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Foster Children Fight to Stop States From Taking Federal Benefits

A longstanding practice of using a child’s federal survivor and disability benefits to defray the cost of foster care is under scrutiny in Congress an...

Foster Children Fight to Stop States From Taking Federal Benefits

‘Furiosa’ Is a Memorial Day Weekend Box Office Dud

Memorial Day weekend ticket sales in North America are expected to total $125 million, down 40 percent from last year.

‘Furiosa’ Is a Memorial Day Weekend Box Office Dud

Trump’s Hush-Money Trial Playbook, Post-Verdict: Anger and Retribution

Former President Donald J. Trump has a history of attacking investigators, blaming President Biden and seeking vengeance on those who cross him.

Trump’s Hush-Money Trial Playbook, Post-Verdict: Anger and Retribution

Amateur Historians Heard Tales of a Lost Tudor Palace. Then, They Dug It Up.

In a small English village, a group of dedicated locals has unearthed the remains of a long-vanished palace that had been home to Henry VIII’s grandmo...

Amateur Historians Heard Tales of a Lost Tudor Palace. Then, They Dug It Up.

Flaming liquid thrown at passenger on subway

A man had a cup of flaming liquid thrown at him, setting his clothing on fire, in a random attack on the New York subway, police say.

Flaming liquid thrown at passenger on subway

Four girls stabbed at cinema in 'sudden' attack

Four girls aged between nine and 17 were stabbed in an "unprovoked" attack at a cinema in Massachusetts, US police have said.

Four girls stabbed at cinema in 'sudden' attack

‘Contact. I.E.D.’

In war, death interrupts nothing. Time doesn’t stop; it seems to accelerate.

‘Contact. I.E.D.’

Russia Plans New Ukraine Offensive as Zelensky Urges Biden and Xi to Join Peace Summit

Moscow is again amassing forces near the border, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine warned. His comments came as officials said that a Russian st...

Russia Plans New Ukraine Offensive as Zelensky Urges Biden and Xi to Join Peace Summit

PGA Tour golfer took his own life, parents say

PGA Tour golfer Grayson Murray took his own life, his parents have said, as they urged people to be "kind to one another".

PGA Tour golfer took his own life, parents say

'Lock him up': Trump booed at rally

Donald Trump was booed during an address at the Libertarian Party National Convention on Saturday.

'Lock him up': Trump booed at rally

Songwriter behind Disney films including Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang dies

A songwriter who created the soundtracks of some of Disney's best-known films - including Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - ...

Songwriter behind Disney films including Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang dies

Russia Bombs Hardware Superstore in Kharkiv, Killing 6, Ukraine Says

It was the latest attack in a sustained bombing campaign that has made life increasingly dangerous for civilians in the northeastern Ukrainian city.

Russia Bombs Hardware Superstore in Kharkiv, Killing 6, Ukraine Says

Sean Baker’s ‘Anora’ Wins Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival

The movie about a sex worker, from the American filmmaker Sean Baker, took the top prize at a ceremony that also honored George Lucas.

Sean Baker’s ‘Anora’ Wins Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival

Biden Addresses Graduating Cadets at West Point Military Academy

President Biden’s commencement address comes at a moment of military upheaval abroad, university protests at home and a looming rematch with former Pr...

Biden Addresses Graduating Cadets at West Point Military Academy

Biden Admin Struggles to Address Sharp Rise in Deaths From Extreme Heat

Deaths are rising sharply, and the Biden administration is trying to respond. Its plan faces big hurdles.

Biden Admin Struggles to Address Sharp Rise in Deaths From Extreme Heat

PGA Tour golfer Grayson Murray dies aged 30

Professional golfer Grayson Murray has died aged 30, the PGA Tour has said.

PGA Tour golfer Grayson Murray dies aged 30

One of the Deadliest Jobs in Mexico: Running for Office

The assassination of Gisela Gaytán shocked Mexico. She was among dozens of aspirants for public office killed in recent months.

One of the Deadliest Jobs in Mexico: Running for Office

Some U.S. Weapons Stymied by Russian Jamming in Ukraine

Two classified Ukrainian reports show that some U.S. precision-guided weapons are vulnerable to electronic warfare, an element in Ukraine’s recent bat...

Some U.S. Weapons Stymied by Russian Jamming in Ukraine

The Alito Family’s ‘Appeal to Heaven’

When it comes to Justice Alito, we’re in uncharted territory.

The Alito Family’s ‘Appeal to Heaven’

Ric Grenell, Fierce Trump Loyalist, Seeks Cabinet Job as Reward

If Donald Trump wins the presidency, Richard Grenell hopes to be secretary of state. But his work raises questions, even from his former boss.

Ric Grenell, Fierce Trump Loyalist, Seeks Cabinet Job as Reward