David Hearn said he touched the Reflecting Pool’s detached liner but “didn’t destroy or break or peel anything.” Trump has accused vandals of sabotaging the refurbishment as paint was seen …
Providing dignity to grieving families, a funeral director became a community pillar
At his family’s Chicago funeral home, Spencer Leak Jr. handled Jesse Jackson’s services and helped families who were unable to pay. He died in May at 56. Read full story …
New Round of U.S.-Iran Talks Is Set to Start in Switzerland
Vice President JD Vance was expected to meet with Iranian negotiators on Sunday. Pakistan, an intermediary in the talks, said it was sending a delegation. Go to Source Author: The …
L.A. declares state of emergency as Boyle Heights fire continues spewing smoke across region
Mayor Karen Bass declared a state of emergency after a stubborn warehouse fire at a cold storage facility sent irritating smoke across the region. Read full story Author: Hayley Smith, …
L.A. state of emergency: What we know about Boyle Heights fire
Los Angeles declared a state of emergency due to a stubborn warehouse fire in Boyle Heights that has burned for several days. Here’s a rundown of what we know: Read …
Israel and Hezbollah Are Still Fighting, Several Cease-Fires Later
For the second time in two days, Lebanon was again at the center of whether the fragile U.S.-Iran deal would hold. Go to Source Author: Euan Ward https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
No End in Sight for U.S. Military Mission Along Border With Mexico
The patrols have helped push cartels and smugglers into more remote areas. But analysts have voiced concerns that the border missions will distract from training, drain resources and undermine readiness. …
Disability Groups Fear RFK Jr.’s New Special Education Role
Alienated by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claims about autism, advocates for disabled students are sounding the alarm about the Trump administration’s shifting special education programs to his department. Go …
The Reflecting Pool Appears to Be Rejecting Its Makeover
As National Park Service crews try to clean the algae that turned the water bright green, another problem has developed: The “American flag blue” coating is coming off. Go to …
‘A Literal Coverup’: What Is the Kennedy Center Hiding Behind Those Tarps?
The arts center says it pulled President Trump’s name from the building front. But the result remains hidden by tarps, prompting questions and speculation. Go to Source Author: Elizabeth Williamson …
Democratic Socialists Took City Hall. Now They’re Aiming at Congress.
After propelling Zohran Mamdani to become mayor of New York City, the Democratic Socialists of America are trying to take down incumbents in the House and the State Legislature. Go …
Arizona Democrat’s Tough Past Fuels Pitch for a Key House Seat
JoAnna Mendoza, a Democrat challenging Representative Juan Ciscomani in a tossup district, is leaning into her painful and unique life story to appeal to voters. Go to Source Author: Annie …
Trump Shifts Stance in South Carolina After Losses in Governor’s Races
On Friday the president made the unusual move of endorsing both candidates in the Republican runoff for South Carolina governor, after initially supporting one of them. Go to Source Author: …
Trump Called Iván Cepeda a ‘Radical Left Marxist.’ Can He Be Colombia’s President?
Iván Cepeda was caught off guard by a right-wing outsider and anti-leftist anger. He tells The Times he is not giving up. Go to Source Author: Annie Correal https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Abelardo De La Espriella, Right-Wing Outsider, Could Be Colombia’s Next President
President Trump endorsed Abelardo De La Espriella, the conservative presidential candidate in Sunday’s election who has strong U.S. ties. Go to Source Author: Annie Correal, Patricia Mazzei and Jorge Valencia …
Memo by Rubio Approved Detention of Immigrant Who Criticized Trump Ally
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Beto Coral’s criticism of a presidential candidate in his home country of Colombia undermined U.S. foreign policy. Go to Source Author: Hamed Aleaziz and …
Danny McBride Thinks Men Learned All the Wrong Lessons From Movies
The writer and actor, known for his profane comedic antiheroes, likes to find universal truths in human flaws. Go to Source Author: David Marchese https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Creature From the Green Lagoon
Trump’s slimy, stinky swamp within the swamp. Go to Source Author: Maureen Dowd https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Will the Real JD Vance Please Stand Up?
Three Opinion writers share their views on “Communion,” the vice president’s new book. Go to Source Author: E.J. Dionne Jr., Carlos Lozada, Michelle Cottle and Vishakha Darbha https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Game Change
New York City’s temporary transformation by the Knicks’ resurgence offers a glimpse of a kinder, more connected world. Go to Source Author: Melissa Kirsch https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml