Deaths (Obituaries) May 14, 2026 Clarence Carter, Singer of Lust-Filled Soul Hits, Dies at 90 In songs like “Slip Away” and “Back Door Santa,” he performed with the fervor of a backwoods preacher and the bawdy humor of a juke joint. Clarence Carter, Singer of Lust-Filled Soul Hits, Dies at 90 In songs like “Slip Away” and “Back Door Santa,” he performed with the fervor of a backwoods preacher and the bawdy humor of a juke joint. See more
Stars and Stripes Apr 23, 2026 Pentagon Fires Stars and Stripes Newspaper’s Ombudsman The newspaper’s ombudsman, Jacqueline Smith, said she had been given no reason for her dismissal. Pentagon Fires Stars and Stripes Newspaper’s Ombudsman The newspaper’s ombudsman, Jacqueline Smith, said she had been given no reason for her dismissal. Share
International Relations Apr 23, 2026 Trump Says Israel and Lebanon Agree to Extend Cease-Fire by Three Weeks The president made the announcement after he hosted a meeting at the White House of Israeli and Lebanese diplomats. Trump Says Israel and Lebanon Agree to Extend Cease-Fire by Three Weeks The president made the announcement after he hosted a meeting at the White House of Israeli and Lebanese diplomats. Share
Citizenship and Naturalization Apr 23, 2026 Trump Reposts Anti-Immigrant Tirade Calling China and India ‘Hellhole’ Places The president touched off a furor with his post sharing a podcast episode in which the host referred to China and India as “hellhole” places. Trump Reposts Anti-Immigrant Tirade Calling China and India ‘Hellhole’ Places The president touched off a furor with his post sharing a podcast episode in which the host referred to China and India as “hellhole” places. Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 23, 2026 Iran War Has Drained U.S. Supplies of Critical, Costly Weapons The Pentagon’s rush to rearm its Mideast forces makes it less ready to confront potential adversaries like Russia and China, administration and congressional... Iran War Has Drained U.S. Supplies of Critical, Costly Weapons The Pentagon’s rush to rearm its Mideast forces makes it less ready to confront potential adversaries like Russia and China, administration and congressional... Share
The Rocky Horror Show (Play) Apr 23, 2026 Review: ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ Revival Gives Us What We Want Sam Pinkleton’s new revival at Studio 54 gives us the big gay mayhem we want while also maintaining some order via Rachel Dratch’s droll Narrator. Review: ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ Revival Gives Us What We Want Sam Pinkleton’s new revival at Studio 54 gives us the big gay mayhem we want while also maintaining some order via Rachel Dratch’s droll Narrator. Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 23, 2026 Trump Officials Investigate N.Y.C. Schools Over Pro-Palestinian Group The federal Department of Education said it would begin a civil rights investigation, reviewing teachings by a group known as N.Y.C. Educators for Palestine. Trump Officials Investigate N.Y.C. Schools Over Pro-Palestinian Group The federal Department of Education said it would begin a civil rights investigation, reviewing teachings by a group known as N.Y.C. Educators for Palestine. Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 23, 2026 Trump Says He’s Renovating ‘Filthy’ Reflecting Pool on the National Mall The pool, which is more than 2,000 feet long, was the site of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech and other events. Trump Says He’s Renovating ‘Filthy’ Reflecting Pool on the National Mall The pool, which is more than 2,000 feet long, was the site of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech and other events. Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 23, 2026 How the Iran War Is Morphing Into a Volatile Standoff in the Strait of Hormuz The conflict has morphed into a volatile standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, as the economic costs mount and President Trump faces a political backlash at home. How the Iran War Is Morphing Into a Volatile Standoff in the Strait of Hormuz The conflict has morphed into a volatile standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, as the economic costs mount and President Trump faces a political backlash at home. Share
Gun Control Apr 23, 2026 Court Revives D.C.’s Ban on High-Capacity Gun Magazines, for Now The Trump administration and D.C. officials, normally at odds over the city’s strict gun laws, had both asked the court to reconsider the case. Court Revives D.C.’s Ban on High-Capacity Gun Magazines, for Now The Trump administration and D.C. officials, normally at odds over the city’s strict gun laws, had both asked the court to reconsider the case. Share
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Apr 23, 2026 Without Formal Trade Talks, Canada and the U.S. Go Public With Their Grievances Prime Minister Mark Carney shot back at Trump administration officials, saying Canada is not ‘taking instructions from the United States.’ Without Formal Trade Talks, Canada and the U.S. Go Public With Their Grievances Prime Minister Mark Carney shot back at Trump administration officials, saying Canada is not ‘taking instructions from the United States.’ Share
Allan Apr 23, 2026 Doug Allan, Polar Cameraman for David Attenborough’s Films, Dies at 74 He was renowned for his skill at capturing candid scenes of penguins, polar bears and other cold-weather creatures — and for his ability to tolerate extreme... Doug Allan, Polar Cameraman for David Attenborough’s Films, Dies at 74 He was renowned for his skill at capturing candid scenes of penguins, polar bears and other cold-weather creatures — and for his ability to tolerate extreme... Share
Layoffs and Job Reductions Apr 23, 2026 Nike to Cut 1,400 Jobs as Part of Its Turnaround Plan Most of the layoffs will affect tech workers as the athletic giant tries to reverse a yearslong sales slump. It’s the second round of cuts this year. Nike to Cut 1,400 Jobs as Part of Its Turnaround Plan Most of the layoffs will affect tech workers as the athletic giant tries to reverse a yearslong sales slump. It’s the second round of cuts this year. Share
