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Henry Raymont, First to Report Bay of Pigs Invasion, Dies at 98
On assignment for U.P.I. in Cuba, he learned of the U.S.- backed effort to overthrow Fidel Castro and was imprisoned. He later worked for The New York Times.
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He Helped Create NPR. Now He May See it Be Defunded.
Bill Siemering, 91, says potential funding cuts put a “unique, invaluable cultural resource” at risk.
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Republican Tax Bill Is a Losing Deal for Gamblers
The law is creating backlash from the gambling industry and bettors who could owe taxes even if they break even.
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JD Vance’s Big, Beautiful Task
The vice president is selling Trump’s domestic policy bill amid signs Democratic attacks are breaking through.
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The Grand Canyon Fire Has North Rim Residents Wary of the Future
Fire crews allowed a fire to burn through brush on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim. Then they lost control.
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Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia Question Evidence in Criminal Case
The exchanges unfolded at a hearing in Federal District Court in Nashville intended to determine whether Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia should be freed from criminal custody as he awaits trial.
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Vance Tries to Sell the Benefits of Trump’s Megabill but Ignores the Costs
In a visit to Pennsylvania, Vice President JD Vance stressed tax cuts and savings accounts for newborns, with no mention of trims to Medicaid and nutritional assistance programs many Trump voters rely on.
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Can Trump Fire Powell? He Likely Lacks Case to Remove Fed Chair, Experts Say.
The Trump administration is toying with removing Jerome H. Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, accusing him of mismanaging a multibillion-dollar update to its Washington headquarters.
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WNBA Star A’ja Wilson’s Tips on Where to to Eat, Drink and Chill in Las Vegas
The Las Vegas Aces standout, one of the W.N.B.A.’s top players, shares her tips for places to eat, drink and chill — both on and off the Strip.
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Looking for a Summer Ski Fix? Head to South America.
In Chile and Argentina, dramatic slopes, lots of snow and an unusual après ski scene await.