A Massachusetts State Police cadet, already hobbled from a previous bout, raised his hand to take on a more skilled fighter, and investigators say no one stopped him. Four people face charges.

At a private event in Washington last month, Mr. Smith, the former special counsel, accused Justice Department leaders of targeting people for prosecution to please and impress the president.

Low approval ratings? MAGA divisions? The president was able to turn out party loyalists in an Indiana primary to help him oust Republican state lawmakers who had crossed him.

Against expert advice, people are using new and unpredictable synthetic drugs to experiment on themselves in hopes of becoming free of addiction.

Also, Ted Turner died at 87. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

From classrooms to crowded buses, people across South and Southeast Asia are adjusting to life with less cooling — or none at all — as the war in Iran drives an energy crunch.

The CNN founder’s death was met with encomiums from leaders in the media industry, which he helped reinvent. “He will be remembered for generations,” said one.

The vice president, a skeptic of the war, made his first visit of the cycle to the state that will kick off the 2028 nominating process.

U.S. Central Command and the ship’s owner disagreed on whether the vessel coordinated safe passage with the United States military.

The U.S. military is essentially on standby as officials give contradictory signals about the status of the Iran war effort.

The El Niño brewing this year might make 2027 the hottest year on record.

As one of the most important figures in media history, he oversaw a vast cable empire of news, sports and entertainment channels.

The suspect, a 45-year-old from Texas, faces three charges, including assaulting federal officers with a dangerous weapon.

What does it take to play Frank-N-Furter in “The Rocky Horror Show” on Broadway? Luke Evans transforms in five-inch heels and an endless supply of glitter.

Jean Schultz, 80, had been a crossing guard in Woodland Park since 2022. She died after she was struck by a vehicle on Monday, the authorities said.

Researchers examined the combined effects of tree loss and global warming in an effort to better understand how and when an ecosystem collapse could unfold.

The J.W. Marriott in Venezuela’s capital is suddenly awash in U.S. diplomats, spies and fortune seekers, showcasing changes in the country.

The war in Iran has added to a tectonic shift in public opinion — a bipartisan swing away from Israel. Some on the far-right are fighting to keep President Trump’s movement aligned with the Jewish state.

Is that too much to ask for?

Scientists say as glaciers retreat in a warming climate, landslide-generated tsunamis are likely to become more frequent.

With cutting-edge sports medicine and sci-fi gadgetry, more and more athletes are figuring out how to extend their careers.