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Trump Picks Pete Hegseth, a Veteran and Fox News Host, for Defense Secretary
The choice of Mr. Hegseth, a dedicated supporter of the president-elect in his first term, was outside the norm of the traditional choice for the post.
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2024 Fossil Fuel Emissions Are Headed for a Record
Countries promised to move away from coal, oil and natural gas at last year’s climate summit. New research shows they’re are burning more than ever before.
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Natasha Alexenko, Who Helped Cut Backlog in Rape-Kit Testing, Dies at 51
Ten years after her sexual assault, she discovered that the evidence in her rape kit hadn’t been tested — and neither had thousands of others nationwide.
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As Congress Returns, Trump Casts a Long Shadow Over Capitol Hill
The president-elect is to visit Capitol Hill on Wednesday as Republican senators elect a majority leader. His staffing decisions are already depleting the narrow majority the G.O.P. expects in the House.
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What Could Happen in Higher Education During a Second Trump Term?
Higher education has been a favorite target of Republicans who believe schools have tilted leftward. Now, colleges and universities are bracing for the Trump administration to take action.
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At COP29, Keir Starmer Announces the UK’s Ambitious Climate Targets
The prime minister announced more ambitious climate targets, charting a very different course from the United States, which is expected to roll back its energy transition plans.
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Woman Accuses Al-Fayed of Rape and Says His Brother Knew of Trafficking at Harrods
In a U.S. court filing, a former employee says Mohamed al-Fayed raped her when he owned Harrods, and that his brother Ali may have evidence of the abuse.
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Federal Judge Blocks Louisiana Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Classrooms
The ruling is likely the first in what could be a long legal fight for conservative Christian groups hoping to amplify public expressions of faith.
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Russian Doctor, Accused of Antiwar Stance, Is Jailed After Child’s Testimony
The mother of a 7-year-old boy accused the Moscow pediatrician, Nadezhda Buyanova, of telling him that his father’s death while fighting in Ukraine was justified.
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Israel Strikes South of Beirut Amid Push for Cease-Fire in Lebanon
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified in recent days, despite diplomatic efforts to move toward a temporary cease-fire.
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A Republican Trifecta
With the House, Republicans would have full control of the federal government next year.
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Biden Officials Try to Reassure COP29 Climate Talks
Negotiators at the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan fear that the return of Donald J. Trump will sap momentum for global climate action.
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Trump Expected to Name Marco Rubio as Secretary of State
The president-elect appears to have settled on the Florida senator to be the nation’s top diplomat.
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Trump to Name Michael Waltz as His National Security Adviser
The president-elect has chosen a Republican member of Congress from Florida to oversee national security policy in the White House.
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Murder Suspect Who Alleged Bear Attack Is Captured in South Carolina
Law enforcement authorities announced that Nicholas Wayne Hamlett, 45, had been taken into custody in Columbia, S.C.
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Trump Chooses Lee Zeldin to Run E.P.A.
The former congressman from New York is a strong supporter of Mr. Trump and voted against certifying the 2020 election.
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Mattel Mistakenly Lists Porn Site on Packaging for ‘Wicked’ Dolls
The site has a similar address to one that promotes a film adaptation of the hit musical. The toymaker apologized for the “unfortunate error.”
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