New Romance Books for Summer
Our critic on three standout May books.
Trump to hold Cabinet meeting amid declining approval on Iran, economy
President Donald Trump will hold a Cabinet meeting at the White House, canceling a plan for a session at Camp David.
Clyburn’s district stays intact as South Carolina Republicans scrap redistricting
The majority-Black district held for 34 years by South Carolina Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn will survive intact, for now, after Republican state lawmakers rejected a plan to redraw congressional maps.
‘Are we just going to give up and die like every other generation?’
Inside the longevity conference that brings together founders, investors, biohackers, and the generally death-averse to discuss how to forestall — or even beat — our demise.
A Rare ‘Blue Moon’ Is Coming — What It Really Means
A second full moon in a calendar month will occur on May 31 and be best seen at moonrise on May 30. Why is the Blue Moon one of astronomy’s most misunderstood terms?
US has deported thousands to danger in Mexico, Human Rights Watch says
The Trump administration has deported nearly 13,000 Cubans, Venezuelans and others to Mexico, where they face cartel violence and limited legal options.
Biden sues DOJ to stop release of audio and transcripts tied to special counsel probe
Joe Biden sued the Justice Department to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of the former president’s interview with a ghostwriter that were obtained by the special counsel.
Bo French declares victory over Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright in GOP primary runoff
Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows all supported French’s opponent.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara resigns after being accused of interfering with investigation
The mayor of Minneapolis says the police chief hired to oversee reforms after George Floyd’s killing has chosen to resign rather than face discipline for interfering with an investigation into his conduct.
Watch 2 Russian cosmonauts take 5-hour spacewalk outside the ISS today
Coverage will begin at 9:45 a.m. ET today (May 27).