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  1. Fresh Footage Shows Person of Interest in Charlie Kirk’s Shooting Video, Today

    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.

  2. The Last Person to Question Charlie Kirk U.S., Today

    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.

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

    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.

  4. False Tips and Chicken Coops: The Chaotic Hunt for Charlie Kirk’s Killer U.S., Yesterday

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

  5. Erich Sailer, Ski Coach Who Helped Shape Champions, Dies at 99 Sports, Yesterday

    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.

  6. Student Who Shot 2 Others at Colorado School Was ‘Radicalized,’ Officials Say U.S., Yesterday

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

  7. Testigos del asesinato de Charlie Kirk cuentan lo que vieron En español, Yesterday

    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.

  8. Kirk’s Killing Tests Utah Governor’s Plea for Americans to ‘Disagree Better’ U.S., Yesterday

    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.

  9. Police Recover a ‘High-Powered’ Rifle as Speculation Grows About Shooter U.S., Yesterday

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

  10. Lo que sabemos sobre el asesinato de Charlie Kirk En español, Yesterday

    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.

  11. Witnesses Describe Shooting of Charlie Kirk Video, Yesterday

    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.

  12. Charlie Kirk’s Widow, Erika, Promoted Conservative Values at His Side U.S., Yesterday

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

  13. 36 Hours in Sedona, Ariz. Interactive, Yesterday

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

  14. 5 Guides to Great Restaurant Cities by New York Times Staff Food, Yesterday

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

  15. Hopes for a Fast Capture of Kirk’s Shooter Fade After Patel Backtracks U.S., Yesterday

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

  16. Canadian Man Falsely Named as Charlie Kirk’s Shooter on Social Media Technology, Yesterday

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

  17. Videos Capture The Fatal Shooting Of Charlie Kirk Video, Yesterday

    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.

  18. Charlie Kirk Assassination Raises Fear of Surging Political Violence U.S., Yesterday

    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.

  19. Trump Says ‘Radical Left’ Rhetoric Contributed to Charlie Kirk’s Death U.S., Yesterday

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

  20. Trump Viewed Charlie Kirk as a ‘Genius’ and an Unflinching Ally U.S., Yesterday

    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.

  21. A Video Taken Just After the Shooting Captured Someone on a Nearby Roof U.S., Yesterday

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

  22. What We Know About the Fatal Shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley U.S., Yesterday

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

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. ‘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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. The September 10 Charlie Kirk Shot Utah live blog included one standalone post:
  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. 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.

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. 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.

  48. 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.

  49. 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.

  50. 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.

  51. 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.

  52. 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.

  53. 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.

  54. 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.

  55. 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.

  56. 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.

  57. 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.

  58. 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.

  59. 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.

  60. 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.

  61. 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.

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

    Meet Kenai dip, the northern cousin to pimento cheese.

  63. Los Angeles Is Contaminated Now Opinion, August 29

    Urban wildfires are becoming public health emergencies.

  64. 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.

  65. 36 Hours in Portland, Ore. Interactive, August 28

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

  66. 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.

  67. 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.

  68. 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.

  69. $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

  70. 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.”

  71. 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.

  72. 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.

  73. 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.

  74. 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.

  75. 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.

  76. 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.

  77. 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.

  78. 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?

  79. 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.

  80. 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.

  81. 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.

  82. 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.

  83. 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.

  84. 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.

  85. 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.

  86. 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.

  87. 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?

  88. 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.

  89. 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.

  90. 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.

  91. 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.

  92. 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.

  93. 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.

  94. 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.

  95. 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.

  96. 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.

  97. 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.

  98. 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.

  99. 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.

  100. At White House Summit, a Master Class of Diplomacy. In Courting Trump. U.S., August 19

    President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and other European leaders have learned a thing or two about negotiating, Trump-style. So has Vladimir Putin.

  101. El gobierno de Trump minimiza los documentos de la cumbre con Putin que dejaron en el hotel En español, August 18

    Los papeles, que describen la secuencia de los acontecimientos e incluyen los números de teléfono de varios funcionarios, fueron encontrados el viernes y enviados a NPR por un huésped del hotel.

  102. Two Police Officers Are Shot and Killed at House in Utah U.S., August 18

    The officers were responding to a domestic disturbance on Sunday when a man came outside and opened fire, the police said.

  103. Trump Officials Hint at Possible Concessions by Putin U.S., August 17

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, an envoy for President Trump, suggested that a peace deal was still distant.

  104. Trump and Putin Find Common Ground on One Issue: Biden U.S., August 17

    The Alaska summit between the U.S. and Russian leaders showcased their mutual animosity for the former president.

  105. Trump Administration Minimizes Summit Papers Left in Hotel U.S., August 17

    The papers, laying out the sequence of events and including the phone numbers of several officials, were found around 9 a.m. on Friday and sent to NPR by a guest of the hotel.

  106. What to Know About Russia-U.S.-Ukraine Peace Talks World, August 17

    The president of Ukraine and his European allies are to visit the White House on Monday, after President Trump backed Russia’s plan to end the war.

  107. Brighty the Burro, Beloved Grand Canyon Statue, Is Rescued From Wildfire U.S., August 17

    The statue was missing an ear and two front legs, but it was mostly intact when crews recovered it from the Dragon Bravo fire.

  108. Ukrainians Fleeing Russia’s Attacks Say the Alaska Summit Was an Insult World, August 17

    Evacuees at a shelter in eastern Ukraine reacted angrily to talk that land that has long been theirs could be given to Russia in exchange for peace.

  109. At the Alaska Summit, an Unlikely Local Dish Gets a Cameo Food, August 17

    Halibut Olympia, a Tuesday-night kind of recipe, was part of the planning (if not the eating) at the Friday meeting.

  110. Trump Backs Off Cease-Fire Demand in Ukraine War, Aligning With Putin World, August 16

    President Trump’s break from a strategy agreed to with European allies could give President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia an edge as talks to end the fighting continue.

  111. Trump Bows to Putin’s Approach on Ukraine: No Cease-Fire, Deadlines or Sanctions U.S., August 16

    The net effect of the Alaska summit was to give President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia a free pass to continue his war against his neighbor indefinitely without further penalty, pending talks on a broader peace deal.

  112. The August 16 Trump Putin Meeting Alaska live blog included one standalone post:
  113. Unraveling in Las Vegas, Then a Massacre in New York New York, August 16

    Shane Tamura was barely known in the city where he lived, working at night and navigating mental health crises. He drove 2,500 miles east to commit New York’s deadliest shooting in a quarter-century.

  114. No Deal, but No Consequence for Putin U.S., August 16

    President Trump’s failure to reach an accord on Ukraine only made his warm welcome for the Russian leader more striking.

  115. Trump and Putin Put on a Show of Friendship but Come Away Without a Deal U.S., August 16

    President Trump gave President Vladimir Putin a warm public reception, effectively ending his diplomatic isolation over the past three years for his invasion of Ukraine. But Mr. Putin did not agree to stop the war.

  116. The August 15 Trump Putin Meeting Alaska live blog included two standalone posts:
  117. Trump Welcomes Putin With a Jet Fighter Escort and Red Carpet U.S., August 15

    President Trump clapped for his guest, Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, as he stepped foot in the United States for the first time in a decade.

  118. False Flags, Fake Flags: Propaganda Muddles the Trump-Putin Meeting World, August 15

    The summit in Alaska between President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia has unleashed a wave of propaganda and disinformation from Russian state media and online conspiracy theorists.

  119. Trump and Putin Meet in Alaska for Summit Video, August 15

    President Trump arrived in Alaska on Friday for a meeting with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, hoping to broker a cease-fire in the Ukraine war.

  120. Algunos escenarios posibles en la reunión de Trump con Putin En español, August 15

    Una confrontación abrupta, un estancamiento o un primer paso hacia un alto al fuego son posibles en la cumbre en Alaska, mientras los dos líderes navegan por temas espinosos como el territorio de Ucrania.

  121. Por qué Rusia vendió Alaska a EE. UU. En español, August 15

    La cumbre entre Trump y Putin se celebra en una antigua colonia rusa que Estados Unidos compró por 7,2 millones de dólares en 1867. ¿Cómo se fraguó el acuerdo y por qué su legado es importante?

  122. Who’s Attending the Trump-Putin Meeting in Alaska World, August 15

    The delegations include top diplomatic, military and economic officials, a sign that the U.S. and Russia will discuss more than the war in Ukraine.

  123. Fed Chair Faces Scrutiny at Major Policy Speech. Also, Bats. Business, August 15

    A colony of bats recently took up residence at the storied Jackson Lake Lodge, where central bankers and economic policymakers will convene next week for an exclusive gathering.

  124. How Trump’s Meeting With Putin Could Unfold U.S., August 15

    A sudden feud, an impasse or a first step toward a cease-fire are all possible at the summit in Alaska as the two leaders navigate thorny issues such as Ukraine’s territory and NATO expansion.

  125. Quick! Get the Wind and Solar Discounts Before It’s Too Late! Opinion, August 15

    Here’s what states need to do: Buy renewables now while the discount is still available.

  126. In Lahaina, ‘Dignified’ Havens for Wildfire Survivors Arts, August 15

    With rebuilding after disasters stretching to years, factory-built houses aspire to faster delivery, longer life than trailers — and to “lift people’s spirits.”

  127. Ukrainians in Alaska Are Skeptical About Trump-Putin Summit Video, August 15

    Ukrainians who fled the war and settled in Alaska, where President Trump is set to meet with Russia’s leader, Vladimir Putin, on Friday, are keeping their expectations for the talks low.

  128. Why Russia Sold Alaska to the U.S. World, August 15

    The Trump-Putin summit will take place in a former Russian colony that the United States bought for $7.2 million in 1867. Here’s how the deal came together and why its legacy matters.

  129. The Trump-Putin Meeting: What to Know U.S., August 15

    The leaders of the United States and Russia will hold talks at an American military base in Alaska and are expected to hold a news conference afterward.

  130. Phil Knight, Ex-Nike Chief, and His Wife Pledge $2 Billion to Oregon Cancer Center U.S., August 15

    Oregon Health & Science University said the couple’s donation would be the largest single gift to a higher-learning institution in the United States.

  131. Gerry Spence, a Canny Courtroom Showman in Buckskin, Dies at 96 U.S., August 14

    Calling himself America’s best trial lawyer, he won justice for Karen Silkwood and successfully defended Imelda Marcos. He also wrote best sellers.

  132. Russia and Ukraine Agree: A Trump Summit Is a Big Win for Putin World, August 14

    The talks on Friday in Alaska pull the Russian leader out of diplomatic isolation from the West, and Ukrainian and European leaders fear it gives him an opening to sway the American president.

  133. Se han visto conejos con ‘tentáculos’ y ‘cuernos’ en Colorado. ¿Qué pasa? En español, August 14

    Algunos animales están infectados por el virus del papiloma del conejo de cola de algodón, una enfermedad que suelen superar por sí solos.

  134. Zelensky Meets Starmer Before U.S.-Russia Meeting Video, August 14

    In a show of unity, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine hugged Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain a day before President Trump was to meet President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in Alaska.

  135. Alaska’s Ukrainian Refugees Brace for Putin’s Arrival in Their Safe Harbor U.S., August 14

    Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, was not invited to the Trump-Putin summit in Anchorage, but 1,000 Ukrainian refugees in Alaska will be watching with trepidation.

  136. 36 Hours in Jackson Hole Interactive, August 14

    It’s all about mountain views, whether you’re hiking, cycling or enjoying a picnic in Grand Teton National Park.

  137. He Was Lost. Could He Find Himself in a Shoot House? U.S., August 14

    Thunder Ranch is one of the best-known shooting schools in American gun culture, offering firearms as a way to change your life when all else fails.

  138. La cumbre en Alaska será una prueba de la relación entre Trump y Putin En español, August 14

    El presidente Trump ha evitado en gran medida criticar con severidad a Vladimir Putin personalmente, a pesar de sus recientes quejas sobre la intransigencia rusa para poner fin a la guerra en Ucrania.

  139. Rabbits With Hornlike Growths Are Hopping Around Colorado. Are They OK? Science, August 14

    The unsightly bunnies are infected with cottontail rabbit papillomavirus, which can cause growths that resemble warts or tentacles.

  140. Republican Ex-Candidate Sentenced to 80 Years in Prison for Shooting Plot U.S., August 13

    Solomon Peña, who lost a bid for a seat in the New Mexico Legislature in 2022, was found guilty in March of orchestrating the attacks against state Democrats.

  141. Why Does Trump Want to Meet With Putin, and What Are the Risks? U.S., August 13

    President Trump wants to be seen as a peacemaker, but the meeting comes with enormous stakes.

  142. Ahead of Putin Meeting, Trump Shrugs Off Russian Threats in U.S. and Abroad U.S., August 13

    President Trump struck a remarkably unconcerned tone when asked to address the horrors of war, raising questions about whether he has the leverage to convince Vladimir V. Putin to agree to end the invasion in Ukraine.

  143. Mr. President, Stop Coddling Putin Opinion, August 13

    Ukrainians are heroes. It’s time that Trump started acting like it.

  144. 4 Inmates Are Killed in Less Than a Month at Nevada Prisons, State Says U.S., August 13

    The homicides appear to be unrelated, according to prison officials, who said that drugs were believed to have been a contributing factor.

  145. El maravilloso regalo de Trump para Putin En español, August 13

    Hay algo que al presidente de Rusia le importa más que el dinero.

  146. Homeless and Burning in America’s Hottest City Well, August 13

    As the summer heat becomes increasingly extreme in Phoenix, people who can’t escape the sun are suffering third-degree burns, heatstroke and dehydration.

  147. Trump’s Affinity for Putin Will Be Tested at High-Risk Summit in Alaska U.S., August 13

    President Trump has largely held back from harsh criticism of Vladimir V. Putin personally, despite recent complaints about Russian intransigence in ending the war in Ukraine.

  148. 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.

  149. ‘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.