An unusual outbreak of wildfires in city parks gave scientists a chance to study these rare events. Now they’re coming to different conclusions.

A day after rescuing Iranian sailors from the wreckage of a warship sunk by a U.S. submarine, Sri Lanka’s neutrality is being tested.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the commitments in Washington, even as some in the medical community questioned whether the government should try to influence curriculums.

The lawsuit filed by two dozen attorneys general seeks to invalidate the president’s new, 10 percent global tax on imports.

For the third time, a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security failed as Democrats refused to support the money without new restrictions on federal immigration agents.

Agency officials promise fast reviews of new treatments while vowing they will not be a “rubber stamp” for the industry. But patients with rare diseases view recent decisions as signs that the doors are closing on their options.

“Hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life,” a representative for the pop star said after she was released from jail.

Michael Steinberger on how A.I.’s impact on white-collar jobs may transform politics and society.

The call came a day after the Texas congressman admitted to an extramarital affair with an aide, and as he faced a runoff to keep his seat.

The physical struggle, involving Senator Tim Sheehy of Montana, was captured on video. The protester, Brian McGinnis, said on social media that his arm was broken.

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Prosecutors called more than 30 witnesses, including 11 women who said the three men had sexually abused them. The brothers, who have pleaded not guilty, face life in prison if convicted.

A suspect was detained in Colorado a day after two women were found dead on a hiking trail, and a third at a residence in Wayne County, the authorities said.

After repeated but cryptic rebukes from the justices, Judge Brian Murphy last week again ruled against one of the administration’s signature immigration programs.

Liberal justices accused their colleagues of expanding use of the emergency docket again in two orders issued this week.

Presidents have sidestepped Congress to launch limited military strikes for decades. Trump’s decision to attack Iran is an aggressive escalation.

Chris Kempczinski’s rather tentative chomp drew mirth online, even from some competitors.

Brian Janous, a former Microsoft executive, and his firm Cloverleaf have become modern-day land men, packaging electricity and land for data centers.

Amazon and Google think that artificially intelligent assistants like Alexa+ and Gemini will speed up the process of setting up a smart home, but many problems remain unsolved.

By transmitting his love of live performance, the “Just in Time” actor has completed his ascendance to full musical stardom.

Cars have become so expensive that many Americans are putting off or not buying new cars, hurting the auto industry.

Tracy Tutor said Mr. Alexander, a former top real estate agent in New York, drugged and assaulted her in 2014. Mr. Alexander and his two brothers are on trial for sex trafficking.

Voters across this politically purple state made it clear on Tuesday that they wanted to punish the powerful on both sides of the aisle. It may be a warning to incumbents elsewhere.