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  1. How the U.S. Captured One of Mexico’s Biggest Drug Lords Washington, Yesterday

    The improbable arrest of Ismael Zambada García, who for decades had evaded the authorities, at a small airport outside El Paso appears to be a tale of subterfuge and betrayal.

  2. Lo que sabemos de las detenciones de dos líderes del Cártel de Sinaloa En español, Yesterday

    Las autoridades de EE. UU. informaron que habían detenido a Ismael Zambada García, uno de los cofundadores del grupo delictivo, y a Joaquín Guzmán López, hijo del Chapo.

  3. What We Know About the Sinaloa Cartel Arrests Express, Yesterday

    The U.S. said it had arrested Ismael Zambada García, a co-founder, and Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of another co-founder. Both are accused of involvement in fentanyl trafficking.

  4. Two Uvalde Police Officers Plead Not Guilty Over Shooting Response National, July 25

    A grand jury charged the officers with abandoning and endangering the children who were left holed up with a gunman at Robb Elementary School in Texas.

  5. Halting the Bird Flu Outbreak in Cows May Require Thinking Beyond Milk Science, July 24

    A new study paints a complex picture of the outbreak, suggesting that the virus could be spreading in multiple ways and that it is not always mild in cows.

  6. Texas Woman Is Sentenced to 15 Years in $100 Million Fraud Express, July 24

    Janet Yamanaka Mello, 57, stole over $100 million from a youth development grant program for children of military families, spending the money on a lavish lifestyle, prosecutors said.

  7. G.M. Will Restart Cruise Taxi Operations Business, July 23

    General Motors said the self-driving division’s cars will run in Dallas, Houston and Phoenix after an accident last year. Human drivers will supervise the cars.

  8. Cómo el gobernador de Texas cambió el debate de la migración en EE. UU. En español, July 23

    Aunque Greg Abbott no creó la crisis migratoria, un análisis de The New York Times demostró que la extendió al cambiar la lenta difusión de migrantes desde la frontera hasta ciudades y pueblos de todo Estados Unidos y la centró en unos cuantos lugares.

  9. How Undecided Voters Are Responding to Biden Dropping Out National, July 21

    Many who had been dissatisfied with their choices now face a whole new race — and a new set of questions.

  10. Ver ‘Tornados’ es muy entretenido. Hasta que una tormenta real golpea tu ciudad En español, July 21

    Las películas de desastres son éxitos taquilleros emocionantes, pero la realidad de un clima cambiante es una tragedia en cámara lenta, de burocracia fallida y tedio constante.

  11. Amid Talk of Border Chaos, Crossings Have Sharply Declined National, July 20

    Former President Donald J. Trump and the Texas governor are calling for a “secure border.” But actions by Mexico and President Biden have led to a period of relative calm.

  12. Bus by Bus, Texas’ Governor Changed Migration Across the U.S. National, July 20

    In two years, Texas has bused more than 119,000 people to Democrat-led cities, shifting both migration patterns and the debate over immigration. The list of cities keeps expanding.

  13. Fire Badly Damages Sanctuary of a Landmark Church in Dallas Express, July 20

    The roof of a 19th-century part of the First Baptist Dallas Church in the city’s downtown appeared to have collapsed.

  14. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Champion for Progressive Causes, Dies at 74 Obits, July 20

    A Democrat from the Houston area, she led the effort to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.

  15. ‘Twisters’ Is a Great Escape Until It Happens to Your Town Op Ed, July 18

    Disaster movies make for thrilling blockbusters. But the reality of a changing climate is slow-motion tragedy, broken bureaucracy and lingering tedium.

  16. Elon Musk Says He Will Move X and SpaceX Headquarters to Texas Business, July 16

    The social media and rocket companies are based in California, which the billionaire criticized for its recent transgender legislation.

  17. ‘This Storm Has Broken People’: After Beryl, Some Consider Leaving National, July 16

    Devastating, back-to-back power outages have led some in Houston to consider whether they want to stay in the city they love.

  18. Why Is the Oil Industry Booming? Business, July 16

    High prices and growing demand have helped U.S. oil producers take in record profits despite global efforts to spur greater use of renewable energy and electric cars.

  19. At Paint Rock, Centuries of Native American Artistry Science, July 16

    Glyphs and pictographs at a site in Texas represent generations of settlement by Indigenous peoples.

  20. Biden Asks America to Unite and Vows Swift Inquiry of Attempted Assassination of Trump U.S., July 14

    In remarks from the White House on Sunday, President Biden called the attack “contrary to everything we stand for as a nation.’’

  21. What to Expect as a Punishing Heat Wave Shifts East National, July 13

    The West will get a small break from record-breaking heat, while much of the Midwest and the East Coast swelter into next week.

  22. Marathon Oil Agrees to Record Penalty for Alleged Clean Air Act Violations Business, July 12

    The company will spend $242 million to resolve allegations that it released methane, a greenhouse gas, and other pollutants in North Dakota.

  23. A Hurricane Divide in Houston: Who Has a Generator? National, July 11

    In the prolonged power outage after Hurricane Beryl, many well-to-do neighborhoods are humming with generators. Other residents are struggling to afford — or even find — one.

  24. ‘More Heat, More Often’: Temperature Records Keep Breaking Climate, July 11

    The burning of fossil fuels has created more frequent and more intense heat waves. Experts warn these heat waves are “the new normal.”

  25. Gun Ammunition Vending Machines Installed at Grocery Stores in 3 States Express, July 11

    The vending machines, sold by a company called American Rounds, sell ammunition that can be used in handguns, rifles and shotguns. They have been installed in Texas, Oklahoma and Alabama so far.

  26. Las Vegas Heat Breaks Records and Stuns Even the Forecasters National, July 11

    A brutal heat wave that has gripped the West for days will shift eastward on the weekend, while much of sweltering Houston still lacks electricity.

  27. NATO Condemns China, and 1.3 Million Swelter Without Power in Houston Podcasts, July 11

    Plus, Paris removes homeless people ahead of the Olympics.

  28. 72 Hours Inside Biden’s Campaign to Save His Candidacy The Daily, July 11

    Times reporters take us inside the discussions around President Biden’s nomination.

  29. ¿Qué podemos esperar de la temporada de huracanes 2024? En español, July 11

    La temporada de huracanes se inició con Beryl, la tormenta de categoría 5 más temprana de la historia. ¿Qué deben saber los viajeros en esta temporada?

  30. ‘¿Por qué no estábamos mejor preparados?’: continúan los apagones provocados por Beryl en Houston En español, July 11

    Los cortes de energía eléctrica, que se espera que duren días, han generado malestar y frustración entre millones de habitantes, que se han visto obligados a tirar comida a la basura y buscar alternativas para lidiar con el calor.

  31. Hospitals in Houston ‘Backed Up’ After Hurricane, as Millions in U.S. Swelter National, July 10

    The health care system in Houston, where more than a million customers lack power, was overwhelmed because some patients couldn’t be discharged amid a punishing heat wave.

  32. What’s in Store for the 2024 Hurricane Season? Travel, July 10

    Hurricane Beryl set records as the earliest Category 5 storm ever. What does that mean for the rest of hurricane season? Here’s what travelers need to know.

  33. Becoming a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Is Like Getting Into Harvard Op Ed, July 10

    On the promise and perils of elite athletic institutions.

  34. Rising Frustration in Houston After Millions Lost Power in Storm National, July 10

    With outages expected to last days, a top state official promised to look into whether the utility company could have done more to prepare for Hurricane Beryl.

  35. In Search of Power, Texans Ask: Are the Lights on at Whataburger? National, July 9

    With no working outage tracker from the Houston area’s main electricity provider, people are turning to the chain’s map of open restaurants after Hurricane Beryl.

  36. Statue Honoring Women and Justice Vandalized at University of Houston Weekend, July 9

    An anti-abortion group had previously denounced Shahzia Sikander’s sculpture as “satanic.” University officials said they are investigating the attack.

  37. Por meses fueron testigos empáticos de una dura travesía familiar En español, July 9

    Dos periodistas del Times documentaron el viaje de una familia venezolana a Estados Unidos y las dificultades a las que se enfrentaron tras cruzar la frontera.

  38. Beryl deja a millones de personas sin electricidad en Houston En español, July 9

    El ciclón tropical azotó Texas el lunes como huracán de categoría 1 y dejó al menos cuatro muertos. Las autoridades advirtieron de que podría llevar días restablecer totalmente la electricidad.

  39. Beryl Leaves Millions Without Power in Houston: What to Know National, July 9

    The storm hit Texas as a Category 1 hurricane. As it moved north, officials warned it could take days to fully restore electricity.

  40. Wind, Hills and Range Anxiety: A 50-Mile Handcycling Adventure Travel, July 9

    Every spring, hundreds of bicyclists gather in Santa Fe, N.M., to ride through a high-desert landscape rich in art, history and Indigenous culture. This year, the author, who lost the use of his legs 12 years ago, joined them.

  41. Texans Assess Damage After Beryl Whips Through Video, July 9

    The deadly storm ripped trees out of the ground and damaged homes as millions in Houston were left without power.

  42. With Empathy, Bearing Witness to One Family’s Plight Insider, July 9

    For months, two journalists documented a Venezuelan family’s journey to the United States, and the struggles they faced after they crossed the border.

  43. ¿A dónde va Beryl ahora? En español, July 9

    La tormenta tropical atravesará Estados Unidos esta semana, debilitándose gradualmente.

  44. Beryl Rips Through Houston, Killing 4 and Knocking Out Power for Millions National, July 9

    Officials warned that it could take days to restore electricity. The storm has prompted tornado warnings in East Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas.

  45. La travesía de una familia para llegar a EE. UU. por 8000 kilómetros y 8 países Interactive, July 8

    Los Aguilar Ortega emprendieron el camino con tres niños y un perro. Cruzaron la selva, viajaron en trenes de carga y llegaron hasta Times Square. Aún tienen desafíos importantes por delante.

  46. 5,000 Miles, 8 Countries: The Path to the U.S. Through One Family’s Eyes Interactive, July 8

    With three children and a dog, the Aguilar Ortega family trekked through the jungle, hopped freight trains and toured Times Square. Significant challenges still lay ahead.

  47. Tropical Storm Beryl Spawned a Symphony of Spawning Toads National, July 8

    As the storm crossed Houston on Monday morning, the call of the toads echoed from every flooded street corner.

  48. Gulf Toads Send Out Mating Calls During Beryl Video, July 8

    Experts say that the rain, cooler temperatures and barometric pressure drops caused by Beryl stimulated toads in Texas to mate.

  49. Where Beryl Is Expected to Go Next Weather, July 8

    The storm will move through the United States this week.

  50. Key Democrats Doubt Biden, and the Left Surges in France Podcasts, July 8

    Plus, a firestorm over Mexico City’s salsas.

  51. The July 8 Texas Hurricane Beryl live blog included one standalone post:
  52. Officials Urge Coastal Texans to Evacuate, but Some Are Unfazed National, July 7

    Despite warnings that Beryl could be a “deadly storm,” many local residents decided to stay put, gambling that they could survive its wind and rains.

  53. Beryl Is Unlikely to Bring Relief to Drought-Stricken Parts of Texas National, July 7

    About a quarter of the state is in drought, but Beryl’s forecast path shows that rainfall is unlikely for those areas.

  54. A Brief History of Hurricanes That Hit Texas National, July 7

    South Texans are bracing for the arrival of a powerful hurricane, as have generations of Texans before them.

  55. Wildlife Protections Take a Back Seat to SpaceX’s Ambitions Washington, July 7

    A New York Times investigation found that Elon Musk exploited federal agencies’ competing missions to achieve his goals for space travel.

  56. The July 7 Us live blog included one standalone post:
  57. Michael Tracy, Artist Who Helped Restore a Texas Border Town, Dies at 80 Obits, July 5

    His baroque fusions of bright paint, wood and other detritus wowed the art world. But as his fame faded, he turned his attention to historic preservation.

  58. The July 4 Hurricane Beryl live blog included one standalone post:
  59. El huracán Beryl avanza hacia México En español, July 4

    El huracán, ahora de categoría 3, ha devastado islas, inundado comunidades y causado la muerte de al menos ocho personas.

  60. Hurricane Beryl Moves Toward Mexico Weather, July 4

    The storm, now a Category 3 hurricane, has already slammed Jamaica and Grenada this week. A hurricane warning was in effect for the Cayman Islands on Thursday.

  61. Why a New Conservative Brain Trust Is Resettling Across America National, July 4

    Pro-Trump professionals aren’t just talking about remaking Western civilization. Some are uprooting their lives to show that they mean it.

  62. Supreme Court Declines to Rule on Tech Platforms’ Free Speech Rights Washington, July 1

    The justices unanimously returned two cases, which concerned state laws that supporters said were aimed at “Silicon Valley censorship,” to lower courts. Critics had said the laws violated the sites’ First Amendment rights.

  63. Oklahoma Law Criminalizing Immigrants Without Legal Status Is Blocked National, June 29

    The ruling by a federal judge is the latest setback for G.O.P.-controlled states that have passed their own laws on immigration.

  64. Your Hologram Doctor Will See You Now Express, June 29

    A Texas hospital is experimenting with hologram technology for doctors to see patients. Some health care experts wonder if it’s beneficial.

  65. Texas Driver Is Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for Crash That Killed 8 Express, June 28

    A jury convicted the driver of eight counts of intoxication manslaughter after he plowed into a crowd of migrants in Brownsville, Texas, last year.

  66. Texas Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Gender Transition Care for Minors National, June 28

    The all-Republican court voted 8 to 1 to leave in effect a law enacted last year during a wave of legislation targeting transgender rights.

  67. The Secret to Khruangbin’s Ultracool Vibe Podcasts, June 28

    Sounds and influences that shape the band’s music.

  68. At Olympic Team Trials, U.S.A. Gymnastics Gets Warm and Fuzzy National, June 28

    Beacon, a golden retriever, began working with U.S.A. Gymnastics last year as part of the organization’s efforts to transform the sport’s toxic culture. More dogs quickly followed.

  69. ‘It’s Frightening’: Democratic Voters Worried by Biden’s Struggles in Debate National, June 28

    Democrats found President Biden’s performance disconcerting, while Republicans were in a jubilant mood. Swing voters were flummoxed.

  70. Kinky Friedman, 79, Dies; Musician and Humorist Slew Sacred Cows Obits, June 27

    He and his band, the Texas Jewboys, won acclaim for their satirical takes on American culture. He later wrote detective novels and ran for governor of Texas.

  71. Supreme Court Allows, for Now, Emergency Abortions in Idaho Washington, June 27

    A majority of the justices voted to dismiss the case, reinstating a lower-court ruling that paused the state’s near-total abortion ban. The ruling mirrored a version inadvertently posted a day earlier.

  72. Fake Tags Add to Real Chaos on American Roads National, April 19

    Officials are moving to increase enforcement and change laws in response to the rise in counterfeit or expired plates, which exploded during the pandemic.

  73. 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.

  74. Southwest Airlines Reaches Deal With Pilots Union Business, December 20

    The new contract would provide raises and better benefits, following similar deals at other big airlines.

  75. After End of Pandemic Coverage Guarantee, Texas Is Epicenter of Medicaid Losses Washington, August 13

    Since the end of a pandemic-era policy that barred states from removing people from Medicaid, Texas has dropped over half a million people from the program, more than any other state.

  76. El fin del Título 42 podría ocasionar que miles lleguen a la frontera de EE. UU. En español, May 9

    La política que ha permitido la rápida expulsión de muchos inmigrantes en la frontera sur se levantará el jueves. Las autoridades se preparan para un nuevo aumento de la inmigración.

  77. An End to Pandemic Restrictions Could Bring Thousands to the Border National, May 7

    Title 42, the policy that has allowed the swift expulsion of many migrants at the southern border, will lift on Thursday. Officials are bracing for a new immigration surge.

  78. As Oil Companies Stay Lean, Workers Move to Renewable Energy Business, February 27

    Solar, wind, geothermal, battery and other alternative-energy businesses are adding workers from fossil fuel companies, where employment has fallen.

  79. Will Lifting Title 42 Cause a Border Crisis? It’s Already Here. National, December 29

    Plans to lift Title 42 have prompted dire predictions of chaos on the border. But there is already a migrant surge, because the pandemic policy was never an effective border-control tool.

  80. La pandemia solo va a terminar si más personas se ponen el refuerzo en Español, November 7

    Hay nuevas vacunas contra la COVID-19 que funcionan. Pero también hay menos puntos de vacunación, menos alcance y menos soluciones creativas para generar conciencia y aumentar el acceso a las inyecciones.

  81. The New Covid Boosters Are Incredible, and Everyone Should Get One Op Ed, November 3

    Getting shots into arms isn’t rocket science, or at least it shouldn’t be.

  82. Meet Me Downtown Interactive, October 26

    We visited 10 cities across the country to see how the pandemic and its aftershocks have reshaped the American downtown.

  83. Voting access updates: Mail ballots are at issue as states consider new rules and legal action. Politics, July 15

    A signature-matching rule in North Carolina is rejected, mail ballots in Pennsylvania are in dispute, and more.

  84. Voting access updates: Mail ballots are at issue as states consider new rules and legal action. Politics, July 15

    A signature-matching rule in North Carolina is rejected, mail ballots in Pennsylvania are in dispute, and more.

  85. Ending a Decade-Long Decline, More Mexicans Are Migrating to U.S. Foreign, July 1

    The death of at least 53 migrants in Texas, more than half of whom were from Mexico, is testing U.S. efforts to enlist Mexico in deterring migration.

  86. Your Friday Evening Briefing N Y T Now, May 27

    Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

  87. The maker of the gun used in the school massacre got $3.1 million in pandemic aid. Business, May 26

    Daniel Defense was one of nearly 500 gun and ammunition makers and retailers that collected a total of $125 million from the Paycheck Protection Program.