A Possible Upside of a Bitter N.Y.C. Winter? There Might Be Fewer Rats.
Rodent experts said the prolonged cold weather could kill some rats and cause others to have fewer babies, resulting in…
Republicans Face Uphill Fight for N.Y. Governor: ‘We’re in Bad Shape’
Bruce Blakeman, the Republican nominee against Gov. Kathy Hochul, has shown he can win in the suburbs. But political winds…
When It’s Finally Cold Enough to Race Ice Yachts
On the Navesink River, a long and frigid winter has allowed a 135-year-old rivalry to be renewed.
On the Brink of a New Arms Race
For the first time in decades, the U.S. and Russia no longer have a nuclear arms control agreement.
U.S. and Iran Set for Talks in Oman
Middle Eastern diplomats see a chance for progress on Iran’s nuclear program, but they are pessimistic about other U.S. demands.
Myra MacPherson, 91, Dies; Wrote Wrenchingly About Vietnam Vets, Dies
A political reporter at The Washington Post, she wrote the book “Long Time Passing,” about the Vietnam War’s social, political…
New Jersey House Primary Remains Too Close to Call
Two Democrats, Analilia Mejia and Tom Malinowski, were leading in a race for their party’s nomination to replace Gov. Mikie…
She’s Upending Japanese Politics With Two Words: ‘I’m Pregnant’
Hikaru Fujita, who’s running in Sunday’s parliamentary election, is a standout in a country where expectant mothers rarely enter national…
The Olympics Are a Show Of Global Harmony. The World is Anything But.
The Winter Games, which officially open in Italy on Friday, are rooted in international cooperation. That feels out of place…