6 Takeaways on the Unwinding U.S.-Ukraine Alliance

A Times investigation reveals the inside story of the Trump administration’s chaotic push for a peace deal and its erratic role in the war.President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and President Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday.

A Adam Entous

The C.I.A. Strike on Venezuela: What to Know

The drone attack, said to be on a dock where drugs were being prepared for loading on boats, represented a further escalation of the Trump administration’s campaign against Nicolás Maduro.An American MQ-9 Reaper drone at an airfield in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, last week. The C.I.A. used a drone to ta

T Tyler Pager

Justice Dept. Leaders Pushed to Charge Abrego Garcia, Emails Show

The release of the emails raised serious questions about whether the Justice Department had misled a judge in telling him that local prosecutors had acted alone in charging Mr. Abrego Garcia.Excerpts from the emails appeared to suggest that Justice Department leaders had played a greater role in bri

A Alan Feuer

Tatiana Schlossberg, Kennedy Daughter Who Wrote of Her Cancer, Dies at 35

An environmental journalist and child of Caroline Kennedy, she recently wrote of her battle with leukemia in The New Yorker, drawing worldwide sympathy.Tatiana Schlossberg in 2019. After learning of her cancer diagnosis, she wrote, “I did not — could not — believe that they were talking about me.”

P Penelope Green

Under Thick Coating, an Icebreaking Ship Uncovers the Hudson

The Sturgeon Bay, a 140-foot Coast Guard icebreaker, has been clearing paths through the crystallized river so that boats carrying supplies can reach the communities counting on them.The Sturgeon Bay creaked and lurched through a field of solid ice on Friday.

T Tatiana Schlossberg

Protests Over Iran’s Currency Crash and Inflation Spread to Universities

Iranian leaders face pressure over a currency collapse and threats of possible military strikes from Israel and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear activities.A photo released by Iranian state media shows closed shops after protests in Tehran on Tuesday.

B Ben Hubbard, Sanam Mahoozi and Leily Nikounazar

Katherine Maher of NPR Has Come Out on Top Despite Battles With Trump and the CPB

Katherine Maher has taken an unyielding approach to NPR’s biggest battles — which has sometimes put her at odds with her colleagues in public media.Katherine Maher, the chief executive of NPR, has dealt with plenty of criticism this year. Did she consider quitting? “I really don’t like bullies,” she

B Benjamin Mullin

Gone in 2025: A Yearlong Procession of Giants

Marquee names all, they found international fame in the arts, politics, the sciences and beyond.Clockwise from left: Rob Reiner, Val Kilmer, Diane Keaton, David Lynch, Robert Redford, Pope Francis and Gene Hackman.

W William McDonald

Cornelius Eady to Recite Poem at Mamdani’s Inauguration

Cornelius Eady, a National Book Award finalist, shared an excerpt from “Proof,” an original poem he has written for Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration as mayor of New York City.Cornelius Eady will be the inaugural poet at Zohran Mamdani’s swearing-in ceremony as mayor of New York.

J Jeffery C. Mays

Trump Pushes Venezuela

Plus, the inside story of how the U.S. split with Ukraine. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.Oil platforms in Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela.

W Whet Moser

Pet Owners, How Do You Deal With the High Costs of Grooming?

Making sure your furry friend’s nails and coat are groomed properly does not come cheap. As pet care costs continue to climb, how are you keeping up?Pet ownership has gotten pricier as people become more attached to their furry friends.

V Vivian Giang

George Clooney Is French Now

The actor and his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship. He has spoken fondly of life with their children in a farmhouse they bought in Provence.France has granted citizenship to George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney.

M Matthew Mpoke Bigg