: Waiting Period for Concurrence on Appropriations Interactive, December 7

    Get live results and maps from the 2024 Louisiana general election.

  44. Louisiana Amendment 3 Election Results: Extend Sessions for Appropriations Interactive, December 7

    Get live results and maps from the 2024 Louisiana general election.

  45. Louisiana Amendment 1 Election Results: Expand Judiciary Commission Interactive, December 7

    Get live results and maps from the 2024 Louisiana general election.

  46. A Mississippi Teacher Created a School in an Empty Storefront. Students Showed Up. National, December 7

    The desks came out of a dumpster, and the computers are hand-me-downs. But students say Abundance Academy is a haven from bullying and crowded classes.

  47. A Wrong Turn in Mississippi Styles, December 7

    The winding road of tracking down a family tree.

  48. Mantener viva una danza, incluso después de que termine el espectáculo En español, December 7

    En Art Basel Miami Beach, el coreógrafo mexicano Diego Vega Solorza explora la masculinidad en una nueva obra y su galería vende objetos procedentes de performances.

  49. Leader of Syria’s Resurgent Rebels Lays Out Strategy to Oust Assad Foreign, December 6

    In an interview, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the Islamist rebel heading an offensive moving toward Damascus, said the operation was a long time coming.

  50. U.S. Milk to Be Tested for Bird Flu Virus Science, December 6

    New federal rules call for testing unpasteurized milk from dairy processors and for farm owners to provide details that would help officials identify and track cases more easily.

  51. Is the Urban Shift Toward Trump Really About Democratic Cities in Disarray? Upshot, December 6

    Big cities have faced serious problems lately. But there’s little evidence those problems are what drove voters to the right in November.

  52. The Supreme Court Just Showed Us What Contempt for Expertise Looks Like Op Ed, December 6

    In the case involving medical care for transgender adolescents, ignoring doctors is part of the point.

  53. Memphis Says It Will Not Yet Agree to Federal Oversight of Police Department National, December 5

    The city’s mayor reiterated his reluctance to enter a consent decree after the Justice Department found a pattern of discrimination and excessive force by its officers.

  54. The Supreme Court Takes On Transgender Care for Minors The Daily, December 5

    The justices are posed to rule on a ban in Tennessee, with consequences across the country.

  55. Read the Justice Department’s Report Interactive, December 5

    The agency released the results of its investigation into the Memphis Police Department, finding that the department used excessive force, treated Black people more harshly than white people, and mistreated people with mental health issues.

  56. Trump Selects Kelly Loeffler, a Top Donor, to Head the Small Business Administration Washington, December 5

    During a brief stint as a senator from Georgia, she became a fervent supporter of the president-elect’s agenda near the end of his first term.

  57. Memphis Police Used Excessive Force and Discriminated Against Black Residents, Justice Dept. Finds National, December 5

    The Police Department has been under scrutiny since Tyre Nichols’s death last year. The report noted that children in particular had experienced “aggressive and frightening encounters with officers.”

  58. Supreme Court Decision Could Affect Other Trans Rights Cases National, December 4

    The ruling could set a precedent for several challenges to state laws regarding sports participation, bathroom use and health care for adults.

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  60. North Carolina Town Sues Duke Energy Over Climate Change Business, December 4

    Carrboro accused Duke, one the nation’s largest utility companies, of ignoring data about climate change while increasing use of fossil fuels.

  61. Here Is What Led to Tennessee’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care National, December 4

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center announced the opening of a new transgender care clinic in 2018. Years later, conservatives called for an investigation.

  62. These 26 States Have Restricted Gender-Transition Treatments for Minors Since 2021 National, December 4

    Transgender minors and their parents, guardians and doctors have challenged bans in 18 states, with mixed results.

  63. Supreme Court Inclined to Uphold Tennessee Law on Transgender Care Washington, December 4

    The justices heard arguments on Wednesday over whether Tennessee can ban some medical treatments for transgender youth. More than 20 other states have similar laws.

  64. $800,000 Homes in Oklahoma, Florida and Iowa Real Estate, December 4

    A four-bedroom Tudor Revival in Oklahoma City, a Spanish-style bungalow in West Palm Beach, Fla., and a Dutch Colonial from 1930 in Sioux City, Iowa.

  65. For Families of Transgender Children, Tennessee’s Ban Forces Hard Choices National, December 4

    The Supreme Court is hearing a legal challenge on Wednesday to the state’s ban on several forms of medical care for transgender youth.

  66. Serving the Innocent Children of Incarcerated Parents Op Ed, December 4

    Foreverfamily helps families stay connected.

  67. Retired Louisiana Priest Pleads Guilty to Rape and Kidnapping Charges National, December 3

    Lawrence Hecker, who was indicted last year on charges related to a sexual assault in the 1970s, pleaded guilty on Tuesday just before jury selection for his trial was set to begin.

  68. Trump’s Pick to Lead D.E.A. Withdraws, Citing ‘Gravity’ of Job Washington, December 3

    The announcement by Chad Chronister, a Florida sheriff with virtually no experience in the kinds of complex international investigations the agency handles, comes just three days after his selection.

  69. Republican Lawmakers in Georgia Press Case for Fani Willis Testimony National, December 3

    Ms. Willis, who charged Mr. Trump in connection with his efforts to cling to power after the 2020 election, came under scrutiny over her relationship with a lawyer she hired to lead the case.

  70. A West Palm Beach Show Spotlights the Beauty and Tragedy of Boxing Special Sections, December 3

    Through paintings, photographs, sculptures, and even bejeweled boxing gloves, the show examines prizefighting as a metaphor for human struggle.

  71. Beyond the Art Basel Miami Beach Fair Special Sections, December 3

    Although the fair is a huge attraction, there are many other exhibitions to visit nearby.

  72. Keeping a Dance Alive, Even After the Show Ends Special Sections, December 3

    At Art Basel Miami Beach, the Mexican choreographer Diego Vega Solorza explores masculinity in a new work and his gallery sells objects from performances.

  73. A Wave of Galleries Will Debut at Art Basel Miami Beach This Year Special Sections, December 3

    Thirty-four galleries are joining the fray, bringing glass tongues, giant paintings and deceptively pink assemblages.

  74. Final Defendants in YSL Trial Are Acquitted of Murder and Gang Charges Culture, December 3

    The winding, yearslong case against the star Atlanta rapper Young Thug, who recently pleaded guilty to gang charges, and five others concluded on Tuesday.

  75. Supreme Court Returns to a Culture War Battleground: Transgender Rights Washington, December 3

    On Wednesday, the justices will hear the marquee case of the term, a challenge to a Tennessee law banning several forms of medical care for transgender youths.

  76. May It Please the Court: Trans Health Saved My Life Op Ed, December 3

    Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender adolescents has personal implications.

  77. For U.K. Ambassador, Trump Picks Billionaire Who Supported His Rivals Washington, December 3

    Warren Stephens, an investment banker, gave $2 million in 2016 to a group aiming to block Donald J. Trump’s political rise. More recently, he backed Asa Hutchinson, Chris Christie, Mike Pence and Nikki Haley before donating to the Trump campaign.

  78. Protesters Clash With Police Outside Georgia’s Parliament Video, December 2

    Thousands protested outside of the Georgian parliament in Tbilisi for a fifth straight night after the government suspended plans to join the European Union.

  79. What to Know at Art Basel Miami Beach Special Sections, December 2

    The fair this year has the largest number of new exhibitors in a decade.

  80. What’s Next in U.S. Elections: Races to Watch in 2025 Politics, December 2

    Virginia and New Jersey feature contests for governor. Elections in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania could tip the power balance on the Supreme Court in those battleground states.

  81. Follow the Lights to Miami’s Hot New Neighborhoods Travel, December 2

    Little River and MiMo, both once off travelers’ radar, capture the creative flavor of the city.

  82. D.E.A. Pick Has Trump Connections but Is Rooted in Local Law Enforcement Washington, December 1

    Sheriff Chad Chronister, who has spent decades in Hillsborough County, Fla., is likely to face an array of challenges should he be confirmed as the agency’s administrator.

  83. Virginia Lawmakers Want to Know Why 6 Inmates Have Burned Themselves Express, December 1

    The state’s top prison official criticized reports that the self-burnings at Red Onion State Prison, which has had a history of complaints, were in protest of poor conditions.

  84. ‘I Was a Stranger, and You Invited Me In’ Op Ed, December 1

    I won’t forget the first time I volunteered at Room in the Inn.

  85. Trump Picks a Florida Sheriff as D.E.A. Administrator Washington, December 1

    The announcement of Sheriff Chad Chronister came after President-elect Donald J. Trump said that he would impose tariffs that would stay in place until Canada, Mexico and China halted the flow of drugs and migrants.

  86. 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.

  87. New Orleans Knows It May Not Live Forever. We Could All Take a Cue. Op Ed, November 30

    Unlike the other major cities that appear on lists of unsafe places, New Orleans has a striking competitive advantage.

  88. Bridget Finn Takes the Helm of Miami’s Big-League Art Fair Arts & Leisure, November 30

    The new director of Art Basel Miami Beach comes from the gallery world. As the art market contracts and rival fairs expand, how will Finn deliver?

  89. Trudeau Flies to Mar-a-Lago to See Trump Amid Tariff Concerns Foreign, November 29

    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada is the first foreign G7 leader to visit President-elect Donald J. Trump since the election. He is under pressure to persuade Mr. Trump to back down from his tariff threat.

  90. Can a Court’s ‘Last Resort’ Fix New York City’s Jails? Metro, November 29

    A federal judge is likely to employ a rarely used remedy to try to fix longstanding problems in the city’s jails. But it’s not foolproof.

  91. Maps Pinpoint Where Democrats Lost Ground Since 2020 in 11 Big Cities Interactive, November 28

    A Times analysis shows where Kamala Harris got fewer votes compared with Joe Biden and which voting blocs drove each city’s red shift.

  92. Youth Pastor Charged With Nearly 200 Sex Crimes Going Back Decades National, November 27

    Many of the victims were the West Virginia pastor’s relatives, the police said, including five nieces who filed a complaint against him in 2004.

  93. Rudy Giuliani pierde a sus abogados, y la calma, en los tribunales En español, November 27

    El exalcalde de Nueva York arremetió contra un juez que le preguntó por qué no había entregado sus bienes personales como era requerido.

  94. Kentucky Auction of Confiscated Alcohol Includes Rare Bourbon Bottles Express, November 27

    A new state law grants the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control the authority to auction off impounded alcohol.

  95. How to Help Those Still Devastated by Hurricane Helene Op Ed, November 27

    Natural disasters call to our shared humanity.

  96. Mississippi Runoff Election Results Interactive, November 27

    Get live results from the 2024 Mississippi runoff elections.

  97. Mississippi Supreme Court District 1, Position 3 Runoff Election Results Interactive, November 27

    Get live results and maps from the 2024 Mississippi runoff election.

  98. Rudy Giuliani Loses His Lawyers, and His Cool, in Court Metro, November 26

    The subject of several cases, the former New York City mayor lashed out at a judge questioning why he had not forfeited personal assets as required.

  99. North Carolina’s Democratic Governor Vetoes a G.O.P. Power Grab Politics, November 26

    Republicans have a supermajority in the state’s legislature and may move to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto, which would set off a new fight over state power and hurricane aid.

  100. TikTok Influencer Arrested After Documenting Stolen Items, Police Say Express, November 26

    Marlena Velez, 22, stole the items by scanning false bar codes in the self-checkout to make the items cheaper, the police said.

  101. Biden Administration to Lend $6 Billion for Rivian E.V. Factory Business, November 26

    The financing for a factory in Georgia is part of a last-minute effort to establish climate policies before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.

  102. Florida Woman Who Fatally Shot Black Neighbor Gets 25 Years in Prison U.S., November 25

    Susan Lorincz, who shot Ajike Owens, was convicted of manslaughter. The case prompted national outrage.

  103. Driver Kills 3 Florida Deputies in a ‘Gut Punch’ to Palm Beach County Express, November 25

    Three members of the motorcycle unit at the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office were struck by a driver on Thursday. Two died that day, and a third who had been in critical condition died on Monday.

  104. Former Kentucky Sheriff Arraigned on Murder Charge in Judge Shooting National, November 25

    The former sheriff, Shawn Stines, was indicted last week after a local judge was shot to death in his chambers in September.

  105. Democrats Rush to Regroup in the Southern Battlegrounds Politics, November 25

    With critical races in Georgia and North Carolina just two years away, the party is soul-searching on a time crunch.

  106. At Bible Study for the Homeless, a Search for Meaning Washington, November 24

    Religion is often overlooked as a factor in the lives of the needy, but those who gather at a center in Virginia say it helps sustain them.

  107. What Ever Happened to the Lady Jaguars? National, November 24

    When we met them a dozen years ago, they were teenagers in trouble, playing for a basketball team that always lost. Did they find a way to win at life?

  108. Taking a Second Look at the Lives of Troubled Girls, a Decade Later Magazine, November 24

    When they were teens, these girls were sent to a school for juvenile delinquents. Our journalists experienced the rare privilege of telling their stories twice.

  109. The Surprising Impact of North Carolina’s New Voter ID Law National, November 23

    After a decade of battles over voter ID, the law that finally went into effect landed with a whimper, not a bang.

  110. Florida’s Top Health Official Urges an End to Putting Fluoride in Water Washington, November 23

    The recommendation followed similar pushes from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald J. Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

  111. Pam Bondi, a $25,000 Donation and Trump University: Questions Remain Washington, November 23

    While Ms. Bondi, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for attorney general, served as attorney general of Florida, her office declined to investigate allegations of fraud against his for-profit school.

  112. Harold W. Sims Jr., Whose Museum Honored the House Cat, Dies at 89 Obits, November 22

    He displayed some 10,000 cat-themed artifacts at the American Museum of the House Cat in North Carolina, which welcomed several thousand people a year.

  113. Pam Bondi es la nueva elección de Trump para fiscala general. Esto es lo que hay que saber En español, November 22

    Fue la primera fiscala general del estado de Florida, se convirtió en integrante del equipo de defensa del juicio político a Donald Trump y respaldó sus falsas acusaciones de fraude electoral en 2020.

  114. The Flag That Covered Lincoln’s Coffin Goes Up for Auction Metro, November 22

    The Museum of Southern History in Florida is selling the flag, which will be auctioned off by Guernsey’s, along with other Lincoln memorabilia.

  115. Pam Bondi Is Trump’s New Choice for Attorney General. Here’s What to Know About Her. Washington, November 22

    Florida’s first female state attorney general, she became a member of Donald Trump’s impeachment defense team and backed his false claims of election fraud in 2020.

  116. The 2026 Georgia Governor’s Race Kicks Off With a First Hat in the Ring Politics, November 21

    The state’s attorney general, Chris Carr, a Republican, is the first person in either major party to declare his candidacy for statewide office in Georgia.

  117. Spencer Lawton Jr., D.A. in ‘Midnight in the Garden’ Case, Dies at 81 Obits, November 21

    He devoted much of his 28 years in office in Savannah to victims’ rights, but he was best known for his role in a 1981 murder at the center of a best seller and its movie version.

  118. The Clean Energy Boom in Republican Districts Climate, November 21

    Trump has said he’ll repeal President Biden’s climate law, but one North Carolina district shows how hard unwinding multibillion-dollar projects could be.

  119. Un migrante es condenado a cadena perpetua por el asesinato de Laken Riley en Georgia En español, November 21

    El presidente electo Donald Trump citó repetidamente el caso de Riley en su campaña a favor de la deportación masiva de millones de personas indocumentadas.

  120. Inside the Lobbying Career of Trump’s New Chief of Staff Washington, November 21

    Before managing the campaign of President-elect Donald J. Trump, Susie Wiles represented a tobacco company and a mining project, among others.

  121. 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.

  122. 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.

  123. 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.

  124. 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.

  125. 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.

  126. 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.

  127. 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.

  128. 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.

  129. 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.

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

    The great Medicaid unwinding of 2023 is doing real damage.

  131. 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.

  132. ‘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.

  133. 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.

  134. 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.

  135. ‘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.

  136. 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.

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

    The Florida governor has recently highlighted his state’s response to the coronavirus in hopes of striking some distance from Donald Trump.

  138. How Ron DeSantis Joined the ‘Ruling Class’ — and Turned Against It Investigative, August 20

    Over the years, Mr. DeSantis embraced and exploited his Ivy League credentials. Now he is reframing his experiences at Yale and Harvard to wage a vengeful political war.

  139. How to Catch Pandemic Fraud? Prosecutors Try Novel Methods. Business, August 6

    Strained by limited resources, prosecutors are deploying special teams and nurturing local relationships to catch up to a wave of fraud.

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

    Once a vaccine advocate, the Florida governor lost his enthusiasm for the shot before the Delta wave sent Covid hospitalizations and deaths soaring. It’s a grim chapter he now leaves out of his rosy retelling of his pandemic response.

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

    The order came in a lawsuit filed by the attorneys general of Missouri and Louisiana, who claim the administration is trying to silence its critics.

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

    The two combative men from Queens have often been antagonists, but now they both see an opening to attack the Florida governor over his pandemic leadership.

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

    Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida vowed to repeal the First Step Act, a Trump-era criminal justice law, if elected president. He called it “basically a jailbreak bill.”

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

    As states begin to drop people from their Medicaid programs, early data shows that many recipients are losing their coverage for procedural reasons.

  145. 8-Year-Old Migrant Died After a Week in U.S. Detention Washington, May 19

    The death this week is at the center of concerns about the government’s policy of detaining children for any period of time, often in crowded settings.

  146. Are We Actually Arguing About Whether 14-Year-Olds Should Work in Meatpacking Plants? Op Ed, March 27

    Rollbacks on child labor protections are happening amid a surge of child labor violations.

  147. The March 22 Los Angeles Schools Strike live blog included one standalone post:
  148. Covid Politics Leave a Florida Public Hospital Shaken National, March 19

    Staff members of Sarasota Memorial Hospital are bewildered by critics who continue to wage a campaign against federal guidelines on Covid treatment.

  149. Is Ron DeSantis Imperiling Free Speech in Florida? Letters, March 7

    Readers offer contrasting views on the Florida governor’s agenda. Also: The crisis in Israel; the origins of Covid; maternity care by midwives.

  150. Supreme Court Hints That It May Duck Two Big Cases Washington, March 7

    Recent orders suggest that the justices are thinking of dismissing cases involving the “independent state legislature” theory and Title 42, an immigration measure imposed during the pandemic.