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Infant Killed as Israeli Military Fires on Car in West Bank, Palestinian Officials Say
Israel’s military said a soldier opened fire after Israeli troops “perceived a vehicle accelerating toward them.” The baby’s grandmother, who was in the car, disputed that account.
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Bowerbirds Are Stealing Cash, Plastic and Handcuffs for Love
For millions of years, male great bowerbirds have wooed their mates with flowers and seeds. But in today’s urban world, such humble fare may not cut it.
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Alan Riding, Times Correspondent in Latin America and Paris, Dies at 82
He was a cosmopolitan observer and interpreter of societies he knew firsthand, whether writing about war in Nicaragua or the history and cultural salons of France.
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Senators Warn of Intelligence Gaps if Surveillance Program Expires
Two senior Republicans urged the Trump administration to prepare for the possible expiration of a contentious intelligence-gathering authority.
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Kennedy Center Loses Case Against Musician Who Canceled Over Trump Naming Dispute
A federal judge sided with jazz performer Chuck Redd, who canceled a 2025 holiday concert after President Trump’s name was added to the building.
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Bob Packwood, Senator Forced to Quit in Sex Scandal, Dies at 93
An unorthodox Republican, he helped shape tax policy and women’s rights legislation before resigning in 1995 amid accusations by more than 20 women of sexual misconduct.
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C.I.A. Officer Found With Gold Bars Said to Have Created Fake Spy Program
A federal judge has ruled that David Rush, the C.I.A. employee, must remain in detention. U.S. officials say Mr. Rush funneled millions in federal funds to himself.
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Trump’s Defense Department Sees Growing Espionage Threat From Israel
The Defense Department has increased the counterintelligence threat assessment to its highest level, and Israel is believed to have eavesdropped on American negotiations with Iran.
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A Tetris-like home helped two sisters stay connected as they aged
To age in place, and live near each other, Sandra and Franca Di Diomete decided to build an interlocking home on Sandra’s tiny, odd-shaped lot.
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Sorry, I’m Not Available. Talk to the A.I. Me.
The hot new productivity hack for C.E.O.s and Harvard professors? A.I. twins that answer questions and attend meetings.