U.S.

Briefing

The persistent inequities of Covid-related learning loss

Gun violence as a U.S. tourist deterrent

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Briefing

Is America too dangerous for tourists?

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Talking point

Gratuitous gratuity?

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'Job killing moron'

Disney scraps $1 billion campus in Florida amid DeSantis feud

The former Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C.

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Briefing

SCOTUS eyes a Trump hotel

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Talking point

Banning chocolate milk

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Good luck

How Montana's total TikTok ban is supposed to work

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A Big Figure

Walgreens to pay San Francisco $230M for its role in opioid epidemic

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Today's big question

Is lithium America's next gold rush?

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Briefing

The history of election law hardball

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Special Elections

Pennsylvania elections leave Democrats in control of state House

Abortion rights supporter in North Carolina

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Party lines

North Carolina legislature overrides veto to enact 12-week abortion ban

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Florida Woman

Democrats flip Florida's largest city in mayoral upset

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under scrutiny

Secret Service investigating intrusion at national security adviser's home

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Doggone It

Colorado man allegedly tries avoiding DUI by switching seats with dog

Packages of Equal and Splenda artificial sweeteners

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not so sweet

Artificial sweeteners may not help with weight loss, WHO advises

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Briefing

Radioactive roads in Florida?

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WYSIWYG

Durham criticizes FBI in final report of Trump-Russia investigation review

The Fairfax, Virginia, office of Rep. Gerald E. Connolly.

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attacks

Staffers attacked inside Virginia congressman's office

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Fewer Vices

Vice Media files for bankruptcy

racially diverse right wing groups, including proud boys, rally in DC

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Today's big question

The changing face of white supremacy

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In depth

4 solutions to the debt limit problem

The entrance to JPMorgan Chase's headquarters.

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Chasing Chase

GOP-led states reportedly accusing JPMorgan Chase of religious bias

A Border Patrol agent watches migrants on the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Migrants reportedly encouraged to cross border before Title 42 ended

Rockets fired toward Israel in the Gaza Strip.

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Daily briefing

10 things you need to know today: May 14, 2023

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Briefing

The college rankings rebellion

Reporters watch Donald Trump's CNN town hall

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Talking point

How to interview Donald Trump

A sign at North Carolina State University.

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An NC State Crisis

North Carolina State concludes tragic school year that saw 14 student deaths

United Airlines pilots picketing at San Francisco International Airport.

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Trouble in the skies

Pilots at United picket for wages as other airlines threaten to strike

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A New Top Tweeter

Elon Musk names advertising executive Linda Yaccarino as new Twitter CEO

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

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Daily briefing

10 things you need to know today: May 13, 2023

people visit the memorial set up near the Allen Premium Outlets mall.

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Editor's letter

The photos we don't see

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Talking point

Will Twitter save Tucker Carlson?

Pink bookbag with laptop and notebooks inside - stock photo

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Backpack Ban

2 Michigan school districts ban backpacks after confiscating 4th gun this year

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Talking point

Where does Kyrsten Sinema belong?

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see you in court, again?

E. Jean Carroll may sue Trump over 'foul' CNN remarks