White Smoke Signals a Pope Has Been Chosen. What Happens Next?
admin A successor to Pope Francis had been elected. But there will be a short wait before his identity becomes clear.
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Congress Grills College Presidents With an Old Script and New Threats
In a House hearing, lawmakers scrutinized a set of college leaders from institutions outside the Ivy League schools that have drawn the Trump administration’s attention.
College Assistant Admissions Director Charged With Attempted Sex Trafficking
The authorities arrested Jacob Henriques, 29, after he had tried to solicit prospective and admitted students for sex, the Justice Department said. He worked for Emmanuel College in Boston.
How 6 Democrats in a Consequential Governor’s Race Are Vying to Be Heard
The race for governor of New Jersey includes a large field of Democratic primary candidates competing against each other — and trying not to be drowned out by the drama…
An Early Celebration of America’s 250th Birthday
A video installation near the United Nations, on the site of a proposed casino, will feature interviews with people from around the United States.
He Faced a Possible Prison Term for Assault. Instead, He Was Deported.
Federal agents are rounding up criminal defendants and deporting them before trial. Local prosecutors say the disruptions make communities less safe.
A Salacious Saga Engulfs the Virginia G.O.P. and Weakens Youngkin
Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s failure to push out the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor over a scandal involving explicit photos showed the party’s divisions and the power of its right-wing base.
A Tricky Challenge for Germany’s New Government: a Far-Right Opposition
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition is weighing how to confront the Alternative for Germany party, which has been rising in the polls.
Smokey Robinson’s Lawyer Calls Sexual Assault Claims ‘Vile’ and ‘False’
Four women have accused the Motown legend of sexually assaulting them while they worked as housekeepers.
Man Is Charged With Federal Hate Crimes in Assaults on Jewish Protesters
Tarek Bazrouk, 20, on three occasions kicked and punched Jewish protesters who were wearing religious attire or carrying Israeli flags at demonstrations in Manhattan, prosecutors said.