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‘Shots Fired!’: Inside the Pandemonium at the Washington Hilton
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April 27, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Officials Investigating Writing Tied to Correspondents’ Dinner Attack

A man being held in connection with the attack wrote a note indicating potential targets and grievances, authorities say.

‘Shots Fired!’: Inside the Pandemonium at the Washington Hilton

Guests dived to the floor and took cover as Secret Service agents climbed over tables to protect some of the country’s most high-ranking officials, including President Trump.

U.S. Mint Buys Drug Cartel Gold and Sells It as ‘American’

As prices for the precious metal soar, the industry’s guardrails have broken down.

World

Iran and U.S. Sink Into Awkward Limbo of ‘No War, No Peace’

Each side is betting it can last longer than the other, analysts say. But there are risks in a stalemate without a deal.

Former Israeli Premiers Join in Bid to Oust Netanyahu in Elections

Naftali Bennett, a right-wing politician, and Yair Lapid, a centrist, will merge parties for a vote later this year.

Can King Charles Help Heal the U.S.-British Rupture?

Not since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, traveled to Washington after the Suez Crisis has a visit by the British monarch come at such a fraught time in Anglo-American relations.

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U.S.

An Unthinkable Extreme of Domestic Violence: Killing Multiple Relatives

The Shreveport, La., slaying of eight children was an example of what experts call family annihilation.

California Billionaire Tax Has Signatures Needed for Ballot, Backers Say

The measure calls for placing a one-time 5 percent tax on the assets of California residents with at least $1.1 billion. Opponents are backing competing measures to counter the tax.

Powerful Storm Sweeps Across Texas and Kills 2, Displacing Dozens

Thousands remain without power as extensive damage occurred across two counties northwest of Fort Worth.

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Politics

Key G.O.P. Senator Says He Is Prepared to Advance Nominee for Fed Chair

Senator Thom Tillis said he had received assurances from federal prosecutors that eased his concerns, setting the stage for a key committee vote on Kevin Warsh.

The Hard Life of an Immigrant Whose Killing Became a Symbol for Trump

President Trump posted surveillance footage of Nilufa Easmin’s brutal killing by another immigrant to advance his agenda. Behind the rhetoric was a more nuanced story.

U.S. Military Strikes Another Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing 3

The United States has carried out dozens of boat strikes since September against people the Trump administration accuses of smuggling drugs.

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Business

The Rising Chinese Automaker Not Named BYD

Geely is challenging the giant BYD by adapting quickly to swings in demand and energy prices, seizing on interest in electric vehicles prompted by the war in Iran.

Oil Rises and Stocks Waver as Peace Talks Stall

Oil prices rose and stocks fell after President Trump called off a trip to Pakistan by two U.S. negotiators for peace talks with Iran.

These Couples Wanted to Have Children. Rising Costs Are Stopping Them.

High mortgage payments, higher child care costs and economic uncertainty are making some people rethink their plans on starting a family.

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Technology

The Podcast Where You Can Eavesdrop on the A.I. Elite

Dwarkesh Patel was a bored college sophomore looking for intellectual stimulation. Now he commands interviews with Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg and holds his own with deeply nerdy A.I. researchers.

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New York

The Mother Who Will Not Speak

When Jacqueline Pritchett’s 11-year-old son, Jacob, vanished last year, she refused to acknowledge that he existed. Her life is as mysterious as his disappearance.

‘I Moved Away, Yet She Continued to Call on My Birthday Every Year’

A Manhattan friendship endures, a clown to the rescue and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

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Arts

‘The Lost Boys’ Review: Live, Die, Reprise

A Broadway musical adaptation of the 1987 movie gets a lot of mileage from ’80s rocker aesthetics and over-the-top spectacle — until its second half.

For a Crawl Through Hollywood’s Underside, Let Him Be Your Guide

Jordan Harper knows the entertainment industry from the inside out. His new novel, “A Violent Masterpiece,” holds nothing back.

What ‘Michael’ Gets Right and Wrong About Michael Jackson

Here’s how the new biopic about the pop star handles everything from major moments like the “Beat It” video to details like a pet giraffe.

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Food

I’m in Quiche Mode

And, with these steps for composing the parts ahead of time, you can easily pull together a classic quiche Lorraine for breakfast, lunch or dinner.