Iran President Raisi Is Latest Prominent Figure to Die in a Helicopter Crash
Officials from Ukraine, Kenya and Sudan are just some of the others who have also died in crashes.
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Biden and Blinken Accuse ICC Prosecutor of Falsely Equating Israel and Hamas
The forceful denunciations of the International Criminal Court came even as tensions have risen between the United States and Israel…
How the Cockroach Took Over the World
A genetic analysis of the German cockroach explained its rise in southern Asia millenniums ago, and how it eventually turned…
F.B.I. Shed Informants Linked to Russian Influence Operations
After a secret review several years ago, the bureau cut off confidential sources thought to be connected to Russian disinformation.
Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s President, Is Dead at 63
The hard-line Shiite cleric was seen as a possible successor to Iran’s supreme leader. Mr. Raisi’s death comes at a…
Justice Merchan Says Closing Arguments in Trump Trial Will Likely Be Next Week
Defense lawyers have the opportunity to call witnesses, including their client, former President Donald J. Trump, but whether he will…
Raisi’s Death Threatens New Instability for Iran
The death in a helicopter crash of Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, disrupts a careful effort at a smooth transition to…
What to Know About the I.C.C. Arrest Warrants for Israeli and Hamas Leaders
The International Criminal Court prosecutor requested arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and Hamas leaders. Here is…
Does Legalizing Cannabis Increase Adolescent Use? This Expert Found Mixed Results.
Contrary to expectation, a major study found that weed use among minors was lower in states where the drug was…