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Judge denies gag order request in Cornell sex assault civil case

The judge called the request a "'side show' meant to muddy the waters and distract from the merits of the claims and defenses involved in this case."

How Pennsylvania Explains the Forces Shaping the Midterms

SHANE GOLDMACHER

Four battleground congressional districts in the state reveal fault lines that are echoing nationwide.

A Former Rome Reporter on the Pope’s Health and Legacy

JASON HOROWITZ

For a former Rome bureau chief, Pope Leo’s lung cancer diagnosis prompted pressing questions about life and legacy.

Cornell Board Presents United Front Amid Crisis Over Sexual Assault Allegations

SHARON OTTERMAN, VIMAL PATEL, CHELSIA ROSE MARCIUS AND BENJAMIN ORESKES

While the powerful board appeared to back campus administration, some students protested against the backdrop of homecoming weekend.

50 Years In, What’s the Point of U2? Bono and the Edge Have Answers.

DAVID MARCHESE

The longtime friends and creative partners on what U2 still means — and what would make them call it quits.

School Shooting in Bend, Ore., Has Heroes and Pain, But Few Answers

ANNA GRIFFIN, AARON WEST, NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS AND CHELSIA ROSE MARCIUS

The city of Bend, Ore., is praising those who worked to stop the gunman at Silver Rail Elementary School. The authorities are searching for answers.

What Critics Think About Nathan Fielder’s ‘Bonkers’ Elizabeth Holmes Movie

ALISSA WILKINSON AND JASON ZINOMAN

“You Can See Everything” has been described as “bonkers.” Our critics have their own thoughts, and we’d like to hear your reactions in the comments, too.

Trump’s Bubble Is About to Burst

MAUREEN DOWD

The president’s crazy actions have Democrats on the cusp of victory — and they’ll be coming for him.

Why I Canceled Russian Culture for Myself

VLADYSLAV HOLOVIN AND ANNA IVANENKO

A Russified education did not forbid access to my own culture, it just quietly weakened my instinct to reach for it.

Selma Blair 'did not intend to harm anyone,' rep says after alleged flight incident

A representative for Selma Blair is speaking out following the actress' alleged altercation with flight attendants aboard a Delta flight.

The Reporter Who Exposed Elizabeth Holmes on Nathan Fielder’s Documentary

JOHN CARREYROU

Ms. Holmes handed the makers of “You Can See Everything” — and the rest of the world — a microscope with which to observe and dissect her lies.

Corporate Tax Revenue Falls Even as Profits Soar Under Trump

ANDREW DUEHREN

The annual decline was about $70 billion. Companies are writing off billions in A.I. investments, taking advantage of tax cuts that President Trump signed into law.

Weak Links Start to Show in A.I. Borrowing

MAUREEN FARRELL AND ROB COPELAND

Debt trouble at CoreWeave, Oracle and SoftBank raises questions about whether there are broader problems with the data center build-out.

Why Are There Protests in France?

LYNSEY CHUTEL, ZANE IRWIN AND CATHERINE PORTER

Student demonstrations converged on Saturday with a broader protest movement against rising living costs, heightening a national reckoning.

WATCH: David's Bridal puppy collection

Wedding retailer David’s Bridal is unveiling its new Puppy Love collection, revealing what the best-dressed best friend will wear at a pet parent’s wedding.