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Honolulu Police Arrest Suspect in 1977 Murder of Dawn Momohara
DNA evidence helped lead long-stymied detectives to a suspect in the murder of Dawn Momohara, 16, who was strangled and found dead at her high school.Jan. 22 - Top stories -
Mel Gibson Returns as a Director with ‘Flight Risk’
For “Flight Risk,” his first outing as a director in nearly a decade, the Oscar winner isn’t quite taking center stage.Jan. 22 - Top stories -
4 Charged in Ohio Burglaries May Have Targeted Joe Burrow, Authorities Say
The defendants, all from Chile, are accused of participating in a South American crime group targeting multimillion-dollar homes, the authorities said. One of the targets appeared to be Mr. Burrow, ...Jan. 22 - Top stories -
Supreme Court Questions Prosecutors’ Focus on Sex in Capital Case
The court instructed an appeals court to reconsider whether lurid evidence tainted the trial of Brenda Andrew, the only woman on Oklahoma’s death row.Jan. 21 - Top stories -
Border Patrol Agent Is Killed in Vermont Shootin
Officials said the agent was shot on Interstate 91, which was closed for several hours near the border with Canada.Jan. 21 - Top stories -
Jimmy Fallon: Melania’s Hat Is Her ‘Very Own Border Wall’
The “Tonight Show” host donned his own version of the first lady’s inaugural hat, which seemed to prevent the president from kissing her.Jan. 21 - Top stories -
New Jersey’s Governor Asks Trump to Move Swiftly on Congestion Pricing
Gov. Phil Murphy wrote a letter to the president saying that the surcharge on drivers entering Manhattan’s busiest area was a “disaster” for commuters and residents in his state.Jan. 20 - Top stories -
‘Starry Night,’ All Night Long, as a Van Gogh Blockbuster Ends
The National Gallery in London stayed open all night for die-hard fans of the Dutch painter. “Midnight offers more room for reflection,” one attendee said.Jan. 20 - Top stories -
CNN Settles Defamation Suit After Being Ordered to Pay $5 Million
The case, which involved a 2021 segment about a private security contractor in Afghanistan, played out as media organizations face more legal and political pressures.Jan. 17 - Top stories -
U.S. Reveals Once-Secret Support for Ukraine’s Drone Industry
The development of a new generation of drones has revolutionized how wars are fought, according to U.S. officials.Jan. 17 - Top stories -
Tommy Brown, a Teenage Talent for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Dies at 97
He was 16 when he made his debut as a shortstop in an Ebbets Field doubleheader, becoming the youngest position player in modern major-league history.Jan. 16 - Top stories -
Energy Dept. Offers Utilities $22 Billion to Reshape U.S. Power Grids
The loan guarantees are one of the final attempts by the outgoing Biden administration to encourage power companies to cut emissions while trying to keep rates down.Jan. 16 - Top stories -
Sam Moore of the Dynamic Soul Duo Sam & Dave Is Dead at 89
Mr. Moore and Dave Prater stormed the R&B and pop charts with indelible hits like “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin’.”Jan. 11 - Top stories -
Biden Officials Say the Truth About Havana Syndrome Is Still Unknown
The White House contradicts a new intelligence assessment on the mysterious ailments that diplomats and spies have reported for years.Jan. 10 - Top stories -
A Big Idea to Solve America’s Immigration Mess
Fixing America’s broken immigration system starts with acknowledging that the United States needs more people.Jan. 10 - Top stories -
Anita Bryant, Whose Anti-Gay Politics Undid a Singing Career, Is Dead at 84
The former beauty queen and spokeswoman for Florida orange juice was an all-American entertainer before she began crusading against L.G.B.T.Q. rights.Jan. 10 - Top stories -
The Roller-Skating Economist You Can Thank for Congestion Pricing
Charging drivers to enter Lower Manhattan vindicates the lifelong mission of a Nobel laureate who, as it happened, died behind the wheel of a car.Jan. 10 - Top stories -
Shooter at Honduran Consulate in Georgia Kills One and Injures Another
The police arrested a person who tried to enter the consulate with a weapon, and then opened fire outside the entrance to the building, which is near Atlanta.Jan. 6 - Top stories -
Biden Honors Police Officers and Veterans With Medals at White House
The president recognized five officers who responded to a 2023 school shooting at a private Christian school in Tennessee, and veterans of the Korean and Vietnam wars.Jan. 3 - Top stories -
David Lodge, British Novelist Who Satirized Academic Life, Dies at 89
His 15 well-plotted novels teemed with romance and strange coincidence. An erudite literary critic with an ear for language, he also wrote a raft of nonfiction books.Jan. 3 - Top stories -
Newsday’s Fight With Trump Ally Bruce Blakeman Heads to Court
Newsday plans to sue Bruce Blakeman, the executive of Nassau County, N.Y., after he made The New York Post the government’s official publication.1d - Top stories -
New Sex Trafficking Indictment of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Lists Two More Victims
Federal prosecutors filed an amended list of charges against the music mogul on Thursday and said he had coerced two additional women into sex acts.2d - Top stories -
An N.H.L. Team Quickly Moved to Utah. Renaming It Is Taking Longer.
The Utah Hockey Club is searching for a new name, but it’s skated into a marketplace crowded with trademarks.2d - Top stories -
Three New Bakeries for the Flakiest Croissants
Challah croissants, strawberry croissants, pig in a Bed (Stuy) croissants and more baked good goodness.2d - Top stories -
Eric Adams Re-Emerges After ‘Scary Week’ With Criminal Case in Doubt
The New York City mayor took a combative tone in a speech to clergy members after several days of absence from public appearances.2d - Top stories -
The Verdict on Alessandro Michele’s Valentino Couture Debut
Assessing Alessandro Michele’s couture debut for Valentino. Also, Armani Privé and Chanel keep things moving and Gaurav Gupta surprises.3d - Top stories -
If All This Sounds Delusional, That’s Because It Is
All the king’s men, back with a vengeance.3d - Top stories -
Defund the Police? NYC Mayoral Candidates Now Want to Hire More Officers.
State Senator Zellnor Myrie, who was once pepper sprayed by the police, released a plan to hire 3,000 additional police officers.3d - Top stories -
Bannon Accuses Manhattan D.A. of Being ‘Vindictive’ in Fraud Case
The former Trump adviser, who faces trial in March, said that he was singled out for his politics. He took aim at the district attorney in much the way the president has.4d - Top stories -
A Trade Weapon
President Trump wants to use tariffs to solve a raft of policy problems.5d - Top stories -
Faulty Wiring Caused Fires at 3 Buildings Owned by Notorious Landlord
The fire at a Bronx apartment building on Jan. 10 was the third to break out in recent years at a property owned by Ved Parkash, who has been sued by tenants over building conditions.Jan. 24 - Top stories -
José Jiménez Dies at 76; Turned a Gang Into a Voice for Puerto Ricans
He retooled the Young Lords into a militant advocacy and service organization, modeled after the Black Panthers. Based in Chicago, it had chapters nationwide.Jan. 22 - Top stories -
U.S. Drops Corruption Case Against New York’s Former Lieutenant Governor
Brian Benjamin had been accused of funneling state money to a real estate developer in exchange for campaign contributions. A key witness in the case has died.Jan. 17 - Top stories -
Online Therapy Boom Has Mainly Benefited Privileged Groups, Studies Find
Digital mental health platforms were supposed to expand access for the neediest patients. Researchers say that hasn’t happened.Jan. 15 - Top stories -
In North Carolina, Republicans Try to Reverse a Supreme Court Election Loss
An incumbent Democrat narrowly won re-election to the state’s highest court. But the Republican-controlled court is considering an unusual protest from her challenger that could flip the result.Jan. 10 - Top stories -
Federal Grand Jury Has Heard More Evidence in Case Against Mayor Adams
Prosecutors have presented additional evidence to a grand jury in the case against Eric Adams, his lawyer said in court papers, a sign new charges may be near.Jan. 10 - Top stories -
Hochul Seeks to Limit Private-Equity Ownership of Homes in New York
Widespread purchases of single-family homes by institutional investors may be contributing to soaring housing prices and low vacancy rates across the country.Jan. 9 - Top stories -
5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Jazz Guitar
The instrument hasn’t always been a central player in jazz, but the best guitarists have taken up the challenge of finding their own way. Fourteen musicians and writers share their favorites.Jan. 8 - Top stories -
Pentagon Reaches Settlement With Veterans Dismissed Over Sexuality
The agreement, if approved by a judge, would let former service members upgrade their discharge status and receive benefits they had been denied.Jan. 6 - Top stories -
Despite Blocked US Steel Bid, Japan Won’t Stop Seeking American Deals
Japanese companies needing to grow have sought out American deals. Experts say that will not change even after Biden’s rejection of Nippon Steel’s takeover attempt.Jan. 4 - Top stories