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Why a G.O.P. Medicaid Requirement Could Set States Up for Failure

The Republicans’ big bill would require most states to build technology systems quickly and with little funding.

Why a G.O.P. Medicaid Requirement Could Set States Up for Failure

Can Donors Fill the Major Budget Holes Universities Face Under Trump?

In their fund-raising appeals, some schools are citing the vast sums in federal funding that they stand to lose. Others appear to be keeping mum to av...

Can Donors Fill the Major Budget Holes Universities Face Under Trump?

Top American Academics Flock to Toronto as Trump Threatens U.S. Colleges

The University of Toronto has attracted several U.S. professors amid turmoil between American higher-education institutions and the Trump administrati...

Top American Academics Flock to Toronto as Trump Threatens U.S. Colleges

Newsom Signs Budget That Includes Health Care Cuts for Undocumented Immigrants

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California signed a budget bill on Friday that depends in part on rolling back those benefits to help close a $12 billion deficit...

Newsom Signs Budget That Includes Health Care Cuts for Undocumented Immigrants

Chinese Police Detain Dozens of Writers Over Gay Erotic Online Novels

The genre known as Boys’ Love, stories written mostly by and for straight women, has been in the authorities’ sights for years.

Chinese Police Detain Dozens of Writers Over Gay Erotic Online Novels

Budapest Pride Parade Will Go On Despite Orban’s Ban. How Will He Respond?

Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s party enacted the ban, trying to create a dilemma for the opposition leader. Now it is the government that faces a tough...

Budapest Pride Parade Will Go On Despite Orban’s Ban. How Will He Respond?

What the Supreme Court’s Ruling Will Mean for Birthright Citizenship

The ruling left unsettled the question of whether children born to immigrants without full legal status in the United States are entitled to automatic...

What the Supreme Court’s Ruling Will Mean for Birthright Citizenship

A Special ‘Climate’ Visa? People in Tuvalu Are Applying Fast.

Nearly half the citizens of the tiny Pacific Island nation have already applied in a lottery for Australian visas amid an existential threat from glob...

A Special ‘Climate’ Visa? People in Tuvalu Are Applying Fast.

Woman Was ‘Most Likely’ Bitten by Shark at Jones Beach, Scientists Say

The woman had minor cuts to her left foot and leg after being bitten on Wednesday. She was transported to a hospital for injuries that were not life-t...

Woman Was ‘Most Likely’ Bitten by Shark at Jones Beach, Scientists Say

Don Bacon, House Republican Who Often Criticizes Trump, Won’t Seek Re-election

The departure of the five-term lawmaker from Nebraska enhances Democrats’ chances of picking up a seat in the narrowly divided House.

Don Bacon, House Republican Who Often Criticizes Trump, Won’t Seek Re-election

Sanchez shares picture with Bezos as they tie the knot in Venice

Billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez have tied the knot in a lavish and star-studded wedding in Venice, Italy.

Sanchez shares picture with Bezos as they tie the knot in Venice

Judge Strikes Down Trump Order Targeting Susman Godfrey Law Firm

The ruling completed a clean sweep for the handful of law firms that took the risk of fighting the Trump administration in court, rather than acceptin...

Judge Strikes Down Trump Order Targeting Susman Godfrey Law Firm

U.S. Charges 11 in Russia-Based Scheme to Bilk Medicare of $10.6 Billion

In what is potentially among the largest frauds in Medicare history, prosecutors say hundreds of thousands of people were billed for medical equipment...

U.S. Charges 11 in Russia-Based Scheme to Bilk Medicare of $10.6 Billion

Diddy's 'private sex life' turned into 'crime scene', defence says in closing argument

Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing a "fake trial" in which his unusual sexual preferences have been unfairly criminalised and his "private sex life" turned ...

Diddy's 'private sex life' turned into 'crime scene', defence says in closing argument

Trump's win frees him up to push on with his agenda with fewer blocks and barriers

As the president himself said, this was a "giant" of a decision - a significant moment to end a week of whiplash-inducing news.

Trump's win frees him up to push on with his agenda with fewer blocks and barriers

Trump Encourages Powell to Resign in Latest Attack on the Fed Chair

Jerome H. Powell, whose term does not expire until May, has argued that the central bank can afford to be patient about cutting interest rates amid un...

Trump Encourages Powell to Resign in Latest Attack on the Fed Chair

Trump Administration to Appeal Order Allowing International Students at Harvard

A district court judge had blocked President Trump’s proclamation barring international students from attending the university.

Trump Administration to Appeal Order Allowing International Students at Harvard

Harvard and University of Toronto Announce a Contingency Plan for Some International Students

Students at the Kennedy School of Government can study online or finish their degrees at the University of Toronto.

Harvard and University of Toronto Announce a Contingency Plan for Some International Students

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Tie the Knot

The bride announced the marriage on Friday night in an Instagram post under the name Lauren Sánchez Bezos.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Tie the Knot

Supreme Court Upholds Preventive Care Provision in Affordable Care Act

The case stemmed from a lawsuit brought by conservatives seeking to block free preventive care, including medicine to prevent H.I.V. transmission.

Supreme Court Upholds Preventive Care Provision in Affordable Care Act