Boko Haram Kills at Least 170 Villagers in Nigeria Attack
Boko Haram killed at least 170 villagers in northeastern Nigeria, community leaders say, in what is likely one of the deadliest attacks in recent years.
Democrats Hope Abortion Will Save the Senate, but It Might Not Be Enough
The party’s candidates are likely to benefit from running alongside ballot measures to protect abortion rights. But the deeply conservative nature of many of these states poses a serious challenge.
Teenage E-Cigarette Use Continues to Decline
The percentage of middle and high school students reporting that they vaped tobacco products declined to about a third of the peak levels in 2019, a new survey shows.
Racing the Clock to Document ISIS Genocide of Iraq’s Yazidis
For years, a U.N. team has painstakingly exhumed mass graves, but now the Iraqi government is ordering it to leave. Many sites remain unexamined.
Report Details Georgia Shooting Suspect’s Prior Interview With Law Enforcement
The sheriff’s office report reveals more about how investigators were able to trace the online post to the teenager’s account, and why they could not definitively link it to him.
Pope Finds Fervent Fans Among Indonesia’s Transgender Community
For many trans women living on the fringes of the nation’s society, the Catholic Church is a haven, and Pope Francis a personal hero.
Nicaragua Releases 135 Political Prisoners in Deal Brokered by U.S. Government
Among those freed under the deal brokered by the U.S. government were 13 affiliated with Mountain Gateway, an American evangelical church.
How American Pastors in Nicaragua Ended Up Imprisoned for Money Laundering
Evangelical pastors led by a Texas missionary in Nicaragua were accused of money laundering, in a widespread crackdown on religious groups.
U.N.C. Reports Declines in Black and Hispanic Enrollment
Along with Harvard University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was one of two schools defending affirmative action in Supreme Court cases last year.
Start-Up Investors Push Back Against Venture Capital’s Bigger-Is-Better Mantra
A small but vocal group is forming new funds and taking new approaches to counter the swell of money into venture capital in recent years.
Ugandan Olympic Runner Rebecca Cheptegei Dies After Gasoline Attack
The athlete, who was set on fire in Kenya by a man with whom she was in a relationship, competed in the women’s marathon at the Paris Olympics this summer.
Trump-Vance Is Making Something Very Clear About Trumpism
Some of the most institutionally destabilizing aspects of Trump-style populism may be inseparable from its core appeal.
The Solution to New York’s Transit Problem Is So Obvious Nobody Wants to Hear It
Too many bus and subway passengers don’t pay. The best solution is more policing.
Blinken Visits a Haiti Wracked by Corruption and Gangs
The United States has played a supporting role behind Kenya’s deployment of a security force tasked with helping Haitian police combat gangs.
The Coming Election Battles
Polls suggest the presidential contest will be close. Both sides expect a fight over the outcome.
A School Shooting in Georgia, and 2 High-Profile Cases Return to Court
Plus, bogus bands, fake fans and $10 million.
Boredom Almost Killed the N.F.L. Kickoff. New Rules May Save It.
The league is trying to balance bringing some excitement back while keeping an eye on safety.
The 25 Most Influential Postwar Men’s Wear Collections
A group of experts — designers, editors and a street-style photographer — debate which clothes truly changed men’s fashion.
Tax Policy Becomes a Fault Line for Harris
The vice president is relying on tax proposals as a way to show she is different from both President Biden and her Republican rival, Donald Trump.
Job Hunting Is a Challenge for Recent College Grads
Unemployment is still low, but job seekers are competing for fewer openings, and hiring is sluggish. That’s a big turnaround from recent years.