New Summer Thrillers
If your idea of a beach read involves murder, we’ve got you covered.
New Summer Romance Novels
Our columnist on sexy, swoony new releases.
New Mysteries for Summer
Jacqueline Winspear is retiring Maisie Dobbs, and Susan Elia MacNeal bids farewell to Maggie Hope.
Best New Historical Fiction
The days are long, but this summer’s bounty of historical fiction will remind you that the years are short.
In Colorado, an Ambitious New Highway Policy Is Not Building Them
The state has made it harder to widen highways, and transportation officials are turning their eyes to transit.
What Is Fair Housing?
There are laws to protect people from discrimination in buying, renting and living in their homes.
OPEC to Meet Amid Signs of Waning Influence on Oil Prices
Major producers, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, are set to gather virtually on Sunday. They are expected to maintain production cuts amid signs of a softening market.
Victims of Random Street Attacks Face an Outdated Police System
Standard practices are not helping the victims — and they also prevent the attackers from getting help they need.
New Jersey Senate and House Races to Watch
On June 4, Democrats and Republicans will choose nominees for the U.S. Senate. In the House, Representative Rob Menendez faces a strong primary challenge.
Under Pressure, Biden Allows Ukraine to Use U.S. Weapons to Strike Inside Russia
White House officials said the president’s major policy shift extended only to what they characterized as acts of self-defense so that Ukraine could protect Kharkiv, its second-largest city.
For Trump, ‘Guilty’ May Not Matter
The conviction may be a mere bump in the road. It could even be a political accelerant.
Trump Convicted on All Counts to Become America’s First Felon President
A Manhattan jury found that he had falsified business records to conceal a sex scandal that could have hindered his 2016 campaign for the White House.
A Match Made in Church Sparks a Journey of Self-Discovery
Jonathan Stewart was dating a woman and grappling with his sexuality when he met Enrico Lagasca. Mr. Lagasca, who developed a crush on him, was surprised to learn that Mr. Stewart felt the same way.
Egypt Faces Hard Choices After Israeli Seizure of Gaza’s Southern Border
Egypt’s government is weighing its “cornerstone” relationship with Israel against the economic damage the war in Gaza is inflicting and against the domestic outrage over the devastation there.
A fast-paced spell-off capped the night: Takeaways from the spelling bee.
Bruhat Soma overcame Faizan Zaki, spelling a series of words at lighting speeds, in their tiebreaking round to secure the Scripps Bee trophy.
Albert S. Ruddy, Producer Who Won Oscar for ‘The Godfather,’ Dies at 94
A creator of the sitcom “Hogan’s Heroes,” he went on to win a second Academy Award for “Million Dollar Baby,” the boxing film starring Hilary Swank and Clint Eastwood.
Here are a few key moments, and words, from this year’s Scripps spelling bee.
Desmotrope and apophasis were among the onerous terms that dashed dreams of a championship win.
Takeaways From Trump’s Conviction in Hush-Money Trial
Donald J. Trump will live the life of a New York convict until he is sentenced on July 11. He faces as long as four years in prison.
Trump’s Luck in 4 Criminal Trials Ends With Hush-Money Verdict
Until the jury’s decision on Thursday, the four criminal cases that threatened Donald Trump’s freedom were stumbling along, pleasing his advisers.
How Prosecutors Made the Case Against Trump
Over six weeks and the testimony of 20 witnesses, prosecutors wove a sprawling story of election interference and falsified business records.