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| Who Were the Suspects in the San Diego Mosque Shooting? - Authorities identified the teenagers they say killed three men, and then themselves, in an attack on the largest mosque in the county. Tue, 19 May 2026 23:27:08 +0000 |
| Woman Dies After Falling Into Open Manhole in Manhattan - The woman plunged 10 feet, and a passer-by heard her screams. Con Edison said video footage suggested the manhole cover had been dislodged by a truck 12 minutes earlier. Tue, 19 May 2026 23:26:52 +0000 |
| Andy Barr Wins Republican Primary for McConnell’s Seat in Kentucky - Mr. Barr, who serves in the House, consolidated support among Republicans in part by securing the endorsement of President Trump. Tue, 19 May 2026 23:21:58 +0000 |
| I.R.S. to Drop Audits of Trump and Family - As part of the Justice Department’s compensation fund deal, officials vowed not to pursue any matters, including those involving President Trump’s tax returns, that are pending. Tue, 19 May 2026 23:05:27 +0000 |
| Senate Votes to Take Up Measure to Force Trump to End Iran War - With four Republican backers, Democrats won a vote to advance a resolution that would force the president to end hostilities or win authorization from Congress. Tue, 19 May 2026 23:00:49 +0000 |
| Victims of San Diego Mosque Shooting Remembered as Heroes and Leaders - The three men killed in the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego were instrumental in delaying the attackers, the city’s police chief said. Tue, 19 May 2026 22:54:26 +0000 |
| International Booker Prize 2026: ‘Taiwan Travelogue’ is First Winner Originally Written in Mandarin - “Taiwan Travelogue” is the first novel originally written in Mandarin to win the major award for fiction translated into English. Tue, 19 May 2026 22:52:45 +0000 |
| Bond Yields Hit Highest Level Since 2007 as Inflation Fears Set In - The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield hasn’t been this high since the lead-up to the global financial crisis. Across Europe and Asia, yields are also elevated. Tue, 19 May 2026 22:17:04 +0000 |
| Trump Endorses Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Runoff Race Against John Cornyn - The president embraced Ken Paxton, a MAGA loyalist, over Senator John Cornyn, despite warnings from Republican leaders about Mr. Paxton’s history of scandal. Tue, 19 May 2026 21:57:05 +0000 |
| Republican Senators Are Livid at Trump’s Endorsement of Paxton - News that President Trump had snubbed Senator John Cornyn of Texas, the four-term incumbent, was met with shock, anger and fear that the G.O.P. could lose his seat. Tue, 19 May 2026 21:56:37 +0000 |
| Tickle Me Elmo and the ‘Elmo-Mania’ That Consumed America - In 1996, the giggling stuffed doll turned holiday shopping into chaos, a preview of every sneaker drop, PlayStation launch and Taylor Swift ticket rush to come. Tue, 19 May 2026 21:29:49 +0000 |
| Greg Hyman, Co-Creator of Tickle Me Elmo, Dies at 78 - An electronics wizard, he was already a veteran inventor when he collaborated with Ron Dubren on an idea for a toy that giggled. The rest is retail history. Tue, 19 May 2026 21:28:52 +0000 |
| Where Are the Republicans Who Put America First? - The “Trump First” wing of the G.O.P. is in ascendance. The rest of the party needs to fight back. Tue, 19 May 2026 21:27:22 +0000 |
| Tornado Wipes Out Brand-New Home in Nebraska - The tornado in Nebraska stayed on the ground for 11 minutes. A new subdivision called Dirt Road was wiped out, while nearby homes went untouched. Tue, 19 May 2026 20:43:53 +0000 |
| Tesla’s Semi Truck could Jolt the Trucking Industry - California truckers have expressed strong interest in the Tesla Semi because it costs much less and can travel further on a charge than electric trucks sold by established manufacturers. Tue, 19 May 2026 20:31:37 +0000 |
| ‘The Future of Truth’ Contains Quotes Made Up by A.I. - Steven Rosenbaum, author of “The Future of Truth,” said he had started his own investigation after The New York Times asked about the fake quotes. Tue, 19 May 2026 20:08:55 +0000 |
| Amid Global Turmoil, Trump Shows Off White House Ballroom Construction - President Trump showed off the construction on his ballroom project, providing a deeper look at the things that matter to him. Tue, 19 May 2026 20:06:17 +0000 |
| Meta Begins Laying Off 8,000 Employees Amid A.I. Transformation - Meta told employees last month that it would carry out mass layoffs on May 20, as the Silicon Valley giant tries to transform into an A.I.-first company. Tue, 19 May 2026 20:00:06 +0000 |
| Twist in FIFA Corruption Case: 2 Fugitives Emerge, Seeking a Plea Deal - Federal prosecutors are negotiating with Hugo and Mariano Jinkis, a father and son from Argentina, who after more than a decade suddenly agreed to meet in Brooklyn. Tue, 19 May 2026 19:50:18 +0000 |
| L.I.R.R. Workers Are in Line for Raises, but at What Cost to New York? - Details are still emerging about the contract reached after a three-day strike that shut down America’s busiest passenger rail service. But the fallout could be felt for years. Tue, 19 May 2026 19:46:20 +0000 |
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