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Embattled Federal Employees Look to a Democratic Congress for a Lifeline

EILEEN SULLIVAN

Former and current workers have found a sympathetic ear among Democrats set to take over the House and Senate. But any reversal of President Trump’s cuts are unlikely to happen immediately.

The Reward for Black Women’s Work in Georgia: Leaders Who Look Like Them

RICK ROJAS AND AUDRA D. S. BURCH

Diligent ground-level efforts by Black women helped make Democrats competitive again in Georgia. Now they’ll hold seven of the top eight elected leadership roles in the state.

Lutnick Pushed to Weaken Chip Rules That Overlap With His Family Business

ANA SWANSON, AARON KROLIK AND PAUL MOZUR

The commerce secretary has been writing new rules that would affect Southeast Asian data centers, some of which are clients of his former firm.

‘I Love Being a Girl’: Inside the Life of a Sorority Influencer

VIVIAN YEE AND GABRIELLA ANGOTTI-JONES

Many young adults want to be influencers. And why not? It’s fun. But it also means that the camera is always on.

Harvard scientist pushes back on NASA chief over mystery space object: 'It's not an asteroid'

Avi Loeb challenges NASA's Jared Isaacman, arguing 1998 KY26 is not an asteroid and could be a lost Soviet spacecraft from a failed Mars mission.

Trump rebuffs oversight with claims his critics are 'corrupt.' Experts say it's a tactic

KEVIN RECTOR

President Trump's increasing claims that his political opponents are criminals or "corrupt" are in line with a tactic used by strongmen and authoritarian regimes, experts say.

Georgia O'Keeffe painting buried in NY apartment closet is going up for auction

Christie's estimates its value at $3 to $5 million.

Lutnick Pushed to Weaken Chip Rules That Overlap With His Family Business

ANA SWANSON, AARON KROLIK AND PAUL MOZUR

The commerce secretary has been writing new rules that would affect Southeast Asian data centers, some of which are clients of his former firm.

'Purge'-masked suspect accused of killing college student at Halloween bash — before his sister helps nab him

Omar Perez's sister identified him using police photos and the family's Life360 app after the University of Colorado Boulder student's killing.

FAA says air travel should be back to normal Sunday after nationwide ground stop

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford says the worst is over after the longest nationwide ground stop in 25 years disrupted around 15,000 flights.

‘I Love Being a Girl’: Inside the Life of a Sorority Influencer

VIVIAN YEE AND GABRIELLA ANGOTTI-JONES

Many young adults want to be influencers. And why not? It’s fun. But it also means that the camera is always on.

Murders plunge in US cities as Americans reclaim their streets from thugs

Major U.S. cities saw violent crime drop in 2026, with Tulsa, Oklahoma, leading homicide reductions at 71%, according to the MCCA report.

Virginia parents charged after house party draws hundreds of teens, fireworks and alleged underage drinking

Fairfax County police charged Lisa and Aubrey Vaughan after their 13-year-old sons' small backyard party spiraled into a massive gathering with fireworks and crowds.

OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney moved to new prison, listed as minimum custody inmate: records

Courtney Clenney is now minimum custody at a Florida prison. The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers help for those in abusive situations.

A gathering of ‘Rocky’ fans in Philadelphia breaks a world record

Fans celebrated the legacy of Rocky Balboa 50 years after the film with a record-breaking gathering in Philadelphia