Kennedy Center Performer Asks Judge to Toss Case He Calls ‘Retaliatory’
A jazz drummer who called off a performance in protest of the center’s being renamed for President Trump said the…
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U.N. Report Documents Sectarian Violence in Syria That Killed Over 1,700
Investigators said the government of President Ahmed al-Sharaa had done little to address the extrajudicial killings and torture of Druse…
The Bar Is Open Again on the Staten Island Ferry
After a seven-year drought, including pandemic-related delays, the ferry service is bringing beer back to New York Harbor. It feels…
Fact-Checking the Debate Over the SAVE Act, the Republican Voting Bill
We examine claims justifying its restrictions, comparisons to current voting laws and warnings about its potential impact.
Elon Musk Joins in Phone Call Between Donald Trump and Narendra Modi
Mr. Musk’s participation was notable because it is rare for a private citizen to be on a call between heads…
Iran Moves to Formalize Toll Plan in Strait of Hormuz
Tehran has effectively closed off the critical waterway, turning back container ships on Friday, and Iranian lawmakers are considering whether…
Hasan Piker Rally Sparks Backlash in Michigan’s Democratic Senate Primary
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed’s primary opponents criticized him for inviting Hasan Piker to campaign with him. Mr. Piker is a fierce…
Paul Klee’s “Angelus Novus” New York Debut On Hold Due to Mideast War
The rarely seen “Angelus Novus” by Paul Klee was supposed to arrive at New York’s Jewish Museum, but remains in…
Lee Geun-an, Infamous ‘Torture Master’ Under South Korean Dictator, Dies at 88
The name of Mr. Lee, a former police inspector, had long incited fear and hatred in the country.
Noelia Castillo Ramos Dies in Spain After Winning Right to End Her Life
Noelia Castillo Ramos, 25, who was in chronic physical and psychological pain, had sought an assisted death since 2024, but…