Conservative Catholics Take Stage in Rome, Looking to Shape the Church
In lavish halls, days before a conclave will select a new pope, power brokers came together for a mix of devotion, activism, money and socializing.
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What to Know About Germany’s New Government
The choice of ministers points to a tolerance for political risk, but it also assembles a team of loyalists around the new chancellor and vice chancellor.
Germany’s New Leader Leaps Into a World of Crises
Friedrich Merz is becoming chancellor at the most challenging time for Germany since reunification 35 years ago.
Kehlani Concert in Central Park Is Canceled After Pressure From Mayor
The singer, a vocal critic of Israel, had been scheduled to perform in June as part of Pride festivities. Two weeks ago, Cornell dropped a plan to have her headline a concert.
For Trump, the Constitution Is a Hindrance as He Pushes for Deportations
President Trump and his allies have portrayed their efforts to bypass due process as necessary for national security.
States Are Tightening Rules for Getting Citizen-Led Proposals on the Ballot
Florida and Arkansas both recently added restrictions to the citizen amendment process, after ballot measures to expand abortion rights were successful in other states.
Brian Kemp Won’t Run for Senate in Georgia, Giving Ossoff a Lift
The popular two-term governor of Georgia had been seen as the strongest potential Republican challenger to Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat.
Long Island Judge Expected to Be Named Interim U.S. Attorney in Brooklyn
President Trump, facing opposition from New York’s senior senator, will name Joseph Nocella Jr. to do the job on a temporary basis.
Official Shot DoorDash Driver Who Asked for Directions, Police Say
The highway superintendent of the town of Chester, N.Y., was charged with felony assault after he opened fire on a delivery worker, the authorities said.