The landlocked body of water has taken on new significance, with Russia shipping military and commercial goods to bolster Tehran’s ability to withstand the U.S. assault.
Republicans are charging ahead in the nation’s redistricting race, and showing new bullishness after months of growing midterm fears.
The Trump administration’s focus on the show is testament to the enduring influence of an old-fashioned broadcast TV program started 29 years ago.
The draft, which is mandatory for men, is a deeply divisive issue in the country. But volunteer enlistments have soared amid a surge in nationalism and a sluggish economy.
The U.S. Navy’s blockade continued to intercept ships trying to leave or enter Iranian ports, while fear of Iranian attacks kept other ships from attempting passage through the narrows.
Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has shown little sign of abating, with Hezbollah also continuing to attack Israeli troops, and both sides accusing the other of violating a U.S.-brokered truce.
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A new lead brought investigators back to a property just south of San Luis Obispo, Calif., tied to the family of the man convicted of killing Ms. Smart, a student, 30 years ago.
The man was found with injuries “consistent with those sustained by a bear encounter” three days after leaving for a hike, the National Park Service said.
The plane reported an engine fire and aborted its takeoff. The people on board were safely evacuated.
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Gov. Abigail Spanberger had initially been skeptical of the push for new maps, but as the state’s leading Democrat she had a political stake in its fate.
The “majority-minority” House districts struck down by the Supreme Court last week sent a surge of Black and Hispanic lawmakers to Congress. They also opened opportunities for the G.O.P.
Four states are considering drawing new maps in the coming weeks. Another dozen or more could join the fray next year.
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The president has reworked his tariffs repeatedly — sometimes because they have been declared illegal — with more updates still to come.
A trendy productivity hack, A.I. note takers are capturing every joke and offhand comment in many meetings. They could also potentially waive attorney-client privilege.
JetBlue Airways is adding flights at Spirit Airlines’ former home airport as it tries to turn a profit again.
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The bartenders at Attaboy, a Lower East Side joint considered one of the best cocktail bars in the world, voted to form a union.
Isa Briones, who plays Dr. Trinity Santos, is also starring in “Just in Time” on Broadway. She’s still getting used to all the love from her fans.
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Thought-provoking and senses-stirring works on war, art patronage, and the Black experience in America are just some of our critics’ picks.
The film that’s been adapted into a new musical created a memorable aesthetic with its cast and outfits. Its ideas about the nuclear family also made it a movie for its time.
The statue has long drawn fans to the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, but now it’s inside, anchoring an exhibition that investigates race, activism and violence.
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I asked my colleague what she wants for her Mother’s Day dinner, and she responded immediately with this chile crisp and honey roasted salmon.
Our recipe maven takes the Bake Time Questionnaire.
Follow the owners of Border Town as they transition from a roving breakfast
