Gunshots at Brown University, Then 12 Hours of Lockdown and Fear
Students sheltered in place in classrooms and basements, waiting for the all clear.The shooting at Brown University brought hundreds of police officers in helmets and armor to campus.
A Massacre in Australia, and Rob Reiner Is Found Dead in ‘Apparent Homicide’
Plus, the hunt for the gunman in a shooting at Brown University.Arriving for a vigil in Sydney, Australia, on Monday to commemorate the victims of the Bondi Beach shooting.
Rob Reiner, Actor Who Went on to Direct Classic Films, Dies at 78
Mr. Reiner, who was in “All in the Family,” directed films including “This Is Spinal Tap,” “When Harry Met Sally …,” “The Princess Bride” and “A Few Good Men.”Rob Reiner in Los Angeles in 1986.
Michele Singer Reiner: A Photographer Who Changed Movie History
Falling in love with her inspired the director Rob Reiner to give “When Harry Met Sally…” a new ending. The Reiners went on to work together on movies and political causes.Michele Singer Reiner in Los Angeles in 2019.
What We Know About Rob Reiner and His Death
The director’s family said that he and his wife, Michele, had died on Sunday. The police said they had found two bodies at the Reiner home in Los Angeles.Police officers outside the home of Rob Reiner in Brentwood, Calif., on Sunday night.
How the Bondi Beach Shooting Unfolded
Two men toting long guns opened fire on hundreds of people who were celebrating Hanukkah on Bondi Beach in Sydney, the core of the Australian city’s Jewish community.A makeshift memorial at Bondi pavilion, near the site of the attack, in Sydney, Australia, on Monday.
What We Know About the Bondi Beach Shooting in Australia
Two gunmen opened fire at dozens of people who were at a Jewish holiday event. At least 15 people were killed in the attack, and so was one of the shooters, the police said.
Trump’s Cuts Hobbled US Labor Board, Leaving Festering Disputes and a Power Struggle
Advocates fear damage to labor protections if the Supreme Court upholds the president’s move to control federal agency staffing.The Washington headquarters of the National Labor Relations Board, which is down to a single member. In the interim, California and New York want to strengthen their boards
Trump’s Diversity Rollback Ends Crucial Aid for Deafblind Children Like Annie Garner
A program for deafblind children helped 3-year-old Annie Garner, born with poor vision and no ears, learn to communicate. The Trump administration cut the program’s funding over diversity goals.Casey and Leah Garner with their daughter, Annie, at their home in Reedsburg, Wis.
California Hires Former C.D.C. Officials Who Criticized Trump Administration
A former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and a former chief medical officer of the agency will advise the state on public health issues.
Trial to Start for Judge Accused of Helping Undocumented Immigrant Evade Agents
The Milwaukee County judge faces federal charges, but she has maintained her innocence.Judge Hannah C. Dugan leaving a courthouse in Milwaukee in November.
With Prices Soaring, Can New York Survive as a Mecca for the Arts?
The number of artists living in the city has declined after growing sharply between 2004 and 2019. Almost 50 arts venues have closed in the past five years.People rummage through fabrics at Materials for the Arts, a warehouse in Long Island City, Queens, that processes six million pounds of donated
The Turbulent Times of Friedrich Merz
The new chancellor believes the world needs a stronger Germany. He is still navigating how to do it.
Zelensky Meets U.S. Envoys in Berlin in New Round of Ukraine Peace Talks
For the second day running, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine was set to meet in Berlin with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, two key Trump aides.President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine in Paris this month. He has raised hopes of a compromise after saying that Kyiv would suspend its goal of jo
Jimmy Lai Faces Up to Life in a Hong Kong Jail After Guilty Verdicts
Jimmy Lai, the publisher of a Hong Kong tabloid, was convicted of national security charges on Monday after spending decades supporting the city’s now vanquished pro-democracy movement.Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong in 2019. Mr. Lai, who has been behind bars for five years, received guilty verdicts in a nat
Jimmy Lai’s Life, in Photos and Video
He attributed his rags-to-riches ascent to the freedoms of Hong Kong, and has paid a hefty price for defending them.
Kast’s Victory in Chile Is Another Win for Global Right-Wing Movement
José Antonio Kast, who was elected president on Sunday, is the latest conservative to rise to power promising strict law and order measures.Presidential candidate Jose Antonio Kast of the Republicano party and his wife Maria Pia Adriazola celebrating following the 2025 presidential election runoff i
Olivia Dean, Josh Johnson and Chase Infiniti Are Among Our 2025 Breakout Stars
Across the arts, these 10 performers took a leap of faith this year and stuck the landing in a big way.
A Powerful New Drug Is Creating a ‘Withdrawal Crisis’ in Philadelphia
Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative, mixed into fentanyl has sent thousands to hospitals, not only for overdose but for life-threatening withdrawal. It is spreading to other cities.The Temple University Hospital emergency entrance.
Trump’s Diplomats Act More Like Cowboys. Could That Be a Good Thing?
Sometimes Trump’s unconventional foreign policy just works.
An Update on Two Shootings
We have the latest from Brown University and Bondi Beach.In Providence, R.I.
U.S. Military Plane and JetBlue Flight Nearly Collided Over Caribbean, Radio Traffic Shows
The Air Force refueling tanker was flying without its location transponder activated and could not be detected by air traffic control.A U.S. Air Force air-to-air refueling tanker took off from an airport in St. Croix in late November. A similar type of aircraft nearly collided with a JetBlue flight
China Approaches First Investment Decline in 3 Decades
A broad measure of investment fell more than 10 percent in November, continuing a recent reversal and signaling the depth of China’s property crisis.A residential complex being built by Vanke in Nanjing, China. Vanke is the latest developer in financial distress as property investment has plunged.
New York City Gets Its First Big Snowfall of the Season
The city has not seen this much snow this early in the season since 2018, the National Weather Service said.As of 1 p.m. Sunday, about 2.7 inches of snow had fallen in Central Park. In a typical winter, the park records nearly 30 inches, according to the National Weather Service.