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  1. San José State Graduate Who Went Skiing Is Found Dead in Tree Well U.S., Today

    The recent graduate, 21, was on a trail in the Lake Tahoe region of California on Tuesday and did not return, prompting a search. His death is under investigation, the authorities said.

  2. These Skiers Cleared Out as Group That Would Be Hit by Avalanche Arrived U.S., Today

    If the party had waited out the storm in their cabins, one of the skiers said, the outcome might have been different.

  3. With ‘Tremendous’ Deals at Stake, Trump Is Bringing Russia in From the Cold U.S., Yesterday

    Since President Trump took office more than a year ago, the Kremlin has dangled possible investments in front of the famously transactional leader. The message is starting to resonate with investors.

  4. Warming Climate Can Increase Avalanche Risk, Studies Show Climate, Yesterday

    Research has pointed to the dangers of heavier and wetter snowfall, even as the number of snowy days decreases overall in California’s Sierra Nevada.

  5. Two Sisters Died in Avalanche During Sierra Nevada Trek With Friends U.S., Yesterday

    The sisters regularly met up with their friends, many of them fellow parents with ties to Stanford University, to go on ski trips.

  6. Top Concern in Avalanche Recovery Effort Is Now Safety of Searchers U.S., Yesterday

    Weather and snow conditions will dictate when the bodies of skiers killed in the avalanche near Lake Tahoe can be retrieved from mountain. More snow is expected.

  7. California, You Have Got to Count Votes Faster Opinion, Yesterday

    The slow counting of votes is a classic example of the perfect being the enemy of the good.

  8. After Avalanche Warnings, a Sierra Nevada Tragedy New York, Yesterday

    Eight skiers were killed and one other was presumed dead in the deadliest snow disaster in modern California history. Six were found alive.

  9. The Worst Avalanches in Recent North American History Weather, Yesterday

    With at least eight people dead, Tuesday’s avalanche in California was one of the deadliest in the last five decades.

  10. As ICE Buys Up Warehouses, Even Some Trump Voters Say No U.S., Yesterday

    The agency is ramping up arrests, but local pushback is complicating efforts to expand detention capacity and prevent overcrowding.

  11. Satellite Feature on iPhone Allowed Skiers to Seek Help After Avalanche U.S., February 18

    The Emergency SOS feature on iPhones can send texts to emergency responders via satellite when there is no cell tower nearby.

  12. Company That Guided Sierra Ski Trip Specialized in High-End Adventures U.S., February 18

    Blackbird Mountain Guides, which has locations around the world, also taught mountain safety classes.

  13. In Guthrie Mystery, Rampant Speculation Is Like ‘Salt on the Open Wound’ U.S., February 18

    True crime obsessives, internet theorizers and livestreamers are complicating the investigation of the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of the “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie.

  14. Snow Conditions Around Tahoe Were Ripe for an Avalanche Weather, February 18

    A recent dry spell meant that as heavy snow fell this week, it landed on an unstable snowpack.

  15. Several Skiers Still Missing After Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe Video, February 18

    Rescuers have been able to locate some of the 15-person backcountry ski group in California that was caught in an avalanche near Lake Tahoe. Heavy, disruptive snowfall has been forecast to continue in the area.

  16. Colorado Democrats Push to Rip Up 2028 House Map for an Extra Edge U.S., February 18

    A proposed ballot measure to give Democrats more seats for the 2028 and 2030 elections signals that the nation’s gerrymandering fight is likely to persist for years.

  17. As Trump Obliterates Climate Efforts, States Try to Fill the Gap Climate, February 18

    Across the country, Democratic-led states are accelerating their initiatives to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Their role just became much more important.

  18. Colbert Says CBS Barred Interview With Democrat, and Search Teams Scramble After Lake Tahoe Avalanche The Headlines, February 18

    Plus, Brad Pitt vs. Tom Cruise?

  19. Nine Skiers Still Missing After Lake Tahoe Avalanche U.S., February 18

    The avalanche struck a guided backcountry skiing group near Truckee, Calif., near the end of a multiday trip, officials said. Six skiers have been rescued.

  20. $450,000 Homes in Vermont, Georgia and Colorado Real Estate, February 18

    A farmhouse in Jamaica, Vt., a 1930 townhouse in Savannah, Ga., and a cottage in Colorado Springs.

  21. Tracking the Battle to Reshape Congress for the Midterms Interactive, February 18

    Here is a breakdown of which states are redrawing their maps for the 2026 midterms

  22. 4 Dead in Colorado Crash as Strong Winds Kick Up Wildfire Warnings Weather, February 17

    High winds were fueling the risk of wildfires across the Southwest and the Plains. Officials said the weather conditions had caused a deadly highway pileup in Colorado.

  23. Democrats, It’s Time to Embrace School Choice Opinion, February 17

    Our education system is failing, but allotting funding by student and family preference, rather than by ZIP code, can help.

  24. Progress in Guthrie Case Is Fitful as Search Enters Its Third Week U.S., February 16

    Late-night bursts of activity have yielded few visible results as investigators hunt for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of a “Today” show host. The sheriff said Monday that her children and their spouses are not suspects.

  25. As Guthrie Case Grips Nation, One Police Chief Reflects on His Time in the Spotlight U.S., February 16

    “It’s probably something that no one ever expects to happen in their career,” said James Fry, who was the police chief in Moscow, Idaho, when four students were killed there in 2022.

  26. Three Compounds Under $1 Million Real Estate, February 16

    A former spiritual retreat in West Virginia, four cabins in the Ozarks and a converted detention facility in Tennessee.

  27. Useful Camera Footage in Guthrie Case Proves Elusive U.S., February 16

    The lack of helpful video footage in Nancy Guthrie’s community may be hindered by several factors, experts say.

  28. Winter Storms Could Bring 8 Feet of Snow to Parts of California Weather, February 15

    The greatest impact is expected across Northern California, where a pair of powerful storms are expected to begin on Sunday night and last into the week.

  29. Crooning and Jamming: Las Vegas Lounge Acts Set the Vibe Travel, February 15

    On the Strip and beyond, clubs, bars and restaurants spotlight local performers who deliver some of the city’s best entertainment.

  30. Sick Detainees Describe Poor Care at Facilities Run by ICE Contractor Business, February 14

    Problems at detention centers operated by CoreCivic extend far beyond recent measles outbreaks.

  31. After a Misstep, Sheriff Says Persistence Will Solve the Guthrie Case U.S., February 14

    Investigators have recovered DNA from the home where the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie was abducted, but do not have a match. “We’re going to find this guy,” said Sheriff Chris Nanos.

  32. Another Missed Deadline Casts Doubt on Colorado River Cooperation Climate, February 13

    After two years of negotiations, seven states are no closer to agreeing on reduced water use. The stalemate could soon land in court.

  33. Four Killed in Plane Crash Near Steamboat Springs, Colo. U.S., February 13

    The plane crashed in remote mountain terrain at about 12:20 a.m. on Friday “under unknown circumstances,” according to the National Transportation Safety Board.

  34. A Climate Supercomputer Is Getting New Bosses. It’s Not Clear Who. Climate, February 13

    The National Science Foundation said management of the machine, used by researchers for forecasts, disaster warnings and pure science, would be transferred to a “third-party operator.”

  35. Nancy Guthrie’s Friends Long for Their Partner in Mahjong and Life U.S., February 13

    Shortly before her disappearance, Ms. Guthrie, the mother of the NBC host Savannah Guthrie, was celebrating her 84th birthday and playing games.

  36. Tips Flood In, Prompted by Video of Suspect in Guthrie Kidnapping U.S., February 13

    Law enforcement agencies have fielded thousands of phone calls as they seek a pivotal break in the case. Nancy Guthrie, mother of a “Today” show host, disappeared Feb. 1.

  37. Beyond the Big Cities, ICE Is Rattling Small-Town and Exurban America U.S., February 13

    Far from the national spotlight, towns like Cornelius, Ore., and Coon Rapids, Minn., are dealing with President Trump’s expanding mass deportation effort, and the effects can be acute.

  38. Federal Judge Blocks Trump Plan to Cut $600 Million in Health Funds U.S., February 13

    It is the latest court ruling staving off deep cuts to social services that Democratic-led states say are politically motivated and would harm hundreds of thousands of people.

  39. Seattle to Pay $29 Million to Family of Woman Fatally Struck by Police S.U.V. U.S., February 12

    The officer was traveling 74 miles per hour in a 25-m.p.h. zone when he hit Jaahnavi Kandula in a crosswalk while responding to a call.

  40. Top Republican Ends Bid for Arizona Governor, Showing MAGA’s Power U.S., February 12

    Karrin Taylor Robson, a wealthy businesswoman, dropped out after trailing in polls to Representative Andy Biggs, who is more aligned with supporters of President Trump.

  41. Guard Troops Fully Withdraw From Chicago, Portland and Los Angeles U.S., February 12

    President Trump initially deployed the troops in those cities to support law enforcement efforts to tamp down protests against immigration raids and protecting buildings.

  42. La desaparición de Nancy Guthrie ha causado revuelo. Estas son las razones En español, February 12

    Una víctima vulnerable, un agresor desconocido y una celebridad reconocible son algunos de los factores que mantienen la atención del público.

  43. Trump’s Director of Election Security Is an Election Denier U.S., February 12

    Even in a government full of conspiracists, Kurt Olsen stands out. He made a key referral in the Fulton County, Ga., election case.

  44. Ruby Ridge Was a Mess. Did It Foretell Our Modern World? Books, February 12

    In “End of Days,” Chris Jennings recounts how a collision between apocalyptic Christianity and federal overreach led to a deadly standoff in Idaho.

  45. Why Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance Is Breaking Through the Noise Style, February 12

    A vulnerable victim, an unknown perpetrator and a recognizable celebrity are all factors in a case that has captivated the public.

  46. Four States Sue Administration Over Loss of Public Health Funds Health, February 12

    The states, all led by Democrats, claim the cuts were intended as retribution and will harm efforts to control H.I.V. and other sexually transmitted infections.

  47. New Mexico Rebukes Federal Agency Over Nuclear Waste at Los Alamos U.S., February 11

    State environmental regulators will also fine the Energy Department up to $16 million for exceeding safe groundwater standards near the nuclear lab.

  48. Un hombre detenido por la desaparición de Nancy Guthrie fue liberado En español, February 11

    La liberación del individuo fue un duro golpe para los investigadores, que llevan 11 días intentando determinar quién pudo haber secuestrado a Guthrie.

  49. States Weigh Bills to Allow You to Make Your Own Electricity Climate, February 11

    Twenty four states are now considering legislation to allow small, plug-in solar power systems that connect directly into a wall socket.

  50. Hard-to-Track Digital Currencies Like Bitcoin Are Common in Ransom Demands U.S., February 11

    Investigators have spent days analyzing notes from people claiming to be Nancy Guthrie’s kidnappers, including one that demanded millions of dollars in Bitcoin for her release.

  51. $1.5 Million Homes in Michigan, New Hampshire and Washington Real Estate, February 11

    A Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house in Galesburg, a modern condo in Portsmouth and a midcentury modern home in Seattle.

  52. For Months, Tear Gas Has Entered Their Homes. Now They’re Suing ICE. Climate, February 11

    A novel lawsuit in Portland argues the chemicals are a health threat that have soaked into apartment walls, furniture and even children’s toys.

  53. Maximalist Dressing for Day and Night T Magazine, February 11

    This season, fashion swings from fun and bright to darkly sultry, but more is always more.

  54. Man Who Was Detained in Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance Is Released U.S., February 11

    The release of the man was a blow to investigators, who have been trying for 11 days to determine who may have abducted Ms. Guthrie.

  55. F.A.A. Halts All Flights at El Paso Airport for 10 Days U.S., February 11

    No flights would be allowed to or from the airport for 10 days under a flight restriction order that cited unspecified “special security reasons.”

  56. Why the Guthrie Doorbell Footage Took More Than a Week to Retrieve U.S., February 11

    Video from a camera sold by Google probably sat in one of its vast data centers. Nancy Guthrie did not have a subscription that would have allowed easy access.

  57. The 44 Seconds of Video That Show the Guthrie Abduction Suspect U.S., February 10

    The footage provided the first glimpse of a suspect in the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of the television host Savannah Guthrie who has been missing for 10 days.

  58. A Timeline of Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance U.S., February 10

    A look at the major developments in the case.

  59. Una redada de inmigración trastoca un bastión republicano En español, February 10

    Cuando los agentes federales aparecieron en un hipódromo a las afueras de Wilder, un publeo en Idaho, destrozaron la creencia de que su ubicación apartada y su tendencia republicana lo salvarían de los operativos migratorios que ocurrían en otras partes de Estados Unidos.

  60. Trump Administration to Cut $600 Million in Health Funding From Four States Health, February 9

    The states, all led by Democrats, used the grants to support a wide variety of functions, including H.I.V. prevention and surveillance.

  61. ‘We Believe Our Mom Is Still Out There,’ Savannah Guthrie Says in Video U.S., February 9

    The television host pleaded for the public’s help in finding her mother, Nancy, who disappeared from her Arizona home last week. “We are at an hour of desperation,” she said.

  62. 7 días sin sospechosos: la desaparición de Nancy Guthrie En español, February 9

    Aún no se sabe nada de la madre de la presentadora del programa ‘Today’, Savannah Guthrie. Las autoridades han reconocido que no saben dónde puede estar o si sigue viva.

  63. A Raid in a Small Town Brings Trump’s Deportations to Deep-Red Idaho U.S., February 9

    Wilder, Idaho, prided itself on comity. Then federal agents stormed a racetrack outside of town in October, and the reverberations are still shaking the community.

  64. 7 Days, No Suspects: The Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie U.S., February 8

    The mother of the “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie has not been heard from since an evening of dinner and games with family members.

  65. Savannah Guthrie, in New Video Message, Promises to Pay for Return of Her Mother U.S., February 8

    The “Today” show anchor, in a message on social media with her siblings, said the return of their mother Nancy “is the only way we will have peace.”

  66. More Snow in Florida Than Utah? Why Weird Weather Has Dominated This Year. Weather, February 7

    While iguanas were stunned by freezing cold in Florida, would-be skiers were looking at dirt on Utah’s slopes. Here’s what’s going on, and when it will finally end.

  67. Colorado Funeral Home Director Is Sentenced to 40 Years in Corpse Abuse Case U.S., February 7

    “I deserve every word you have said and every day that I will sit in prison,” Jon Hallford said in court on Friday. Investigators found nearly 200 decomposing bodies stored improperly.

  68. Republican Chairman of Homeland Security Spending Panel to Exit Congress U.S., February 6

    Representative Mark Amodei of Nevada added his name to the growing list of Republicans planning to give up their seats as their party faces losses that could cost them the House.

  69. F.B.I. Investigates Links to Biological Labs in Las Vegas and California U.S., February 6

    The Las Vegas lab had vials of a “reddish liquid,” the police said. The California lab, uncovered in 2023, had materials “possibly associated with infectious diseases,” officials said.

  70. Flying Solo: Some Olympic Athletes Are Their Country’s Whole Team World, February 6

    At the Winter Games, athletes from 15 different nations are the only competitor from their countries.

  71. Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance Rekindles Kidnapping Fears U.S., February 6

    High-profile abductions, like those of Patty Hearst and J. Paul Getty III, have captured the nation’s attention, but experts say kidnappings by strangers are exceedingly rare.

  72. Nancy Guthrie’s Abduction Set Off a Storm. This Sheriff Is Riding It Out. U.S., February 6

    Sheriff Chris Nanos is surrounded by chaos but is trying to keep his cool as the search for a celebrity news anchor’s mother grinds on.

  73. Restaurant Review: Maze Video, February 6

    In the first starred New York Times review from the Hawaiian islands, our chief restaurant critic Ligaya Mishan finds intriguing twists on a cuisine that’s already fluid with Asian influences.

  74. Timothy Busfield Is Indicted on Charges of Child Sexual Abuse Arts, February 6

    A grand jury in New Mexico heard allegations that Mr. Busfield, the actor and director, had sexual contact with a child actor. He has denied the charges.

  75. Savannah Guthrie’s Brother Renews Plea for Their Missing Mother’s Return U.S., February 6

    The search for Nancy Guthrie has entered its sixth day. The F.B.I. has offered a $50,000 reward for information.

  76. Treasure Hunting for Cities With a Story to Tell Times Insider, February 6

    How does the recently revamped Living In series uncover the best-kept secrets of America’s ever-changing towns and neighborhoods?

  77. Savannah Guthrie’s Video Shows a Rare and Anguished Reality Arts, February 5

    Morning show hosts have shown a vulnerable, candid side to their audiences before, but not like this.

  78. Savannah Guthrie pide hablar con el secuestrador de su madre En español, February 5

    La presentadora de televisión y sus hermanos publicaron un video el miércoles por la noche pidiendo pruebas de que su madre, Nancy, está viva.

  79. He Built a Server to Protect Indigenous Health Data Science, February 5

    Joseph Yracheta was in charge of a repository that compiled and protected tribal health data. Then its funding was cut.

  80. El misterio en torno a la madre de Savannah Guthrie mantiene a EE. UU. en vilo En español, February 5

    Nancy Guthrie, madre de la conductora del programa “Today”, desapareció en Tucson y su caso ha captado la atención nacional, con una intensa cobertura mediática y operativos de búsqueda en la zona.

  81. 2 Dead After Police Helicopter Crashes in Arizona U.S., February 5

    The helicopter went down near Flagstaff, Ariz., while assisting the police in their response to an active shooter on the ground.

  82. Savannah Guthrie Addresses Mother’s Abductor: ‘We Are Ready to Talk’ U.S., February 5

    Ms. Guthrie, the television anchor, and her siblings released a video on Wednesday night asking for proof that their mother, Nancy, is alive.

  83. Man Who Falsely Claimed He Killed Charlie Kirk Is Sentenced to Prison U.S., February 5

    The authorities said the man, George Zinn, tried to derail their search for Mr. Kirk’s actual killer. He faces up to 15 years in prison on obstruction of justice and other charges.

  84. Mystery of Guthrie’s Mother Has Nation Fixated on a Desert Subdivision U.S., February 4

    The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of the news anchor Savannah Guthrie, has reporters, neighbors and drones flooding streets and foothills in Tucson, Ariz.

  85. Investigators Scramble for Clues as Search for Nancy Guthrie Enters 4th Day U.S., February 4

    The authorities made urgent pleas for help from the public as they tried to locate Ms. Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of the “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie.

  86. In Aspen, a Fashion Fantasia for Those Who Can Afford It Style, February 4

    Celebrities and “Very Important Clients” gathered for a wintry spectacle arranged by the luxury brand Moncler.

  87. Sound Baths, Crystals and Couples’ Facials: Behold a Valentine’s Wellness Weekend Travel, February 4

    Couples have three days to celebrate togetherness this year, and resorts and hotels are going all out on the feel-good front.

  88. Tyler Robinson’s Lawyers Press to Remove Prosecutors From Kirk Murder Case U.S., February 4

    Mr. Robinson’s lawyers argue that the entire prosecution team has a conflict of interest because one prosecutor’s daughter was present when Charlie Kirk was killed.

  89. Authorities Believe Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Was ‘Taken Against Her Will’ U.S., February 3

    Ms. Guthrie, 84, was last seen on Saturday at her home in Tucson, Ariz. A sheriff said that investigators were treating her disappearance as a crime.

  90. What We Know About the Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s Mother U.S., February 3

    Nancy Guthrie, 84, the “Today” show host’s mother, was last seen on Saturday night, the authorities said. The disappearance is being investigated as a crime.

  91. How Maui Is Recovering From the Firestorm of 2023 Video, February 3

    Our reporter Claire Fahy visited Maui to see if it’s recovering from the 2023 firestorm that killed more than 100 people and razed thousands of structures in the town of Lahaina.

  92. Revisiting a Changed Maui, Nearly 3 Years After a Firestorm Travel, February 3

    As the town of Lahaina continues to rebuild, residents, local officials and even visitors are envisioning how tourism and community life can coexist in a new, more sustainable way.

  93. Disappearance of ‘Today’ Host’s Mother Is a Crime, Investigators Say Video, February 2

    Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on Saturday near her home in Tucson, Ariz. The Pima County sheriff said on Monday that “she did not leave on her own.”

  94. Portland, Ore., Mayor Calls for ICE to Leave After Children Are Tear-Gassed U.S., February 2

    Mayor Keith Wilson and the City Council are moving to impose high fees on private landowners narrowly tailored to end any leasing of buildings for ICE detention centers.

  95. As Democrats Press Trump on ICE, Gallego and Pritzker Preview 2028 Pitches U.S., February 2

    Speaking at a party gathering in Nevada, the two politicians urged opposition to President Trump’s deportation agenda, while appearing to lay the groundwork for potential presidential runs.

  96. The Water Conflict a Century in the Making Opinion, February 2

    Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming should let go of their thirsty aspirations and accept that the era of Western expansion is over.

  97. Mother of ‘Today’ Anchor Savannah Guthrie Is Missing, Authorities Say U.S., February 2

    Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on Saturday night near her home in Tucson, Ariz., the authorities said.

  98. The High School Dancers Who Transform Into Warriors Arts, February 2

    Two traditions, military dance and a game resembling Simon Says, make drill team distinct in Utah.

  99. Hazing Death in Arizona Leads to Charges for 3 Fraternity Leaders U.S., February 1

    Three 20-year-old students in Delta Tau Delta at Northern Arizona University were arrested on Saturday. The fraternity has been suspended.

  100. Snow Drought in the West Reaches Record Levels Science, February 1

    Warm temperatures and extremely low snowfall threaten water resources for the year.

  101. Yes, Some Westminster Dogs Still Have Day Jobs Style, February 1

    Nick, a Tibetan spaniel, is a therapy dog at a senior living center in Washington. He is one of several champion show dogs that have busy lives outside of the competition.

  102. Protesters Rally Across the U.S. in Solidarity With Minneapolis U.S., January 31

    Church bells pealed in the Twin Cities to express support for detainees and protesters who oppose federal immigration agents’ aggressive tactics.

  103. Art for All: A Smithsonian Museum Spreads Its Bounty for America’s 250th Arts, January 31

    The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden will loan scores of modern and contemporary masterworks in storage to museums in 50 states.

  104. Protesters Denounce Trump Immigration Tactics in ‘National Shutdown’ U.S., January 30

    Demonstrators rallied across the country, leaving school and work and closing businesses in a show of solidarity with Minneapolis.

  105. Un crisol global de música pop En español, January 30

    La era del dominio estadounidense ha terminado. Ahora la música proviene de artistas de todas partes que se escuchan unos a otros.

  106. Los nativos de Alaska añoran sus alimentos tradicionales En español, January 30

    Cuando un tifón los obligó a evacuar sus pueblos, cientos de pobladores nativos de Alaska llegaron a Anchorage, donde no abundaba la comida tradicional que pronto empezaron a extrañar.

  107. Governors Dive Into an Impasse Over Colorado River Water Use Climate, January 30

    Leaders are set to gather in Washington as an unusual winter drought looms, raising the threat of lawsuits over a diminishing water supply.

  108. A Global Pop Music Melting Pot World, January 29

    The era of American dominance is over. Music now comes from artists everywhere listening to each other.

  109. Costco Is Sued Over Preservatives in Its $5 Rotisserie Chickens Business, January 29

    A proposed class-action lawsuit claims Costco was misleading customers and engaging in false advertising when it described the chicken as having no preservatives.

  110. Why a New Mexico Developer Quit Natural Gas Climate, January 29

    For John Moscato, a land developer in Las Cruces, N.M., installing gas lines at new home sites was “an ongoing headache.” Ditching gas saved him money.

  111. How the A.I. Boom Could Push Up the Price of Your Next PC Technology, January 29

    A.I. companies are buying up memory chips, causing the prices of those components — which are also used in laptops and smartphones — to soar.

  112. 5 Stylish Hotels for City Lovers Travel, January 28

    New accommodations around the world allow you to soak up urban culture and immerse yourself in hotel creature comforts.

  113. Sundance Says Thank You, and Goodbye, to Park City Business, January 28

    “It’s hard not to feel a disturbance in the force,” said Ethan Hawke, whose acting career took off after his early movies appeared at the Utah festival in the 1990s.

  114. One Person Is Wounded in Shooting Involving Border Patrol in Arizona U.S., January 27

    The person, who has not been identified, was in custody at the time of the shooting, which is under investigation.

  115. Michigan Sues Oil Giants, Saying They Collude to Make Energy Costlier Climate, January 27

    The lawsuit accuses the companies of raising prices by working against solar and wind power and by downplaying the risks of climate change.

  116. Microsoft Pledged to Save Water. In the A.I. Era, It Expects Water Use to Soar. Technology, January 27

    Driven by the artificial intelligence frenzy, Microsoft is internally projecting that water use at its data centers will more than double by 2030 from 2020, including in places that face shortages.

  117. $950,000 Homes in South Carolina, Connecticut and Colorado Real Estate, January 27

    A Greek Revival in Charleston, S.C., a Cape Cod in Roxbury, Conn., and a midcentury modern home in Denver.

  118. Villages Destroyed and a Hunger for Home Food, January 27

    After a typhoon destroyed their homes, hundreds of Alaskan Natives find themselves far from their familiar food and landscapes.

  119. The Zen of Ice Climbing Travel, January 26

    On a trip to Wyoming, a novice learns to climb a frozen waterfall, an activity that takes focus, fearlessness and a good ice ax.

  120. Trump Is Right About the Arctic. He’s Wrong About Greenland. Opinion, January 25

    The area most U.S. Arctic strategists think needs the most immediate development is not Greenland but the Bering Sea, almost 3,000 miles away.

  121. Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost Is Assaulted at Sundance Film Festival U.S., January 25

    Mr. Frost, Democrat of Florida, said he was punched by a man who said the lawmaker would be deported. The man was arrested on charges of aggravated burglary and assault.

  122. Ava DuVernay, Ethan Hawke and Patti LuPone Honor Robert Redford at Sundance Style, January 24

    Film lovers celebrated the festival’s final year in Park City, Utah, with a surprise performance by Ms. LuPone.

  123. Couple Receive $200,000 Settlement After ‘Pungent’ Indian Food Complaint U.S., January 23

    The University of Colorado, Boulder, denied liability in the civil rights lawsuit, which the couple filed after a comment about a dish that one of them was heating in an office microwave.

  124. Esta pluma es una obra maestra de la naturaleza En español, January 23

    Puede que sean diminutas, pero las filoplumas permiten vuelos de miles de kilómetros sin escalas.

  125. Park City’s Last Sundance Real Estate, January 23

    The Sundance Film Festival is moving on from Park City, Utah. What does that mean for its longtime host?

  126. What to Know About the Elizabeth Smart Kidnapping Case U.S., January 22

    A new Netflix documentary, “Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart,” revisits her abduction from her home in Salt Lake City in 2002, when she was 14. She was held captive for nine months.

  127. They Rushed to Buy Homes During the Pandemic. Now, Some Feel Trapped. Business, November 16

    Many Americans bought their first houses when mortgage rates dipped to record lows. Some are ready to move but feel locked in by their low rates.

  128. Western States Issue Their Own Vaccine Recommendations to Counter Kennedy Health, September 17

    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.

  129. 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.

  130. 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.

  131. ‘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.

  132. ‘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.

  133. 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.

  134. 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.

  135. 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.

  136. 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.

  137. 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.

  138. 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.

  139. ‘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.

  140. 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.

  141. 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.

  142. 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.

  143. Owners of Funeral Home With Decaying Bodies Are Charged With Covid Relief Fraud Express, April 15

    Originally charged after 190 decomposing bodies were found at their Colorado funeral home, the couple now face federal charges that they fraudulently obtained $880,000 in relief funds.

  144. How a Pandemic Boom Led to a ‘Property Tax Mess’ in Colorado National, April 3

    A surge of new residents into Rocky Mountain states drove up home prices. The result was property tax increases of 40 percent or more for some of those already there.

  145. How Nevada Is Pushing to Generate Jobs Beyond the Casinos Business, February 5

    Chastened by a series of economic downturns that punished the hospitality industry, state leaders are working to broaden the economy.

  146. California and Oregon Ease Covid Isolation Rules, Breaking With C.D.C. National, January 21

    Two of the most cautious states have bypassed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by letting students and workers who have the virus but are asymptomatic avoid isolation.

  147. Portland Teachers’ Strike Ends After More Than Three Weeks National, November 27

    Portland students have struggled with absenteeism since the pandemic,

  148. In Schools, an Invisible Threat Becomes Clear Insider, September 7

    Apoorva Mandavilli, a health and science reporter for The New York Times, traveled across the country to learn how educators are preparing for the next pandemic.

  149. For Hawaii’s Governor, a Balancing Act With No Margin for Error National, August 21

    Gov. Josh Green of Hawaii sees lessons far beyond the islands in the disaster that has unfolded on Maui.

  150. Utah Fugitive Accused of Selling Fake Covid-19 Cure Is Arrested Express, August 15

    Gordon Hunter Petersen is accused of posing as a doctor and making at least $2 million selling a bogus Covid-19 cure.