How Commandos Could Quickly Confirm They Got Their Target
American officials identified the body of the Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi swiftly, even after he blew himself up.
As Pete Buttigieg Courts Black Voters, His Sexuality Is a Hurdle for Some
A Buttigieg campaign memo that surfaced last week suggested “being gay was a barrier” to support from some black voters in South Carolina.
The Kincade Fire in Pictures
New York Times photographers are on the ground documenting the destruction and the fight to contain the fires.
Trump’s Syria Troop Withdrawal Complicated Plans for al-Baghdadi Raid
President Trump’s abrupt decision to pull forces from northern Syria forced the Pentagon to press ahead with a risky night operation that killed the ISIS leader, military officials said.
New Mexico’s ‘Little Texas’ Booms, Igniting Battles Over Oil Windfall
A frenetic oil boom is revealing a sharp divide between the region producing the oil and those deciding how to spend the wealth.
Transcript of Trump’s Remarks on the Death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
“He died like a dog. He died like a coward. The world is now a much safer place,” the president said.
California Fire: 500,000 May Lose Power in Another Round of Blackouts
Driven by gusty winds, the Kincade fire north of San Francisco was still growing on Sunday. PG&E officials said some customers may not have their power restored before more intentional blackouts on Tuesday.
ISIS Leader Al-Baghdadi Killed in Raid, Trump Announces
President Trump said in a nationally televised address that American forces targeted Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the head of the Islamic State, in an operation in Syria this weekend.
Shooting in Texas Leaves 2 Dead and at Least 12 Wounded, Officials Say
A gunman opened fire on a homecoming party attended by 750 people near Greenville, Texas, a sheriff said.
1.5 Million Packages a Day: The Internet Brings Chaos to N.Y. Streets
The push for convenience is having a stark impact on gridlock, roadway safety and pollution in New York City and urban areas around the world.
Special Operations Raid Said to Kill Senior Terrorist Leader in Syria
The identity of the target was not confirmed, but President Trump was scheduled to make a statement on Sunday morning.
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