Hantavirus countdown: U.S. cruise passengers settle in for 42 days of waiting
The hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has potentially exposed passengers to a deadly disease. Most returning Americans are now housed in Nebraska. Some may be cleared to quarantine at home.
Shakira returns to official World Cup song duty, this time with Burna Boy
FIFA’s official 2026 World Cup song is “Dai Dai” from Shakira and Burna Boy. There are a number of factors that shape which songs define a tournament — and endure beyond it.
The Trump administration is planning a prayer event on the National Mall. All but one of the speakers is Christian
The event comes as a new survey finds that many Americans aren’t comfortable mixing religion and politics.
Harvey Weinstein’s third sex crimes trial in New York ends in mistrial
It was the second time in a year a jury was unable to reach a verdict on a rape charge brought by Jessica Mann.
‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ captures the rise of Putin — and ‘anything goes’ Russia
Set in Russia in the years following the fall of communism, The Wizard of the Kremlin doesn’t always work dramatically. But you leave with a better understanding of how Vladimir Putin came to power.










