A Long Night of Agony: The 48 Hours That Changed Venezuela
The government turned to the world to respond to twin quakes. But years of shrinking budgets and political repression weakened its ability t…
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A Trans Woman Brandished a Firearm. Gun Rights Devotion Disappeared.
Gun-friendly Wyoming has a “stand your ground” statute that allows people to use force to defend themselves. So why is a trans woman bei…
In Texas’ Most Eligible Senate Race, It’s Bachelor vs. Divorcé-to-Be
Ken Paxton is divorcing. James Talarico is dating a onetime staffer. Both have had their romantic lives scrutinized as part of their high-st…
When a Texas School Police Officer Got ‘Riled Up’ Over a Defiant Teen
The incident, one of thousands of times that school officers in Texas have used physical force in recent years, underscores long-held concer…
A Growing Number of Election Deniers Hold Key Local Roles in Midterms
These officials oversee or help administer elections in counties across the nation where competitive House and Senate races will determine c…
The Music Festival Trying to Make Drug Use Safer
Most raves turn a blind eye to drugs. At Shambhala, free testing offers peace of mind — but can’t eliminate risk altogether.
Want to Use the Overhead Bin? This Airline Will Charge for That.
Jetstar, a budget carrier, will be the first in Australia to start making passengers pay for carry-on luggage that doesn’t fit under the s…
Were You Born After 9/11? We Want to Hear From You.
We’re writing about what Sept. 11 means to younger generations. Your insights can help.
Paxton and Talarico Offer Diverging Paths on Affordability
The candidates are seeking to win over voters with competing proposals on tax, housing and health care that are aimed at lowering household …
Cowboys and Cowgirls Light Up a Country Music Festival in Africa
Fans gathered in Kenya to celebrate a genre born far away but that more and more Africans are coming to appreciate.
Europe’s Control of Its Fate Is Tested by Iran and Ukraine Wars, Wildfires and Migration
A brutal summer has exposed how much Britain, France, Spain and other European countries are under pressure from forces largely out of their…
Senate Panel Has Obtained Copy of Fauci’s Cellphone
The development comes as a Senate committee prepares to vote Thursday on whether to hold Dr. Anthony S. Fauci in contempt of Congress for re…