Election Day Turnout for Virginia Redistricting Measure Shows Significant Decline

In-person turnout on Tuesday is trailing far behind that of last year?s governor?s race, which set a state record in a nonpresidential election.

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, Resigns From Congress

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick stands accused of stealing $5 million in federal funds. She said she would step down minutes before an ethics panel was to vote on whether to recommend expelling her.

Virginia?s Vote Is Crucial in the Fight for Control of Congress

Also, Trump extends the cease-fire with Iran. Here?s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

Trust Trump? Iran?s Doubts Shadow Peace Talks.

Iranian leaders fear being burned again by President Trump, who tore up a nuclear agreement reached during the Obama administration after lengthy negotiations.

U.S. Turns Up Pressure on Iraq to Distance Itself From Iran

Washington is demanding that the Baghdad government dismantle Iran-backed Iraqi militias that have been attacking Americans and U.S. sites there recently.

Justice Dept. Charges Prominent Civil Rights Group With Financial Crimes

Republicans have accused the Southern Poverty Law Center, which is best known for investigating hate groups, of unfairly targeting conservative and Christian organizations.

Trump Is Said to Be in Talks to Send Afghans Who Aided U.S. Forces to Congo

A U.S. aid worker said that the Afghans, who were evacuated to Qatar, would face a choice between moving to the Democratic Republic of Congo and living under the Taliban.

Kevin Warsh, Trump?s Fed Chair Pick, Faces Skepticism Over Claim of Independence

Kevin Warsh?s nomination to lead the Federal Reserve could still be delayed by a Justice Department investigation into the current chair, Jerome H. Powell.

Could ?A River Runs Through It? Have Been a Hit Today?

The autobiographical novella, first published 50 years ago, arguably created a new type of guy: the literary fly fisherman.

A Year After U.S.A.I.D.?s Death, Fired Workers Find Few Jobs and Much Loss

People have plowed through savings, cashed out retirement funds and moved in with relatives. Former U.S.A.I.D. workers estimate that less than half have found full-time work.

A.I. Is Eliminating Jobs on Wall Street

?A.I. gives us places to go we haven?t gone,? said one bank?s chief executive.

Florida Inquiry Into ChatGPT?s Role in FSU Shooting Shifts to Criminal Investigation

The state opened a criminal investigation into the chatbot and its maker involving a fatal shooting last year. The company said it?s not responsible for the killings.

Teotihuacán Pyramids Shooting: Gunman Carried Notes on U.S. Mass Shootings

The man who killed one tourist at a Mexican pyramid and wounded several others had materials in his backpack tied to a 1999 U.S. attack, a possible reference to the Columbine High School massacre.

Imprisoned for 30 Years, He Wooed Her With Love Poems

After a forced confession and a death sentence, a Kurdish poet spent 30 years in jail, where he discovered his voice. His literary champion, to everyone?s surprise, became his life partner.

Is a ?Curse of the Mambino? Plaguing the Mets? Mamdani, Say It Ain?t So.

On April 9, Zohran Mamdani posed for a picture with the New York Mets mascots. Since the joyous photo op, the Mets have not won a game.

SpaceX Strikes Deal With Cursor for $60 Billion

The potential acquisition comes as Elon Musk?s rocket and satellite maker, which has been emphasizing artificial intelligence, is preparing to go public.

Rainforests Can Bounce Back Much Faster Than Thought, Researchers Say

Scientists long believed it would take more than a century for animals to return to deforested land. New research shows that?s not always the case.

Sightings of Meteors Surge, and Scientists Aren?t Sure Why

The frequency of fireballs in our planet?s skies seemed to grow in recent months. NASA and other meteor experts can?t agree on what explains it.

Lyrids Meteor Shower: How to Watch, Peak Time and Weather Forecast

Active since last week, the Lyrids meteor shower is expected to reach peak viewing tonight.

How ?The Devil Wears Prada 2? Red Carpet Looks Came Together

The press tour for ?The Devil Wears Prada 2? has been a fashion show for its stars and their stylists, who have relied on group chats, sweatpants and camaraderie to pull it off.

Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and More Red Carpet Looks from ?The Devil Wears Prada 2?

At a starry premiere at Lincoln Center, fashion industry figures reflected on just how much the original film got right.

How to Save Academia

A Yale report offers some honest self-reflection on where the university went wrong.

How Israel Lost Its Way and How Trump Can Save Lebanon

The smashing of a statue of Jesus by an Israeli soldier and the founding of four provocative settlements together show Israel?s thoughtless path forward.

2 Americans Killed in Mexico Crash Were C.I.A. Members

The two Americans were killed on Sunday when their vehicle crashed while returning from a counter-cartel operation led by Mexico?s armed forces in the state of Chihuahua.

Rare Tornado Reported Near Fresno as Storm Moves Through California

There were no immediate reports of damage.

Ohio State Details Relationship that Led to Former President Walter Carter Jr.?s Resignation

The university released a report that said the president, Walter Carter Jr., took trips with a podcaster and suggested that the university hire her.

These Salmon Got High on Cocaine. That Wasn?t the Craziest Part.

Scientists in Sweden made an unexpected discovery when they exposed the fish to the illegal drug as well as another substance.

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