The indictment of Mayor Eric Adams has led to a wave of fresh calls for him to step down.

Mayor Eric Adams faces corruption charges. They stem from a broad inquiry that has been in progress for months.

A top Israeli military official hinted to soldiers of a possible ground invasion as the United States and France drafted a cease-fire proposal to try to stave off a broader conflict.

Mira Murati, the chief technology officer, and two others are leaving as leaders including Sam Altman work to transform the start-up.

Police officers have been asked for communications that would show that rewards were offered for favorable treatment of night spots, said a person familiar with the investigation.

Ten Democrats joined the G.O.P.-led effort to rebuke 15 senior members of the Biden administration for the failures of the Afghanistan withdrawal in a symbolic vote.

New York City’s public advocate, Jumaane Williams, would become acting mayor. He would schedule a nonpartisan special election for a new mayor, which could take place within 90 days.

Mexico’s governing party says the guard would be more effective and less corrupt as part of the armed forces. Critics fear the increased militarization of civilian life and a spike in rights abuses.

Secret Service officials have advised altering routines and rethinking rally locations, after threats from Iran and two assassination attempts.

In a major address in Pittsburgh, the vice president praised business and used technical language to court economy-minded voters skeptical of big government.

In a major address in Pittsburgh, the vice president praised business and used technical language to court economy-minded voters skeptical of big government.

In a tight election, every battleground matters. But here’s four states to watch extra closely.

Donald J. Trump will return to Butler, Pa., on Oct. 5 — one month from Election Day.

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The passivity of world leaders in the face of atrocities in Sudan contrasts with the deep sense of moral responsibility of a Sudanese refugee child whom I met on the Chad-Sudan border.

“I’m praying for the best,” one resident said, “but I’m expecting the worst.”

Also, the U.S. is trying to broker an Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

Israel faces a dire threat from the outside, and its prime minister and his allies have been prioritizing their own interests.

The quick selection of Melissa Aviles-Ramos to lead the New York City school system seemed intended to quell a deepening crisis that has seen several top officials resign.

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the most prominent elected official to call for Mayor Eric Adams to no longer lead New York City.