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Rep Debbie Wasserman Schultz, (D-Fla.,) at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Four candidates running in a historically Black district risk dividing the Black vote and losing to Wasserman Schultz, who is white. (Eric Lee/The New York Times)

How redistricting pit Wasserman Schultz against Black Democrats in Florida

June 14, 2026 at 2:58 p.m.

Four Black Democrats running for Congress in the same South Florida district met last week for a highly unusual discussion. Should three of them drop out and rally around a...

Construction on the National Mall in preparation for the Great American State Fair in Washington, May 31, 2026. At least five states have declined to take part in the Great American State Fair, one of President Trump’s marquee events scheduled to begin this month to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday. (Al Drago/The New York Times)

Multiple states drop out of President Donald Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’

June 11, 2026 at 7:47 p.m.

At least five states have declined to take part in the Great American State Fair, one of President Donald Trump’s marquee events scheduled to begin this month to celebrate the...

"Hot Ones" YouTube host Sean Evans throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Chicago White Sox, Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Will AI replace you? What graduation speakers told the class of 2026.

May 22, 2026 at 4:20 p.m.

With tassels dangling, college graduates cheered the politicians, musicians, CEOs, ballerinas and scientists who shared jokes and wisdom at graduation ceremonies this spring. They also protested, booed and caused some...

NYC hotel housekeepers will earn over $100,000 under new contract

May 18, 2026 at 5:29 p.m.

The average pay of housekeepers in New York City hotels will increase to more than $100,000 a year as part of a contract settlement between an industry trade group and...

The USS Arizona Memorial on Dec. 7, 2020, in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Snorkeling at Pearl Harbor: Kash Patel’s travels add to focus on ethical issues

May 16, 2026 at 5:31 p.m.

Last summer, FBI Director Kash Patel capped a whirlwind South Pacific trip with a snorkel trip in Hawaii near the underwater tomb of the USS Arizona.

One dollar notes with the signature of then US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen are unveiled at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing Western Currency Facility on December 8, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Andy Jacobsohn/AFP/Getty)

U.S. Debt is now bigger than the economy. That’s not the real problem.

May 16, 2026 at 2:13 p.m.

The United States recently reached a disturbing new milestone: Debt had shot past 100% of gross domestic product.

President Donald Trump, left, walks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Temple of Heaven on Thursday May 14, 2026, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Trump announces Boeing jet order from China. Beijing stays silent.

May 15, 2026 at 5:58 p.m.

President Donald Trump and Boeing said Friday that China had agreed to order 200 of the company’s planes, potentially lifting the fortunes of the American jet manufacturer in one of...

FILE – Former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani participates in a ceremony commemorating the anniversary of the 9-11 terror attacks in New York, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig,File)

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani seeks to have healthcare covered by 9/11 program

May 7, 2026 at 8:29 a.m.

Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor who has been diagnosed with pneumonia, is applying for free medical care through a federal program for emergency workers and others exposed...

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowds while holding his first general audience on May 21, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

‘Would it matter to you if I told you I’m Pope Leo?’ What happened when he called customer service.

May 6, 2026 at 3:11 p.m.

Even the Vicar of Christ can be thwarted by a customer service representative.

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 10, 2026. (Tierney L. Cross/The New York Times)

The latest place Donald Trump’s face will appear? Some US passports.

April 29, 2026 at 2:08 p.m.

There are plans to release a limited-edition U.S. passport bearing President Donald Trump's likeness.

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