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Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Halts Abortion Pill Access by Mail
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May 2, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany, Pentagon Says

Officials announced the decision after President Trump expressed annoyance with the German chancellor’s remarks about the Iran war.

Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Halts Abortion Pill Access by Mail

The court order, in a lawsuit by the state of Louisiana, pauses a Food and Drug Administration regulation that greatly expanded access to the abortion pill mifepristone.

Swalwell Used Social Media to Build His Career. His Accusers Used It to Warn Others.

Eric Swalwell used social media to boost his image and meet women, accusers said. Some of those same women used apps and influencers to join forces years later.

World

The Last Moments of Flight 2216

The crew of a stricken South Korean flight faced a cascade of unforgiving decisions in the last moments. The kind other pilots might look at and ask: What would I have done?

Jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize Winner Hospitalized in Critical Condition

Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist, was taken to a hospital after collapsing following a heart problem in prison.

On May Day Cuba’s Communist Leaders Deliver a Defiant Tone to the U.S.

In front of the American Embassy in Havana, the Cuban government held its annual International Worker’s Day celebration as the United States sought to end the communist ruling system.

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U.S.

Authorities Release Video of Suspect in Correspondents’ Dinner Attack

The F.B.I. and prosecutors shared an annotated video showing the suspect sprinting through a checkpoint and raising a gun. A frame-by-frame analysis suggests that he may have fired.

Bard College’s President Will Retire After Epstein Revelations

The president, Leon Botstein, who had run Bard for 50 years, faced scrutiny over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Human Remains Found in Tampa Bay Are Identified as Missing Grad Student

A former University of South Florida student has been charged in the murders of Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, doctoral students who were reported missing last month.

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Politics

Trump Tells Congress Why He Doesn’t Need Its Authorization for the Iran War

In letters to the House and Senate, the president asserted that the hostilities had “terminated,” in an apparent attempt to avoid having to seek congressional approval.

Voters Sue Over Louisiana Governor’s Move to Delay Primary

Legal challenges are mounting over the decision to suspend the state’s May House primary after a Supreme Court ruling found that the congressional map was unconstitutional.

N.I.H. Reinstates Employee Put on Leave After Criticizing Trump Research Cuts

Jenna Norton had filed a whistle-blower complaint claiming that the agency leadership had retaliated against her.

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Business

Since Congress Let Obamacare Subsidies Expire, Millions Are Dropping Coverage

Americans can’t afford the higher health insurance premiums that resulted from Congress’s refusal to extend federal tax credits.

Trump Threatens Higher Tariffs on European Cars

President Trump said that the European Union was not upholding its part of a trade agreement and that he would increase tariffs next week.

Stocks Kept Gaining Despite Turmoil in Oil and the Middle East

The S&P 500 notched five weeks of gains for the first time in roughly 18 months. In April, it rose more than 10 percent, its best month since November 2020.

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Technology

How Do So Many People Already Own Elon Musk’s SpaceX?

Even before the rocket company holds a major initial public offering, many people own stock in it through so-called special purpose vehicles.

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New York

Federal Judge Blocks Plan to End Deportation Protections for Yemenis

A Supreme Court court decision involving similar deportation protections for Haitians and Syrians could have implications for Yemeni migrants.

Why Mayor Mamdani Didn’t Roll Out the Red Carpet for the Royals

Zohran Mamdani studiously avoided the type of red-carpet welcome most mayors would prepare for a royal visit, reflecting his upbringing but also drawing some criticism.

Cornell President’s Car Bumps Into Students After Confrontation Over Gaza

After a debate over the war, students say the university president hit them with his vehicle. He says he was the victim in the incident.

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Arts

At the Kennedy Center, the National Symphony’s Show Goes On

With ambition that exceeded its grasp, the orchestra performed Puccini’s “Il Trittico” ahead of the center’s expected closure.

18 Off Broadway Shows to Catch in May

“Little Shop of Horrors” has some new stars. “Romeo and Juliet” bring their love to the Delacorte. And Hugh Jackman stars in “New Born” at the Minetta Lane.

The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in May

A series-length “Lord of the Flies” adaptation and a new series executive produced by the Duffers are among this month’s most promising titles.

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Food

The Lasting Influence of Edna Lewis’s ‘Taste of Country Cooking’

Fifty years since its publication, the Virginia chef and writer’s pioneering cookbook continues to hold sway.