Spelman College Names an A.I. Expert as Its New President
The appointment of Ayanna Howard, a roboticist, was a departure for the top-ranked H.B.C.U., which has a liberal arts focus.
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Trump Keeps Immunity From I.R.S., a Victory in a Long-Running Feud
Even as they rebelled against a $1.8 billion fund for President Trump’s allies, Republicans looked the other way as his administration gra…
Deal to Renew Surveillance Law Falters in the Senate Amid Revolt Over Pulte
Democrats who had been expected to supply the votes necessary to advance it balked after President Trump named Bill Pulte to head the intell…
James Handy, Veteran Actor, Is Stabbed to Death
The 81-year-old actor had parts in films including “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Arachnophobia.” The son of his girlfriend was arrested a…
They Shut the Golden Gate Bridge for 4 Hours. Now They Face Up to 15 Years in Prison.
Activists blocked the iconic span to protest the spending of American tax dollars on Israeli military efforts in Gaza. San Francisco’s pro…
Appeals Court Panel to Hear Arguments Over Trump’s Ballroom
A three-judge panel will consider whether a lower court erred in ordering construction stopped until President Trump secured the support of …
These Trump Voters Are Starting to Sound Like Skeptics
The president’s base is thought to be unmovable. But one-third of these voters say they are unhappy about certain issues and are not knee-…
Raman Gains on Pratt in L.A. Mayor Race, but Many Ballots Remain
Nithya Raman’s vote count still remains well behind Spencer Pratt’s, but hundreds of thousands of ballots remain to be counted in Los An…
Platner Denies Hurting Ex-Girlfriend and Says He Will Not Quit Senate Race
In an interview after The Times reported on his treatment of women he had dated, Graham Platner acknowledged “not exactly acting with the …
Court Reverses Convictions of Paramedics in Elijah McClain’s Death
A Colorado appeals court ordered new trials for Peter Cichuniec and Jeremy Cooper, convicted in 2023 after injecting Mr. McClain with ketami…
Murder Charge Dropped for County Sheriff Nominee in Arkansas
A judge dismissed the charge against Aaron Spencer, the Republican nominee for Lonoke County sheriff, citing missing evidence and misconduct…
What to Know About California’s Top Election Races
The Republicans Steve Hilton, who is running for governor, and Spencer Pratt, running for Los Angeles mayor, have shown early strength, but …