August 17, 2025, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time
The net effect of the Alaska summit was to give President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia a free pass to continue his war against his neighbor indefinitely without further penalty, pending talks on a broader peace deal.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey of West Virginia said his state would send 300 to 400 troops to Washington, while Gov. Henry McMaster of South Carolina pledged 200 members. Gov. Mike DeWine said he would send another 150.
Thousands assembled around the country to demonstrate against a Republican effort to redraw congressional maps in their favor for 2026.
Any excuse is good enough for young adults to treat themselves, whether it’s failing an exam, getting a “job well done” from a boss or simply washing the dishes.
Democrats should remember: “It’s the crime, stupid!”
With no strategy of their own for ending the war, the continent’s leaders are anxious that President Trump will force Kyiv to accept terms that favor Russia too much.
Nearly two years of demonstrations have failed to push Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a deal with Hamas that would end the war and free the remaining captives.
A walkout by flight attendants ended after about 12 hours with the imposition of binding arbitration. But getting travel back to normal will take days.
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The president might have found allies in Southeast Washington, where violent crime has long vexed residents. But when he described the city as “disgusting,” with “roving mobs,” his remarks left those looking for help cold.
Pretrial hearings have been on-again, off-again for so long that some family members of the nearly 3,000 victims now question whether justice is attainable.
For decades, Louisiana lawmakers at all levels of government have been caught up in corruption allegations.
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Representative Rob Bresnahan Jr. has traded stocks that could be affected by his work in Congress, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest.
As the U.S. attorney in Washington, Jeanine Pirro is a central player in a clash that could define her legacy: the president’s takeover of local law enforcement.
The move blocked a pathway for those seeking medical care in the United States, including young children, who have arrived in recent weeks with serious conditions.
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Some are being nudged to learn how to use the nascent technology. Coming to the C-suite retreat: mandatory website-building exercises using A.I. tools.
Productivity and goal-setting should not be confined to work, some recreational enthusiasts say.
The state has handed big business a series of legislative wins as it races to woo corporations from Delaware, including a law that helped pave the way for Elon Musk’s big Tesla payday.
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Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene severely damaged the popular River Arts District, the rebuilding process continues in a gradual manner.
For decades, “South Park” has been crude, cynical and childish. That may be what makes it perfect for this moment.
The singer and songwriter was part of the beloved British girl group Little Mix. Her debut album on her own, “That’s Showbiz Baby!,” is a bold statement of self.
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Shane Tamura was barely known in the city where he lived, working at night and navigating mental health crises. He drove 2,500 miles east to commit New York’s deadliest shooting in a quarter-century.
Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Mayor Eric Adams are trying to mimic Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani’s buzzy online videos in the New York City mayor’s race.
