Walter Shapiro, Political Columnist With a Contrarian Streak, Dies at 77
He brought to his writing a sharp sense of humor, honed in stand-up comedy clubs, and never pulled punches even…
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Trump Announces He Will Meet with Netanyahu on Friday at Mar-a-Lago
The pair, who were close allies, will meet after the Israeli prime minister gives a speech to Congress and meets…
Harris Rallies Democrats in Milwaukee: ‘The Baton Is in Our Hands’
Vice President Kamala Harris gave her first speech as the de facto Democratic nominee to a deafening crowd, keeping up…
Trump Says He Is Willing to Debate Harris Multiple Times
But for the second time since President Biden dropped out of the race, he indicated he didn’t want the debate…
Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries Endorse Kamala Harris After Hanging Back
Mr. Schumer and Mr. Jeffries, the two top Democrats in Congress, endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s nominee…
Reality Show Contestant Apologizes After Eating Protected Bird in New Zealand
A contestant on the reality show “Race to Survive: New Zealand” killed and ate a weka during filming. The contestant,…
Writing Helped Her Realize She Was a Woman. It Also Made Her Famous.
Camila Sosa Villada, an Argentine transgender author, first inhabited a female voice in stories she wrote as a child. Now…
JD Vance Hits the Money Circuit After Joining Trump’s Ticket
Presidential running mates are always responsible for bringing in cash, but Mr. Vance, who has old ties to Silicon Valley,…
The U.A.W. Is Holding Off on Endorsing Harris
Unlike other prominent unions, the auto workers are taking their time to ensure that the vice president is aligned with…
An Unbending Leader’s Crackdown Rains Carnage on Bangladesh
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s deadly response to student-led protests has grown into the biggest challenge ever to her dominance.