Trump Says He’s Target in Special Counsel’s Investigation Into Jan. 6

It would be the second time the special counsel has notified the former president that he is likely to face indictment, this time in connection with the criminal investigation of the Capitol attack.

Michigan Charges 16 in False Elector Scheme to Overturn Trump’s 2020 Loss

Among those facing felony charges was Meshawn Maddock, a Trump ally and a former co-chair of the Michigan Republican Party.

Phoenix Breaks Heat Record Set in 1974

As much of the South bakes, Phoenix blazed past a milestone set half a century ago for consecutive days with 110-degree or higher temperatures.

A Current War Collides With the Past: Remnants of World War II in Ukraine

World War II has been an ideological battlefield in today’s war in Ukraine, and it is cropping up on the actual battlefield as well.

One Reason China Is Willing to Engage Again: Its Troubled Economy

China was on track to recover after closing itself off during the pandemic. Now the country’s growth is staggering, and Beijing is signaling it is open to talking.

Explosions Damage Crimea Bridge as Russia Blames Ukraine for Attack

Russia accused Ukraine of hitting the Kerch Strait Bridge for the second time in 10 months, saying that two maritime drones had struck the bridge, an essential supply line for Russian troops.

Edward Caban Becomes First Latino Police Commissioner in New York

Mayor Eric Adams named Mr. Caban as the 46th commissioner of the New York Police Department. He follows Keechant Sewell, who resigned after 18 months.

How Philadelphia Kept Thousands of Tenants From Being Evicted

A lockdown-era program that gets landlords talking to tenants has had notable success for both. Can it continue?

Trump and Allies Forge Plans to Increase Presidential Power in 2025

The former president and his backers aim to strengthen the power of the White House and limit the independence of federal agencies.

A National Treasure, Tarnished: Can Britain Fix Its Health Service?

As it turns 75, the N.H.S., a proud symbol of Britain’s welfare state, is in the deepest crisis of its history.

Riots in France Highlight a Vicious Cycle Between Police and Minorities

Calls to overhaul the police go back decades. But violent episodes of police enforcement continue. So do violent outpourings on the street.

Labor Day Looms as Crisis Point in Hollywood Stalemate

Ongoing strikes could disrupt the entertainment industry in fundamental ways, putting the 2024 box office and the fall broadcast lineup in jeopardy.

Small, Hidden and Deadly: Mines Stymie Ukraine’s Counteroffensive

To gain ground, Ukrainian forces have to make their way through a variety and density of Russian land mines they never imagined.

Canadian Politicians Who Criticize China Become Its Targets

As China increases its reach in diaspora communities, Chinese Canadian politicians in Vancouver are the focus of Chinese state interference in Canadian politics.

They Lost Their Legs. Doctors and Health Care Giants Profited.

Medical device makers have bankrolled a cottage industry of doctors and clinics that perform artery-clearing procedures that can lead to amputations.

‘Not for Machines to Harvest’: Data Revolts Break Out Against A.I.

Fed up with A.I. companies consuming online content without consent, fan fiction writers, actors, social media companies and news organizations are among those rebelling.

House Narrowly Passes Defense Bill, Setting Up Showdown Over Social Issues

Republicans loaded the measure with a raft of social policy provisions — including limits on abortions, gender transition procedures and diversity training — that have little chance of surviving in the Senate.

Vulnerable Republicans Take a Political Risk With Abortion Vote

In uniting his party behind a defense bill loaded with social policy restrictions, Speaker Kevin McCarthy has raised questions over whether his short-term victory could imperil his majority.

New Heat Wave Descends on Europe, as It Struggles to Adapt

European governments have been slow to put in place broader mitigation strategies for extreme heat, allowing deaths to increase. This year may be no different.

Once ‘The Nanny,’ Now Center Stage as the Actors’ Union Leader

Fran Drescher, who became a household name for her role on a 1990s sitcom, is now president of the union going on strike.

F.D.A. Approves First U.S. Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill

The move could significantly expand access to contraception. The pill is expected to be available in early 2024

Prosecutors Ask Witnesses Whether Trump Acknowledged He Lost 2020 Race

Jared Kushner was questioned before a federal grand jury as prosecutors appeared to be trying to establish if the former president knew his efforts to stay in power were built on a lie.

This Agency Was Created With a Terrorism Focus. Now It Also Has to Care for Migrants

Customs and Border Protection was set up after 9/11 amid the fight against terrorism. Its responsibilities have ballooned with the influx of asylum-seeking migrants crossing the southern border.

Actors Join Writers on Strike, Bringing Hollywood to a Standstill

The dual walkouts pit more than 170,000 workers against old-line studios like Disney and Sony, as well as tech juggernauts like Netflix and Amazon.