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  1. La carrera armamentística nuclear pone a prueba el laboratorio de Los Álamos En español, Today

    El laboratorio donde Oppenheimer desarrolló la bomba atómica es el eje del esfuerzo de EE. UU. por modernizar sus armas nucleares. Pero el centro ha enfrentado incidentes de contaminación, interrupciones de obras e infraestructuras obsoletas.

  2. Adelita Grijalva Just Wants to Get to Work. The House Speaker Won’t Let Her. Opinion, Today

    Mike Johnson, the speaker, won’t swear in the Democratic representative-elect from Arizona.

  3. A City Council Race in Arizona Turns Toxic Over Charlie Kirk’s Legacy U.S., Today

    By nationalizing a local election, Turning Point Action is trying to show it can carry on without its founder and recall a local Republican who endorsed Kamala Harris.

  4. The Candy Cane Park Murder Was Almost Solved. But Then … U.S., Today

    An unlikely twist in the investigation of a killing in 1983 that still haunts a small town in Oregon.

  5. In a Looming Nuclear Arms Race, Aging Los Alamos Faces a Major Test U.S., Today

    The lab where Oppenheimer developed the atomic bomb is the linchpin in the United States’ effort to modernize its nuclear weapons. Yet the site has contended with contamination incidents, work disruptions and old infrastructure.

  6. Police Investigate Possible Arson at Home of Portland City Councilor U.S., Yesterday

    The police said a fire that damaged cars and a carport at the home of City Councilor Candace Avalos was “suspicious in nature.” No arrests have been made.

  7. How and Where the National Guard Has Deployed to U.S. Cities Interactive, Yesterday

    See where the troops called upon by President Trump are working, what they are doing, and under whose authority.

  8. Montana Cabins That Were a Real Catch Real Estate, Yesterday

    Looking for a place they could enjoy their passion for fishing, a couple found much more: two cabins on 14 acres of land.

  9. Why America’s Debate Over Which Children Are ‘Gifted’ Won’t Go Away New York, Yesterday

    Gifted programs could be shutting out millions of high-performing Black and Latino children from low-income families. Can districts fix their advanced education problem?

  10. 6 Items From the Gene Hackman Auction: His Art, Scripts and Galaga Movies, October 24

    The actor, who died this year at 95, led a quiet life in New Mexico. An auction of his belongings offers insights into his life and work.

  11. Luxury, Lounges and Exclusivity: Retiring to a ‘Penthouse Experience’ Real Estate, October 24

    Senior living operators are embracing private clubs, but the experiences raise questions about how they affect community dynamics.

  12. Trump Opens Pristine Alaska Wilderness to Drilling in Long-Running Feud Climate, October 23

    The Interior Department also said it would allow a contentious road to be built through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge in southwestern Alaska.

  13. Here’s How the Poker Scheme Worked, According to Prosecutors New York, October 23

    The players cheated with sophisticated technology, and those who lost faced the threat of violence and extortion.

  14. Two New Dinosaur Fossils Emerge From the ‘Mummy Zone’ Science, October 23

    A pair of Edmontosaurus specimens found in a Wyoming dig help researchers to understand the process that led them to be mummified.

  15. Fossils of Some of America’s Last Dinosaurs Have a Story to Tell Science, October 23

    A trove of specimens from New Mexico may help settle a long-running argument about the diversity of dinosaurs before their extinction.

  16. In Seattle as in New York, a Mayoral Race Turns on Generational Change U.S., October 23

    Mayor Bruce Harrell of Seattle, 67, is facing a challenge from Katie Wilson, 43, who has a penchant for social media and a focus on cost of living, all reminiscent of Zohran Mamdani.

  17. Drug With a 30-Year Monopoly Is Target of State-Level Push to Curb Prices Health, October 23

    In a first, Colorado will cap the price of Enbrel, an arthritis drug. Using patent tactics, the drugmaker Amgen has aggressively blocked competition for it.

  18. Esta granja solar en Alaska también produce comida En español, October 23

    Este proyecto de prueba se diseñó para combinar granjas de alimentos y solares, una práctica denominada “agrivoltaica”, como modelo para otras comunidades que buscan seguridad energética y alimentaria.

  19. As Johnson Delays, Grijalva Sues to Be Seated in the House U.S., October 22

    Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva, Democrat of Arizona, along with the state’s attorney general, argued that the speaker had no authority to delay swearing her into office.

  20. West Coast Storm Could Pack a Powerful Punch of Rain and Snow Weather, October 22

    The rain is expected to begin in Washington by late Thursday before moving into Northern California.

  21. $800,000 Homes in Texas, Washington and the District of Columbia Real Estate, October 22

    A 19th-century farmhouse in Fayetteville, a Spanish-style house in SeaTac and a rowhouse in Washington.

  22. Colleges Face a Reckoning: Is a Degree Really Necessary? U.S., October 22

    Wyoming is one of many states that embraced a campaign to encourage more people to enroll in higher education. Some leaders and students wonder if it was a mistake.

  23. This Solar Farm in Alaska Provides Something Extra: Free Food Climate, October 22

    Produce and power are both costly in the state. So researchers are testing ways to address both issues using the same land.

  24. This School Has Taught Native Hawaiians Since 1887. Is That Discrimination? U.S., October 21

    The admissions policy of Kamehameha Schools gives preference to Native Hawaiians. A new lawsuit calls it “blood-based discrimination.”

  25. Judges Warn of ‘Judicial Crisis,’ and Universities Reject Trump Offer The Headlines, October 21

    Plus, a drastic drop in peanut allergies.

  26. Soak Up Fall Splendor on These 5 Western Road Trips Travel, October 21

    Whether they’re on the Pacific Coast or in the Rockies, these short drives offer plenty to see and do — so much, in fact, that you might want to take it slow.

  27. Man Who Fled to Europe Gets at Least 5 Years for Rape, Prosecutors Say U.S., October 20

    A judge in Utah said that statements from women indicated that Nicholas Rossi, 38, was a “serial abuser of women.” He faces sentencing in another rape case next month.

  28. Appeals Court Lifts Block on Trump’s Oregon Troop Deployment U.S., October 20

    Deployment can move forward, for now, under a preliminary ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. But legal wrangling will likely continue.

  29. To Fight ICE, Portland’s Leaders Turn to What They Know Best: Zoning U.S., October 20

    Portland, Ore., is well known for its dense laws on land use. Now, under pressure from its liberal residents, the city is using those restrictions against immigrant detention.

  30. The American Dream Is the Troquita Video, October 20

    “The troquita – the truck – it’s symbolic,” Senator Ruben Gallego tells David Leonhardt on “The Opinions.” “It really is a status symbol that you have succeeded in this country.”

  31. Three Words to Help Democrats Win Opinion, October 20

    Lessons from a Democrat who won in a Republican state.

  32. Why Are More Retirees Going Back to College? Real Estate, October 20

    At Arizona State University, residents pay about $500,000 in entrance fees to live on campus and take classes alongside undergraduates.

  33. For Alaskan Evacuees, Home Is Gone, With No Return in Sight U.S., October 19

    Their communities devastated from last weekend’s storm, many are in shelters in Anchorage and facing life in a completely different world.

  34. What Happens When the Ice Melts? Three Women in Alaska Are Sounding an Alarm. Arts, October 19

    Paintings, poems and science are on display at the Museum of the North in Fairbanks, illustrating the shared impact when carbon is released from the permafrost.

  35. Jury Awards $19.7 Million to 6 Bystanders Wounded in Denver Police Shooting U.S., October 18

    The bystanders were injured when a Denver police officer fired, while facing a crowd of people, at an armed man outside a bar in 2022.

  36. The Kids Who Sued Trump Just Lost Big in Court. Or Did They? Climate, October 18

    A federal judge threw out their climate lawsuit against the president a few days ago. But legal experts say there was a silver lining in the judge’s opinion.

  37. A Man Behind Impressionism Gains Favor in Denver Arts, October 18

    The 19th-century artist Camille Pissarro inspired others who became far more famous than he was, but many admirers say he was equally accomplished. An upcoming exhibition makes the case.

  38. Glenn Close no tiene que demostrarle nada a nadie En español, October 18

    Durante medio siglo, ha llevado su singular talento al escenario y a la pantalla. Ahora, la actriz quiere volver a interpretar el papel que la convirtió en una estrella.

  39. Alaska Governor Says Storm Recovery Could Keep Evacuees Away for 18 Months U.S., October 17

    After the remnants of a typhoon devastated villages in western Alaska, Gov. Mike Dunleavy asked President Trump for federal help in the recovery process.

  40. ¿Vacacionarías en un lugar embrujado?: 7 hoteles con historias oscuras En español, October 17

    Un número creciente de hoteles construidos en lugares como antiguas prisiones, recintos de sectas, instalaciones militares extintas y cementerios apuestan por sus pasados dramáticos.

  41. Bringing the Portland Art Museum Back to Life Arts, October 17

    In Portland, as in other cities and towns across America, art institutions have sought revivals — or even recreations.

  42. The Top Zingers of the Mayoral Debate New York, October 17

    The two-hour slugfest produced some memorable one-liners, on subjects ranging from the candidates’ parents to imaginary sports championships.

  43. JB Pritzker Won $1.4 Million Playing Blackjack in Las Vegas U.S., October 16

    The Illinois governor reported the winnings on his 2024 tax returns, which his campaign released this week. “I was incredibly lucky,” he said.

  44. Textos racistas y homofóbicos de jóvenes funcionarios republicanos generan duras críticas En español, October 16

    Algunos funcionarios locales del Partido Republicano que participaron de los chats han perdido sus puestos de trabajo, pero otros republicanos con cargos más altos han respondido con desdén.

  45. Families of Jeju Air Crash Victims Sue Boeing Business, October 16

    A lawsuit in Washington State is one of several accusing the airline of failing to update equipment on a plane that crashed in South Korea last year, killing 179 people.

  46. Faulty Engineering Among Causes of Titan Submersible Implosion, N.T.S.B. Concludes U.S., October 16

    Federal investigators blamed experimental designs, undetected damage and construction flaws for the death of all five people aboard the submersible headed to the Titanic wreckage.

  47. Judge Throws Out Children’s Lawsuit Against Trump’s Energy Policies Climate, October 15

    The group had challenged the president’s executive orders as unconstitutional. A judge “reluctantly” said the suit was too broad in scope.

  48. Wildfire Plus Rain Brings Risks. Scientists Are Trying to Warn Residents. Climate, October 15

    Research in the U.S. Southwest could expand lifesaving efforts for hazards that follow wildfires across the globe.

  49. Republicans Condemn Racist and Homophobic Texts by Party Officials and Activists U.S., October 15

    Some G.O.P. officials who participated in a monthslong online chat are losing their jobs or being pressured to resign.

  50. The October 15 Supreme Court Voting Rights live blog included one standalone post:
  51. Grijalva, Now Certified in Arizona, Demands Again That Johnson Seat Her U.S., October 15

    Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva appeared at the Capitol with other Arizona Democrats on Wednesday to criticize the Republican speaker for continuing to refuse to swear her in.

  52. Voting Rights Act’s Impact Has Reached Far Outside the South U.S., October 15

    While the 1965 law was adopted in response to discriminatory practices in southern states, it has affected states and localities nationwide.

  53. 40 Years After ‘The Goonies,’ Their Hometown Never Says Die Travel, October 15

    Astoria, Ore., the setting of the classic 1985 teen movie, invites fans to follow their inner adventurer and explore a scenic corner of the Northwest.

  54. One Way to Shake Up Museum Curation? Hand the Keys to the Kids. Arts, October 15

    As U.S. institutions reimagine their programming, some are adopting a new approach: recruiting young people to organize their shows.

  55. Before Alaska Flooding, E.P.A. Canceled $20 Million Flood Protection Grant Climate, October 14

    The remote village of Kipnuk planned to use the money to protect against flooding. On Sunday, it was inundated.

  56. Haunted, Hallowed or Odd: 7 Hotels With Bizarre Histories Travel, October 14

    Travelers looking for a taste of dark drama can stay in accommodations built in former prisons, cult compounds and defunct military installations.

  57. Floods Sweep Away Homes Along Western Alaska Coast Video, October 13

    Emergency crews rescued dozens of people in western Alaska on Sunday, after flooding from Typhoon Halong swept away homes in two villages along the Bering Sea.

  58. All Hostages Released From Gaza, and Stocks Drop After Trump’s New Threat The Headlines, October 13

    Plus, what happened to beheaded Columbus statues.

  59. Dozens Rescued in Remote Alaskan Villages in Storm That Swept Away Homes U.S., October 13

    The Coast Guard and the Alaska National Guard were conducting search-and-rescue operations in two villages along the Bering Sea on Sunday.

  60. How a Trump Judge Exposed the Trump Con Opinion, October 12

    Dishonest presidents should be entitled to no deference at all.

  61. One ‘Really Big One’ After Another Science, October 12

    The disaster caused by a predicted large earthquake in the Pacific Northwest could be compounded by shaking along the San Andreas fault in California, scientists warned.

  62. Among Portland Protests, It’s Frogs and Sharks and Bears, Oh My! U.S., October 11

    Images of anarchists clad in black gave the city a bad name in 2020. Now, demonstrators in Portland are poking fun at President Trump’s apocalyptic talk with colorful animal suits.

  63. This Is Un-American Video, October 11

    A lot has happened this week. The New York Times Opinion editor Kathleen Kingsbury highlights one thing you shouldn’t miss: After President Trump tried to send the National Guard into Portland, Ore., a federal judge blocked him. Watch Kingsbury explain why the president’s actions defy the fundamental principles of the U.S. Constitution.

  64. Who Can Stop a President Deploying Troops? Opinion, October 11

    On this week’s round table: Courts, Congress and chaos under Trump.

  65. Leave Us Alone Opinion, October 11

    With the millions being used to deploy troops to Portland, Trump could help with treatment for substance use, with emergency housing, with education.

  66. An Immense Solar Project Just Got Canceled Under Trump Climate, October 10

    Known as Esmeralda 7, the project planned in the Nevada desert would have produced enough energy to power nearly two million homes.

  67. What Courts Have Said in Challenges to Trump’s National Guard Deployments U.S., October 10

    Federal courts across the country have heard legal challenges to the mobilization of troops in Los Angeles, Washington, Portland, Ore., and Chicago. Here’s how some judges have ruled.

  68. How Right-Wing Influencers Are Shaping the Guard Fight in Portland U.S., October 10

    President Trump and his administration are amplifying the voices of pro-White House podcasters and streamers eager to ratify the president’s description of Oregon’s largest city as a “hellscape.”

  69. ‘Dancing on the Loom’: Weaving Creativity With Indigenous Tradition Style, October 10

    The Bautistas once struggled to find the space to show their handwoven rugs. Now the opportunities feel as expansive as their art.

  70. Cindy McCain Steps Away From World Food Program During Recovery From Mild Stroke World, October 10

    Ms. McCain leads the world’s largest humanitarian organization focused on food insecurity. She is expected to make a full recovery.

  71. Parts of the Southwest May Get More Than a Month’s Rain This Weekend Weather, October 9

    Moisture from a former Pacific hurricane was expected to bring the risk of heavy rain and flash flooding across desert areas.

  72. Librarian Fired in Books Dispute to Receive $700,000 Settlement U.S., October 9

    County officials in Wyoming fired Terri Lesley, a library director, after she refused to purge children and young adult books that contained sexual content and L.G.B.T.Q. themes.

  73. Appellate Judges Appear Open to Allowing Troops to Deploy to Portland U.S., October 9

    Three judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit are reviewing an order blocking President Trump from deploying National Guard soldiers in the city.

  74. Oklahoma’s Republican Governor Criticizes National Guard Deployment in Chicago U.S., October 9

    Gov. Kevin Stitt, the current chairman of the National Governors Association, broke with Texas, saying, “Oklahomans would lose their mind” if Illinois sent troops to their red state.

  75. What Hawaii’s Tiny Homes Reveal About the Housing Crisis Headway, October 9

    They show the promise of modular construction in response to housing shortfalls.

  76. Appeals Court to Weigh Legality of Deploying Troops to Portland U.S., October 9

    Judge Karin Immergut blocked President Trump from sending National Guardsmen to defend against a “rebellion.” Now three judges will hear the government’s appeal.

  77. Should They Just Go Ahead and Put Up a Gold Trump Sign on the Supreme Court? Opinion, October 9

    A pivotal term beckons.

  78. Glenn Close Has Nothing Left to Prove T Magazine, October 9

    For half a century, she’s brought her singular talents to the stage and screen. Now, the actress wants one more shot at the role that helped make her a star.

  79. How Portland Is Reacting to Trump’s National Guard Threat Video, October 9

    In the days before President Trump announced that he would send troops to what he called a “war-ravaged” Portland, Ore., federal officers had described the protests there as “low energy.” Anna Griffin, who is reporting in Portland for The New York Times, describes what she’s seen there.

  80. He Studied How Emissions Are Heating Up U.S. Cities Climate, October 8

    “Fundamentally, we were trying to learn about these systems to prevent people from dying unnecessarily from heat,” said Kevin Gurney, an atmospheric scientist.

  81. She Studied How Logging Affects Pollinators Science, October 8

    Kim Ballare was a research ecologist with the U.S. Forest Service until her federal grant “got snatched away.”

  82. ‘I’m Not Dying’: Dolly Parton Assures Fans Amid Concerns About Her Health Arts, October 8

    In a video post on social media, the country music superstar, who is 79, played down the recent health challenges that prompted her to delay her Las Vegas residency.

  83. Inside the Capitol, A Heated Spat Over the Shutdown and Epstein U.S., October 8

    A pair of Democratic senators confronted the Republican speaker of the House over his refusal to swear in a colleague during the shutdown.

  84. Before Trump Ordered In Troops, Federal Officers Called Portland Protests ‘Low Energy’ U.S., October 8

    Oregon officials say the atmosphere outside an ICE building that has drawn daily demonstrations since June has grown worse since the president’s threats.

  85. Trump Claims ‘Rebellion’ in American Cities The Daily, October 8

    President Trump said he would consider using the Insurrection Act to deploy the National Guard in Chicago and other places.

  86. Who Is the Judge Hearing Arguments Over the Guard’s Deployment in Illinois? U.S., October 7

    Judge April M. Perry is a Biden appointee who has been a federal judge for less than a year.

  87. Estaba de vacaciones y lo interrumpieron para decirle que le habían dado el Nobel En español, October 7

    Fred Ramsdell no esperaba ninguna llamada importante el lunes y estaba sin señal en las montañas Rocosas. Se enteró de su galardón casi 12 horas después del anuncio oficial.

  88. Early Signs of a ‘Turning Point’ as Renewables Edge Out Coal Climate, October 7

    The world generated more electricity from renewable energy than coal for the first time ever, a new report finds. The United States is lagging behind.

  89. Priscilla Expected to Bring Heavy Rain to the Southwest United States Weather, October 7

    Forecasters expect moisture from the far-off hurricane to move inland this week. Here’s where it could bring flooding.

  90. What is the Alliance Defending Freedom? U.S., October 7

    The conservative Christian law firm and advocacy group has been involved in a number of recent cases, including challenges to abortion access and gay and transgender rights.

  91. More Than 20 States Have Banned Conversion Therapy for L.G.B.T.Q. Minors U.S., October 7

    The Supreme Court’s decision in a case challenging Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors would have implications for many states with similar laws.

  92. What Is Strict Scrutiny, and Why Does It Matter? U.S., October 7

    It is the most demanding form of judicial review. If it applies, Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy is probably doomed.

  93. His Off-the-Grid Vacation Was Interrupted by Winning a Nobel Prize Health, October 7

    Fred Ramsdell found out about his Nobel Prize nearly 12 hours after it was announced because he was on vacation in the Rockies.

  94. No, Trump Can’t Deploy Troops to Wherever He Wants Opinion, October 7

    The president’s claims about cities don’t hold up.

  95. In 2020, Trump Intervened in Portland’s Protests. They Got Even Worse. U.S., October 7

    Here are five lessons for cities in the president’s sights, like Chicago and Memphis, drawn from the one city targeted by Mr. Trump in his first term, Portland, Ore.

  96. A Debate Over ‘Conversion Therapy,’ Once Widely Condemned, Is Back U.S., October 7

    As more young people identify as transgender, a fight has re-emerged over therapy that questions their gender identities.

  97. Trump Considers Invoking Insurrection Act Video, October 7

    On Monday, the president said that he was considering invoking the Insurrection Act to send National Guard troops to American cities. The act would grant him emergency powers to deploy troops and bypass court rulings.

  98. The October 6 National Guard Trump Oregon Chicago live blog included two standalone posts:
  99. After pushback from courts on troops, Trump says Insurrection Act is an option if conditions warranted. U.S., October 6

    The president said he would invoke emergency powers to deploy the National Guard if “people were being killed, and courts were holding us up.”

  100. Trump Signs Order to Approve Mining Road Through Alaskan Wilderness Climate, October 6

    The executive order also made the federal government a 10 percent shareholder in the mining company Trilogy Metals.

  101. Man Breaks Into Washington State Capitol, Toppling Statues and Setting Fire U.S., October 6

    The vandalism did not appear to have been politically motivated, according to the Washington State Patrol, which said that a suspect was in custody.

  102. Trump Gave a Partisan Speech to Navy Sailors, to Mixed Reactions U.S., October 6

    President Trump’s attempts to politicize the military have become more overt as he makes the case for having troops at his disposal in American cities.

  103. Pushback at Trump and Troops in Portland Opinion, October 6

    Readers object to President Trump’s use of the military in American cities. Also: ICE at the Super Bowl.

  104. Stopping Zohran Mamdani Won’t Save the Political Old Guard Opinion, October 6

    Dismissing candidates like Zohran Mamdani simply because of their youth is no longer viable. Millennial and Gen Z Americans will only gain more political influence.

  105. ICE Protests Continue as Trump Pushes to Deploy National Guard Video, October 6

    The Trump administration pushed to deploy National Guard troops in Democrat-led cities as protesters gathered outside of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland, Ore.

  106. Trump Sends California Guard Troops to Portland, Ore., Newsom Says U.S., October 5

    The move follows a judge’s order on Saturday blocked the Oregon National Guard from deploying there. California’s governor said the state would sue.

  107. Not All National Parks Remain Open in the Shutdown. Here’s What to Know. U.S., October 5

    Some underground attractions are closed, and many outdoor sites have reduced their services.

  108. Judge Blocks Trump’s Deployment of National Guard in Portland, Ore. U.S., October 4

    A federal judge appointed by President Trump issued a temporary restraining order, siding for now with Oregon and Portland lawyers who called federalizing the guard a presidential overreach.

  109. Mr. President, May We Interest You in a Naked Bike Ride? Opinion, October 4

    Trump’s dispatch of National Guard troops to Portland is another dangerous step toward politicizing America’s military forces.

  110. What Happens When Socialists Are in Charge? Portland Offers a Glimpse. U.S., October 4

    A West Coast version of Zohran Mamdani’s campaign is playing out in Portland. But the socialist city councilors, who say the city has been “run by the rich” for too long, are facing significant opposition.

  111. Reaching for a Connection to Taylor Swift U.S., October 3

    A Democrat in a crowded House primary in Colorado is far from the only politician grasping for Taylor Swift-related straws.

  112. Arizona Man Is Arrested in Murders of 2 Teens Camping at National Forest U.S., October 3

    The man had also been at Tonto National Forest in Arizona around the time that the bodies were found in May, the authorities said.

  113. Journalists at 3 Newspapers Quit Over Edits to a Charlie Kirk Story U.S., October 3

    The publications in Alaska lost significant staffing after the owners made changes to an article that had drawn criticism from a Republican state lawmaker.

  114. Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Hawaii Law Limiting Guns on Private Property U.S., October 3

    The Second Amendment case involves a Hawaii law that generally prohibits firearms on private property that is accessible to the public.

  115. Margs, Stars and Classic Cars: Surprising Retirement Communities Real Estate, October 3

    Those looking for a retirement plan oriented to their passions can seek out living arrangements that are increasingly catering to niche interests.

  116. Leo Hindery Jr., Dealmaking Power in the Cable TV Industry, Dies at 77 Business, October 2

    He was president of one of the nation’s largest cable operators and chairman of the Yankees’ YES Network. He also drove his sports car to victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

  117. Senator Schatz on How Democrats Should Talk About Climate Change Climate, October 2

    At a Climate Forward live event, Senator Brian Schatz, Democrat of Hawaii, said his party needed to change the way it talked about climate issues.

  118. When a Driverless Car Makes an Illegal U-Turn, Who Gets the Ticket? U.S., October 1

    California approved a law last year allowing the police to cite autonomous vehicles, but it did not specify any penalties, and the law doesn’t take effect until 2026.

  119. $1.7 Million Homes in Utah, California and Maine Real Estate, October 1

    A farmhouse in Spring City, a midcentury modern home in Long Beach and a brick house in Portland

  120. Surfing, Not Shots: Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties Go Outdoors Travel, October 1

    More brides and grooms are trading the traditional carousing and overindulgence for adventure and wellness getaways with loved ones.

  121. What’s Wrong With Las Vegas? Travel, October 1

    As prices skyrocket and international travel declines, the city finds itself caught in a perfect storm.

  122. All of the Bears Were Fat, but Chunk Was the Fattest of All Style, October 1

    As Alaska’s Fat Bear Week came to a close, the winner was a 1,200-pound bruiser who showed “adaptability” after a major injury.

  123. Judge Disqualifies Nevada’s Acting U.S. Attorney From Handling Cases U.S., October 1

    A federal judge said Sigal Chattah was not “validly serving as acting U.S. attorney.” The Trump administration had appointed her to the post in a way that circumvented federal procedures.

  124. Nike’s Sales Show Improvement; Tariffs Expected to Cost $1.5 Billion Business, September 30

    Profits fell 31 percent in the last quarter as the sneaker giant tries to execute a turnaround plan.

  125. 5 Takeaways From Trump’s Address to Generals and Admirals U.S., September 30

    The president leveraged the meeting as his chance to trumpet his domestic and foreign policy moves.

  126. Rep. David Schweikert Will Run for Governor in Arizona U.S., September 30

    Mr. Schweikert’s entry into a competitive Republican primary for governor means his battleground House seat will be open, giving Democrats a prime opportunity.

  127. In Some States, Strapped Counties Must Impose Trump’s Medicaid Cuts U.S., September 30

    The president’s domestic policy law created complex new work requirements for Medicaid and food stamps, but left the states to administer them. Colorado pushes that burden to its counties.

  128. Dolly Parton, Citing ‘Health Challenges,’ Postpones Las Vegas Shows Arts, September 29

    In delaying her residency until next year, the country music legend joked that a “few procedures” would not be the “usual trip to see my plastic surgeon.”

  129. After Charlie Kirk’s Assassination, a Bumper Crop of Conspiracy Theories U.S., September 29

    Much of the speculation around the death of the right-wing activist is being promulgated by conspiracy-minded personalities he helped elevate.

  130. Alaska Seized a $95,000 Plane Over Illicit Cargo: A Six-Pack of Beer U.S., September 29

    The plane’s owner, an 82-year-old veteran, has asked the Supreme Court to hear his case and set limits on forfeitures of property used to commit crimes.

  131. How an Ice Cream Obsessive Recreated the Choco Taco Food, September 29

    A trans-Atlantic journey, three robots and some trade secrets all went into the reviving of the childhood favorite.

  132. 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.

  133. 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.

  134. 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.

  135. ‘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.

  136. ‘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.

  137. 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.

  138. 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.

  139. 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.

  140. 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.

  141. 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.

  142. 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.

  143. ‘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.

  144. 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.

  145. 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.

  146. 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.

  147. 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.

  148. 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.

  149. 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.