Jesse Jackson, Charismatic Champion of Civil Rights, Dies at 84

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:38:41 +0000)

An impassioned orator, he was a moral and political force, forming a “rainbow coalition” of poor and working-class people and seeking the presidency. 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 11:00:15 +0000)

Plus, drones at the Olympics.

Iranians Defy Government Crackdown at Memorials for Slain Protesters

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:03:39 +0000)

Authorities moved to suppress shows of defiance at ceremonies commemorating 40 days since the death of protesters.

Warner Bros. Discovery Restarts Deal Talks With Paramount

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:01:46 +0000)

Paramount’s takeover bid was rejected in favor of Netflix, which wanted only the streaming and studio businesses. Paramount said it would pay more if negotiations were reopened.

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

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:56:43 +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.

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 12:57:55 +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.”

Hegseth Is Said to Have Ordered Pentagon Spokesman’s Firing

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:23:51 +0000)

The spokesman, Army Col. Dave Butler, worked for the Army chief of staff.

Questions Swirl Around Russian Figure Skater in Her Olympic Debut

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:01:07 +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.

Trump Said He’d End the War in Ukraine in a Day. It’s Harder Than He Thought.

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:25:31 +0000)

Russian attacks and Ukrainian civilian deaths rose as President Trump’s peace talks dragged on during his first year back in the White House.

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

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:16:20 +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.

Trump’s Ambassador to Belgium Is Summoned After Accusing Officials of Antisemitism

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:50:36 +0000)

The diplomat, Bill White, was then asked to meet with the Belgian foreign minister, at a time of rising tensions between the U.S. and countries in Europe.

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

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:12:17 +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.

Military Veterans Are Among Americans Protesting ICE

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:02:44 +0000)

Veterans have taken part in demonstrations against the federal crackdown on illegal immigration in Minnesota. “I believe in the institutions,” one said.

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.

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 06:59:28 +0000)

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

Digging Through the Epstein Files

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:37:15 +0000)

We look at how The Times has tackled a complex reporting project.

A Holiday High-School Game Is Shattered by a Fatal Assault

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:43:19 +0000)

At a hockey rink in Pawtucket, R.I., shots rang out, leaving two people dead, in addition to the shooter. The police chief said it was a family matter that exploded in public.

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.

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

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:03:24 +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.

Trump Is His Own Worst Enemy

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:08:38 +0000)

The president appears determined to prevent his party from achieving a durable majority coalition.

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.

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

(Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:03:03 +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.