Downing of Chinese Spy Balloon Ends Chapter in a Diplomatic Crisis

The balloon, spotted earlier this week over the western United States, was brought down when an F-22 fighter jet fired an air-to-air missile at it off the coast of South Carolina.

Muscle Cars, Balaclavas and Fists: How the Scorpions Rolled Through Memphis

Residents say the street crime unit was an intimidating and sometimes violent presence in the city. Five Scorpion officers are charged with murdering Tyre Nichols during an arrest.

In West Bank, Settlers Sense Their Moment After Far Right’s Rise

After a surge in violence, there are fears of a wider escalation in the occupied West Bank. Israeli settlers see an opportunity, and Palestinians fear what’s next.

Democrats Overhaul Party’s Primary Calendar, Upending a Political Tradition

The proposal radically reshapes the way the party picks its presidential nominees, putting more racially diverse states at the front of the line.