A DNA Technique Is Finding Women Who Left Their Babies for Dead
Genetic genealogy is identifying the mothers of deceased newborns found abandoned, shedding light on crimes that went unsolved for years. Women now may face lengthy prison sentences for decades-old chapters of their pasts.
Fourth Military Judge in Sept. 11 Case Retires
It is not clear whether the chief judge now handling the case at Guantánamo Bay is serving as a caretaker or will hold hearings this summer.
Police Seek Answers in Fatal Shooting of Teen Campers in Arizona National Forest
Investigators are treating the deaths of Pandora Kjolsrud, 18, and Evan Clark, 17, as homicides. Relatives said they had gone camping after the end of the school year.
As the Trump Administration Slashes Federal Spending, Scientists Consider Leaving the U.S.
As the United States cuts budgets and restricts immigration, China and Europe are offering researchers money and stability.
Attack in Boulder, Colorado, Investigated as Act of Terrorism: What to Know
Eight people were hospitalized after a man used a “makeshift flamethrower” on a gathering in support of hostages in Gaza. The authorities are investigating it as an act of terrorism.
Party Activists in California Aren’t Sold on a Harris Run for Governor
Kamala Harris did not appear in person at a California state Democratic convention, leaving delegates to wonder how seriously she is considering running and whether it would be wise.
Lisa Murkowski Isn’t Using ‘Nice Words’ About Life Under Trump
The Alaska Republican senator has no qualms about criticizing the president. She could play a make-or-break role in pushing back on the legislation carrying his agenda.
Trump Aides Insist That Tariffs Will Remain, Even After Court Ruling
One official said that the president is unlikely to delay his initial 90-day pause on some of his highest rates.
Trans Athlete Earns, and Shares, First Place in Track Event
In a rules compromise, AB Hernandez shared first place in the high jump and triple jump in the California high school championship, and shared spots on the awards podium, too.
‘I Didn’t Get It Done’: A Reflective Tim Walz Wants to Make Good
Last year’s Democratic vice-presidential nominee has thrown himself into a robust atonement-and-explanation tour, though aides insist there is no grand strategy.
Unease at F.B.I. Intensifies as Patel Ousts Top Officials
Senior executives are being pushed out and the director, Kash Patel, is more freely using polygraph tests to tamp down on news leaks about leadership decisions and behavior.
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