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As Trump Looks for Distraction on Epstein, Justice Dept. Rushes to His Aid

The department was deployed as an arm of President Trump’s rapid-response operation to help him muscle through a damaging news cycle over Jeffrey Epstein.

6 min read

Judge Says Justice Dept. May Have Committed Misconduct in Comey Case

The ruling was only the most recent setback in the department’s efforts to bring charges against James Comey, the former F.B.I. director.

3 min read

‘It’s a Culture Now of Fear’: A Year of Chaos Inside the Justice Department

Sixty former staffers described an environment of suspicion and intimidation within the most powerful law enforcement agency in the U.S.

The Crypto Industry’s $28 Billion in ‘Dirty Money’

As President Trump has championed crypto and the industry has gone mainstream, funds from scammers and other criminal groups have flowed onto major exchanges.

11 min read

Border Patrol Fans Out Across Charlotte, N.C., Arresting More Than 130

The operation has drawn criticism for its aggressive tactics and has startled people in one of the fastest-growing cities in the country.

4 min read

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Make Your Most Beautiful Thanksgiving Yet

Andy Baraghani’s bright, brilliant menu is a feast for the eyes, too.

6 min read

A roasted turkey surrounded by traditional Thanksgiving side dishes, including bright yellow mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and vegetable gratin.

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A Councilwoman Intervened During an ICE Arrest. Then She Faced the Voters.

Etel Haxhiaj, a councilwoman in Worcester, Mass., was charged with assaulting an officer when she stood between the police and an immigrant family.

9 min read

Etel Haxhiaj stands outside among a group of people with umbrellas. She appears pensive.

A Touchdown, Then Tragedy, for a Man Who ‘Gave All He Could Give’

Marshawn Kneeland spent nearly all of his 24 years working to get to the N.F.L. He died two days after scoring his first touchdown.

8 min read

Marshawn Kneeland stands on a crowded football field, wearing his white football jersey (94), with black paint streaking from his eyes.

Ukraine Is Running Low on Cash, and Europe Has No Good Plan B

The E.U. wants to finance Ukraine’s war efforts using a loan based on Russia’s frozen assets in Belgium. If that falls through, there’s no easy alternative.

4 min read

Zelensky Ousted a Heavyweight Mayor. Was It a Power Grab?

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine removed Odesa’s mayor, raising fears he might be using his wartime powers to tighten control over opposition-run cities.

6 min read

In a Billionaire’s Playground, Six Artworks Could Predict the Market

The art market had a bad summer. But major collections, blue-chip art and guarantees have pushed expectations high for the marquee sales.

8 min read

Europe Begins Rethinking Its Crackdown on Big Tech

European policymakers are aiming to scale back and simplify landmark rules for A.I. and data privacy, in a shift from an aggressive regulatory period.

5 min read

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As Struggling Farmers Take on Debt, a Bailout From D.C. May Come Too Late

It could be months before they receive aid, well after the winter period when they talk to their bankers and make decisions about the planting ahead.

5 min read

Cast in shadow, a figure sits on a tractor on snow-dusted dirt between two farm buildings under a sky streaked with thin clouds.
A woman holding a microphone stands behind a bodega counter, addressing a group of people seated in front of her. They are surrounded by the usual elements of a bodega: candies, cookies, etc. A sign at right reads “Bodega Comedy.”

Why the New York Bodega Is Here to Stay

The iconic corner store is perhaps the ultimate symbol of a city constantly evolving and on the move.

7 min read

An Officer Bungled a Teen Rape Case. The Victim Was Abused Again.

8 min read

Sammy Sussman

Sammy Sussman

Thousands of disciplinary files show discrepancies in how New York officers are punished for misconduct. I reported from Penn Yan, N.Y., where a prosecutor pushed to dismiss an officer who had not taken basic investigative steps in a case →

Sammy Sussman

Sammy Sussman

A teen said her adoptive father was abusing her. The officer didn’t believe her, and the girl was sent back home. Because New York has no disciplinary standards, the officer effectively got a slap on the wrist.

Sammy Sussman

Sammy Sussman

It is not the only case of minimal punishment for serious misconduct. Officers across the state, files show, have had sex with crime victims. Some were forced off the job; others only faced suspension.

Sammy Sussman

Sammy Sussman

Two officers in different departments failed to conduct investigations and file numerous reports. One was demoted and suspended for ten days. The other lost 24 hours of leave.

Sammy Sussman

Sammy Sussman

The officer in the sexual abuse case accidentally recorded herself saying she didn’t believe the teen. Her personnel file shows that she had “officer safety” issues in the past, but she had still been promoted.

Sammy Sussman

Sammy Sussman

In 2024, she was given a reprimand over her handling of the sexual abuse case. One year later, she was demoted after more complaints from the district attorney. But she remains on the job.

We Can Now Track Individual Monarch Butterflies. It’s a Revelation.

Scientists used tiny new sensors to follow the insects on journeys that take thousands of miles to their winter colonies in Mexico.

6 min read

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Hydropower Is Getting Less Reliable as the World Needs More Energy

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The Mayor of Secaucus Has a Fix for America: ‘Say Yes to Everyone’

As South Asian and Muslim immigrants transform the small New Jersey town, its five-term mayor has managed to keep the peace. What happens when he’s gone?

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Eric Adams Meets Netanyahu on Day 3 of Taxpayer-Funded Trip to Israel

Mr. Adams, whose tenure as mayor of New York City ends in six weeks, is using his second trip to Israel in three years to reinforce his staunch support of the country.

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Bangladesh Court Sentences Former Prime Minister to Death

Sheikh Hasina, who is in exile in India, was convicted in absentia of crimes against humanity in connection with a bloody crackdown on protests last year.

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