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  1. Hiker Killed by Bear in ‘Surprise Encounter’ at Glacier National Park, Officials Say U.S., Today

    The man was found with injuries “consistent with those sustained by a bear encounter” three days after leaving for a hike, the National Park Service said.

  2. Frontier Jet Aborts Takeoff as Pilots Report Hitting Person on Denver Runway U.S., Today

    The plane suffered an engine fire but was safely evacuated. Details were not available about the person the Frontier Airlines pilots said was hit.

  3. Judge Rejects Defense Plea to Ban Cameras in Charlie Kirk Trial U.S., Yesterday

    The judge ruled on Friday that defense lawyers for Tyler Robinson had failed to prove that Utah law would support a blanket ban on news cameras.

  4. Colorado Fifth Congressional District 2026: Latest Polls Interactive, Yesterday

    Track the latest polls in Colorado's 5th Congressional District.

  5. Colorado Eighth Congressional District 2026: Latest Polls Interactive, Yesterday

    Track the latest polls in Colorado's 8th Congressional District.

  6. Colorado Third Congressional District 2026: Latest Polls Interactive, Yesterday

    Track the latest polls in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District.

  7. Utah Second Congressional District 2026: Latest Polls Interactive, Yesterday

    Track the latest polls in Utah's 2nd Congressional District.

  8. Utah First Congressional District 2026: Latest Polls Interactive, Yesterday

    Track the latest polls in Utah's 1st Congressional District.

  9. Alaska Can Resume Killing Bears to Protect Caribou Herd, Judge Says U.S., Yesterday

    The state program employs helicopters and small planes to shoot black and brown bears of any age in a large area of southwestern Alaska. Two conservation groups have sued to stop it.

  10. Defendant in Boulder Antisemitic Attack Is Sentenced to Life in Prison U.S., May 7

    Mohamed Sabry Soliman pleaded guilty to 101 charges, including one count of murder, after the firebombing attack in Colorado last June.

  11. Trump Administration Lifts Ban on ‘Cyanide Bombs’ on Public Lands Climate, May 7

    The Bureau of Land Management will allow the use of the spring-loaded traps, which can kill coyotes and other animals that prey on livestock.

  12. Las autoridades de salud de EE. UU. vigilan a pasajeros del crucero infectado por hantavirus En español, May 7

    Residentes en Georgia, California y Arizona son vigilados tras estar a bordo del crucero en el que se produjo un brote mortal del virus. Ninguno ha mostrado síntomas, según las autoridades.

  13. Ted Turner’s Legacy as a Landowner and Conservationist Real Estate, May 7

    The media mogul, who died this week, amassed roughly two million acres and revived entire ecosystems.

  14. F.B.I. Director Criticizes Local Sheriff’s Handling of Guthrie Case U.S., May 6

    Kash Patel went after local authorities on a podcast, saying the F.B.I. was kept out of the investigation for days. Sheriff Chris Nanos has denied that claim.

  15. Justice Department Sues Colorado Over Gun Law U.S., May 6

    The lawsuit, which follows a separate suit the agency filed against the city of Denver on Tuesday, involves a state ban of high-capacity ammunition magazines.

  16. Ted Turner, creador de CNN y del ciclo de noticias de 24 horas, muere a los 87 años En español, May 6

    Pionero de los medios de comunicación del siglo XX, dirigió un vasto imperio de noticias, deportes y entretenimiento.

  17. Un brote de hantavirus no es común, pero no hay cura En español, May 6

    Desde que se identificó esta familia de infecciones transmitidas por roedores en la década de 1950, han surgido en todo el mundo.

  18. Ted Turner, Creator of CNN and the 24-Hour News Cycle, Dies at 87 Business, May 6

    As one of the most important figures in media history, he oversaw a vast cable empire of news, sports and entertainment channels.

  19. Why Gasoline Prices Vary So Much by State, County and City Business, May 6

    Shipping, taxes, competition and environmental regulations all play a part in the cost of gasoline. That can lead to stark differences in pump prices.

  20. You Can’t Be Born Here. You Can Only Die. Opinion, May 6

    The existential pain of losing birth services.

  21. A Landslide in Alaska Set Off a Tsunami. There May Be More to Come. Science, May 6

    Scientists say as glaciers retreat in a warming climate, landslide-generated tsunamis are likely to become more frequent.

  22. $600,000 Homes in Florida, Connecticut and Colorado Real Estate, May 6

    A 1920s house in Gainesville, Fla., an 18th-century farmhouse in North Stonington, Conn., and a Queen Anne Revival in Grand Junction, Colo.

  23. Los bisontes de Montana están en peligro de expulsión En español, May 6

    El gobierno de Trump está desalojando a manadas de bisontes de las praderas federales, después de ponerse del lado de los ganaderos y los líderes republicanos enfrentados a los ecologistas y los líderes tribales.

  24. Suspect in Colorado Firebombing Attack Will Plead Guilty, Court Records Say U.S., May 6

    Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who was charged in an attack that injured more than a dozen people and killed one, will be sentenced to life in prison, according to court documents.

  25. Colorado Waited All Winter for Snow. A May Storm Could Finally Bring Some. Weather, May 5

    A snowstorm hitting the Rocky Mountains this week could end up being the biggest all season, forecasters said.

  26. Hantavirus Outbreaks Are Rare, but They Aren’t Going Away and There’s No Cure Health, May 5

    Since the family of rodent-borne infections were identified in the 1950s, they have turned up all over the world.

  27. Colorado Could Be Hit With Biggest Snowstorm of the Year Video, May 5

    Over two feet of snow is expected to drop over the Rocky Mountains this week after the Western United States experienced unusually warm weather this year.

  28. Hunting for the Rare Thrills of Northern Vietnamese Food? Try Portland. Food, May 5

    At the Paper Bridge in Oregon, a husband-and-wife chef team is expanding the story of Viet restaurants in the United States.

  29. After a Season Without Snow, Colorado Storm Could Be Its Biggest All Year Weather, May 4

    Snow in May is not rare in the Rocky Mountains. But this year, any snow at all is unusual.

  30. Una criatura marina azul y con tentáculos invade las playas de California En español, May 4

    La vida marina gelatinosa de colores brillantes, llamada Velella velella, aparece cada pocos años cuando soplan vientos fuertes en la dirección adecuada, dijeron los científicos.

  31. The ‘Scarface’ Mansion Is Listed for $237 Million in Florida Real Estate, May 4

    The Key Biscayne property has views of the Miami skyline. In London, a mansion sold for $358 million, and in Monaco a penthouse sold for $550 million.

  32. The U.S. Army’s ‘Big Experiment’ in the Arctic Cold U.S., May 4

    How would soldiers from places like Florida, Texas and Georgia fight and persevere in temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees?

  33. Bison Have Grazed These Lands for Centuries. Trump Wants to Evict Them. U.S., May 4

    The Trump administration is evicting bison herds from federal grasslands in Montana, siding with ranchers and Republican leaders over environmentalists and tribal leaders.

  34. Maggie Q Restored Her Arizona House to Its 1970s Glory Real Estate, May 4

    The actress and her designer put a luxurious, contemporary spin on ’70s style, complete with a conversation pit that doubles as a screening room.

  35. Blue and Tentacled, a Sea Creature Invades California Beaches U.S., May 3

    The brightly colored jellylike marine life, called “Velella velella,” show up every few years when strong winds blow in the right direction, scientists said.

  36. Car With Explosive Device Crashes Into Athletic Club in Portland, Ore. U.S., May 2

    A car rammed through the front entrance of the Multnomah Athletic Club around 3 a.m. on Saturday, killing the driver. The authorities said they found “evidence of an explosive device” in the car.

  37. Spirit Passengers Are Left Stranded After Airline Shuts Down Business, May 2

    The budget carrier abruptly canceled flights early on Saturday, leaving passengers to rush to make other plans. “Even if they go back into business, never again,” one traveler said.

  38. The Race That Shows What the G.O.P. Is and ‘Everything It Could Become’ U.S., May 1

    Oregon’s Democratic governor is likely to win re-election, but how voters pick from the ideological array of Republicans challenging her could offer a glimpse at the party post-Trump.

  39. 6 Are Injured in Stabbing at a High School in Washington State U.S., April 30

    Five students were injured, four of them critically, after an altercation at Foss High School in Tacoma, Wash., the authorities said. A security guard was also injured.

  40. A ‘Bachelorette’ Season Hangs in the Balance as Abuse Claims Are Aired Arts, April 30

    Television executives have not ruled out a revival of Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of the reality show, but a custody battle has kept her volatile former relationship in the spotlight.

  41. Smog in Phoenix and Salt Lake City? The E.P.A. Is Blaming Asia. Climate, April 30

    The Trump administration says the cities shouldn’t be penalized for unhealthy air because pollution can blow in from abroad. Some experts say that’s preposterous.

  42. Transgender Idaho Residents Sue After State Criminalizes Use of Bathrooms U.S., April 30

    The lawsuit seeks to block a state bathroom law that is the nation’s most restrictive, with penalties that could include a five-year prison sentence.

  43. Tupac Shakur’s Stepbrother Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit, 29 Years After Murder Arts, April 29

    Maurice Shakur said in a complaint filed against Duane Keith Davis, who was charged in 2023 with the rapper’s murder, that the “threads are starting to come together.”

  44. Montana First Congressional District 2026: Latest Polls Interactive, April 29

    Track the latest polls in Montana's 1st Congressional District.

  45. For Your Next U.S. Road Trip, a Touch of Elegance at 5 Hotels Travel, April 29

    Add these new or newly revamped accommodations to your summer driving itinerary.

  46. Dirk Kempthorne, Former Idaho Governor and Interior Secretary, Dies at 74 U.S., April 29

    A Republican, Mr. Kempthorne rose to prominence as the mayor of Boise in the late 1980s and early ’90s, as the city became a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.

  47. ‘Dances With Wolves’ Actor Is Sentenced to Life in Prison Movies, April 28

    Nathan Chasing Horse had been convicted of charges including the sexual assault of women and girls and the possession of child sexual abuse imagery.

  48. Científicos identifican el ‘orbe dorado’, un misterio de las profundidades marinas En español, April 27

    El extraño y brillante descubrimiento, recuperado del océano cerca de Alaska en 2023, dejó perplejos a investigadores de todo el mundo en aquel entonces.

  49. New Mexico U.S. Senate Election 2026: Latest Polls Interactive, April 27

    Track the latest polls in the New Mexico U.S. Senate election.

  50. The Prepper Delusion Opinion, April 27

    As the environment becomes more treacherous, stuff won’t keep us safe.

  51. Family of Suspect in Colorado Attack Released After Months in Detention U.S., April 26

    Two days after their release, the mother and her five children were again detained during an ICE check-in. A judge halted their removal and returned the family home.

  52. Every Black Republican Is Leaving the House, Erasing Diversity Gains U.S., April 25

    All four Black House Republicans are retiring after this year, a reflection of the striking and persistent lack of diversity in the G.O.P. ranks of Congress.

  53. A Dinner in Honolulu That Included an Impromptu Ukulele Jam Session T Magazine, April 24

    The chef Sheldon Simeon celebrated his new cookbook with a low-key feast at an over-the-top venue.

  54. Deb Haaland’s Historic Run for Governor Hits a Primary Snag U.S., April 24

    The former interior secretary seemed to have an easy path to becoming the first woman and Native American to be New Mexico’s governor — until Sam Bregman challenged her.

  55. Golden Blob, a Mystery From the Deep Sea, Is Identified Science, April 24

    The strange, shiny discovery, retrieved from the ocean near Alaska in 2023, turned out to be part of an anemone, scientists said.

  56. A New Worry for Republicans: Latino Catholics Offended by Trump U.S., April 24

    In 2024, the president made significant inroads with Hispanics. But in a competitive Arizona congressional district, voters now express dismay at his feud with the pope.

  57. Nike to Cut 1,400 Jobs as Part of Its Turnaround Plan Business, April 23

    Most of the layoffs will affect tech workers as the athletic giant tries to reverse a yearslong sales slump. It’s the second round of cuts this year.

  58. Darrell Sheets, Auction Bidder Who Starred on ‘Storage Wars,’ Dies at 67 Arts, April 23

    He appeared in 13 seasons of the long-running reality television show about storage-unit auctions. He later opened an antique shop in Arizona.

  59. How the Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket Upended Climate Policy Climate, April 23

    The Times unearthed memos that signaled a major shift in the court’s operations, in a decision that critics say was rushed and flawed.

  60. A New Bureau Will Oversee Both Offshore Drilling and Seabed Mining Climate, April 23

    The new federal office will undo a change made after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil disaster. Critics say it could reduce environmental oversight.

  61. Colorado U.S. Senate Election 2026: Latest Polls Interactive, April 23

    Track the latest polls in the Colorado U.S. Senate election.

  62. An Independent Senate Hopeful Tries to Scare Off Montana Democrats U.S., April 23

    Seth Bodnar, an independent, could have the best chance of breaking the Republican stranglehold in Montana, but the state’s Democrats are choosing to fight.

  63. Man Is Sentenced to 20 Years in 1983 Killing of Oregon Woman U.S., April 22

    Teresa Peroni, 27, was last seen on July 4, 1983, in Selma, Ore. Marcus Sanfratello, the man seen with her that day, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter after his arrest last year.

  64. Alan Osmond, Who Led His Brothers in a Boy Band, Dies at 76 Arts, April 22

    He was the eldest original member of the Osmonds, a family singing group that hit it big in the 1970s with songs like “One Bad Apple.”

  65. EE. UU. envía un avión a Cuba para recoger a un menor de edad en un caso de custodia transgénero En español, April 22

    El FBI creía que el menor había sido secuestrado por un progenitor trans para potencialmente someterlo a una operación de transición de género, según los expedientes judiciales.

  66. College Where Charlie Kirk Was Killed Cancels Speech U.S., April 22

    Utah Valley University was thrilled that Sharon McMahon, a best-selling author, would speak at its graduation. And then her old posts resurfaced.

  67. $900,000 Homes in West Virginia, Illinois and Arizona Real Estate, April 22

    A 1792 Federal-style house in Shepherdstown, W.Va., an 1894 Arts & Crafts house in Wilmette, Ill., and a 1940s cottage in Phoenix.

  68. Dave Mason, Songwriter Who Co-Founded Traffic, Dies at 79 Arts, April 22

    The English singer and guitarist wrote mainstays of the classic-rock canon like “Feelin’ Alright?” and “Only You Know and I Know.” He also had a successful solo career.

  69. U.S. Sends Plane to Cuba to Get Child in Transgender Custody Case World, April 22

    The F.B.I. believed the child was kidnapped by a transgender parent to potentially undergo gender transition surgery, according to court filings.

  70. Immigration Agent Is Charged With Assaulting a Protester U.S., April 22

    The officer faces a misdemeanor charge after an encounter in Colorado, becoming one of the few federal agents to be prosecuted by local officials during the immigration crackdown.

  71. Serial Rapist Pleads Guilty to 2 Murders After Chewed Gum Links DNA to Crimes U.S., April 21

    Mitchell A. Gaff, 68, acknowledged killing two women who were sexually assaulted before being found dead in their Washington State apartments in the 1980s.

  72. A Rocky (and Muddy) Ski Season Concludes in Colorado U.S., April 20

    Faced with a devastating snow drought and record-high March temperatures, some resorts closed early. But at Aspen Mountain, die-hards celebrated the last day of the season on Sunday.

  73. George Ariyoshi, 100, America’s First Governor of Asian Descent, Dies U.S., April 20

    A Democrat, he served three terms as Hawaii’s governor (1974-86), rising out of a tough district of Honolulu. He tried to diversify an economy heavily dependent on tourism.

  74. Why a Democratic Senate, Once Unthinkable, Is a Real Possibility The Upshot, April 20

    Helped by a favorable national environment and strong candidate recruitment, Democrats are tied or ahead in four Republican-held seats, polls show.

  75. A Time of Growth for Museums for Children Arts, April 19

    Across the nation, news museums are opening, and existing ones are expanding.

  76. Remains Linked to Submerged Car Solve 1958 Mystery of Missing Oregon Family U.S., April 18

    The case of the missing Martin family was unsolved until a diver found a car in an Oregon river in 2024. Officials, relying on DNA tests, said Thursday that they had identified the remains of three people.

  77. Primary Becomes Purity Test for a State G.O.P.: ‘You Can’t Serve Two Masters’ U.S., April 18

    For years, Republican state legislators in Montana have been willing to team up with Democrats, but in nearly two dozen races on June 2, a nationally attuned right has those lawmakers in its sights.

  78. In Phoenix, Trump Eyes Lower Gas Prices and Frets About the Midterms U.S., April 18

    President Trump told a crowd of supporters that the price of oil and gas was coming down, part of an effort in recent days to present a rosier picture of the nearly two-month-long Iran war.

  79. Lawsuit Against Alec Baldwin for ‘Rust’ Shooting Heads Toward Trial Movies, April 17

    Although the criminal case against Mr. Baldwin was thrown out, the actor still faces civil cases about the fatal shooting of a cinematographer in 2021.

  80. Man Accused of Killing Charlie Kirk Wants to Ban Cameras From Court U.S., April 17

    Lawyers for the man, Tyler Robinson, have argued that filming the court hearings threatens his right to a fair trial.

  81. Western States Need Water. San Diego Has Extra. Will They Make A Deal? Climate, April 17

    San Diego County is shopping a surplus of desalinated seawater to Western states that are facing increasingly urgent drought and short supplies.

  82. A Family Feud at an Oregon Winery Turns to Vinegar Over A.I. Slop U.S., April 17

    She wanted to pry her late mother’s vineyard from two of her brothers. Instead, her lawyers were fined nearly $110,000 for citing bogus case law generated by artificial intelligence.

  83. In Las Vegas, Trump Brushes Off Rising Fuel Prices U.S., April 17

    At an economic event, the president sought to downplay the financial hardship that has followed his war with Iran, saying that “we’re having some fake inflation because of the fuel, the energy prices.”

  84. Roger Adams Dies at 71; Invented the Rolling Sneakers Known as Heelys Business, April 16

    You could walk in them like gym shoes, but if you rocked back on your heels the wheels emerged, turning them into roller skates. In the early 2000s, the company sold millions.

  85. Court Rejects Trump Administration Climate Lawsuit Against Hawaii Climate, April 16

    In a setback for federal efforts to thwart climate litigation, the judge ruled that the suit, which tried to block the state from suing oil companies, was too speculative.

  86. Utah Becomes the New Center of U.S. Measles Cases Well, April 16

    Nearly 600 people have been sickened across the state, which has seen an increase in vaccine exemptions among children in recent years.

  87. $500,000 Homes in Alabama, Maine and Oregon Real Estate, April 15

    A bungalow in Mobile, Ala., a condominium above a storefront in Portland, Maine, and a Craftsman in Astoria, Ore.

  88. Taylor Frankie Paul Will Not Face New Domestic Violence Charges Arts, April 15

    Prosecutors in Utah investigated after the reality star’s ex-boyfriend told the police she had scratched, shoved and struck him during a fight in February.

  89. A Divided America Processes a War That Trump Has Scarcely Explained U.S., April 14

    As the war in Iran extends into its seventh week and a truce feels increasingly shaky, many Americans expressed bewilderment about a conflict that came with little warning.

  90. Route 66, a ‘Linear Museum Stretched Across Eight States,’ Turns 100 Arts, April 14

    Institutions large and small examine the complicated history of the iconic corridor that helped define the American road trip.

  91. Map: 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Nevada Interactive, April 14

    View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.

  92. Youths Who Sued Trump Over Orders to ‘Unleash’ Energy Try to Revive Case Climate, April 13

    Appealing the dismissal of their suit, they argued that executive orders to promote fossil fuels endangered their futures and violated their constitutional rights.

  93. Gun Manufacturers Won the Ultimate Legal Shield. Big Oil Wants That, Too. Opinion, April 13

    The fossil fuel industry has mounted a carefully orchestrated campaign to stop climate lawsuits and saddle the public with the costs of climate change.

  94. For Ants, a ‘Cleaning Station’ in the Desert Science, April 13

    A unique “choreography” between two ant species suggests a distinctive partnership in which one provides a carwash service to the other.

  95. At a World War II Internment Camp, History Blows Away Wind Energy U.S., April 12

    A coalition of the descendants of a Japanese American internment camp and Trump-aligned wind power opponents helped kill an Idaho wind farm, but A.I.-driven energy demand keeps rising.

  96. David Sklansky, ‘Mathematician’ of High-Stakes Poker, Dies at 78 U.S., April 11

    As “the first nerd to enter poker,” he helped transform a game long ruled by intuition into one based on game theory, probability and logic.

  97. These Towns Want a Tsunami Shelter Before It’s Too Late Real Estate, April 11

    Many coastal towns along the West Coast can’t afford to build lifesaving structures in the event of surging waves, putting homes and residents in jeopardy.

  98. The Next Phase of the Immigration Crackdown Is Quieter — and More Destabilizing Magazine, April 10

    Self-deportation is an idea with deep roots. It’s making a comeback.

  99. Where Mail Voting Began, Worries Spread Over Trump’s Attacks U.S., April 10

    In the Pacific Northwest, mail-in ballots have been the norm for decades, but President Trump’s war on such voting has turned a point of regional pride into another partisan battle line.

  100. 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.

  101. 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.

  102. 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.

  103. 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.

  104. 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.

  105. ‘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.

  106. ‘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.

  107. 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.

  108. 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.

  109. 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.

  110. 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.

  111. 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.

  112. 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.

  113. ‘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.

  114. 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.

  115. 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.

  116. 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.

  117. 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.

  118. 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.

  119. 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.

  120. 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.

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

    Portland students have struggled with absenteeism since the pandemic,

  122. 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.

  123. 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.

  124. 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.

  125. The Recovery Left Nevada Behind. Can the State Change Its Luck? Business, August 4

    Nevada has the highest unemployment rate in the country at 5.4 percent as officials insist the economy must move away from its focus on gambling.

  126. Steph Catudal’s Memoir Is Actually Two Books Woven Together Book Review, June 15

    When her husband was diagnosed with lung cancer, the author was haunted by a long-ago loss — one she’d already written about.

  127. Are We Actually Arguing About Whether 14-Year-Olds Should Work in Meatpacking Plants? Op Ed, March 27

    Rollbacks on child labor protections are happening amid a surge of child labor violations.

  128. Deaths Among Pregnant Women and New Mothers Rose Sharply During Pandemic Science, January 27

    The fatalities, occurring disproportionately among Native American and Black women, were linked not just to medical complications but also to homicides and accidents.

  129. Utah Plastic Surgeon Sold Fake Covid-19 Vaccine Cards for $50, U.S. Says Express, January 24

    Dr. Michael Kirk Moore and three of his associates were indicted this month in a scheme that federal prosecutors said lasted from May 2021 to September 2022.

  130. How a ‘Golden Era for Large Cities’ Might Be Turning Into an ‘Urban Doom Loop’ Op Ed, November 30

    What seemed like a transitory step to avoid infection has become a major force driving the future direction of urban America.

  131. Vanished in the Pacific Interactive, November 28

    Driven by Covid chaos, online disinformation and a YouTube guru, two Americans went looking for solace on a sailboat in the middle of the ocean. They found a different fate.

  132. Following Up on America’s Downtowns Insider, October 30

    A team of reporters and photographers profiled 10 city centers across the country, all in varying stages of economic recovery and transformation.

  133. Meet Me Downtown Interactive, October 26

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

  134. Companies Hoarding Workers Could Be Good News for the Economy Business, October 12

    Employers have been burned by a labor shortage. Will that make them act differently if the economy slows down?

  135. In Seattle, It’s Almost Normal Travel, September 1

    The pandemic may have left some gaps in the urban fabric, but a neighborhood-by-neighborhood rundown of new restaurants and art events reveals that recovery is well underway.

  136. School Is for Wasting Time and Money Op Ed, September 1

    I have deep doubts about the intellectual and social value of schooling.

  137. Revelry and Unease in Alaska as Cruises Return Travel, August 18

    Ships are carrying fewer passengers than they did before the pandemic, but in port towns where the bulk of the economy depends on cruise travel, business owners say they are “grateful for what we have.”

  138. In the Mile High City, Festivals and Food Are on the Rise Travel, August 11

    Denver has regained its prepandemic vibrancy, with a plethora of new restaurants and hotels, and the return of some old favorites.

  139. ¿La naturaleza sanó durante la ‘antropausa’ pandémica? en Español, July 19

    La suspensión de actividades humanas por la covid ha sido una oportunidad para entender mejor cómo afectamos a otras especies del planeta.

  140. Did Nature Heal During the Pandemic ‘Anthropause’? Science, July 16

    Covid precautions created a global slowdown in human activity — and an opportunity to learn more about the complex ways we affect other species.

  141. Hawaii, the last state with an indoor mask mandate for public schools, will make masks optional. National, July 13

    Masks will become optional in Hawaii’s schools when the new academic year starts on Aug. 1, as the state tries for “a more normal classroom experience this fall,” a state health official said.

  142. Denali National Park, in Alaska, reinstates an indoor mask mandate in the busy summer season. Travel, July 9

    As counties report elevated levels of transmission, national parks are once again requiring masks in gift shops, on tour buses and other indoor spaces.

  143. The major tourist draws of San Juan, and Miami-Dade and Honolulu counties, have become virus hot spots. Express, June 10

    “Covid-19 hasn’t disappeared as much as our patience for precautions has,” said one public health expert.

  144. Google Maps Workers Say They Can’t Afford the Trip Back to the Office Business, May 23

    The contract workers are resisting a plan to resume in-person work, citing health concerns and commuting costs.

  145. Thousands of Migrants Have Been Waiting for Months to Enter U.S. National, May 19

    People from around the world have been lingering on the border, awaiting the end of pandemic restrictions. Their fate remains one of the Biden administration’s biggest challenges on immigration.

  146. Your Monday Evening Briefing N Y T Now, May 16

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

  147. Business Travel Resumes, Though Not at Its Former Pace Business, May 15

    Domestic travel has returned faster than international. And some destinations like Las Vegas are rebounding more quickly than big cities like New York.

  148. Hundreds of Suicidal Teens Sleep in Emergency Rooms. Every Night. Science, May 8

    With inpatient psychiatric services in short supply, adolescents are spending days, even weeks, in hospital emergency departments awaiting the help they desperately need.