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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Returning From Africa, Pope Francis and Christian Leaders Condemn Anti-Gay Laws
In an in-flight news conference after six days in the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan, Francis also denounced conservative critics who he said had “instrumentalized” the death of Benedict XVI.
Navy Divers Work to Recover Debris From Chinese Spy Balloon
The effort off the coast of South Carolina is expected to take days. Navy and Coast Guard ships have been sent to the scene.
As G.O.P. Rails Against Federal Spending, Its Appetite for Earmarks Grows
While Democrats claimed a larger share than Republicans of the nearly $16 billion in earmarks in the latest federal spending bill, G.O.P. projects jumped by 85 percent.
‘My Heart Skipped a Beat When I Saw Her Across the Tracks’
An encounter at the Union Square station, a prank on a fall day and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.