U.S. officials brokered the sale of hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Venezuelan oil to stabilize the country’s economy after capturing its president.- 14 Jan 2026
Nonessential personnel were moved from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, an American site that could be a target of Iran if President Trump ordered an attack on the country.- 14 Jan 2026
President Trump has said that “help is on the way” for Iranian protesters. Amid reports that thousands of the protesters have been killed, our national security correspondent David E. Sanger describes what some of Mr. Trump’s options might be.- 15 Jan 2026
While several of the Gulf Arab countries harbor little love for Iran, they worry that the consequences of rising tensions could blow back on them.- 14 Jan 2026
Iran had planned to put a 26-year-old protester to death amid the wave of unrest in the country, but apparently stood down for now.- 14 Jan 2026
Months after the partisan clash that led to the longest shutdown in history, lawmakers have agreed on spending bills that look far different from what the president wanted.- 14 Jan 2026
Weather, supply, tariffs, labor and changing consumer habits continue to drive up the cost of groceries. President Trump falsely claims prices are falling.- 14 Jan 2026
Federal officials said the move was meant to discourage immigration by people whom they deemed likely to rely on public benefits.- 15 Jan 2026
Notices went out late Tuesday to more than 2,000 programs nationwide that will be affected by budget slashing at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.- 14 Jan 2026
Denmark’s foreign minister left the White House saying that his country had a “fundamental disagreement” with President Trump, as several NATO countries sent troops to Greenland.- 15 Jan 2026
The fate of the world’s largest island has outsize importance for billions of people on the planet, because as the climate warms, Greenland is losing ice. That has consequences.- 14 Jan 2026
The oboe has 500 parts. Turning a profit is a killer. But Jim Phelan is bent on reviving one of the great names in classical music.- 14 Jan 2026
The country’s biggest problem may not be President Trump.- 14 Jan 2026
The law, which was approved unanimously by Congress late last year, also gives schools more flexibility in serving nondairy milks.- 14 Jan 2026
A new law will allow full-fat and 2 percent milk to be served in schools. Here’s what to know.- 14 Jan 2026
A panel in Los Angeles sided with Gov. Gavin Newsom in a decision that will help Democrats counter Republican gerrymandering in Texas. Republicans are expected to appeal.- 15 Jan 2026
In focus groups, swing voters gave Democratic politicians some tough feedback on the party.- 15 Jan 2026
Ms. Good was killed by an ICE agent last week. Separately, a federal judge put off ruling on a request by the state to block the surge of immigration agents to the Minneapolis area.- 15 Jan 2026
The Trump administration is unlikely to bring a federal case, and any criminal case would face high hurdles. But charges are not out of the question.- 14 Jan 2026
Bruce Blakeman, the likely Republican candidate for governor, said the killing of Renee Good was just one point of disagreement between him and Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat.- 15 Jan 2026
A stretch of big news revealed growing pains for CBS’s new evening anchor and problems with its Bari Weiss-era philosophy.- 14 Jan 2026
Four astronauts departed from the I.S.S. about a month earlier than scheduled because a crew member, who was not identified, has an undisclosed medical issue.- 14 Jan 2026
In decades of correspondence, the author gave her friend, JoBeth McDaniel, a mix of opinions, advice on writing and insight into the impact of the Civil Rights movement.- 14 Jan 2026
One reason for the toxicity of American politics may be that our quality of life is slipping behind our peers’.- 14 Jan 2026
An ICE killing in Minneapolis can be the impetus for finally closing a gaping hole in our constitutional protections.- 14 Jan 2026
Also, the U.S. and Denmark clash over Greenland. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.- 14 Jan 2026
Hospital administrators and union officials appear to be digging in for an extended battle over staffing levels and pay.- 14 Jan 2026
The case, escalating the interstate battle over abortion, is the second time Louisiana has criminally charged out-of-state doctors with sending abortion pills to Louisiana residents.- 15 Jan 2026
The Justice Department and whistle-blowers accused the major health insurer of overbilling the government for about $1 billion under the private plans.- 14 Jan 2026
Lawyers for Sgt. Erik Duran said he had to make a “life-or-death” decision when he struck Eric Duprey as he rode a motorbike recklessly down a sidewalk. Mr. Duprey died almost immediately.- 14 Jan 2026