The debate now is not whether Israel killed Iran’s top nuclear scientist, but why

The killing of Iran’s top nuclear physicist, which many blame on Israel, raises questions of motive and timing.

Inside a hospital as the coronavirus surges: Where will all the patients go?

An open bed is “a gift” at a Wisconsin hospital where patients can’t believe other people still don’t take covid-19 seriously.

An Oregon nurse bragged on TikTok about not wearing a mask outside of work. She’s now on administrative leave.

In the TikTok clip, the nurse, who works for the oncology department, said she does not wear a mask, continues to travel and sets playdates for her children when she is not at work.

How America’s deadliest serial killer went undetected for more than 40 years

Samuel Little says he killed 93 people, preying on women from the margins of society. Again and again, police across the country failed to stop him.

A mysterious metal monolith was found in the Utah desert. Now it has vanished.

The tall metal object had baffled officials — and delighted the public, with no one seeming to know who put it there or why.

‘Spider-Man’ actors may be allowed inside Atlanta schools before students — and some families are upset

A surging pandemic has led many schools to close again while generating uncertainty about when others might return to in-person classes.

In neighboring Georgia counties, election revealed a growing divide that mirrors the nation

Newton has become brighter blue. Jasper is deeper red. Density, diplomas and diversity explain why.

Analysis | The real star of ‘The Undoing’? Nicole Kidman’s eyeballs.

Can "The Undoing" win an Emmy for best eye performance? Asking for a friend named Nicole Kidman.

Trump lashes out as former top DHS official reasserts that election was ‘secure’

Trump turned to his Twitter feed to excoriate Christopher Krebs and "60 Minutes" and reassert his unproven claims that the election was rigged.

Moderna to ask the FDA to greenlight its coronavirus vaccine

If the vaccine receives a green light, 20 million doses could be given by the end of the year.

A Black teen was fatally shot following a dispute over loud music, police say

The fatal shooting rocked the small southern Oregon community, which had no homicides before the alleged murder last week.

Opinion | What changes after covid-19? I’m betting on everything.

At least, it should.

Mass vaccinations against covid-19 will be ‘mind-blowing’ challenge for Alabama, other poor, rural states

Rural barriers and the legacy of the Tuskegee syphilis experiment, which still complicates outreach to minority populations, pose obstacles to immunization.

Criticized by moderates and pressured by their base, liberals fight for a voice in the Democratic Party

Recrimination from party leaders, along with skepticism from some Biden allies, could limit liberals’ ability to influence the party’s direction.

With Fox’s Maria Bartiromo as his first post-election interviewer, Trump found a sympathetic ear and few questions

Over 45 minutes, the opinion host did not press the president for evidence of his claims of election fraud.

The last covid-free places on earth have something in common: Travel shutdowns

The only remaining corners of the globe where coronavirus doesn’t prevail can thank their total suspension of inbound tourism and other nonessential travel.

Farming on Mars will be a lot harder than ‘The Martian’ made it seem

Growing plants in Red Planet soil will require adding nutrients and removing toxic chemicals.

Perspective | America needs an epic narrative right now. Painters are working on it.

Contemporary artists are using the old style of grand-history painting to shape public opinion and collective identity.

For Trump advocate Sidney Powell, a playbook steeped in conspiracy theories

The appellate lawyer has emerged as a key voice on the far right, fueling skepticism that Joe Biden rightfully won presidential contests in key battleground states.

Mike Tyson fought for the first time in 15 years. So much had changed.

In the newest phase of his boxing career, former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson finds purpose in helping others.