Jeff Webb, Who Built a Competitive Cheerleading Empire, Dies at 76
Through Varsity Spirit, the company he established in 1974, he turned cheerleading into a multibillion-dollar juggernaut and exerted control…
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Pro-Palestinian Activists Rally in Support of Freed Columbia Protester
After speaking alongside city officials in Paterson, N.J., Leqaa Kordia, who was recently released after a year in ICE detention, led a crow…
At New York Airports, Long T.S.A. Lines and Frustrated Travelers
The shortage of checkpoint workers created lines of at least three hours at LaGuardia Airport. Many passengers doubted ICE agents were the s…
How the G.O.P. and Democrats Are Talking About the Surge in Gas Prices
Republicans have largely been on defense against Democratic criticism. Here are five arguments advanced by figures in both parties.
More Air-Conditioners Crank Up as Heat Wave Wilts Large Part of U.S.
In recent years, more homes have added air-conditioning, something that may come in handy this week as some areas are expected to see temper…
For ‘Buffy’ Fans, Nicholas Brendon’s Xander Was a Complicated Everyman
The actor, who died on Friday, was a fan favorite on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” even as his character mixed quiet heroism with hostilit…
Trump’s Ultimatum to Iran
The president’s messages on the war have shifted, but the latest threat might be a sign that he’s moving to a harder stance.
Israel’s Missile Defense Under Scrutiny After Iranian Attack
Two missiles landed hours apart, wreaking havoc in two towns near a heavily guarded nuclear site in the Negev Desert.
French Local Elections Are Yardstick for Far Right. Initial Results Are Mixed.
France’s municipal elections ended on Sunday evening. Full results were not expected for hours, but the first projections suggested the fa…
Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Sunday
The Israeli military said its campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon would intensify, while Iran threatened to attack civilian infrastructure…
Meteorite Crashes Through Roof of House Near Houston
No one was injured, but a woman was startled on Saturday when a meteorite pierced the roof of her home, ricocheted off the floor and struck …
J. Michael Bishop, Nobel Prize Winner for Cancer Research, Dies at 90
He helped discover cancer-causing genes. Later, as chancellor of the University of California, San Francisco, he led a major expansion.