The direct meeting with China’s leader is a sign of continued effort to ease tensions, but officials expect little progress on core issues like Taiwan, trade and Chinese support of Russia. More

Such a ruling would probably send the case back to a lower court and could delay any trial until after the November election. More

Several justices signaled interest in some protections for official acts, which could impede a swift trial in the federal election subversion case. More

David Pecker, former publisher of The National Enquirer, testified that Donald J. Trump thanked him for burying stories. More

David Pecker told jurors of a universe in which favors for celebrities were demanded and dispensed. His cross-examination will continue Friday. More

There is no evidence that the milk is unsafe to drink, scientists say. But the survey result strongly hints that the outbreak may be widespread. More

In a staggering 4-to-3 decision, the state’s highest court overturned the conviction of the disgraced movie producer, who in 2020 was found guilty of two felony sex crimes. More

The Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction on sex crimes charges in New York, but he is not a free man. Here’s what to know. More

The assertion is just “psychological warfare,” says one Lebanese expert on the militant group. More

The departure of U.S. military personnel in Chad and Niger comes as both countries are turning away from years of cooperation with the United States and forming partnerships with Russia. More

Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist play friends, lovers and foes on and off the tennis court in Luca Guadagnino’s latest. More

Zendaya breaks hearts in a stylish tennis love triangle. More

But several members of the Supreme Court seem willing to put presidents above the rule of law. More

The former president’s claim that he has absolute immunity for criminal acts taken in office as president is an insult to reason. More

Don’t bet the house on a rosy future. More