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In LaGuardia Crash That Killed 2, Call to ‘Stop!’ Came Too Late
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March 24, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Trump’s Ultimatum to Iran Was Almost Up. Then He Found an Offramp.

President Trump postponed his threat to strike power plants in Iran, citing “productive conversations” with the Iranians. But officials said the talks were in an early stage and not substantive.

In LaGuardia Crash That Killed 2, Call to ‘Stop!’ Came Too Late

A collision between an Air Canada Express jet and a fire truck on Sunday night left two pilots dead and dozens injured.

Mullin’s Smooth Confirmation Was a Throwback in the Senate

In choosing Senator Markwayne Mullin, who has warm relationships across the Capitol and the political aisle, President Trump was reverting to a bygone tradition.

World

Ukraine Spent Big to Shield Energy Industry From Drones. Is the Mideast Next?

With the use of electronic jamming systems and interceptor drones, the Ukrainian national oil and gas company may be a model for others.

Trump Sours on British Leader Over Iran War: ‘What If Donald Shouts at Me?’

President Trump once called Prime Minister Keir Starmer a friend. But Mr. Starmer’s decision not to join the attacks on Iran has led to merciless mocking by the president.

Pakistan Dials Up Its Information War

New, friendly media operations and expanded state-run television are pushing Pakistan’s message while independent news outlets face repression.

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U.S.

See How the LaGuardia Plane Crash Unfolded

Flight data, video of the crash and imagery of the aftermath reveal how an Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck, killing two people and injuring dozens.

ICE Agents Are Now Patrolling U.S. Airports. Here’s What to Know.

The deployment comes as a battle over Department of Homeland Security funding has led to closed security checkpoints, long lines and missed flights.

A Murder Charge in Georgia Exposes Complexities of the Abortion Debate

A woman who took medication to induce an abortion, and then delivered the baby, was arrested on a murder charge. But on Monday, a state judge expressed deep skepticism about the case.

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Politics

‘Don’t Make Any Deal’: Trump Tells Republicans to Hold Firm on Shutdown Talks

The president is using the standoff over funding the Department of Homeland Security as leverage to pass a strict voter ID bill. Critics say the bill would place an undue burden on eligible voters.

Supreme Court Appears Poised to Reject Late-Arriving Mail-In Ballots Law

A majority of the justices appeared skeptical of Mississippi’s mail-in ballot law in a case that could upend the way that states handle mail-in ballots throughout the country.

Trump, Who Calls Mail-in Voting ‘Cheating,’ Just Voted by Mail

President Trump has long fixated on mail-in voting to bolster his baseless claims of widespread voter fraud. But he recently used the method in a Florida special election.

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Business

War’s Attacks on Energy Could Turn Economic Shock Into Long-Term Damage

A new phase targeting oil and gas infrastructure in the Persian Gulf threatens to hurt businesses and customers around the world for months or even years.

Trump Faces Blowback on Easing Iran Oil Sanctions

President Trump once assailed the Obama administration for making cash payments to Iran. Now he supports sanctions relief that could give the country a $14 billion windfall.

Pentagon Adopts New Limits for Journalists After Court Loss

The Defense Department said it would close the Pentagon’s work area for journalists, among other changes, after a judge found the existing media policy unconstitutional.

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Technology

Judge Hears State Challenge to Trump’s Tech Deal Settlement

Democratic state attorneys general are fighting the Justice Department’s clearance of a $14 billion deal by Hewlett Packard Enterprise, arguing it was ineffective and corrupt.

Warren Requests Information From MrBeast About Crypto and Children

The world’s most popular YouTube celebrity, who markets to children and has bragged about crypto trades, is getting into banking. Senator Elizabeth Warren has concerns.

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New York

T.S.A. Staffing Shortage Delayed Arrival of Some LaGuardia Crash Investigators

One specialist was caught in a three-hour line for security at a Houston airport, the chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board said.

F.A.A. Is Investigating if Another Jet’s Issue Distracted a Controller

Two controllers were said to be working at LaGuardia Airport’s control center at the time of the crash that killed two pilots, and one had been dealing with an odor on a United Airlines plane.

For Canadians, Another Reason to Avoid Traveling to the U.S.

The collision between an Air Canada jet and a fire truck in New York brought the shortcomings of U.S. traffic control in focus.

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Arts

Bill Cosby Loses Sex Assault Lawsuit and Faces a $59 Million Judgment

A California jury found that Mr. Cosby had abused Donna Motsinger in 1972 after inviting her to attend one of his comedy shows.

‘Giant’ Review: As Roald Dahl, John Lithgow Is a Study in Monstrosity

In Mark Rosenblatt’s play, a powerful portrayal of the beloved children’s book author who almost gleefully exposes his bigotry.

How to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Collecting Art

From flying commercial to choosing reusable packing crates, art enthusiasts have many options to consider