Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Steps Onto a Wider Stage
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Women from an insular North Carolina church — with a history of “blasting” members jud…
The Black Church Has a Gen-Z Issue: ‘They Don’t Come Into the Building Anymore’
These congregations are struggling to attract younger members. That has consequences f…
They Paid Thousands for a Caltech Boot Camp. Caltech Didn’t Teach It.
Hundreds of universities have lent their names to online programs, plugging budgets bu…
A Wisconsin City Welcomed New Refugees. Then the Angry Billboards Went Up.
Eau Claire had a plan. But opponents, mostly from rural areas, were convinced that the…
Maggie Smith, "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey" actress, has died at 89
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaini…
"CBS Mornings Plus" debuts third hour of live coverage on Monday, Sept. 30
Tony Dokoupil and Adriana Diaz co-host "CBS Mornings Plus," airing weekdays …
Harris Heads to the Border, Trying to Project Toughness Against Trump
Visiting the border on Friday in Arizona, the vice president will try to neutralize a …
Port of Los Angeles Closes Terminals After Lithium Battery Fire
The fire was expected to burn for as long as 48 hours, forcing the authorities to clos…
One Day at a Time, Vance’s Mother Deals With Her Past and His Future
In his 2016 memoir, Senator JD Vance of Ohio described a rough childhood owing to his …
Kushner’s Fund Has Reaped Millions in Fees, but So Far Returned No Profits
The son-in-law of former President Donald J. Trump has said he has intentionally moved…
Trump Gets a Lift From Arizona Ticket-Splitters Backing a Democrat for Senate
Representative Ruben Gallego, the Democratic candidate for Senate, leads in this key c…
Network of Florida Maternity Homes Growing Amid Abortion Restrictions
Unregulated homes are proliferating amid abortion restrictions and a housing crunch. S…
With Gen Z, Men Are Now More Religious Than Women
At Grace Church in Waco, Texas, the Generation Z gender divide can be seen in the pews…
In Michigan, Democrats Hope to Benefit From a Post-Biden Surge of Youth Energy
Democrats in the battleground state are counting on a sea change in the mood of young …
Harris Cracked Down on Violent Offenders, Showed Leniency on Less Serious Crime
Her record as a prosecutor navigating both paths has left her open to criticism that s…
Birmingham, Ala., Shooting Kills Four, Injures Dozens
Multiple gunmen shot into a group of people in a popular entertainment district, the l…
Read Excerpts From Memos Written for Trump About His Powers to Prosecute
The drafts were written to explain the limits of a president’s ability to go after riv…
How the Fastest-Growing County in Wisconsin Is Scrambling the Presidential Race
Madison, Wis., and its blossoming suburbs are drawing newcomers for tech and health ca…
8 California Firefighters Injured When Their Truck Rolls Over on Highway
The firefighters were ending a 12-hour shift battling the Airport fire, one of the big…
How JD Vance’s Combative Conservatism Is Shaping Trumpism 2.0
Donald Trump’s running mate has been leaning in on the lessons of ultra-online politic…
Trump Tries to Close Off a Chief Line of Attack: That He’s a Danger to Democracy
Donald Trump has tried to link Democrats’ charge that he poses a “threat to democracy”…
A Fed Rate Cut Would Cap a Winning Streak for Biden and Harris on Prices
Improved data on borrowing costs and price growth has buoyed consumers, but it might b…
Sean "Diddy" Combs arrested by federal agents in New York
Sean "Diddy" Combs has been arrested in New York and is in federal custody. …
Harris Campaign Says She Will Meet the Press (on Her Terms)
The vice president, who has granted few interviews as the Democratic nominee, is now r…
Our Reporter on Trump and the New Era of Political Violence
The latest apparent assassination attempt against Donald J. Trump indicates how much t…
Corey Lewandowski Was Fired in 2016. Why Is He Back at Trump’s Side?
Donald Trump often finds comfort in Mr. Lewandowski’s feisty instincts and off-color h…
Hearing Could Answer Key Questions About How Titan Submersible Imploded
The deep-sea disaster killed all five people on board in 2023. The Coast Guard is set …
Former Uvalde School Police Chief Asks Court to Toss Charges
Investigations have singled out Pete Arredondo for the delayed police response to a 20…
Why Some Christians Don’t Want to Bring the Bible Into Public Schools
As the idea of incorporating the Bible into classrooms gains traction, concerns about …
What We Know About the Apparent Assassination Attempt Against Trump and Suspect
Secret Service agents fired on a man who had a rifle and was hiding in bushes around a…
Abortion vs. Border Security: New Mexico House Race Tests Dueling Messages
Representative Gabe Vasquez, a Democrat in a border district, is under attack by his R…
SpaceX Capsule Returns to Earth With 4 Astronauts on Board
The SpaceX capsule, whose crew was led by the billionaire Jared Isaacman, splashed dow…
How Chief Justice Roberts Shaped Trump’s Supreme Court Winning Streak
Behind the scenes, the chief justice molded three momentous Jan. 6 and election cases …
Nixon Started the War on Drugs. Privately, He Said Pot Was ‘Not Particularly Dangerous.’
President Richard Nixon’s remarks were captured on his secret White House recording sy…
Earthquake Rattles Coastal Area Near Los Angeles
Preliminary estimates said a 4.7-magnitude temblor was centered near Malibu. The autho…
North Dakota’s Abortion Ban Is Overturned
A judge ruled that the State Constitution protected a woman’s right to abortion until …
This Election, Christian Conservatives Face the Reality of Standing Alone
As opposition to their agenda grows, especially on abortion, many conservatives are gr…
How Colleges Are Changing Their Rules on Protesting
Ahead of a new school year, colleges across the country have adopted a wave of new rul…
Lawyer Wins Democratic Primary in New Hampshire’s Second District
Maggie Goodlander, who has deep Washington ties, edged out Colin Van Ostern, who unsuc…
Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris After Presidential Debate
Her Instagram post backing the vice president came shortly after Ms. Harris and former…
How Undecided Voters Reacted to the Harris-Trump Debate
Voters said the vice president talked about a sweeping vision to fix the country’s mos…
Wildfire Erupts in Orange County, Forcing Evacuations
A small brush fire in Southern California quickly grew to over 5,000 acres, threatenin…
What Harris’s Top Debate Moments Could Tell Us About Tonight
In 2019, she attacked Joe Biden and was rattled by Tulsi Gabbard. In 2020, she cut off…
Our Reporter on How Trump Is Preparing for the Debate
Ahead of Donald J. Trump’s debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, Jonathan Swan,…
Donald Trump Wants to Shut Down the Department of Education. Can He?
Donald Trump has argued he would use the department to further his priorities — or clo…
Man vs. Trees: How a Rancher’s Bulldozing Project Cost Utah Taxpayers
The state footed a big bill for the owner of a hunting retreat to knock down trees on …
‘Sound of Freedom’ Shows an Anti-Trafficking Hero. Women Tell a Different Story.
Tim Ballard’s work on sex trafficking became the basis of the hit movie “Sound of Free…
Hollywood Bowl Cancels Show as Heat Wave Knocks Out Power
One power supplier said its systems had been overloaded by the prolonged high temperat…
Trial Begins Over ‘Trump Train’ Encounter With 2020 Biden Campaign Bus
A federal civil jury will consider the fast-moving confrontation on a Texas highway be…
Line Fire in Southern California Forces Evacuations
The Line Fire more than quadrupled in size on Saturday and led to evacuation orders fo…
In California, Controlled Fires Can Save Homes. Why Aren’t More Happening?
Experts say these intentional burns reduce the risk of wildfires and more should be do…
Unbearable Heat in California: 100 Degrees, Even After Midnight
Temperatures in the region were forecast to remain high into the weekend, with more th…
What Does a Couple Do When One Partner Is Deported?
American citizens whose spouses have been deported face wrenching decisions on what is…
Phoenix Marks 100 Straight Days of 100-Degree Temperatures
The city reached the sweaty milestone on Tuesday. The previous record of 76 straight d…
Shootings on Highway Near Seattle Injure 5 People
Washington State Patrol officers arrested a suspect in the string of shootings, which …
Trump’s Federal Election Case to Go Back Before a No-Nonsense Judge
If her record is any guide, Judge Tanya Chutkan will try to keep pretrial proceedings …
A Democracy With Everything but a Choice
A new analysis of American elections finds that in half of all races for partisan offi…
Can Democrats Stop the ‘Tax Doom Loop’?
Democrats are tired of losing to Republicans on tax policy. They’re hoping to mount a …
Harris and Biden Will Make a Labor Day Pitch to Union Voters
The vice president will appear with the president in Pittsburgh at their first joint c…
A Maine Camp for Deaf Children Carries On After an Unthinkable Loss
Joshua Seal, a Deaf man killed in a mass shooting last fall, did not get to see the th…
Biden Seeks Elusive Low Profile as a Turbulent Summer Winds to a Close
The president returned to his refuge in Rehoboth Beach, Del., and hardly emerged as hi…
Fraternity Brothers Balk at a $515,000 Party for Defending the Flag
After students at the University of North Carolina shielded a U.S. flag from protester…
Second Time’s the Charm? Rematches Could Sway the Fight for Congress.
Candidates in both parties who lost by small margins in 2022 are trying to mount comeb…
Gérard Depardieu skipping sex assaults hearing, lawyer says
Gérard Depardieu, who is facing trial for the alleged sexual assaults of t…
Colman Domingo on his Emmy win, Oscar nod, and starring in "The Madness
From Emmy wins to Oscar nods, Colman Domingo reflects on his career and di…
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Steps Onto a Wider Stage
The progressive lawmaker is taking a larger role in Democratic politics, s…
Gérard Depardieu skipping sex assaults hearing, lawyer says
Gérard Depardieu, who is facing trial for the alleged sexual assaults of t…