Trump-Iran Timeline: Key Moments Leading Up to War

(Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:17:58 +0000)

President Trump’s aggressive stance toward Iran, during his first term and since returning to office last year, is key to understanding the conflict.

All 6 Crew Members Killed in U.S. Refueling Plane Crash in Iraq, Military Says

(Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:34:29 +0000)

The crash was not caused by hostile or friendly fire, U.S. Central Command said. All six crew members died, it said, bringing the number of U.S. service members killed in the Iran conflict to at least 13.

Wall Street Bankers Offered Lucrative Access to Join the Pentagon

(Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:39:39 +0000)

A presentation from a headhunting firm aimed to recruit Wall Street investors to the Pentagon by offering “unmatched access” to government officials and fund-raising opportunities among foreign sovereigns.

Pete Hegseth Says ‘the Sooner David Ellison’ Buys CNN, ‘the Better’

(Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:20:20 +0000)

The remarks fueled concerns that CNN’s prospective new owner may shift its coverage in a Trump-friendly direction.

Cuba Acknowledges Talks with Trump Officials For the First Time

(Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:24:44 +0000)

President Miguel Díaz-Canel, whose country is rapidly running out of fuel, said the talks were based on “respect for the political systems of both countries.”

After Synagogue Attack in Michigan, Some Jews Wonder How Much More Security Is Possible

(Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:03:33 +0000)

“We are synagogues — we are houses of worship,” one rabbi said. “We are not Fort Knox.”

What We Know About Michigan Synagogue Attack on Temple Israel

(Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:04:56 +0000)

The attacker who drove into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, a 41-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen, is dead. No one else was killed.

His Harvard Lab Was Thriving. Then Came the Cuts.

(Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:21 +0000)

Will Mair, who studies aging, lost almost all his research funds when the White House cracked down on Harvard. He was wholly unprepared for the upheaval that followed.

Behind the Scenes of the 2026 Oscar Best Picture Nominees: ‘Sinners,’ ‘Hamnet’ and More

(Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:01:32 +0000)

In these videos, directors walked us through pivotal sequences from their 2026 Academy Award-nominated films.

When a President Gets Addicted to Regime Change

(Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:03:31 +0000)

Venezuela gave Trump a taste of success. This isn’t the first time an American president has gotten hooked on overthrowing foreign governments.

Sam Page Poised to Beat Phil Berger in High Stakes N.C. Primary

(Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:46:16 +0000)

A formal tally on Friday showed Sam Page ahead of Phil Berger, the powerful longtime leader of the State Senate. A recount is expected but experts say that is unlikely to flip the results.

At Dinners, Over Jokes With Comedians, Epstein Honed His Networking

(Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:00:10 +0000)

In the years after his 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution, Jeffrey Epstein rebuilt his reputation by hosting gatherings with leaders in all sorts of trades, including comedy.

Homes in This California Enclave Come With a Catch: Living on a Landslide Complex

(Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:00:23 +0000)

The soil keeps shifting in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. For the right buyer, that presents a great opportunity, at least for the time being.

Palisades Fire Recovery Tests L.A.’s Ability to Invest in Resilience

(Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:01:05 +0000)

Palisades fire victims want to raise money for disaster hardening. Their idea could be a model — if it can get past L.A.’s most vexing housing problems.

A New Lifeline Helps Inmates Transition to Life Outside the Bars

(Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:08:07 +0000)

Medicaid is now paying for health care in jails and prisons, helping smooth inmates’ return to the community. Corrections and law enforcement officials say they’re all for it.

John F. Burns, Prize-winning Foreign Correspondent for The Times, Dies at 81

(Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:24:15 +0000)

In a 40-year career that brought him two Pulitzers, he reported from trouble spots around the world, eloquently conveying the chaos of war.

A.I. Chatbots Want Your Health Records. Tread Carefully.

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:21:20 +0000)

Following rivals like Amazon and OpenAI, Microsoft is upgrading its artificially intelligent assistant to track your health. There are benefits and risks to consider.

The Death Penalty Is Indefensible. It’s Also on the Rise.

(Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:53:05 +0000)

The surge in capital punishment is a cruel and unjust development.

Mussolini Would Have Loved Trump’s Ballroom

(Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:42:53 +0000)

Trump’s plans for Washington bring to mind what Mussolini did — and tried to do — to Rome.

A Dangerous Bottleneck

(Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:05:35 +0000)

Iran is turning the Strait of Hormuz into a battlefield, proving that a short and surgical war with Iran could be a fantasy.

How Do You Feel About Traveling Right Now? We Want to Know.

(Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:02:42 +0000)

With spring and summer travel season beginning amid a war in the Middle East, a partial government shutdown and more, we’d like to hear how your travel plans are changing.

Phones ‘Ringing Off the Hook’ for Ukraine Defense Firms as Mideast Seeks Help

(Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:00:57 +0000)

Ukraine wants to leverage its defense expertise into security partnerships and to reap potentially vast profits for its arms industry.

To Secure BTS Concert Tickets, K-Pop Fans Crowd Internet Cafes in South Korea

(Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:33:06 +0000)

The K-pop supergroup’s upcoming reunion concert prompted a rush for the cafes, which offer solid connections and a sense of community.

Former Green Beret Behind a Failed Coup in Venezuela Is on the Run

(Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:58:14 +0000)

The U.S. government said the military veteran, Jordan G. Goudreau, had been missing for months, and that an ankle monitor assigned to him had been found hidden in a piece of furniture.