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Apr 01, 2026

Bondi Is Vulnerable as Republican Frustrations Over DOJ's Epstein Files Missteps Grow
Attorney General Pam Bondi's critics inside and outside the administration say she has made unforced errors that have turned the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein files into a political crisis.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Trump Attends Supreme Court Oral Arguments, Then Leaves an Hour In
President Trump's presence in the court, a presidential first, put him face to face with justices whom he has tried to bully and intimidate.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Iran Is Skeptical About Diplomacy, U.S. Intelligence Says
Any decision by Iran to keep fighting would complicate President Trump's stated goal of trying to end the war within weeks.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Trump Will Lose the Birthright Citizenship Case. But in a Way, He's Already Won.
The case is open-and-shut on the merits. But its procedural course still leaves plenty of room for Trump administration overreach.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Syracuse Drops 84 Programs Including Classics, Ceramics and Italian
In all, 93 of the 460 academic programs at the university will be closed or paused. No students were majoring in 55 of the programs that are ending.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Goodbye ‘Geeky Hunk'? Gmail Users Can Now Change Their Usernames.
Users who have been saddled with now-cringe email handles since the mid-2000s can now change them without losing any data under a policy Google announced on Wednesday.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Mahmoud Khalil Asks Emil Bove to Recuse Himself From Immigration Case
Mr. Khalil, who is fighting his deportation, and Judge Bove were on opposite sides of President Trump's crackdown on campus protesters when the judge was a Justice Department official.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Trump Officials Try to Fight Foreign Disinformation They Once Dismissed
The war in Iran has exposed the need to mount a defense against foreign influence campaigns, officials and experts say.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Trump-Backed Candidate in Louisiana Primary Also Praised DEI. Will It Hurt Her?
Representative Julia Letlow of Louisiana, running to challenge Senator Bill Cassidy, is facing conservative blowback over remarks from 2020.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Tennessee Library Director Luanne James Fired Over L.G.B.T.Q. Books
The director, Luanne James, was fired at a board meeting for the Rutherford County Library System on Monday after she refused to move certain books to the adult section.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Key Justices Appear Skeptical of Limiting Birthright Citizenship
President Trump appeared in court, watching as members of the court's conservative majority raised questions about his efforts to limit birthright citizenship.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Remember the Oil Shocks of the '70s? This Is Going to Be Worse. Much Worse.
Higher oil prices and limited supply will accelerate a turn toward cleaner technologies, especially in Asia and Europe.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Pipe Bomb Defendant Says He May Adopt Debunked Account as Defense
Court papers show that Brian Cole Jr.'s lawyers might seek to blame a former Capitol Police officer whose name first surfaced in a right-wing media account and whom the F.B.I. briefly investigated.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

7-Month-Old Is Fatally Shot in Brooklyn
The baby was struck by a stray bullet on Wednesday afternoon in the Williamsburg neighborhood, the police said.

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Apr 01, 2026

Longtime Friend of Eric Adams Is Indicted on Health Care Fraud Charges
U.S. prosecutors charged that Zhan Petrosyants, known as Johnny, submitted millions of dollars in false health care claims. He and his twin brother are close associates of Mr. Adams.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Elon Musk's SpaceX Files to Go Public, Setting Stage for Huge I.P.O.
An initial public offering of Elon Musk's rocket and satellite company would most likely be a generational wealth event and one of the largest offerings ever.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Five Takeaways From the Supreme Court's Birthright Citizenship Case
The justices grappled with questions about domiciles and foundlings, avoided policy debates and mused about the sweep of possible rulings.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

At Syracuse, Classics, Ceramics and Italian Out as Majors in Overhaul
In all, 93 of the 460 academic programs at the university will be closed or paused. No students were majoring in 55 of the programs that are ending.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

C.D.C. Pauses Testing for Rabies and Pox Viruses
The diseases were removed from a list of tests the agency conducts for state and local health departments. Experts worry that with drastic staff reductions, the testing may not resume.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Five Takeaways From the Birthright Citizenship Argument
The justices grappled with questions about domiciles and foundlings, avoided policy debates and mused about the sweep of possible rulings.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

A.I. Companies Shatter Fund-Raising Records, as Boom Accelerates
OpenAI, Anthropic, Waymo and other artificial intelligence companies hauled in $297 billion in funding in the first three months of the year.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Ocasio-Cortez Says She Will Oppose All U.S. Military Aid to Israel
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York said she would oppose U.S. military aid to Israel, including for defensive systems.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Homeland Security Dept. Asks Workers for Videos of Their Shutdown Hardships
The department's public affairs office is seeking 30-second "selfie videos," part of a push to pressure lawmakers to strike a deal.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

How NASA Is Keeping the Astronauts Safe During the Artemis II Mission
Years of testing, emergency systems and sensors have gone into protecting the astronauts set to head to the moon.

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Apr 01, 2026

Trump Administration Scales Back Plan to Dismantle Consumer Protection Bureau
A new filing asks a federal court to allow the White House to dismiss much of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's remaining work force, but not close the bureau entirely.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Iraqi Kidnappers of Journalist Shelly Kittleson Offer to Negotiate
The Iranian-aligned militia, Kataib Hezbollah, is pressing for the release of members detained by the Iraqi government in exchange for freeing the journalist, Shelly Kittleson.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Who Murdered Minerliz? How a Diner Meet-up Cracked the Case.
In 1999, a 13-year-old girl was found dead in the Bronx. Then the trail went cold for 20 years, until an ingenious ploy by detectives produced a vital clue to her killer.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

F.D.A. Approves New Eli Lilly Obesity Pill, Foundayo
The drug, made by Eli Lilly, could offer a more convenient option for patients who want to avoid injections.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Trump Attends Supreme Court Oral Arguments in a Presidential First
President Trump's presence in the court puts him face to face with justices whom he has tried to bully and intimidate.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Ending Birthright Citizenship Would Disproportionately Affect Asian Legal Immigrants
A new study found that an end to universal birthright citizenship would disproportionately affect babies born to Asian parents.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Megan Thee Stallion Rushed to the Hospital During Moulin Rouge Broadway Performance
The rapper was rushed to the hospital midway through a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" on Tuesday. She is expected to miss shows on Wednesday.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

C.D.C. Pauses Testing for Rabies and Mpox
The diseases were removed from a list of tests the agency conducts for state and local health departments. Experts worry that with drastic staff reductions, the testing may not resume.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Trump's War Is Perpetually ‘Ahead of Schedule'
In Iran, the schedule is our most malleable illusion.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Can Science Predict When a Study Won't Hold Up?
Conducting research is hard; confirming the results is, too. And artificial intelligence isn't yet ready to help, a major new study finds.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

How to Watch NASA's Artemis II Moon Launch Online
NASA will broadcast the launch of the Artemis II mission as well as holding live conversations with the crew during their time in space.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

When Racism Is a Crime: Brazil Puts a Tourist on Trial for Word and Gesture
An Argentine woman, who is white, could face years in prison after being accused of racism. The case has set off intense debate in Argentina and Brazil.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Democrats Start to Hammer Vulnerable Republicans Over War in Iran in Ads
"Look at that gas pump," a new ad from a liberal group says. It is targeting Representative Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin over his support for the war effort.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Trump Arrives at Supreme Court for Oral Arguments in a Presidential First
President Trump's presence in the court puts him face to face with justices whom he has tried to bully and intimidate.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Placing U.S. Troops in Middle East Hotels May Violate Laws of War
U.S. commanders have kept many troops away from bases in the region to protect them from Iran's ballistic missile attacks.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Trump Says Europe Is On Its Own in Securing the Strait of Hormuz
Threatening to pull out of NATO, President Trump portrayed the alliance as a "paper tiger" and said Europe was on its own in trying to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

The Birthright Con
Trump wants to find out just how weak this Supreme Court is.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Bruce Springsteen Brings Fiery Speeches and Songs to Minneapolis
The E Street Band opened its Land of Hopes and Dreams tour on Tuesday night, where the musician asked the crowd to choose "unity over division and peace over war."

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Israel's Message to a Broad Swath of Lebanon: Shiites Must Go
Israel has issued sweeping evacuation warnings, and pressed some Christian and Druse leaders to expel Shiite Muslims from southern towns, the leaders said.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Try Living in Cape Town, Where 70% of Downtown Housing Is for Tourists
A shortage of affordable housing in the coastal city in South Africa has forced many people to live far outside the city center, while tourists occupy prime real estate.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Iran Maintains Nuclear Capacities Despite Trump's Claim of U.S. Success
For the second time in recent days, President Trump declared that one of the key objectives of the war had been accomplished.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Bomb Shelters and a Drone-Proof Roof: Trump Seeks to Justify Ballroom as Security Measure
President Trump spoke about his ballroom's security as he argued against a judge's orders to stop construction.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Trump's Brusque Threat to Europe: Go It Alone
Threatening to pull out of NATO, President Trump portrayed the alliance as a "paper tiger" and said Europe was on its own in trying to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Born American
We look at an important case before the Supreme Court.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Israel's Message to Southern Lebanon: Shiites Must Go
Israel has issued sweeping evacuation warnings, and pressed some Christian and Druse leaders to expel Shiite Muslims from their towns, the leaders said.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

U.S. Plans Military Expansion in Greenland
The Pentagon is in talks with Denmark for access to three more areas on the Arctic island. Several Greenlanders said they didn't like the idea.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Trump to Address the Nation About War Plans, and TMZ Goes After Congress
Plus, what to know about NASA's moon mission.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Today's Mission to the Moon
Four astronauts of the Artemis II mission are preparing NASA for its next lunar landing.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Memphis House Primary Exemplifies Democrats' Age Fights
The contest between Representative Steve Cohen, 76, a white incumbent, and Justin Pearson, 31, a Black state lawmaker, exemplifies a national push for a passing of the torch.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

One of Apple's First Employees Looks Back at 50 Years
In 1976, 14-year-old Chris Espinosa rode a moped to his job demonstrating computers made in Steve Jobs's childhood home. The company has changed a bit since then.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Our Troops Deserve More Than This
We owe it to American service members and their families to be truthful about the risks involved and why we are at war.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Challenge to Birthright Citizenship
The justices will consider the constitutionality of President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship for the children of undocumented people and some temporary foreign visitors.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

He Won Birthright Citizenship for All. His Own Family Never Knew.
Wong Kim Ark brought his case to the Supreme Court in 1898. But some of his descendants didn't even know his name until about 15 years ago.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

In New England, Catching Climate Data Along With Fish
Commercial vessels are deploying high-tech sensors to map a shifting sea, providing critical data for scientists and some help for the industry.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

A ‘Traffic Jam' of Trials Poses Headache for Mangione's Lawyers
Luigi Mangione's lawyers could be in and out of court in Manhattan through the end of the year. A judge could decide as early as Wednesday on whether to delay his federal case.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

The Three Big Questions Delaying New York's Budget
Legislators are weighing tax increases on the wealthy and changes to laws meant to protect immigrants and the environment as the state budget deadline passes.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Stephen Colbert Blames ‘The Bachelorette' Cancellation for $4 Gas
The "Late Show" host joked that "Trump attacked Iran" after ABC scrapped the reality show's latest season.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Padma Lakshmi: The Decision That Would Create a Permanent American Underclass
President Trump wants to take away a fundamental American promise.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Padma Lakshmi: What America's Food Tells Us About Birthright Citizenship
President Trump wants to take away a fundamental American promise.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

Where Million-Dollar Coastal Homes Glitter Near Metal Shacks
A shortage of affordable housing in the coastal city in South Africa has forced many people to live far outside the city center, while tourists occupy prime real estate.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

The Sailors Stranded in the Persian Gulf
Thousands of civilian sailors have been stranded for more than a month in waters surrounded by a conflict zone because of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Apr 01, 2026

In UK Prisons, Drones Fly In Contraband ‘As if by Uber Eats'
Decades-old prison buildings were designed to be secure from the ground but not the air. Experts say that makes a lucrative smuggling trade hard to tackle.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

Tech Bros Hacked Their Diets. Now You May Be Doing It, Too.
With seeds, supplements and gadgets (but little expert guidance), Americans of all stripes are seeking wellness through what they eat.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

South Dakotans React to Daily Mail Article on Bryon Noem, Kristi Noem's Husband
In the tiny town of Castlewood, S.D., where everyone knows the Noems, the prevailing sense was that people can't help but feel bad for Bryon Noem after a tabloid photo leak.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

Bomb Shelters and a Drone-Proof Roof: Trump Says Ballroom Is a Matter of Security
President Trump spoke about his ballroom's security features as he argued against a judge's orders to stop construction.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

Trump Says He Halted Nuclear Threat From Iran, Despite Evidence to the Contrary
For the second time in recent days, President Trump declared that one of the key objectives of the war had been accomplished.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

Trump Says U.S. Will Be Out of Iran Within Two to Three Weeks
The White House said the president would address the nation about Iran on Wednesday evening.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

Trump Signs Order Seeking Federal Control of Mail Voting as He Promotes False Claims
Election experts and Democratic officials called the order legally invalid, and Arizona and Oregon pledged to immediately challenge it in court.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

Trump Seeks to Redefine ‘Regime Change' in Iran War
President Trump and his aides have made contradictory statements on whether the United States and Israel have transformed the Iranian government through violence.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

Justice Dept. Struggles to Respond to Trump's Suit Against IRS
Officials at the department and the White House are in the middle of a messy and complicated debate over how to respond to President Trump's lawsuit demanding $10 billion from the I.R.S.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit That Challenged Ban on Endorsements by Churches
Conservatives had expected a victory in the case after the I.R.S. agreed to a settlement that allowed churches to voice support for candidates.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

Tugboat Captain Is Charged in Miami Beach Crash That Killed 3 Children
Six people, including a camp counselor, were thrown into the water on July 28 when their sailboat was struck by a barge that was being pushed by a tugboat, the authorities said.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

Judge Orders Construction Stopped on Trump's White House Ballroom
A federal judge required the president to seek lawmakers' input and pursue traditional approvals before proceeding with the $400 million replacement for the East Wing.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

Forgoing Oversight of Iran War, G.O.P. Calls Hegseth to Testify on Budget
After resisting calls for public hearings for weeks, House Republicans have called the secretary of defense to testify at a budget hearing in late April for the first time since the attacks on Iran began.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

Slava Tsukerman, Who Directed the Cult Classic ‘Liquid Sky,' Dies at 86
A Russian-born director, he created a film about New Wave models and killer aliens in 1980s New York, helping to reshape independent filmmaking in America.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

Four Tied to N.Y.C. Shelter Contractor Are Charged in Corruption Inquiry
The arrests were part of an investigation that is also examining the conduct of a city councilwoman, her sister and the Brooklyn Democratic leader's husband.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

U.N. Peacekeepers in Lebanon Were Killed by Roadside Bomb
Members of the United Nations Security Council condemned deadly attacks on U.N. peacekeepers in south Lebanon and called for de-escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

At the National Archives, the Declaration Gets More Company
The Emancipation Proclamation and the 19th Amendment have been added to the Archives's rotunda, the first permanent changes there in nearly 75 years.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

Supreme Court Rejects a Ban on ‘Conversion Therapy' for Minors
Also, a judge halts construction on the White House ballroom. Here's the latest at the end of Tuesday.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

Backdoor Funding of Homeland Security Agency Could Weaken Congress Anew
An emerging Republican plan to skirt a Democratic filibuster and fund an entire department without congressional appropriations would be the latest example of surrendering power to the White House.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

Trump's Presidential Library Video Draws Mixed Reactions From Miami Residents
The president's foundation released a video showing a gleaming tower by Biscayne Bay emblazoned with his name. It would dominate the skyline.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

Who Is Getting Paid During the Department of Homeland Security Shutdown?
At least 120,000 law enforcement officers who work for the agency have continued to collect paychecks throughout the funding lapse. But tens of thousands of workers have gone without pay.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

Why the Artemis II Astronauts Will Be Wearing Orange
It's not just any orange. It's International Orange.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

Trump Has a Way Out of the Iran War
Trump should set aside his 15-point peace plan and reduce it to these two points.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

The More You Study Consciousness, the Weirder It Gets
Michael Pollan, a science writer, spent five years trying to understand how consciousness worked.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

Yes, This Is Your War, Too
Even opponents of the conflict should want to see Iran defanged and defeated.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

My Two-Point Peace Plan for the Iran War
Trump and Netanyahu started the Iran war without thinking how to end it. But there is a way out.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

Stocks Recover Sharply Amid Hope for Iran War's End
Investors weighed the news that the owner of a Kuwaiti tanker loaded with oil said it had been hit in an Iranian attack near Dubai.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

S&P Surges Nearly 3% Amid Hope for War's End
Investors weighed the news that the owner of a Kuwaiti tanker loaded with oil said it had been hit in an Iranian attack near Dubai.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

Judge Approves Trump Effort to Obtain List of Jews From University of Pennsylvania
The government's effort to collect the names and phone numbers of Jewish people on campus as it investigates antisemitism has upset some people who worry about how the information will be used.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

Judge Blocks Trump's Order to End Funding for NPR and PBS
The ruling will have minimal effect on the federal money going to public media because Congress voted to claw back funding. But it could have implications for any future funding.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

March Madness Puts Las Vegas Back in the Game
The influx of fans during this month's college basketball tournament is a welcome lift to the city's casinos and hotels after a dismal 2025, when the number of visitors fell 7.5 percent.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

Gavin Newsom Suggests His Conservative Critics Are Gay in Online Insults Criticized as Homophobic
Gov. Gavin Newsom's aides said that their online insults were meant to ridicule figures on the right. But some critics say they are homophobic.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

TMZ Goes After Members of Congress Living It Up Amid DHS Shutdown
After lawmakers left Washington for a two-week spring break with the Department of Homeland Security shut down, the Hollywood tabloid began publishing photographs of them living it up around the country.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

Allbirds, Once Silicon Valley's Favorite Shoe, Sells for $39 Million
Despite once being valued at $4 billion, the company that made sneakers from Merino wool struggled to capture a wide customer base and turn a profit.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Mar 31, 2026

How Immigration Policies Like Birthright Citizenship Shaped the Supreme Court Justices' Histories
As the justices prepare to hear a landmark case about birthright citizenship, their family stories are a reminder that the law has shaped who can be an American.

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