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Judge in Karen Read Murder Case Declares Mistrial After Jury Deadlocks

The jurors said they were “deeply divided” over whether Ms. Read killed her boyfriend, a Boston police officer; prosecutors said they would try the ca...

Judge in Karen Read Murder Case Declares Mistrial After Jury Deadlocks

The Trump Decision Reveals Deep Rot in the System

Instead of delivering a judgment many months ago and allowing the trial to proceed, the justices gave Trump the gift of delay piled upon delay.

The Trump Decision Reveals Deep Rot in the System

Former Trump aide Steve Bannon 'proud' as he begins prison sentence

Former Donald Trump aide Steve Bannon was cheered by supporters as he turned up to prison to begin a four-month jail term on Monday.

Former Trump aide Steve Bannon 'proud' as he begins prison sentence

Inside Out 2 becomes first movie of 2024 to top $1bn at global box office

Inside Out has become the first film of the year to take over $1bn worldwide, becoming the highest grossing film of the year.

Inside Out 2 becomes first movie of 2024 to top $1bn at global box office

Trump hails Supreme Court immunity ruling - as judge says 'president is now a king above law'

The US Supreme Court has sent Donald Trump's claim he is immune from prosecution for his actions while president back to a lower court.

Trump hails Supreme Court immunity ruling - as judge says 'president is now a king above law'

UFO-style car pulled over by police on motorway

A law enforcement agency's social media users have been left starry eyed after a traffic stop with a difference was reported in the US.

UFO-style car pulled over by police on motorway

Biden's family urge president to stay in White House race as donors discuss alternative scenarios

Joe Biden's family has urged the US president not to quit the election campaign, even as donors discussed the alternatives if he pulled out following ...

Biden's family urge president to stay in White House race as donors discuss alternative scenarios

Justin Timberlake appears to joke at Boston concert about drink-driving arrest

Justin Timberlake has appeared to joke about his recent drink-driving arrest at a concert in Boston.

Justin Timberlake appears to joke at Boston concert about drink-driving arrest

A Wave of Pride Lights Up New York City

The New York City Pride March, now in its 54th year, attracted tens of thousands in Manhattan. It was interrupted by pro-Palestinian demonstrators.

A Wave of Pride Lights Up New York City

France’s Far Right Scores Big in First Round of Elections, Polling Suggests

A surprise decision by President Emmanuel Macron to hold a snap election appears to have backfired badly, giving the National Rally a decisive victory...

France’s Far Right Scores Big in First Round of Elections, Polling Suggests

Iranians Say Elections Bring Little Change, So Why Vote?

In Tehran, many Iranians said they didn’t see the point in voting in Friday’s first-round presidential election since all the candidates had been vett...

Iranians Say Elections Bring Little Change, So Why Vote?

Biden’s Family Tells Him to Keep Fighting as They Huddle at Camp David

President Biden is trying to figure out how to tamp down Democratic anxiety after last week’s disastrous debate performance.

Biden’s Family Tells Him to Keep Fighting as They Huddle at Camp David

Nevada Residents Will Vote on Abortion Rights in November

A measure seeking to protect abortion access in the State Constitution will appear on the ballot. It is one of nearly a dozen such initiatives that co...

Nevada Residents Will Vote on Abortion Rights in November

Justice Department Is Said to Offer Boeing Plea Deal Over 737 Max Crashes

A lawyer for the families of the victims of those crashes in 2018 and 2019 said the tentative deal fell short of what the families had sought.

Justice Department Is Said to Offer Boeing Plea Deal Over 737 Max Crashes

Nothing to See Here? White House Portrays Biden’s Debate Performance as a Blip

Critics of the approach say it risks making President Biden and his campaign seem woefully out of touch with the voters they need to win.

Nothing to See Here? White House Portrays Biden’s Debate Performance as a Blip

Boy, 13, dies after being wrestled to ground and shot by US police

A 13-year-old boy carrying a "realistic appearing" replica firearm has died after being shot by police in New York state, US authorities have said.

Boy, 13, dies after being wrestled to ground and shot by US police

Beryl, Now a Hurricane, to Bring ‘Life-Threatening Winds,’ Officials Warn

The hurricane is expected to intensify quickly and bring significant storm surge to the Windward Islands as a major hurricane, forecasters said on Sat...

Beryl, Now a Hurricane, to Bring ‘Life-Threatening Winds,’ Officials Warn

At Trump’s Post-Debate Rally, Unease Among the Faithful

In Virginia, Donald Trump and his supporters reveled in the moment, and mused about a shadowy Democratic plan to shift candidates.

At Trump’s Post-Debate Rally, Unease Among the Faithful

Major Democratic Donors Ask Themselves: What to Do About Biden?

Some floated interventions and wondered about how to reach Jill Biden. Others hoped the president would bow out of the race on his own. Many came to t...

Major Democratic Donors Ask Themselves: What to Do About Biden?

Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian Reaches Runoff in Iran’s Presidential Election

Candidates in the campaign to fill the seat of President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash, showed notable candor about the country’s moun...

Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian Reaches Runoff in Iran’s Presidential Election