Today's Headlines: Trump Threatens Iran’s Power Plants if Strait of Hormuz Does Not Open
Robert S. Mueller III, 81, Dies; Rebuilt F.B.I. and Led Trump Inquiry
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March 22, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Iran War Live Updates: Trump Threatens Iran’s Power Plants if Strait of Hormuz Does Not Open

President Trump’s ultimatum comes after Iranian missiles struck two cities in southern Israel, including one near the country’s main nuclear research center.

Robert S. Mueller III, 81, Dies; Rebuilt F.B.I. and Led Trump Inquiry

He imposed the most significant overhaul of the F.B.I. in its history. Later, after concluding that Russia had interfered in the 2016 election, he became a target of the president’s anger.

No Pills or Needles, Just Paper: How Deadly Drugs Are Changing

Lab-made drugs soaked into the pages of letters, books and even legal documents are being smuggled behind bars, killing inmates and frustrating investigators.

World

Trump Is Finally Eyeing an Exit From Iran. But Will He Take It?

President Trump says he is considering “winding down” operations in Iran. But many of his original war goals remain unaccomplished.

France Is Voting for Thousands of New Mayors. Here’s Why It Matters.

The far-right party had first-round successes in several cities, but so did the far left. Sunday’s second round may clarify who has real momentum.

Italy’s Leader Wants to Change the Constitution. Italians Don’t Get It.

Voting starts Sunday on a referendum to overhaul Italy’s judiciary. Many people don’t understand the complex proposal — and it could hurt Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

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U.S.

Trump’s Contested Campus Antisemitism Fight Is Accelerating Again

While some Jewish students and faculty members have applauded the Trump administration’s renewed push against antisemitism, others believe the government has different motives.

Trump Says He Will Send ICE Agents to Airports on Monday

The president issued a threat to deploy ICE agents in an apparent attempt to force Democrats to approve a new budget for the Department of Homeland Security.

Maui Braces for Storm as Oahu Lifts Evacuation Orders

Thousands of residents on Oahu were allowed to return home on Saturday afternoon as the storm moved to Maui.

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Politics

Mullin Explored Bipartisan Deal to Rein in Immigration Crackdown

The G.O.P. senator President Trump chose to lead the Department of Homeland Security privately discussed concessions the White House has repeatedly rejected.

G.O.P. Bid to Target Transgender Athletes Falls Flat in the Senate

In moving to bar transgender women and girls from women’s and girls’ sports, Republicans sought to put Democrats in an awkward political spot on a sensitive issue ahead of the midterm elections.

Andy Beshear Delivers a Scathing Attack on JD Vance in Ohio, Stoking 2028 Tensions

Mr. Beshear, the Democratic governor of Kentucky, sharply criticized Mr. Vance as both angle for potential presidential runs.

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Business

What to Know About Electric Cars When Gas Prices Are Surging

War in Iran has disrupted global oil supplies, which is prompting some car shoppers to look for ways to climb off “the gas-price roller coaster.”

The Strait of Hormuz Was Supposed to Be Too Big to Fail

But at just 35 miles wide, it did. It’s just the latest evidence of how dependent the global economy is on a handful of choke points.

An Aural Companion for Decades, CBS News Radio Crackles to a Close

A stalwart of the mass media century, the longstanding network that launched the careers of journalists like Edward R. Murrow will air its final broadcast in May.

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New York

The ‘Hunger Games,’ Hamptons-Style: Hiring a Private Chef for Summer

On New York’s eastern shore, the wealthy are already competing to secure a chef for the season.

Footage of Justin Timberlake’s Drunk-Driving Arrest Is Released

A glassy-eyed and slurring Mr. Timberlake alternates between disbelief, annoyance and occasional humor during his 2024 arrest in Sag Harbor, N.Y.

Sanders Will Rally for N.Y. Tax Increase. Mamdani Does Not Plan to Join.

Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont will headline a rally in the Bronx next weekend meant to increase pressure on Gov. Kathy Hochul to raise taxes on the rich.

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Arts

The Genius of Raphael in Three Works of Art

A survey of this giant of Renaissance art opens this month at the Met. Three experts show us why he matters as much as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo — and more than ever.

She’s a 2,500-Year-Old Rebel With a Cause

“Antigone” gave us the original “bad girl,” but its themes go beyond that. How do adaptations keep making Sophocles’ ideas about democracy and theater new?

BTS’s Comeback Show Was Heavy on Their New Album

The concert in Seoul’s historic center was a grand homecoming for a pivotal force of South Korean soft power. RM, the group’s leader, performed through an ankle injury.

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Food

Spring, Is That You?

Rhubarb upside-down cake and strawberry-cardamom jam bars bring the brightness.

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Science