Running’s Two-Hour Marathon Barrier Just Fell in London—Twice

Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe ran 1:59:30 in the London Marathon, marking the first time any man had posted a time under 2 hours in competition. Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha went 1:59:41.

What Happened to Just War? Why Modern Popes Have Become Peace Activists

Pope Leo’s criticisms of the Iran war reflect a shift in Catholic thinking, driven by the power of modern weaponry

Suddenly Everyone Wants a Tailor. They’re in Short Supply.

Nordstrom, Men’s Wearhouse and other brands are reviving an old-fashioned job

The Science Behind Mining for Riches on the Deep-Sea Floor

Conservationists say retrieving mineral-rich rocks will destroy sea life. Environmental studies show conflicting results.

‘I Don’t Want to Die Here:’ As Shots Rang Out, Guests Dived Under Tables

The president called it the ‘hottest ticket in town’. Then a gunman charged a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

​A Breakthrough Heart Procedure Comes With Risky Tradeoffs

A minimally invasive alternative to open heart surgery is gaining popularity, but some find ​their new valves don’t work as well or last as long as they hoped

A Mayor With No Pants Has Become the Talk of This North Carolina Town

A fight over footage of a 2024 incident is drawing unwanted attention to Mooresville—and locals are angry, bewildered and a little amused

I Snagged a $550 Business-Class Ticket to Italy. Then the Airline Found Out.

The Turkish Airlines deal was a mistake fare that the carrier can either honor or not. Mine was canceled.

Drinks Are So Expensive That Grown-Ups Are Pregaming Like They Did in College

Americans are turning to the tradition to stretch their dollars—and their buzz

DOJ Inspector General to Audit Handling of Epstein Files and Redactions

The Justice Department has come under fire for redaction errors and withholding some files from release

Iran’s Leadership Divisions Frustrate Efforts to Make Progress in Talks

Another round of debate erupts in public between hard-liners and more moderate officials who want to negotiate with the U.S.

U.S. Soldier Charged With Using Classified Information to Bet on Maduro’s Ouster

Federal authorities allege that soldier involved in operation to capture then-Venezuelan leader netted over $400,000 in profit from Polymarket wagers

Removing Iran’s Enriched Uranium Would Be Difficult—But It Has Been Done Before

It would also involve a political deal on where the nuclear material would go

Chinese Satellites Over Mideast Battlefield Put U.S. on Edge

Chinese satellite industry grows as a potential threat to U.S. forces in the Middle East

The Pope Is Raising His Voice. Will It Make a Difference?

For many, the Chicago-born pontiff is filling a moral vacuum in the growing world disorder

New Drugs for Pancreatic Cancer Show Remarkable Promise for Deadly Disease

Results from two early-stage trials offer new hope for a cancer that kills around seven in eight patients within five years

U.S. Seeks to Reset Ties With Reclusive but Strategically Vital African State

Eritrea has been described as Africa’s North Korea, and its Red Sea coastline makes it a potential bulwark against Iranian influence

The Michael Jackson Biopic That Nearly Blew Up Is Poised to Be a Hit

‘Michael’ required costly creative overhaul after error by late pop star’s estate

How a Brazilian Prison Gang Became a Global Cocaine Power

From arms dealing in Boston to pirate attacks in the Amazon, the PCC poses one of the greatest risks to international efforts to curb organized crime

U.S., Iran Delay Talks in High-Stakes Game of Chicken

The White House paused plans to send Vice President JD Vance to Pakistan after Tehran held its negotiators back at the last minute