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Behind-the-scenes look at Grammy Awards show
The Grammy Awards, which are set for Sunday, have been in flux since early January whe…
From Anguish to Aggression: Trump Goes on Offense After Midair Collision
President Trump at moments of national tragedy has always been more comfortable findin…
Shortly Before Fatal D.C. Plane Crash, Jet Pilot Was Asked to Change Runways
The plane had been cleared to land on Reagan National Airport’s main runway. But in th…
Philly musicians Grammy nominated for album honoring Florence Price
Two Philly musicians are preparing to shine at the Grammy Awards, where their collabor…
How to watch the Los Angeles FireAid benefit concert
The FireAid benefit concert in Los Angeles will feature artists like Billie Eilish, St…
As Trump Targets Universities, Schools Plan Their Counteroffensive
Universities are hiring lobbyists connected to Republicans and opening offices in Wash…
Tennessee teacher honored with 2025 Music Educator Award
Adrian Maclin, a music teacher in Memphis, Tennessee, is the winner of the 2025 Music …
Laverne Cox on being creator and executive producer of "Clean Slate"
Trailblazing actress Laverne Cox fulfills a major career milestone as the creator and …
R.F.K. Jr.’s Excited Fan Club: Conservative Christian Moms
These parents believe in home-schooling and distrust food and drug companies. In Kenne…
One of Hegseth’s first directives at the Pentagon targets D.E.I.
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Tulsi Gabbard’s Unorthodox Path to Trump’s Intelligence Team
Ms. Gabbard grew up in a secretive offshoot of the Hare Krishna movement and has made …
Book excerpt: "Tartufo" by Kira Jane Buxton
In her new novel, the author of "Hollow Kingdom" and "Feral Creatures&q…
In 2024 Elections, Most Races Were Over Before They Started
A New York Times analysis shows new maps stifled partisan competition for seats in the…
Trump Tests the Boundaries of the Presidency
Even more than in his first term, President Trump has mounted a fundamental challenge …
Inside the $32 Billion Industry Transforming Marijuana
Inside the $32 billion industry transforming marijuana, its consumption and beliefs ab…
From Fires to Mudslides, Catastrophe Has Defined Newsom’s Tenure
Gov. Gavin Newsom faces what may be his greatest political test and leadership challen…
Christian Nonprofit’s Members Avoid Florida’s Group Home Standards
In place of the state, a nonprofit association has regulatory authority over about two…
Devotees of Mt. Bachelor Ski Area Are Working to Take Their Mountain Back
Devotees of Mt. Bachelor are putting together a bid to rescue the ski area — and their…
New Brush Fire Breaks Out in L.A., Threatening Bel-Air
The 20-acre fire was burning on the Sepulveda Pass near Interstate 405, the Getty Muse…
Saudi Arabia Says It Will Increase U.S. Trade and Investment by $600 Billion
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with President Trump, who has warned of retalia…
How the Debt Could Hamstring Trump’s Agenda
Republicans are hunting for ways to pay for President Trump’s expensive plans while av…
Louisiana Shuts 100-Mile Stretch of I-10 as Rare Snowstorm Hits Gulf Coast
The latest closure means that nearly three-quarters of Louisiana’s portion of the coas…
Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardons Erase Justice Department’s Investigation
President Trump’s pardons in the Jan. 6 case abruptly ended the most complex investiga…
Joy, Anger and Little Remorse Outside D.C. Jail After Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardons
Dozens of people with ties to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol gathered outside…
Living Through the Fires, and Covering Them
New York Times reporters have been writing personal portraits about the fires in the C…
Is Microsoft Excel the Next Big E-Sport?
At the Microsoft Excel World Championship in Las Vegas, there was stardust in the air …
The Search for Lessons in Trump’s Return on Martin Luther King Day
The dual celebrations of a second Trump inauguration and the civil rights leader’s bir…
How Will L.A. Rebuild? Tubbs Fire Recovery in Wine Country Offers Clues.
The Tubbs fire in 2017 wiped out more than 5,000 structures in a Northern California c…
The Art of the Image: Trump as His Own Executive Producer
The once and soon-to-be president takes advantage of the blurry lines between appearan…
How Trump’s Border Czar Thomas Homan Found MAGA
Thomas Homan once defended Obama-era policies and health care for transgender immigran…
Trump’s Housing Pick Will Face Questions to Define His Policy Stances
Scott Turner, a former pro football player and official during the first Trump adminis…
As Governor, Burgum Promised to Manage Conflicts. They Still Cropped Up.
Doug Burgum, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick to be interior secretary, said he …
Southern Methodist University Wants to Sever Ties to Its Church. Can the Church Stop It?
The dispute, which some critics say tests the church’s autonomy, heads to the Texas Su…
How a Company Makes Millions Off a Hospital Program Meant to Help the Poor
A private business has helped supercharge a controversial federal drug program. Patien…
What to Watch for at Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s defense secretary pick will almost surely be asked a…
Mississippi Police Use Tasers Freely, and Injuries Follow
A lack of state standards leaves Mississippi police and sheriff’s departments on their…
Trump’s Inaugural Celebration Will Kick Off at His Golf Club in Virginia
The president-elect is set to arrive in the Washington area on Saturday and begin a se…
The Pitched Battles for Partisan Control in State Legislatures
As state legislatures convene, they face the same political polarization seen in Congr…
Trump Calls Officials Handling Los Angeles Wildfires ‘Incompetent’
Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles County authorities have invited President-elect …
Middle-class Dreams Lie In Ruins in Palisades Mobile Home Park
The Los Angeles wildfires destroyed mobile homes, leaving people who saved to build a …
What if ICE Agents Show Up? Schools Prepare Teachers and Parents.
Across the country, educators described widespread anxiety about President-elect Donal…
Meet the Latino Boys Decked Out for Their Version of the Quinceañera
In America, boys looking to celebrate their entry into adulthood are having their own,…
Dry Vegetation Fuels L.A. Fires as Wind Speeds Drop
The largest of the blazes expanded east on Friday, even as wind speeds, which fueled t…
Los Angeles Artists Mourn as Their Studios and Artworks Go Up in Smoke
Artists who lived and worked in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades are worrying about …
Fires Prompt Water Advisories for Some in the L.A. Area
The devastating wildfires have raised concerns about the safety of the water supply in…
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Law That Could Shut Down TikTok
The justices are expected to rule quickly in the case, which pits national security co…
U.S. Saw an Opportunity While It Pushed to Arm Ukraine
The White House seized a rare chance to undermine Russia and build up regional allies …
A ‘Business-Friendly’ Lawyer’s Rise From Lobbyist to Attorney General Pick
Pam Bondi, whom President-elect Donald J. Trump intends to nominate as attorney genera…
What We Know About the Wildfires Raging in Southern California
The fast-moving fires are intensifying because of fierce winds, the strongest in South…
Educators Prepare for ICE Agents at the Schoolhouse Door
Across the country, educators described widespread anxiety about President-elect Donal…
National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter: What It Means, and What’s Closed
Jimmy Carter, the only centenarian ex-president, died on Dec. 29. Here’s what to expec…
The Jan. 6 Rioters, 4 Years Later
Hundreds of rioters accused of nonviolent crimes during the attack on the Capitol have…
The Golden Globes are tonight. Here's how to watch and what to know.
The stage is set for the 2025 Golden Globe Awards. Here's everything to know about…
Trump Sees the U.S. as a ‘Disaster.’ The Numbers Tell a Different Story.
President Biden is bequeathing his successor a nation that by many measures is in good…
‘A Day of Love’: How Trump Inverted the Violent History of Jan. 6
The president-elect and his allies have spent four years reinventing the Capitol attac…
How the Democrats Lost the Working Class
The theory seemed sound: Stabilize financial markets, support the poor and promote a m…
Emmy winner Kit Connor talks starring in Broadway's "Romeo and Juliet"
Known for his Emmy-winning role in "Heartstopper" and playing young Elton Jo…
Will Matt Gaetz Participate in the House Speaker Vote?
The Florida Republican, who resigned his House seat during his short-lived bid for att…
Johnson Grasps for Support to Remain as Speaker Ahead of House Vote
The Louisiana Republican was unanimously nominated as his party’s candidate for speake…
John Thune Takes Charge in the Senate, Ushering in a New Leadership Era
The affable traditional conservative from South Dakota is the first new chief of the S…
Man Is Sought in New Year’s Day Killing of 3 in Mississippi
A manhunt was underway near the border between Mississippi and Alabama after three peo…
New Orleans Prepares to Reopen Bourbon Street After Truck Attack
Street cleaning trucks were called in as law enforcement agencies appeared to have wra…
New Year’s Fireworks Explosions Kill 3 in Honolulu
A series of explosions caused by fireworks in a residential area left more than two do…
Liz Cheney Is Among 20 Chosen to Receive Presidential Citizens Medal
Two close advisers to President Biden will also be honored, in addition to career lawm…
Deadly New Orleans Attack on Bourbon Street: What We Know
A man drove a pickup truck into crowds celebrating the New Year on Bourbon Street in t…
These works enter the public domain in 2025
Here are the new books and characters joining the list of works in the public domain i…
California Laws That Go Into Effect in 2025
Lawmakers passed hundreds of bills in 2024, addressing issues including shoplifting, m…
As Marijuana Use Grows, Effect on Road Safety Remains a Blind Spot
Scientists want to create breathalyzers that show how recently a driver used marijuana…
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…