‘Shots Fired!’: Inside the Pandemonium at the Washington Hilton

(Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:07:06 +0000)

Guests dived to the floor and took cover as Secret Service agents climbed over tables to protect some of the country’s most high-ranking officials, including President Trump.

After Correspondents Dinner Shooting, Rumors and Conspiracy Theories Swirl Online

(Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:54:26 +0000)

Influencers jumped to fill the information void with conspiracy theories about the attack at the White House Correspondents’ dinner on Saturday.

Security at Correspondents’ Dinner Worked as Intended, Experts Say

(Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:06:11 +0000)

Officials noted that the suspect never made it into the hotel ballroom, where President Trump and hundreds of journalists were gathered for the White House correspondents’ dinner.

Thom Tillis Is Prepared to Advance Kevin Warsh After U.S. Drops Fed Inquiry

(Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:32:53 +0000)

Senator Thom Tillis said he had received assurances from federal prosecutors that eased his concerns, setting the stage for a key committee vote on Kevin Warsh.

The Hard Life of an Immigrant Whose Killing Became a Symbol for Trump

(Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:37:44 +0000)

President Trump posted surveillance footage of Nilufa Easmin’s brutal killing by another immigrant to advance his agenda. Behind the rhetoric was a more nuanced story.

Family Detained for Months at Texas ICE Facility Released

(Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:19:19 +0000)

Two days after their release, the mother and her five children were again detained during an ICE check-in. A judge halted their removal and returned the family home.

U.S. Mint Buys Drug Cartel Gold and Sells It as ‘American’

(Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:57:39 +0000)

As prices for the precious metal soar, the industry’s guardrails have broken down.

What Happened After The New York Times Found a Cartel Mine on a Colombian Military Base

(Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:50:37 +0000)

Officers denied that an illegal, large-scale gold operation was underway within earshot of their posts. But we had seen it with our own eyes.

How We Traced U.S. Government Gold to a Drug Cartel

(Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:02:15 +0000)

Three reporters followed supply chains to reveal that the U.S. Mint buys gold that comes from foreign pawn shops and drug dealers, then claims it is from the United States.

Iran and U.S. Sink Into Awkward Limbo of ‘No War, No Peace’

(Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:41:06 +0000)

Each side is betting it can last longer than the other, analysts say. But there are risks in a stalemate without a deal.

What to Know About U.S.-Iran Peace Talks

(Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:08:56 +0000)

An Iranian negotiator returned to Pakistan on Sunday, despite the United States abruptly calling off a trip there by its two top negotiators.

Muted Reaction as Oil and Stock Markets Reopen

(Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:33:06 +0000)

Oil prices rose and stocks fell after President Trump called off a trip to Pakistan by two U.S. negotiators for peace talks with Iran.

The Mother Who Will Not Speak

(Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:49:12 +0000)

When Jacqueline Pritchett’s 11-year-old son, Jacob, vanished last year, she refused to acknowledge that he existed. Her life is as mysterious as his disappearance.

Former Israeli Premiers Join in Bid to Oust Netanyahu in Elections

(Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:00:17 +0000)

Naftali Bennett, a right-wing politician, and Yair Lapid, a centrist, will merge parties for a vote later this year.

An Unthinkable Extreme of Domestic Violence: Killing Multiple Relatives

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:37:03 +0000)

The Shreveport, La., slaying of eight children was an example of what experts call family annihilation.

With Homicides and Other Violent Crimes at Record Lows, Funding for Prevention Falls

(Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:16:12 +0000)

Homicides and assaults have declined in many cities, but programs credited with helping keep the peace are losing federal support.

Rising Costs Are Causing Couples to Delay or Forgo Having Children

(Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:01:55 +0000)

High mortgage payments, higher child care costs and economic uncertainty are making some people rethink their plans on starting a family.

Chevy Humphrey Is Running Experiments at the Griffin Science Museum in Chicago

(Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:00:57 +0000)

Chevy Humphrey explains why the scientific method matters in business.

Targeted Hunts Were Supposed to Curb ‘Zombie Deer Disease.’ Now What?

(Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:00:48 +0000)

In Illinois and other states, officials hoped that culls could halt the progress of chronic wasting disease. Now they are losing hope.

‘It Wasn’t Real, but It Was Real’

(Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:58:00 +0000)

How ICE transformed a Chicago neighborhood.

Is the Supreme Court Coming Apart at the Seams?

(Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:00:12 +0000)

A revealing glimpse of the state of the Supreme Court, on the verge of momentous rulings in the weeks ahead.

Powerful Storm Hits North Texas and Kills 2 as Thousands Remain Without Power

(Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:44:29 +0000)

Thousands remain without power as extensive damage occurred across two counties northwest of Fort Worth.

The Apocalypse Goes Mainstream

(Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:51:44 +0000)

About 40 percent of American adults believe that we are living in the “end times,” according to a 2022 poll. Where did that idea come from?

South Carolina Measles Outbreak Ends After Sickening Nearly 1,000

(Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:00:25 +0000)

It was the largest outbreak in recent U.S. history.