Martin Griffiths, the United Nations humanitarian chief, said he was on his way to visit parts of Turkey and Syria affected by an earthquake that has killed more than 20,000 people.
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‘They’re Hunting Me.’ Life as a Ukrainian Mayor on the Front Line
KHERSON, Ukraine — The little green van sped down the road, the Russian forces just across the river. Inside, Halyna Luhova, the mayor of Kherson, cradled a helmet in her lap and gazed out the bulletproof window. When the first shell ripped open …
With So Many Dead in Turkey, Families Forced to Rush Funeral Rites
The earthquake that hit in southern Turkey has killed more than 17,500 people there, overwhelming the traditional funeral process and accelerating how families say goodbye.
Court Cases Now in Limbo in Wake of Memphis Police Abuses
The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office will review cases involving the five officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols and could look back at hundreds of others involving its now-disbanded Scorpion unit.
Pence Gets Subpoena From Special Counsel in Jan. 6 Investigation
The move by Jack Smith, the special counsel, is one of the most aggressive in his investigation of Donald Trump’s efforts to stay in power and is likely to lead to a battle over executive privilege.
War Is Peace, Freedom Is Slavery, Democrats Are Radicals
Political speeches, very much including State of the Union addresses, rarely make much difference. They can, however, be useful guides to the political landscape. President Biden was evidently feeling feisty on Tuesday. In particular, he kept baiting …
How to Destroy (What’s Left of) the Mainstream Media’s Credibility
It is hardly a secret within America’s newsrooms that our profession has lost much of the public’s trust. Gallup, which has polled “Confidence in Institutions” for decades, found that, as of last summer, just 16 percent of Americans had either a …
As N.F.L.’s Quarterback Guard Changes, Patrick Mahomes Wins Second M.V.P. Award
Mahomes, Kansas City’s quarterback, won football’s top honor for the second time, establishing his place atop a new generation of passing talent.
Joe Klecko’s Hall of Fame Election Recalls Bygone Jets Era
The Jets did not make a single playoff appearance in the 1970s, but Klecko, as part of a defensive foursome called the Sack Exchange, he helped the team rise in the 1980s as its leaders.
Police Search for Gunmen After Man, 22, Fatally Shot Near Times Square
The shooting took place on Eighth Avenue near 44th Street during the evening rush hour. The victim was not immediately identified.