David Banks, N.Y.C. Schools Chancellor, Moves Up His Departure
The chancellor, who previously announced that he would step down at the end of December, will instead leave the job…
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Brooklyn Campaign Staffer Is Charged in $25,000 Straw Donor Scheme
Erlene King sent thousands of dollars to associates and told them to distribute the funds to others who would then…
Four Takeaways From Jack Smith’s Brief in the Trump Election Case
The special counsel provided new details that help flesh out how Donald Trump sought to remain in power, while setting…
‘There’s No Safety’: Decision to Leave Ends in Tragedy for Lebanese Family
Zahraa Badreddine fled Nabatieh in southern Lebanon as Israeli airstrikes intensified, hoping to find safety in a predominantly Christian area…
Israeli Strikes on Gaza Schools and an Orphanage Kill Scores of Palestinians
The Palestinian Authority’s official news agency said the Israeli military operation had included an incursion by ground troops and airstrikes.
Israel Says at Least 8 Soldiers Are Killed in Clashes With Hezbollah in Lebanon
The cross-border fighting appeared to be the first direct ground confrontation between the two sides since Israel invaded Lebanon this…
In Israel, Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, Is More Bitter Than Sweet
On Rosh Hashana, many Israelis longed for a return to normalcy after a year of escalating wars for the country.
Gilead Agrees to Allow Generic Version of Groundbreaking H.I.V. Shot in Poor Countries
Many middle-income countries are left out of the deal, widening a gulf in access to critical medicines.
Iran Would Need Much More Than Weeks to Build a Nuclear Bomb
Nuclear experts see Tehran as facing up to a year of hard work to master the knotty basics of building…
NYC Doorman Accused of Stealing Nearly $500,000 From Retired Teacher
A doorman at a building near Columbia University was charged with defrauding a 91-year-old former resident while she lived in…