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  1. Robert Redford and His Beloved Utah Canyon U.S., Today

    The actor, who died on Tuesday at 89, spent much of his life working to preserve the serene natural beauty of Utah, even as his Sundance Film Festival brought Hollywood glamour to the state.

  2. Ash Cloud Over Mount St. Helens Conjures Memories of 1980 Disaster U.S., Today

    A hazy cloud that emerged over the active volcano was the result of high winds rather than a new eruption.

  3. Bear Injures Hiker at Yellowstone National Park in Surprise Encounter U.S., Yesterday

    In a rare confrontation, a 29-year-old man suffered injuries to his chest and left arm, park officials said.

  4. After Kirk’s Death, Students Return to Campus and Learn ‘How To Be Adults’ U.S., Yesterday

    Utah Valley University burst into the nation’s conscience when Charlie Kirk was slain there. Its students resumed classes Wednesday, most trying to get on with their busy lives.

  5. Mensajes de texto revelan pistas sobre el motivo del asesinato de Charlie Kirk En español, Yesterday

    Los fiscales dijeron que el hombre de 22 años acusado de matar a Charlie Kirk había escrito a su pareja sentimental: “Estaba harto de su odio. Hay odio que no se puede negociar”.

  6. Western States Issue Their Own Vaccine Recommendations to Counter Kennedy Health, Yesterday

    The guidelines, from California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii, mirror those of major medical organizations. They were issued a day before an advisory panel was set to meet to review potential changes to federal recommendations.

  7. Una nota, un arma y la preocupación de una madre: así se detuvo al sospechoso de matar a Kirk En español, Yesterday

    El hombre acusado de disparar a Charlie Kirk dejó un rastro de pruebas y no tuvo forma de eludir el señalamiento de sus padres, según demostraron documentos judiciales.

  8. A Note, a Gun and a Mother’s Conscience Led to an Arrest in Kirk’s Killing U.S., Yesterday

    The man accused of shooting Charlie Kirk left a trail of evidence and had no way to outrun his parents’ recognition, court documents showed.

  9. $1 Million Homes in Washington, New York and Colorado Real Estate, Yesterday

    A Queen Anne Revival in Port Townsend, a Tudor in Briarcliff Manor and a 1903 house in Fort Collins

  10. In Charlie Kirk Killing, Finger Pointing Began Before the Evidence Was In U.S., September 16

    Before much was known about the accused, the right and left rushed to blame the other side, fitting a historical pattern.

  11. The September 16 Kirk Shooting Suspect Charges live blog included one standalone post:
  12. Texts From Suspect in Charlie Kirk Shooting Offer Insight Into a Motive U.S., September 16

    Prosecutors said that the 22 year-old man accused of killing Charlie Kirk had texted his romantic partner: “I had enough of his hatred. Some hate can’t be negotiated out.”

  13. Man Falsely Confessed to Kirk Shooting to Help Assassin Escape, Police Say U.S., September 16

    Moments after Charlie Kirk was killed, a 71-year-old man told an officer, “I shot him,” the police said. It wasn’t true, but it delayed officers’ efforts to find the shooter.

  14. ‘People Are Losing Hope’ Inside ICE Detention Centers Health, September 16

    Immigrant detainees are not receiving proper mental health care, lawyers and advocacy groups say, and reports of suicide attempts are persistent.

  15. 7 Places to Take a Beach Getaway During Hurricane Season Travel, September 16

    Fall brings lower prices and fewer crowds, but more risk of hurricanes. Here are some spots to enjoy late-season sand and surf without so much uncertainty.

  16. F.B.I. Burns Methamphetamine Near Animal Shelter, Sickening Workers and Pets U.S., September 15

    More than 70 cats and dogs were evacuated and 14 workers at an animal shelter in Montana were treated for smoke inhalation from incinerated methamphetamine.

  17. El sospechoso del asesinato de Charlie Kirk tenía ‘ideología de izquierda’, según el gobernador de Utah En español, September 15

    El gobernador Spencer Cox dijo que el sospechoso había sido “radicalizado”, pero no entró en detalles sobre las opiniones del presunto asesino.

  18. Two Men Arrested After Incendiary Device Is Found Under a News Vehicle U.S., September 15

    The incendiary device, found beneath a Salt Lake City television station’s vehicle, failed to detonate. The two men face terrorism and arson charges.

  19. New Details on Kirk Shooting Suspect, and a Huge Right-Wing Rally in London The Headlines, September 15

    Plus, Gen Z’s go-to financial adviser.

  20. Many Conservatives View Kirk’s Death as a Galvanizing Force for Years to Come U.S., September 15

    Calling Charlie Kirk a martyr, conservatives see an opportunity to supercharge the movement the right-wing leader began and to cement conservative Christian values in American life.

  21. Postcard Sent From the U.N. Is Returned to Sender After 72 Years U.S., September 14

    Alan Ball sent the postcard to his family during the summer of 1953. Last week, it arrived at his home in Idaho.

  22. Kirk Shooting Suspect Held ‘Leftist Ideology,’ Utah Governor Says U.S., September 14

    Gov. Spencer Cox said the suspect had been “radicalized,” and noted he had a romantic partner who is transitioning from male to female who is cooperating fully with investigators.

  23. Cómo las fuerzas del orden arrestaron al sospechoso de asesinar a Charlie Kirk En español, September 14

    Aunque el FBI realizó un inmenso despliegue federal, la búsqueda del asesino de Kirk terminó cuando la propia familia del sospechoso lo identificó y acudió a las autoridades.

  24. After Kirk’s Killing, Suspect Joked That His ‘Doppelganger’ Did It U.S., September 14

    Before he was arrested on suspicion of carrying out the assassination, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson sent friends messages showing that he was closely following news about the killing.

  25. De ganador de una beca a hombre buscado: la trayectoria del sospechoso del asesinato de Charlie Kirk En español, September 13

    Tyler Robinson, el hombre acusado de disparar a Kirk, era un estudiante estelar en el bachillerato y fue criado en un hogar republicano del suroeste de Utah. Entrenaba para ser electricista.

  26. Nancy King, Jazz Singer Who Flew Under the Radar, Dies at 85 Arts, September 13

    Aficionados, and her fellow musicians, considered her one of the best living vocalists. But she chose not to seek a bigger spotlight.

  27. The Police Found Messages After Kirk’s Killing. What They Mean Is Unclear. U.S., September 13

    The messages relied on an enigmatic, coded communication style used by the habitually online.

  28. How Law Enforcement Got the Man Suspected of Killing Charlie Kirk U.S., September 13

    F.B.I. leaders touted the immense federal deployment assigned to find the assassin. But their big break came with a single tip — from the suspect’s own family.

  29. Minutes Before He Was Shot, Charlie Kirk Debated Religion U.S., September 13

    The New York Times examined video footage to better understand what was said during Mr. Kirk’s event at Utah Valley University.

  30. After Kirk Assassination, a Republican Governor Tries to Stop the Blame Game U.S., September 12

    It is usually the job of a president to unify the nation in moments of rupture and sorrow. But President Trump has led his supporters in doling out blame.

  31. From Scholarship Winner to Wanted Man: The Path of the Kirk Shooting Suspect U.S., September 12

    Tyler Robinson, the man accused of shooting Charlie Kirk, was a stellar student in high school, raised in a Republican home in Southwest Utah and training to be an electrician.

  32. Special Episode: A Suspect Is Caught in Charlie Kirk’s Assassination The Daily, September 12

    What we know about the arrest and the alleged killer’s motives.

  33. A Bullet Casing Quoted ‘Bella Ciao,’ an Antifascist Anthem Now Popular With Video Gamers U.S., September 12

    The phrase, inscribed on an unfired casing tied to the man arrested in Charlie Kirk’s shooting, was popular in Italy after World War II. It has recently resurfaced in a Netflix series and video games.

  34. Lo que sabemos sobre el sospechoso del asesinato de Charlie Kirk En español, September 12

    El sospechoso, de 22 años, fue detenido en el suroeste de Utah después de que un amigo contactara a las autoridades, dijeron los oficiales.

  35. Esta fue la última persona en confrontar a Charlie Kirk En español, September 12

    Tras la difusión de las imágenes del asesinato de Kirk, millones de personas han visto el breve intercambio entre el activista político de derecha y un “tiktoker” liberal.

  36. As Trump Vows Vengeance, Utah’s Governor Calls to Lower the Temperature U.S., September 12

    “At some point, we have to find an off-ramp, or it’s going to get much, much worse,” Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, said of political violence after a suspect was caught in the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

  37. What We Know About the Suspect in the Charlie Kirk Shooting U.S., September 12

    The suspect, 22, was arrested in southwestern Utah after a friend had contacted the authorities, officials said.

  38. El sospechoso del asesinato de Charlie Kirk es detenido e identificado En español, September 12

    El gobernador de Utah, Spencer Cox, dijo que un familiar del sospechoso, Tyler Robinson, ayudó a entregarlo a las autoridades después de que Robinson indicara que había llevado a cabo el asesinato.

  39. Fresh Footage Shows Person of Interest in Charlie Kirk’s Shooting Video, September 12

    The F.B.I. shared surveillance video of a man running across a roof near where Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at Utah Valley University.

  40. The Last Person to Question Charlie Kirk U.S., September 12

    Millions of people saw the brief exchange between the right-wing political activist and a liberal TikToker after footage of the assassination spread like wildfire across social media.

  41. Scrutiny Mounts of F.B.I. Under Patel as Kirk’s Killer Remains at Large U.S., September 12

    Already, a series of missteps by Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, in recent months have invited worries that he has eroded public confidence in the agency.

  42. False Tips and Chicken Coops: The Chaotic Hunt for Charlie Kirk’s Killer U.S., September 11

    After a day of hunting for a suspect in the assassination, investigators pleaded for help from the public.

  43. Erich Sailer, Ski Coach Who Helped Shape Champions, Dies at 99 Sports, September 11

    Using a modest slope in Minnesota as a springboard, he tutored a host of rising stars, including Lindsey Vonn. He was inducted into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame.

  44. Student Who Shot 2 Others at Colorado School Was ‘Radicalized,’ Officials Say U.S., September 11

    Desmond Holly, 16, who is suspected of shooting and critically injuring two students, had been “radicalized by an extremist network,” the authorities said.

  45. Testigos del asesinato de Charlie Kirk cuentan lo que vieron En español, September 11

    La gente entre la multitud dijo que el disparo no fue muy fuerte y que no todos se dieron cuenta inmediatamente de lo que ocurría.

  46. Kirk’s Killing Tests Utah Governor’s Plea for Americans to ‘Disagree Better’ U.S., September 11

    Gov. Spencer Cox of Utah has called for politicians to tone down their rhetoric. The assassination of Charlie Kirk is testing the limits of that high-minded approach.

  47. Police Recover a ‘High-Powered’ Rifle as Speculation Grows About Shooter U.S., September 11

    Little is known about the killer, who may have used a popular type of hunting rifle in the shooting of Charlie Kirk.

  48. Lo que sabemos sobre el asesinato de Charlie Kirk En español, September 11

    Kirk, de 31 años, fundador de un grupo activista juvenil de derecha, recibió un disparo mientras pronunciaba un discurso en la Universidad de Utah Valley.

  49. Witnesses Describe Shooting of Charlie Kirk Video, September 11

    Charlie Kirk, a close ally of President Trump, was shot dead on Wednesday at Utah Valley University. People who were there recounted hearing a single gunshot and seeing a stampede as the audience ran.

  50. Charlie Kirk’s Widow, Erika, Promoted Conservative Values at His Side U.S., September 11

    Mr. Kirk often pointed to his marriage as an example of a loving, conservative partnership. The pair married in 2021 and had two children.

  51. 36 Hours in Sedona, Ariz. Interactive, September 11

    Luxury experiences are on the rise, but the best things in this red rock landscape — hikes, stargazing and even energy vortexes — are free.

  52. 5 Guides to Great Restaurant Cities by New York Times Staff Food, September 11

    Check out these standout dining scenes that we encountered in our reporting for the 2025 Restaurant List.

  53. Hopes for a Fast Capture of Kirk’s Shooter Fade After Patel Backtracks U.S., September 11

    Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, said that the agency’s investigation was continuing, reversing his earlier announcement that someone had been apprehended.

  54. Canadian Man Falsely Named as Charlie Kirk’s Shooter on Social Media Technology, September 11

    The 77-year-old former banker, who lives in Toronto, said he was “shocked” by the speed at which his photograph spread online.

  55. Videos Capture The Fatal Shooting Of Charlie Kirk Video, September 11

    Charlie Kirk, who founded the right-wing youth activist organization Turning Point USA, was fatally shot in the neck on Wednesday while speaking at a campus event in Orem, Utah.

  56. Charlie Kirk Assassination Raises Fear of Surging Political Violence U.S., September 11

    Initial expressions of grief and shock were overtaken by open calls for reckoning and vengeance, as some proclaimed the country was on the brink of civil war.

  57. Trump Says ‘Radical Left’ Rhetoric Contributed to Charlie Kirk’s Death U.S., September 11

    President Trump promised to find those responsible for political violence, as well as the “organizations that fund it and support it.”

  58. Trump Viewed Charlie Kirk as a ‘Genius’ and an Unflinching Ally U.S., September 11

    Mr. Kirk was among the faithful who had helped Mr. Trump build a comeback after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol made him a political outcast. Mr. Trump brought him into his second-term inner circle.

  59. A Video Taken Just After the Shooting Captured Someone on a Nearby Roof U.S., September 11

    A man who attended the Charlie Kirk event was trying to get good footage to share with his friends.

  60. What We Know About the Fatal Shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley U.S., September 11

    Mr. Kirk, 31, the founder of a right-wing youth activist group, was shot while speaking at the university on Wednesday.

  61. Charlie Kirk Was an Influential Figure in Right-Wing Politics and a Trump Loyalist U.S., September 10

    Mr. Kirk was an energetic member of President Trump’s inner circle who appealed to young conservative voters and wealthy Republicans alike.

  62. Charlie Kirk’s Horrific Killing and America’s Worsening Political Violence Opinion, September 10

    This is a moment to turn down the volume and reflect on our political culture.

  63. House Moment of Silence for Kirk Descends Into Partisan Strife U.S., September 10

    After a moment of silence to honor Charlie Kirk, Republicans and Democrats began shouting partisan insults at each other.

  64. Maps and Photos: Where and When Charlie Kirk Was Fatally Shot U.S., September 10

    Maps and photos show how the shooting that killed Charlie Kirk on a university campus in Utah unfolded.

  65. Trump and Leaders Across Political Spectrum React to Charlie Kirk Shooting U.S., September 10

    Some politicians called for prayers, while some others immediately cast blame.

  66. ‘A Lot of Blood’: Witnesses Describe the Charlie Kirk Shooting U.S., September 10

    Witnesses in the crowd said that the shot was not very loud and that not everyone had immediately realized what was happening.

  67. 3 Students, Including Attacker, Shot at Colorado High School, Authorities Say U.S., September 10

    All three were in critical condition after the gunfire on the grounds of Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colo., which is southwest of Denver, according to the local sheriff’s office.

  68. What Is Turning Point USA? U.S., September 10

    The group founded by Charlie Kirk is a right-wing political organization that focuses on motivating young people.

  69. El activista Charlie Kirk recibió un disparo letal en Utah En español, September 10

    Kirk, un aliado cercano del presidente Trump, recibió un disparo en el cuello mientras hablaba en un campus universitario.

  70. The September 10 Charlie Kirk Shot Utah live blog included one standalone post:
  71. The Starbucks C.E.O. Trying Hard to Deliver Your Drink Right, and Fast Business, September 9

    Improved service, better seating and heartfelt messages are at the heart of Brian Niccol’s turnaround plan, but baristas say they’re under pressure.

  72. How I Ran Afoul of the Air Force Academy Opinion, September 9

    As a civilian humanist, my presence might — for some attendees — invalidate my arguments; I wouldn’t be heard because of what I represent to the right.

  73. Scientists Begin Testing Bird Flu Vaccine in Seals Science, September 9

    If the results are promising, veterinarians hope to give the shots to wild Hawaiian monk seals, which are endangered.

  74. 6 Autumn Strolls in 6 Vibrant Cities Travel, September 8

    No need to travel to the countryside for leaf peeping. Here’s a collection of North American urban walks that will immerse you in the colors of fall.

  75. The Spectacular Comeback Tour of a Crypto Overlord Technology, September 7

    Ross Ulbricht, who created the Silk Road dark web marketplace and was serving a life sentence for drug distribution, has embarked on a strange and unexpected comeback after President Trump pardoned him in January.

  76. Man Is Identified 52 Years After He Vanished, Bringing ‘Rest’ to His Sisters U.S., September 6

    Eric Singer left his Ohio home on his bicycle, never to be seen again. With the help of advances in DNA research, he was finally found.

  77. Many Cities Say Yes to Federal Police Help, but No to ‘Occupation’ U.S., September 6

    Some mayors and police chiefs said they would welcome more traditional law enforcement cooperation with federal agents, but see the National Guard as a step too far.

  78. Off-Duty Pilot Who Tried to Shut Off Engines Expresses Regret in Court U.S., September 5

    The former Alaska Airlines pilot had consumed psychedelic mushrooms two days before the flight. Judges approved plea agreements in his case on Friday.

  79. Suspect in Macklemore Robbery Also Stole From Sports Stars, Prosecutors Say U.S., September 5

    Patrick Maisonet’s targets in the Seattle area included the baseball Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki and the former football star Richard Sherman, officials said.

  80. The Tik Tok Famous Chef Keeping a Sorority Fed Food, September 4

    Kevin Ashton found job satisfaction mentoring sorority sisters at the University of Nevada, Reno.

  81. Researcher Is Feared Dead After Falling Into a Glacial Stream in Alaska U.S., September 4

    The water pushed the man into a hole in the ice that suddenly filled with a torrent of water. He hasn’t been seen since.

  82. Man From Russia Identified as Festival-Goer Found Dead at Burning Man U.S., September 4

    The man, Vadim Kruglov, 37, was found “lying in a pool of blood,” the authorities said. Officials are investigating his death as a possible homicide.

  83. House Votes to Advance a Mining Road Through the Alaskan Wilderness Climate, September 4

    The proposed 211-mile industrial road over pristine land would allow a mining company to reach a copper deposit. Critics say it would destroy a fragile environment.

  84. Seattle Police Conclude 13 Years of Federal Oversight U.S., September 3

    A federal judge ended the monitoring imposed after allegations of excessive force and racial bias. The city pointed to progress in improving officer accountability and training.

  85. Patrick Hemingway, Ernest’s Devoted Second Son, Is Dead at 97 Books, September 3

    Inspired by his parents’ travels, he spent much of his life in Africa and helped complete his father’s safari memoir. He also published a volume of father-son letters.

  86. Snubbing Kennedy, States Announce Plans to Coordinate on Vaccines U.S., September 3

    Governors in California, Oregon and Washington said their states would work together on vaccine guidance in a time of turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

  87. Trump Relocates Space Command to Alabama, Reviving a First-Term Plan U.S., September 2

    President Trump said his decision was motivated in part by his grudge against Colorado, a state he lost in all three of his runs for president.

  88. An Artist Asks, ‘Have I Just Become Fuel for the Fire?’ T Magazine, September 2

    Wary of being reduced to an art world commodity, Rose B. Simpson tries to stay true to herself and her community. Here, her story in five works.

  89. Is ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at Sphere the Future of Cinema? Or the End of It? Movies, September 1

    Our critic went to Las Vegas to see the immersive presentation of the classic 1939 film. What she saw defied easy categorization.

  90. Man Found Dead at Burning Man, Prompting Homicide Investigation U.S., August 31

    The victim, whose identity was unknown, was found “lying in a pool of blood” on Saturday night, officials said.

  91. Northern Lights Could Put on a Show for Large Sections of the U.S. Weather, August 31

    A dazzling display in the nighttime sky might be seen much farther south than usual, including parts of Iowa, Oregon and Pennsylvania, by Tuesday, forecasters said.

  92. We Can Do Something About Stressed-Out Forests Opinion, August 31

    The Trump administration could update the Roadless Rule to permit temporary roads to allow for forest thinning.

  93. They Couldn’t Afford Homes in the Big City. So They Left. Real Estate, August 31

    Some first-time home buyers, facing high interest rates, are trading their metropolitan lifestyles for lower-cost living.

  94. Suspect in Montana Bar Shooting Faces 4 Murder Charges U.S., August 31

    The man is accused of fatally shooting four people in a bar in Anaconda, Mont. He had led the police on an eight-day manhunt that rattled the community.

  95. Hiker Is Found Dead in Wyoming After Being Missing for a Month U.S., August 30

    Grant Gardner’s body was found by a climbing team on Wednesday in Bighorn National Forest, a week after the authorities called off a search.

  96. Alaska Produces a Ton of Gas. Soon, Its Biggest City Might Not Have Enough. Business, August 30

    The looming energy crisis in Anchorage offers a lesson in the downsides of relying on fossil fuels.

  97. Strangers Come Together to Deliver Baby Girl at Burning Man U.S., August 29

    A woman unexpectedly went into labor at the desert festival. Within minutes, a neonatal nurse, an OB-GYN, a pediatric doctor and other attendees filled her camper.

  98. Police Arrest Man Suspected of Robbing Macklemore’s House in Seattle U.S., August 29

    Two masked men crept into the rapper’s house in June, attacked a nanny with bear spray and stole jewelry, including a Seattle Sounders soccer championship ring, the police said.

  99. Vail Settles Lawsuit After Canceling Artist’s Residency Over Gaza Views Arts, August 29

    In settling a lawsuit brought by the A.C.L.U., the Colorado town agreed to fund an art program for underrepresented people and provide cultural sensitivity training to some of its employees.

  100. This Cheesy Dip Is a Closely Guarded Alaskan Secret Food, August 29

    Meet Kenai dip, the northern cousin to pimento cheese.

  101. Los Angeles Is Contaminated Now Opinion, August 29

    Urban wildfires are becoming public health emergencies.

  102. Trump Officials Threaten to Pull Funding From Denver Public Schools U.S., August 29

    The Education Department gave Denver Public Schools 10 days to ban transgender students from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity.

  103. 36 Hours in Portland, Ore. Interactive, August 28

    There’s depth beyond Portland’s quirkiness, including one of the country’s finest dining scenes.

  104. Immigration Officials Conduct Operation at Wildfire Site in Washington State U.S., August 28

    Local firefighting officials provided few details about the incident at Olympic National Forest. Federal officials rarely enforce immigration laws at the site of an emergency.

  105. Southwest Monsoon Finally Arrives, With a Chaotic Mix of Dust and Rain Weather, August 27

    The season for strong storms came late. This week, it has led to travel delays, a snarled start to Burning Man and a recharged waterfall in Yosemite.

  106. How a Beautiful Summer Day on Lake Tahoe Suddenly Turned Deadly Interactive, August 27

    An analysis of the turbulent weather that caught people off guard, flipping over boats and killing eight people.

  107. $1.2 Million Homes in Utah, Arizona and Virginia Real Estate, August 27

    A brick house in Salt Lake City, a midcentury-modern house in Tucson and a neo-Classical-revival house in Richmond

  108. Trump Shrank Staffing of National Parks. See How Many Are Struggling. U.S., August 27

    Amid deep cuts, more than 90 parks have reported problems like lost revenue and cuts to emergency services. One expert called this “a dangerous path.”

  109. 7 State Parks That You Really Love. You Told Us So. Travel, August 27

    Last spring, when we recommended five state parks to visit, readers told us we had missed some of their favorites. So here are a few you wanted us to share.

  110. Judge Rules Utah Must Redraw Its Congressional Map, Frustrating Republicans U.S., August 26

    A G.O.P. effort to carve up a Democratic stronghold ignored the will of voters, a judge said. The ruling, which Republicans can appeal, makes the state another battleground in the national fight over redistricting.

  111. Public Broadcast Cuts Hit Rural Areas, Revealing a Political Shift U.S., August 26

    Threatened by the president with political retribution, Republicans agreed to defund public broadcasting, imperiling a lifeline of communication in rural Alaska.

  112. In Case of a Peace Deal, Germans Debate Stationing Soldiers in Ukraine World, August 26

    The question of whether to send soldiers to a postwar Ukraine is the latest chapter in an evolving relationship between Germans and their military.

  113. What Happens When a Small Town Loses Its Radio Station? Video, August 26

    Since Congress approved President Trump’s request to claw back $1.1 billion in funding for public broadcasting, local stations in rural areas are at risk of going dark. Megan Mineiro, a congressional reporter for The New York Times, went to rural Alaska to see how the cuts affect one radio station and a town that relies on it.

  114. Dust Storms Sweep Through Central Arizona Video, August 26

    The intense dust storm briefly grounded flights and knocked out power to thousands in the region.

  115. Phoenix Airport Grounds Flights After Dust Storms Weather, August 26

    The brief ground stop at Sky Harbor International Airport was lifted on Monday evening, but delays were expected as operations resumed.

  116. A New Kind of Fighting Man Style, August 24

    What happens when the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s hottest prospect doesn’t fit the sport’s hypermasculine mold?

  117. Oregon Wildfire Doubles to More Than 18,000 Acres in 24 Hours Weather, August 23

    More than 1,000 homes in Oregon were under some kind of evacuation because of the Flat fire, which was one of many wildfires burning in the West, amid hot weather.

  118. Fed Officials Try to Keep Focus on Economy as Trump Intensifies Attacks Business, August 23

    The administration’s effort to oust a Fed governor as part of a pressure campaign for lower borrowing costs created an inescapable distraction at this year’s Jackson Hole conference.

  119. At Times Like These, My Advice: Take a Hike! Opinion, August 23

    We’ve inherited dazzling public lands because of the vision of long-ago leaders. It’s our job to preserve their beauty.

  120. Judge Blocks Trump From Pulling Funding to 34 More ‘Sanctuary Cities’ U.S., August 23

    The order expanded a previous one in April that barred the Trump administration from withholding federal funding to 16 cities and counties over their local laws.

  121. Colorado Judge Rejects Deal for Funeral Home Owner in Corpse Abuse Case U.S., August 22

    The judge rejected a 20-year sentence that would have been combined with a federal case. Prosecutors said that Jon Hallford, 45, and his wife cheated grieving families while living a lavish lifestyle.

  122. Fed Chair Hints at Interest Rate Cuts, While Emphasizing Caution Video, August 22

    Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, signaled that interest rate cuts may be coming during his final speech as Fed chair on Friday at an annual conference hosted by the Reserve Bank of Kansas City in Jackson, Wyo.

  123. Wyoming Man Accused of Torturing Wolf Is Charged With Animal Cruelty U.S., August 22

    Video of the wolf on a leash in a bar prompted outrage. A sheriff’s department investigation stalled, but more than a year later, a grand jury indicted a man on a felony count.

  124. Powell Sends Strongest Signal Yet That Interest Rate Cuts Are Coming Business, August 22

    Jerome H. Powell said the “balance of risks” across the economy had started to shift, raising the odds the central bank lowers borrowing costs at its next meeting in September.

  125. Powell Takes Center Stage, With Wall Street and Washington Watching Business, August 22

    The Fed chief is expected to address inflation, interest rates and the economy in his speech on Friday. Will he also confront President Trump’s attacks on central bank independence?

  126. Her Dad Lost, but Hope Walz Hasn’t Stopped Speaking Out Style, August 22

    A year after her father became the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, the 24-year-old Hope Walz reflects on all that has changed for her and the world.

  127. 6 Men Are Killed in an Accident at a Colorado Dairy Farm U.S., August 22

    Fire crews discovered the men’s bodies on Wednesday at a farm near the town of Keenesburg, about 40 miles northeast of Denver, officials said.

  128. Colorado Park Ranger Falsely Reported That Attacker Stabbed Him, Officials Say U.S., August 21

    In fact, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday, the ranger had injured himself and orchestrated an “elaborate hoax” claiming someone had attacked him and fled.

  129. Trump’s Attacks on Fed Overshadow a Critical Moment for the Central Bank Business, August 21

    The president’s calls for Lisa Cook, a Fed governor, to resign are diverting attention from economic issues as top central bankers from around the world gather in Jackson, Wyo.

  130. Behind Powell’s Big Gamble in Final Jackson Hole Speech Business, August 21

    Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, is managing a high-stakes balancing act as he grapples with a cooling labor market, rising inflation and White House pressure to cut interest rates.

  131. Social Media Figure Is Killed by Stray Bullet in Road Rage Episode, Police Say U.S., August 20

    Yarely Hermosillo, 27, was in a car struck by a bullet fired by a man who was arguing with another driver in Glendale, Ariz., the police said.

  132. For Trump, Flashy Summits Come First. Grunt Work Comes Next. U.S., August 19

    Diplomats scrambled to come up with detailed proposals for security guarantees and other sticking points following two high-level summits in Alaska and Washington.

  133. Stabbing at Arizona High School Leaves 1 Student Dead, Officials Say U.S., August 19

    A fight between two students at Maryvale High School in Phoenix on Tuesday left one fatally stabbed and the other with non-life-threatening injuries and in custody, officials said.

  134. Attacker Stabs Colorado Park Ranger and Flees U.S., August 19

    A manhunt was underway for the attacker as the ranger was airlifted to a hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries after the episode at Staunton State Park, the authorities said.

  135. We Just Updated our Portland, Ore., Dining Guide Food, August 19

    A meat lovers’ destination and a vegan paradise join our list of the 25 best restaurants in the City of Roses.

  136. Europa corteja magistralmente a Trump en la Casa Blanca En español, August 19

    El presidente de Ucrania, Volodímir Zelenski, y otros líderes europeos han aprendido un par de cosas sobre cómo negociar al estilo de Trump. También Vladimir Putin.

  137. Need a Labor Day Getaway? Six Alternative Destinations Travel, August 19

    From theaters and museums to kayaking and hiking, here are some of our favorite spots within a two-hour radius, by plane or train, from six major U.S. cities.

  138. Woman Pleads Guilty in Covid Tax Credit Scheme That Netted $33 Million Express, February 15

    A Nevada business owner prepared and filed false tax returns to fraudulently obtain Covid relief money for her businesses and others, prosecutors said.

  139. ‘Un virus peligroso’: la gripe aviar en EE. UU. entra en una nueva fase En español, January 27

    Una pandemia humana puede prevenirse, incluso ahora, dicen los científicos. Pero una serie de acontecimientos de las últimas semanas indica que la posibilidad ya no es remota.

  140. ‘A Dangerous Virus’: Bird Flu Enters a New Phase Science, January 27

    A pandemic is not inevitable, scientists say. But the outbreak has passed worrisome milestones in recent weeks, including cattle that may have been reinfected.

  141. Why Oil Industry Jobs Are Down, Even With Production Up Business, January 14

    The industry is pumping ever more oil and natural gas, but it is doing so with only about three-quarters as many workers as it employed a decade ago.

  142. Owners of Colorado Funeral Home Admit to Abusing Nearly 200 Corpses Express, November 24

    Jon and Carie Hallford pleaded guilty to corpse abuse after dozens of decaying bodies were found at their funeral home.

  143. An Idaho Health Department Is Barred From Offering Covid Shots Well, November 5

    Experts worry the unusual move, driven by vaccine misinformation, could fuel further efforts to interfere with immunizations.

  144. The Hard Truth About Montana and Jon Tester’s Senate Race Editorial, October 15

    The state’s changing electorate and America’s polarized politics have turned Montana’s Senate race into the most consequential of the year.

  145. Boeing and Workers Dig In for a Long Fight, Despite Strike’s Cost Business, October 9

    Nearly a month into a union walkout, the aerospace giant withdrew its latest contract offer, and the two sides exchanged blame over the breakdown.

  146. Neil Gorsuch Has a Few Thoughts About America Today Op Ed, August 4

    The justice talks about everything from his indictment of the regulatory state to the rights of Native Americans.

  147. ‘Cirque du Soleil: Without a Net’ Review: How the Magic Happens Weekend, July 25

    This documentary chronicles the reboot and reopening in Las Vegas of the acrobatic show “O,” which shutdown during the pandemic.

  148. How Free School Meals Went Mainstream Headway, May 21

    Over the past decade, many more schools started to offer free meals to all children, regardless of family income.

  149. 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.

  150. 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.