The Death Penalty Is Never Fair
The case that a former police detective regrets.
As U.S.-Iran Conflict Builds, Iraq Is Caught in Middle
The United States and Iran are at odds over the Gaza war as well as proposals for an American troop withdrawal from Iraq.
Who Is Shujun Wang, the Queens Man Accused of Spying for China?
Mr. Wang is on trial this week in Brooklyn federal court. He vigorously disputes the charges against him.
Jon Stewart Recaps a Pretty Eventful Week in Politics
“In the span of a week, Democrats have gone from the despair of a certain Trump presidency to the joy of a statistical tie,” Stewart said on “The Daily Show.”
Brad Lander, New York City’s Comptroller, Will Run Against Mayor Adams
Mr. Lander, a progressive Democrat from Brooklyn, is the most prominent candidate to challenge Mayor Eric Adams in next year’s primary.
Olympic Men’s Triathlon Postponed Because of Pollution in the Seine
Water-quality tests early Tuesday showed that the river running through Paris was unsafe for swimming, organizers said.
Protests Erupt in Venezuela After Contested Election Results Are Denounced
President Nicolás Maduro’s government ejected seven diplomatic missions from countries that condemned his claim of victory, which he made despite reports of fraud.
Russia Seizes Urozhaine and Staromaiorske From Ukraine After Furious Battles
“It was like a fight between two packs of dogs,” said an officer, describing the struggle for one of the areas, Urozhaine. But “there came a moment when it made no sense to keep people there.”
In the 1,500, There’s Katie Ledecky and Then There’s Everyone Else
Ledecky has not lost a 1,500-meter freestyle race in 14 years. Even her rivals admit they hit the water knowing they’re racing for second.
Scenes From the California Park Fire
The fire, which has been burning since last Wednesday, is already one of the largest in the state’s history.
Roy Cooper Withdraws From Kamala Harris VP Sweepstakes
Mr. Cooper, the governor of North Carolina, had been seen as one of the half-dozen top candidates to join the Democratic presidential ticket.
El Chapo’s Son Abducted El Mayo and Flew Him to U.S., Officials Now Say
U.S. officials say Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of El Chapo, forced Ismael Zambada García onto a plane bound for the United States, in a case that landed the two Sinaloa cartel leaders in custody last week.
Netanyahu Vows ‘Severe’ Response to Deadly Rocket Attack Tied to Hezbollah
Fears linger among Lebanese civilians after a strike killed 12 children and teenagers in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights.
Seattle’s ‘Belltown Hellcat’ Is Arrested and Barred From Instagram
After months of roaring around the city in a souped-up Dodge Charger, drawing furious complaints and unpaid fines, Miles Hudson was led out of court on Monday in handcuffs.
Judge Lets N.R.A. Keep Its Independence but Pushes for Reforms
In a ruling on Monday, a New York judge decided against imposing an outside monitor and pressed the gun group to change its administrative practices.
Two Meteor Showers Peak This Week. Here’s How and When to Watch.
The Southern Delta Aquarids and the Alpha Capricornids are reaching their peak this week. The Perseids, one of the best shows of the year, are also ramping up.
How Did JD Vance Get Here?
He’s hiding who he really represents behind a can of Mountain Dew.
Warning of ‘Extreme’ Agenda, Biden Calls for Supreme Court Overhaul
In a speech in Austin, Texas, the president outlined a proposal that included term limits and an enforceable ethics code for the justices but that faces long odds in a divided Congress.
Francine Pascal, Creator of ‘Sweet Valley High’ Book Series, Dies at 92
The series and its many spinoffs have sold more than 200 million copies and revolutionized the world of young adult publishing.
U.S. National Debt Tops $35 Trillion for First Time
The presidential candidates have offered few ideas for reducing the debt burden as red ink continues to mount.