In Austin, Recovery From Winter Storm Is Slow and Piecemeal
More than 30,000 customers did not have power on Sunday night. Officials said downed trees and power lines were responsible for persistent outages.
On North Carolina’s Supreme Court, G.O.P. Justices Move to Reconsider Democratic Rulings
The court’s new majority will rehear two major voting rights cases decided two months ago. The rare move heightens the debate over partisan influences on state courts.
South Carolina Hopes Success Begets More Success
The short-handed Huskies put up a stronger resistance than they did in last year’s national title game, but the Gamecocks won to remain undefeated as they look toward more tournament glory.
Readers Share Their Favorite California Travel Tips
Perhaps they’ll provide inspiration for your next trip.
Balloon Incident Reveals More Than Spying as Competition With China Intensifies
There is nothing new about superpowers spying on one another, even from balloons. But for pure gall, there was something different this time.
Kyrie Irving Traded From Nets to Mavericks After Request
Irving’s tenure with the Nets was marred by his refusal to be vaccinated for the coronavirus and his posting of a link to an antisemitic film. In Dallas, he will join the superstar Luka Doncic.
Amanda Serrano Gets an Undisputed Title and a Rematch With Katie Taylor
Serrano beat Erika Cruz of Mexico to set up a rematch of one of the greatest women’s bouts in boxing history. Next stop: Dublin.
For Biden, a Chance for a Fresh Start in a New Era of Divided Government
The president plans to use his first State of the Union address since Republicans took control of the House to call for bipartisan cooperation. Neither he nor many others expect that to happen.
Iran Announces Amnesty, but It May Not Spare Many Protesters
While the government said tens of thousands of prisoners were to be freed or get reduced sentences, rights advocates suggested the move was a sham.
Like a Record, LeBron James’s Age Is Just a Number
Still among the best players in the N.B.A. at 38, James is now 36 points away from the league’s career scoring record. He could break it at home on Tuesday.