Taliban Leader Pleads Guilty to Taking American Journalist Hostage
Haji Najibullah’s plea was heard in a civilian court in Manhattan. He helped abduct David Rohde, then…
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A Timeline of the Rise and Fall of George Santos
The disgraced former congressman’s credentials and career unraveled over several years. Now he has been sentenced to…
In Trade War Clash With Washington, China Refuses to Take the Bait
The Trump administration has been saying that the two countries are engaged in talks to resolve the…
Trump Claims He’s Negotiating With China on Trade. China Says Otherwise.
President Trump said “we’re meeting with China” on tariffs, comments aimed at soothing jittery financial markets. But…
Standing With History to Say Goodbye
As a reporter, I often observe from a press box or the sidelines. This time, I decided…
Francis Wanted a Church of the Poor and Put It Into Practice
Around St. Peter’s Square, the pope offered services to the homeless and migrants, in ways that often…
Museum’s Benin Bronzes Are Reclaimed by Wealthy Collector
The royal leader of the Kingdom of Benin sought the return of artifacts displayed at the Museum…
George Santos, Expelled From House, Now Faces Sentencing
Federal prosecutors want Mr. Santos, whose pattern of lies and fraud led to his expulsion from Congress,…
Snapshots of the Seasons in One of New York City’s Last Wild Places
This railroad track hasn’t carried a train across central Queens in 63 years, and it is more…
He’s a Foe of D.E.I. in Schools but Not a Fan of Trump’s Crusade
Steven Wilson was forced out of the charter school network he started for an essay that conflicted…