Justice Dept. Charges Two Men in Jan. 6 Assault on Times Photographer
The pair, brothers, were charged with stealing the photographer’s camera, assault with the intent to commit a felony and entering…
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In Fight for Congress, Democrats Run as ‘Team Normal,’ Casting G.O.P. as ‘Weird’
In competitive districts, Democratic congressional candidates have pivoted from portraying Republicans as dangerous and extreme to ridiculing them as too…
Biden Poised to Approve Ukraine’s Use of Long-Range Western Weapons in Russia
The topic will be on the agenda Friday with the first visit to Washington by Britain’s new prime minister, Keir…
Early Voting Is Beginning in These States. Here’s What to Know.
Which states do early voting, and when does it start?
Stolen Yousuf Karsh Portrait of Winston Churchill Recovered in Italy
A forgery delayed the discovery of the theft of the photograph long enough for it to be sold at an…
Russian Forces Are Stepping Up Attacks on Pokrovsk, Ukraine Says
Bombardments are increasing in and around Pokrovsk, Ukrainian officials said, with water supplies now cut and a road overpass destroyed.
US Sanctions Venezuelan Officials in Response to Disputed Election
The sanctions against 16 government officials appointed by the authoritarian president of Venezuela were seen as unlikely to be effective…
A Corporate Minimum Tax Aimed at Closing ‘Loopholes’ Leaves Gaps
The Treasury Department estimates that a new law requiring big companies to pay a 15 percent tax will raise $250…
U.S. Supports Africa’s Bid for U.N. Security Council Seats, With a Catch
The announcement provides U.S. support to permanent council seats for African nations, though not new veto powers. But the path…
This Chatbot Pulls People Away From Conspiracy Theories
In a new study, many people doubted or abandoned false beliefs after a short conversation with the DebunkBot.