For President Biden, a Political Liability That May Not Go Away Soon

The collapse of a plea deal and the appointment of a special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden mean the president could face political fallout for months to come.

Inexpensive Add-on Spawns a New Era of Machine Guns

Popular devices known as “switches” are turning ordinary pistols into fully automatic weapons, making them deadlier and a growing threat to bystanders.

The Iowa State Fair Saw Many G.O.P. Candidates but Only One Trump

Donald J. Trump asserted his dominance in Iowa on Saturday as he squared off against his closest rival, Ron DeSantis, in the Super Bowl of retail politics.

How Climate Change Turned Lush Hawaii Into a Tinderbox

Declining rainfall, rising temperatures and invasive species have left the islands more susceptible to wildfires.

Garland Appoints Weiss as Special Counsel in Hunter Biden Inquiry

The attorney general said he decided to elevate David C. Weiss after the prosecutor informed him that the powers of a special counsel were necessary to continue the investigation.

A Journey Through Lahaina’s Endless Streets of Suffering

A historic Hawaiian town that was once home to 13,000 people is now a desolate ruin. With the death toll rising, the true scope of the tragedy is still unfolding.

Judge Limits Trump’s Ability to Share Jan. 6 Evidence

During a 90-minute hearing in Washington, Judge Tanya S. Chutkan also warned the former president against any attempt to intimidate witnesses or prejudice potential jurors.

Judge Limits Trump’s Ability to Share Jan. 6 Evidence

During a 90-minute hearing in Washington, Judge Tanya S. Chutkan also warned the former president against any attempt to intimidate witnesses or prejudice potential jurors.

U.S. Reaches Deal With Iran to Free Americans for Jailed Iranians and Funds

Five American detainees will eventually be allowed to leave Iran in exchange for Tehran gaining access to $6 billion for humanitarian purposes and the United States freeing several jailed Iranians.

Israel’s Supreme Court Prepares to Rule on Its Own Fate

The justices will be scrutinized as never before at a hearing in September on the first part of a judicial overhaul that the government pushed through Parliament, angering many Israelis.

Supreme Court Pauses Opioid Settlement With Sacklers Pending Review

A federal appeals court had signed off on the agreement, which would shield members of the wealthy Sackler family from opioid-related lawsuits in exchange for billions to resolve thousands of claims.

Dozens of Children Die Every Year in Hot Cars. Could Technology Save Them?

A moment of forgetfulness by a distracted or sleep-deprived parent can be devastating. Experts and child-safety advocates have called for interior motion sensors in all vehicles.

Biden Orders Ban on New Investments in China’s Sensitive High-Tech Industries

The new limits, aimed at preventing American help to Beijing as it modernizes its military, escalate a conflict between the world’s two largest economies.

Special Counsel Obtained Search Warrant for Trump’s Twitter Account

The warrant, obtained in January, is the first known example of prosecutors directly searching Donald J. Trump’s communications in the federal inquiry into the events of Jan. 6, 2021.

Maui Town Is Devastated by Deadliest Wildfire to Strike Hawaii

At least six people were killed in an inferno that tore through Lahaina, leveling entire neighborhoods.

Heat Singes the Mind, Not Just the Body

Hot weather can destabilize mood, exacerbate mental health disorders and complicate drug treatment. Climate change itself is a stressor, scientists say.

Ohio Voters Reject Constitutional Change Intended to Thwart Abortion Amendment

The contest was seen as a test of efforts by Republicans nationwide to curb voters’ use of ballot initiatives.

Previously Secret Memo Laid Out Strategy for Trump to Overturn Biden’s Win

The House Jan. 6 committee’s investigation did not uncover the memo, whose existence first came to light in last week’s indictment.

Turbulent Waters: How the Black Sea Became a Hot Spot in the War

The Black Sea, a largely overlooked part of the war in Ukraine, is suddenly a cauldron of military and geopolitical tensions. The region is deeply important to Moscow, Ukraine and the West.

Is Social Justice for the Birds? Audubon Attempts an Answer.

A battle over the group namesake’s ties to slavery grew into a conflict over diversity, highlighting complications that have arisen in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death.

‘It’s Not a Sprint,’ Ukraine’s Marines Insist. ‘It’s a Marathon.’

Journalists from The Times spent two weeks with troops from brigades trained and supplied by NATO to get their take on how, and where, the counteroffensive is going.

Abortion Drives Ohio Election on Amending the State Constitution

The election on Tuesday highlights how Republican legislators are using their power in Ohio and elsewhere.

Xi Rebuilt the Military to His Liking. Now a Shake-Up Threatens Its Image.

Xi Jinping, China’s leader, set out to clean up the military a decade ago. But now his crown jewel, the missile force, is under a shadow.

The Secret Hand Behind the Women Who Stood by Cuomo? His Sister.

For nearly two years, Madeline Cuomo quietly worked with grass-roots activists to help smear her brother’s accusers. He was “seeing everything,” she told his defenders.