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Israelis Rally for Hostages in Gaza, Hoping It Will Be the Last Time
At a Tel Aviv rally, Israelis thanked President Trump for the cease-fire that paved the way for release of the remaining hostages. They were less enthused about their own country’s leader.
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Fears of a Coup Rise in Madagascar as Army Unit Joins Protesters
The unit appealed to security forces in this southern African nation to disobey their superiors and to refuse to shoot at demonstrators, who have rallied in the streets for more than two weeks.
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‘Over the Clouds’: Families of Palestinian Prisoners Await Their Release
Israel agreed to free 250 Palestinians serving life sentences, many of whom will be sent into exile. For their families, it brought joy. But for those whose relatives were excluded, it was a crushing blow.
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Happy 100th Mirthday, Robert Rauschenberg
The artist, who died in 2008, would have reached that age this month. But buoyant birthday festivities around the globe come mixed with sobering news about his former home.
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How to Deal With 30 to 50 Feral Hogs
Once a meme, free-ranging swine have become a real problem — one that has given rise to a wide array of potential solutions.
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In L.A., a Former Ally of Mayor Bass Is Expected to Run Against Her
The former supporter, Austin Beutner, who once led the city’s public schools as superintendent, is expected to challenge Ms. Bass’s re-election bid in next year’s mayoral race.
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Appeals Court Allows Federalized National Guard, But Leaves Block on Chicago Deployment in Place
An appeals court said National Guard troops could remain under the Trump administration’s control, but left in place an earlier temporary ruling barring troops from deploying into the Chicago area as a legal fight proceeds.
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Among Portland Protests, It’s Frogs and Sharks and Bears, Oh My!
Images of anarchists clad in black gave the city a bad name in 2020. Now, demonstrators in Portland are poking fun at President Trump’s apocalyptic talk with colorful animal suits.
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Trump Says He Will Pay Troops Despite Government Shutdown
The president said he had identified funds even though Congress has not appropriated new money for the military.
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Trump Administration Will Rehire Scores of Experts Fired in Error
Friday’s layoffs swept up scientists involved in responding to the measles outbreak and running an influential journal. An official acknowledged the mistakes on Saturday.