Schumer Urges New Leadership in Israel, Calling Netanyahu an Obstacle to Peace

The top Senate Democrat, the highest-ranking Jewish elected official in the United States, spoke from the Senate floor to condemn Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and call for elections to replace him.

Germany Looks to Stop the Far Right From Assuming Power

Mainstream parties are changing laws to protect government institutions. Critics say the changes risk undermining democracy.

Snakes in the Grass — and Under the Piano, by the Pool and in the Prison

Business is good for snake catchers in Australia, as the period of brumation, a sort of hibernation for reptiles, is shrinking — a result of the warming earth.

Inside the Blunders That Plunged the College Admission Season Into Disarray

The Education Department was supposed to make applying for federal financial aid easier. Instead, it got worse.

House Passes Bill to Force TikTok Sale From Chinese Owner or Ban the App

The legislation received wide bipartisan support, with both Republicans and Democrats showing an eagerness to appear tough on China.

They Sell Candy Instead of Going to School. New York Isn’t Stopping Them.

Letting children work in the train system during school hours breaks several laws and rules. But a series of agencies said it was not their place to stop the practice.

Special Counsel Who Investigated Biden Offers Fierce Defense of Report

At a hearing, Republicans peppered Robert K. Hur about his justifications for not charging the president, and Democrats rebuked him for broad assertions about Mr. Biden’s memory.

Trump Courts Black Voters Even as He Traffics in Stereotypes

The former president traffics in stereotypes about Black Americans, yet he is counting on them, and aggressively courting them, in seeking to return to the White House.

Jamming’: How Electronic Warfare Is Reshaping Ukraine’s Battlefields

Drones have become a critical weapon for both sides, but a lack of coordination among troops has put Ukraine at a disadvantage.

Wyoming Banned Abortion. She Opened an Abortion Clinic Anyway.

The only abortion clinic left in the state has been protested and set on fire, rebuilt and opened as Wyoming grapples with what it means to be conservative in a post-Roe nation.

With Haiti in Chaos, a Humanitarian Crisis Is Rapidly Unfolding

As gangs have united in concerted attacks against the state, the prime minister is stranded in Puerto Rico, and food, water, fuel and medical care are in short supply.

As Israel’s Ties to Arab Countries Fray, a Strained Lifeline Remains

The United Arab Emirates has maintained its links to Israel throughout the war in Gaza, but the relationship, built on a U.S.-brokered deal, is under pressure as anger against Israel grows.

How Trump’s Justice Dept. Derailed an Investigation of a Major Company

The industrial giant Caterpillar hired William Barr and other lawyers to defuse a federal criminal investigation of alleged tax dodges.

Elon Musk Has a Giant Charity. Its Money Stays Close to Home.

After making billions in tax-deductible donations to his philanthropy, the owner of Tesla and SpaceX gave away far less than required in some years — and what he did give often supported his own interests.

Crowdfunding, Auctions and Raffles: How Ukrainians Are Aiding the Army

Fund-raisers are borrowing heavily from business techniques to keep donations flowing to the military. The latest trend? Broad approaches that rely on networks of friends and acquaintances.

The 10-Year-Old Boy Who Has Become the Face of Starvation in Gaza

The harrowing image of a skeletal Yazan Kafarneh circulated widely on social media and has served as a graphic warning about the enclave’s dire food situation.

In-Your-Face Biden Takes on Trump and His Own Doubters

In a raucous State of the Union address, the president’s goal was to reassure Americans that at 81 he is ready for a second term. He made his case, loudly and forcefully.

The Oscars Now Have D.E.I. Rules, but Some Say It’s Just a Performance

How “Oppenheimer,” a movie about the men who developed the atomic bomb, met the new standards.

How Fraudsters Break Into Social Security Accounts and Steal Benefits

Thousands of people receiving Social Security benefits have had their money diverted into criminal accounts. Here’s what to know.

‘Decolonizing’ Ukrainian Art, One Name-and-Shame Post at a Time

Oksana Semenik’s social media campaign both educates the curious about overlooked Ukrainian artists — and pressures global museums to relabel art long described as Russian.

Offering a Choice of ‘Revenge’ vs. ‘Decency,’ Biden Strikes a Contrast With Trump

The president made it clear in a State of the Union address that he sees the election as an existential struggle between democracy and extremism.

Profound Damage Found in Maine Gunman’s Brain, Possibly From Blasts

A laboratory found a pattern of cell damage that has been seen in veterans exposed to weapons blasts, and said it probably played a role in symptoms the gunman displayed before the shooting.

Gabriel García Márquez Wanted to Destroy His Last Novel. It’s About to Be Published.

The publication of “Until August” adds a surprising twist to his legacy, and may stir questions about posthumous releases that contradict a writer’s directives.

Mutual Frustrations Arise in U.S.-Ukraine Alliance

Ukrainian officials are disheartened about stalled aid. The Pentagon wants Kyiv to heed its advice on how to fight.

With Haley’s Departure, the Rematch Between Biden and Trump Is Now Set

The contest that many Americans had long hoped to avoid — the 2024 sequel of Biden vs. Trump — is an inescapable reality.

Haley’s Failed Campaign Highlights G.O.P. Rifts and Trump’s Dominance

Falling well short in a spirited campaign to dethrone Mr. Trump, Ms. Haley brought to a close the latest struggle over the soul and direction of the Republican Party.

Israel-Hamas Talks Over Hostage Releases and a Cease-Fire Stall

Officials say Hamas has continued to press Israel for a commitment to a permanent cease-fire after a multistage release of all hostages, but Israel has refused.

Biden Promised Calm After Trump Chaos, but the World Has Not Cooperated

Inflation, an explosion of migration at the border and wars in Europe and the Middle East have created a sense of instability that polls show have eroded his support.

Amid Age Concerns, the White House Tries a New Strategy: Let Joe Be Joe

President Biden tries to take on worries about a tough race by turning to TikTok influencers, a late-night talk show and more give-and-take with reporters.

Do Americans Have a ‘Collective Amnesia’ About Donald Trump?

It’s only been three years, but memories of Mr. Trump’s presidency have faded and changed fast.

Are We in the ‘Anthropocene,’ the Human Age? Nope, Scientists Say.

A panel of experts voted down a proposal to officially declare the start of a new interval of geologic time, one defined by humanity’s changes to the planet.

Shift in Russian Tactics Intensifies Air War in Ukraine

Moscow’s recent gains in the east have been aided by more aggressive air support on the front lines. But that also has helped Ukraine shoot down enemy planes in the past two weeks.

Trump Prevails in Supreme Court Challenge to His Eligibility

The justices ruled that the 14th Amendment did not allow Colorado to bar the former president from the state’s primary ballot.

Newly Released Messages Detail Roots of the ‘Fake Electors’ Scheme

Emails and texts unearthed in a lawsuit show how key figures intended their plan to create a “cloud of confusion” to help keep Donald Trump in office after his 2020 election loss.

Biden vs. Trump: The Looming Rematch Hits a ‘Kickoff’ Moment

Both campaigns view this week, with Super Tuesday and the State of the Union, as a critical period that will set the tone and define the early contours of the coming general election campaign.

Joe Biden’s Superfans Think the Rest of America Has Lost Its Mind

Bewildered by tepid enthusiasm for a president they see as transformative, these Democrats occupy a lonely place in U.S. politics: “I feel like I’m the only one.”