The Spy War: How the C.I.A. Secretly Helps Ukraine Fight Putin

For more than a decade, the United States has nurtured a secret intelligence partnership with Ukraine that is now critical for both countries in countering Russia.

Supreme Court to Decide How the First Amendment Applies to Social Media

Challenges to laws in Florida and Texas meant to protect conservative viewpoints are likely to yield a major constitutional ruling on tech platforms’ free speech rights.

Gretchen Whitmer’s Biggest Electoral Test: Can She Deliver Michigan for Biden?

The Michigan governor, who has taken a prominent role in the president’s campaign, is popular in her state. But as the Democratic coalition frays, some wonder if that will be enough.

Abortion Shield Laws: A New War Between the States

Doctors in six states where abortion is legal are using new laws to send abortion pills to tens of thousands of women in states where it is illegal.

Haley’s Loss to Trump in South Carolina Fuels More Doubts About Her Viability

Donald Trump swept yet another early nominating contest, delivering Nikki Haley a crushing home-state loss at the hands of voters who were arguably the most familiar with her politics.

Waiting for Serhiy

After nearly two years and only scraps of information, a Ukrainian family still hopes their son, a marine captured by the Russians in Mariupol, will come home soon.

A Marketplace of Girl Influencers Managed by Moms and Stalked by Men

Netanyahu Issues First Plan for Postwar Gaza

The proposal, which calls for indefinite Israeli military control and buffer zones in the territory, rankled Arab nations and was rejected by Palestinians.

How Did Haley’s South Carolina Become Trump Country? Ask the Tea Party.

Veterans of the conservative, grass-roots movement see the state’s presidential primary as a fight between a “crazy uncle” and a “snowflake niece.” They’ve made their choice.

Alabama Lawmakers Move to Protect I.V.F. Treatments

A court ruling declaring frozen embryos to be legally considered children has set off a scramble among leaders in both parties to preserve access to a crucial reproductive treatment.

N.R.A. Stung by Corruption Verdict Tied to Millions of Misspent Dollars

A Manhattan jury found that the National Rifle Association’s former leader, Wayne LaPierre, had used the group’s funds to pay for lavish personal expenses, including vacations and luxury flights.

Leaked Files Show the Secret World of China’s Hackers for Hire

China has increasingly turned to private companies in campaigns to hack foreign governments and control its domestic population.

A U.S.-Built Spacecraft Lands on the Moon for the First Time Since 1972

Odysseus was the first privately built vehicle to make it to the moon, and points to a future in which NASA, companies and others rely on commercial lunar delivery services.

For Women Undergoing I.V.F. In Alabama, What Now?

Some women wonder whether they will now have to pay to keep extra embryos stored permanently, or face criminal charges if they are disposed of.

Instagram’s Uneasy Rise as a News Site

In this year’s presidential election, more people are turning to Instagram for news, even as the platform tries de-emphasizing “political content.”

Biden Mulling Plan That Could Restrict Asylum Claims at the Border

The action under consideration could prevent people from making asylum claims during border crossing surges. The White House says it is far from a decision on the matter.

Arizona Refuses to Send Murder Suspect to New York Over Bragg’s Policies

The Maricopa County attorney in Arizona said she would fight to keep a man who authorities believe bludgeoned a woman to death in a New York City hotel.

In Latin America, Guards Don’t Control Prisons, Gangs Do

Intended to fight crime, Latin American prisons have instead become safe havens and recruitment centers for gangs, fueling a surge in violence.

Where Hostage Families and Supporters Gather, for Solace and Protest

A plaza in Tel Aviv has become a home away from home. “If I don’t know what to do, I come here,” one relative said.

U.S. Vetoes Security Council Cease-Fire Resolution

The United States said the resolution could have disrupted its negotiations to free hostages and secure a temporary cease-fire, but its vote drew outcry from many diplomats and aid workers.

Supreme Court Won’t Hear New Case on Race and School Admissions

The decision, along with an order this month declining to block West Point’s admissions program, suggests that most justices are not eager to immediately explore the limits of its ruling from June.

Strongmen Find New Ways to Abuse Interpol, Despite Years of Fixes

The international police organization has toughened oversight of its protocols, which autocrats have used to pursue dissidents. But the autocrats have adapted.

Wife, Protector and Now Political Heir: Yulia Navalnaya Rallies Russians

The wife of Russia’s most famous opposition leader long shunned the spotlight, but his death in prison may make that impossible. “I have no right to give up,” she said.