Debates (Political) Apr 23, 2026 Candidates for California Governor Debate: 5 Takeaways The nonpartisan primary remains volatile after the departure of Eric Swalwell. A televised debate featured six leading candidates, but produced few fireworks. Candidates for California Governor Debate: 5 Takeaways The nonpartisan primary remains volatile after the departure of Eric Swalwell. A televised debate featured six leading candidates, but produced few fireworks. See more
Children and Childhood Apr 23, 2026 Remains of 3 Children Found in Memphis Woods May Have Been There for Years The Memphis police chief said a chance discovery led investigators to more than a dozen bones belonging to three children between the ages of 3 and 7. Remains of 3 Children Found in Memphis Woods May Have Been There for Years The Memphis police chief said a chance discovery led investigators to more than a dozen bones belonging to three children between the ages of 3 and 7. Share
Committee to Protect Journalists Apr 23, 2026 Journalist Detained in Kuwait After Posting About Iran War Is Acquitted Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, a Kuwaiti-American journalist, is expected to be released soon, after 52 days in detention, a lawyer for two of his family members said. Journalist Detained in Kuwait After Posting About Iran War Is Acquitted Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, a Kuwaiti-American journalist, is expected to be released soon, after 52 days in detention, a lawyer for two of his family members said. Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 23, 2026 Afghans Who Helped U.S. Forces Say They’re Being Pushed Back to the Taliban Once promised a move to the United States, Afghan refugees who helped U.S. forces say they face ‘bad or worse’ options: resettlement to Congo or returning ho... Afghans Who Helped U.S. Forces Say They’re Being Pushed Back to the Taliban Once promised a move to the United States, Afghan refugees who helped U.S. forces say they face ‘bad or worse’ options: resettlement to Congo or returning ho... Share
Slenczynska Apr 23, 2026 Ruth Slenczynska, 101, Dies; Piano Prodigy Overcame Father’s Abuse Treated brutally, she went from celebrated child star to 15-year-old “burned-out candle.” Against the odds, she later resumed performing. Ruth Slenczynska, 101, Dies; Piano Prodigy Overcame Father’s Abuse Treated brutally, she went from celebrated child star to 15-year-old “burned-out candle.” Against the odds, she later resumed performing. Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 23, 2026 A New Bureau Will Oversee Both Offshore Drilling and Seabed Mining The new federal office will undo a change made after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil disaster. Critics say it could reduce environmental oversight. A New Bureau Will Oversee Both Offshore Drilling and Seabed Mining The new federal office will undo a change made after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil disaster. Critics say it could reduce environmental oversight. Share
Citizenship and Naturalization Apr 23, 2026 Trump Administration Aims to Strip Citizenship From Hundreds of Naturalized Americans The Trump administration is assigning denaturalization cases to regular prosecutors, which could lead to a surge of people stripped of U.S. citizenship. Trump Administration Aims to Strip Citizenship From Hundreds of Naturalized Americans The Trump administration is assigning denaturalization cases to regular prosecutors, which could lead to a surge of people stripped of U.S. citizenship. Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 23, 2026 The ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Movement Is Cooling on Trump and Republicans Vaccine skeptics, ‘organic moms’ and environmental activists came together to elect President Trump. But some voters are disillusioned and might not turn out... The ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Movement Is Cooling on Trump and Republicans Vaccine skeptics, ‘organic moms’ and environmental activists came together to elect President Trump. But some voters are disillusioned and might not turn out... Share
Territorial Disputes Apr 23, 2026 China Publishes Maps Detailing Minerals on the Ocean Floor The new deep-sea atlas underscores Beijing’s interest in ocean mining, its military ambitions and its claims to disputed waters. China Publishes Maps Detailing Minerals on the Ocean Floor The new deep-sea atlas underscores Beijing’s interest in ocean mining, its military ambitions and its claims to disputed waters. Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 23, 2026 Trump Administration Reclassifies Medical Marijuana, Loosening Restrictions The rule moves F.D.A.-approved marijuana and state-regulated marijuana out of the Schedule I category, which includes drugs like heroin. Trump Administration Reclassifies Medical Marijuana, Loosening Restrictions The rule moves F.D.A.-approved marijuana and state-regulated marijuana out of the Schedule I category, which includes drugs like heroin. Share
False Arrests Apr 23, 2026 He Was Exonerated in a Murder and Elected to Office. He May Never Serve. Calvin Duncan, who became a lawyer and an advocate for incarcerated people, was recently elected criminal court clerk in New Orleans. Lawmakers are racing to... He Was Exonerated in a Murder and Elected to Office. He May Never Serve. Calvin Duncan, who became a lawyer and an advocate for incarcerated people, was recently elected criminal court clerk in New Orleans. Lawmakers are racing to... Share
United States Defense and Military Forces Apr 23, 2026 U.S. Forces Board a 2nd Tanker They Say Is Carrying Oil From Iran It was the second such action this week, as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Tehran. U.S. Forces Board a 2nd Tanker They Say Is Carrying Oil From Iran It was the second such action this week, as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Tehran. Share
Prices (Fares Apr 23, 2026 World’s Biggest Condom Maker Raises Prices as Iran War Rattles Supply Chains The Malaysian company Karex, which produces about five billion condoms a year, said it was raising prices by 30 percent because of higher raw material prices... World’s Biggest Condom Maker Raises Prices as Iran War Rattles Supply Chains The Malaysian company Karex, which produces about five billion condoms a year, said it was raising prices by 30 percent because of higher raw material prices... Share
