Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader Who Sought the Presidency, Dies at 84

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:10:30 +0000)

An impassioned orator, he was a moral and political force who formed a “rainbow coalition” of poor and working-class people. His mission, he said, was “to transform the mind of America.”

Jesse Jackson: A Life in Pictures

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:12:57 +0000)

The civil rights leader was one of the country’s most influential Black figures.

The Expanding Fallout From the Epstein Files, and Jesse Jackson Dies at 84

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:14 +0000)

Plus, drones at the Olympics.

Trump Sought Vast Budget Cuts. Congress Granted Few.

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:03:00 +0000)

In a series of deals over the past three months, lawmakers rejected some of the president’s most aggressive attempts to whittle down the government.

Obama Took On Recession, Health Care and Iraq. What He Didn’t See Coming Was Trump.

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:24 +0000)

A new set of oral history interviews documents how Barack Obama and his advisers missed the shifting mood of the country that would ultimately replace him with a successor they considered a “con man,” “clown” and “laughingstock.”

U.S. and Iran Gear Up for Nuclear Talks Amid Rising Tensions

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:29:35 +0000)

President Trump has called on Iran to reach an immediate accord or else face the threat of a possible U.S. attack.

Memorials for Iran’s Slain Protesters Wil Test of State Crackdown

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:01:28 +0000)

Ceremonies commemorating the 40 days after protesters were killed are planned this week, challenging the authorities’ ability to restrain them.

New Jersey Commuters Face Month of Misery as Service to Manhattan Slashed

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:24 +0000)

NJ Transit suggested that commuters should work from home for the next month, as Amtrak moves train traffic to a new bridge, severely reducing service into Manhattan.

A Rio Carnival Party That Goes On and On

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:01:20 +0000)

The Boi Tolo, one of the city’s most iconic street parties, has come to represent the glittery, gritty grass-roots celebration far from the glamour of the official parades.

Questions Swirl Around Russian Figure Skater in Her Olympic Debut

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:01:06 +0000)

Adeliia Petrosian, 18, has the résumé of a medal contender — and ties to coaches and a skater who were at the center of a doping scandal at the last Winter Games.

Ukraine and Russia Hold New Round of Peace Talks, but Expectations Are Low

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:12:39 +0000)

Both sides described previous U.S.-mediated negotiations as productive, although they did not appear to address sticking points like territory and security guarantees.

New Sign at Bridge to Canada Aims to Keep Immigrant Drivers Out of Trap

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:20 +0000)

The recent detention of a visiting research scientist has renewed attention on a confusing exit ramp in Buffalo that sends drivers across the border.

LA Mayor Karen Bass Says Casey Wasserman, 2028 Olympics Chairman, Should Resign

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:34:07 +0000)

The chairman, Casey Wasserman, has faced criticism ever since his name surfaced in the Epstein files. Mayor Karen Bass is the latest official to call on him to step down.

Tom Pritzker, Hyatt Heir, Steps Down as Executive Chairman Over Links to Epstein

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:59:27 +0000)

The member of a prominent and wealthy family, Mr. Pritzker was in regular contact with the financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

2 Strikes in 3 Years: N.Y.C. Nurses Awaken as a Major Labor Voice

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:18 +0000)

But a rift has emerged among the union’s leaders as workers at four hospitals are back on the job, while a walkout persists at a fifth hospital.

After Trip to Germany, AOC Expresses Frustrations

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:33:49 +0000)

The congresswoman argued in an interview that presidential speculation, which included scrutiny of her slip-ups, had overshadowed her anti-authoritarian message at the Munich Security Conference.

2 Killed in Shooting at High School Hockey Game in Rhode Island

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:07:56 +0000)

The shooter was also dead, apparently by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the authorities said. The shooting, which the police described as a “targeted event,” happened at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket.

An M.L.K. Landmark Is Revived at a Tense Moment for Historical Sites

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:03:02 +0000)

The Masonic lodge that served as the home base for Dr. King’s activism will soon be open to visitors. It had long been considered endangered.

Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore Displays About Slavery at Washington’s House

(Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:50:40 +0000)

The judge said the government did not have the power to erase or alter historical truths after the administration took down displays about slavery at the President’s House Site in Philadelphia.

Robert Duvall Seared Himself Into Our Memories Even When He Wasn’t the Star

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:03:23 +0000)

In roles as unalike as a neighborhood shut-in, a Corleone consigliere and a hardhearted military man, the actor brought an intensity that never wavered.

Why Are Many New York Apartments Empty? Rent Laws.

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:29 +0000)

One in 10 buildings with rent-regulated apartments is losing money.

Colbert Doesn’t Give an FCC About Calling Out CBS

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:46:58 +0000)

“And because my network clearly doesn’t want us to talk about this, let’s talk about this,” Stephen Colbert said after CBS canceled a Texas congressman’s appearance on Monday’s “Late Show.”

Anderson Cooper Is Leaving ’60 Minutes’

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:10:06 +0000)

Mr. Cooper said in a statement that he was leaving as a correspondent for the show to focus on his CNN program and spend more time with his children.

Frederick Wiseman Watched People Like Nobody Else

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:38:45 +0000)

For more than 50 years, the influential documentarian found inspiration in filming the ways his ordinary subjects lived their lives.

Investigators Hope DNA Testing Can Provide Breakthrough in Guthrie Case

(Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:26:00 +0000)

An expert said lab analysis of gloves found near Nancy Guthrie’s home could produce results within days.

Winter Storms Could Bring 8 Feet of Snow to Parts of California

(Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:11:26 +0000)

The greatest impact is expected across Northern California, where a pair of powerful storms began on Sunday night and were forecast to last into the week.